§ 326.2 How is the Fellowship Program administered?

(a) Eligibility. Eligibility criteria will be determined by the Department of Commerce and publicized nationwide. Fellows must be United States citizens. (b) Provisions. The amount awarded to each individual student shall not exceed $35,000.00 for the total amount of time the student is in the Program. Continued eligibility for participation is contingent upon the Fellow's ability to meet the educational requirements set forth below. (c) Program requirements. (1) Participation in the Program is conditional upon successful completion of pre-employment processing specified by the Department of Commerce, including background investigation, medical examination, and drug testing. (2) As a condition of participation, fellows are required to complete prescribed coursework. (3) As a condition of participation, foreign travel is required for all Fellows. (4) Fellows are required to accept employment, if offered, with the Department of Commerce U.S. and Foreign Commercial Service upon successful completion of the Program and, if applicable, Foreign Service entry requirements. (5) If offered employment, Fellows must commit to a two-year service agreement. (6) Additional Program requirements may be determined annually by the Department of Commerce and publicized nationwide.