2023 Panelist Resources and Contact Info

U.S. Department of State - Info & Opportunities

Internships and Study Abroad Programs
Becoming a Foreign Service Officer
Foreign Affairs Graduate Fellowship
2024 Rangel Graduate Fellowship

Susan Falatko (Diplomat in Residence – Midwest, U.S. Department of State) invites UW-Madison students and LCTL Career Fair participants to connect on LinkedIn and to reach out via email (DIRMidwest@state.gov) to learn more.

National Security Agency Careers

High School Programs
College Programs
Professional Development
Top 5 Career Fields
Language Careers at NSA

Jenny W., Language Outreach Lead at the National Security Agency (NSA), welcomes WISLI students and LCTL Career Fair participants to connect via email (nsa_language_outreach@uwe.nsa.gov) to learn more and ask individual questions.

Scholarships for Language Study

Foreign Language and Area Studies Fellowships
Critical Language Scholarship Program
Project Global Officer
Boren Awards

Sarah Linkert (Assistant Director for Awards and Fellowships, Institute for Regional and International Studies) invites students to contact her at awards@iris.wisc.edu for info about funding opportunities for language learners and application tips.