Department of State

Connect Your Institution to
America's Next Diplomats.

Partner with the U.S. Department of State to connect your students and members with one of the most selective and consequential careers in U.S. government.

Become a Partner
In Partnership with the U.S. Department of State
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Why It Matters

Help Us Find the Next Generation
of American Diplomats.

Join the national effort to recruit and prepare the next generation of U.S. Foreign Service Officers.

Most people have never considered the Foreign Service as a career. By partnering with us, your institution gains access to organized recruiting support from active hiring representatives. We provide speaker events, recruiting webinars, career fair representation, and co-branded outreach materials tailored to your institution. Everything is provided at no cost and built around your institution's schedule.

1A Unique Opportunity
The Foreign Service is one of the most consequential careers in American public life, and one of the least known. Your partnership puts it in front of people who are ready for it.
2Open to Most Applicants
There is no degree requirement. Any U.S. citizen between 20 and 60 who is willing to serve worldwide and can pass the selection process is eligible to apply.
3We Handle Everything
We will meet to form a recruiting strategy tailored to your institution and provide materials and resources to keep your members informed throughout the process.

Partnership Activities

Choose How You Engage

1
Member Outreach

Want your students or members to stay informed about opportunities within the Foreign Service? We will provide email materials for you to send directly to students and members.

2
Online Webinars

Give your students access to our recurring online webinars covering information about the Foreign Service, how to join, and live Q&As with active FSOs and hiring representatives.

3
Career Fair Presence

Invite a recruiting representative to staff a booth at your career fair with Department of State branded materials, candidate guides, and direct access to our hiring representatives.

4
Host an Event

Host a current FSO or State Department principal for a panel, classroom visit, or fireside conversation at your institution.

Built for institutions that reach
mission-driven Americans.

Institutions
  • Universities & Colleges
  • Graduate & Professional Programs
  • Honor Societies
  • Professional Associations
  • Civic & Service Organizations
  • Veterans Groups
Candidate Profile
  • U.S. Citizens ages 20–60
  • Willing to serve worldwide
  • No degree required

Our Process

1
Apply

Complete the partner application online. One of our recruiting specialists will reach out shortly to arrange next steps.

2
Onboarding Call

A recruiting representative will reach out to schedule an onboarding call to give an overview of Foreign Service recruiting, discuss partnership activities, and plan marketing materials.

3
Activate

We will publish a referral link for your institution, add you to our partner newsletter to receive recruiting updates, and begin launching our personalized recruiting strategy.