The SFS Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion understands the value of representation within and outside the SFS community. By including the voices of SFS students from underrepresented backgrounds and BIPOC groups, we not only strengthen DEI initiatives but also provide an opportunity for students to provide feedback as they engage with local high schools within the DC/Maryland/VA area.

SFS Student Ambassadors will represent the SFS in terms of its diversity, commitment to service, and sense of community. Our Student Ambassadors will be the voice of SFS at recruitment events, admissions events, orientation activities, and other extended outreach programming. Other responsibilities could include going to local high schools or undergraduate universities, hosting SFS BIPOC mixers for undergraduate and graduate students as sponsored by the Dean’s Office, and conducting special tours for SFS students of color. SFS Ambassadors will be recognized as outstanding members of the SFS community.

Applications open every Fall to invite new students to represent the SFS as Student Ambassadors.

Some responsibilities and requirements include the following:

  • Students should be interested in making the SFS a more diverse and inclusive space.
  • Students should be willing to commit 1-2 hours a week.
  • Students will help lead presentations at local high schools in teams.
  • Work with the Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion to do outreach for SFS DEI programming.
  • Represent the SFS at student events, orientation activities, major SFS undergraduate and graduate student events.
  • Answer any questions about the School of Foreign Service, provide students with your unique experiences as an SFS student, SFS resources, etc.
  • Attend a mandatory training session in the Fall semester.