22 U.S.C. § 2719 — Grants for training and education in international affairs

(a) In general. Consistent with section 3905 of this title, the Secretary of State may give grants to postsecondary schools or students to increase knowledge, awareness, and interest in Foreign Service or Civil Service employment. When possible, the Secretary must especially promote that knowledge, awareness, and interest among minority students. Regulations must govern the grants, limit the size of each grant, ensure that an individual does not receive Federal grants totaling more than the cost of the individual's education, and require satisfactory educational progress to continue receiving grant money. (b) Diplomatic Security fellowship programs. (1) Establishment. Through the Assistant Secretary for Diplomatic Security, the Secretary may establish fellowship programs giving grants to United States nationals in postsecondary study who agree to pursue a career as a special agent, security engineering officer, or Civil Service employee in the Bureau of Diplomatic Security. (2) Rulemaking. The Secretary may issue rules for these programs stating (A) eligibility requirements, (B) how eligible applicants request grants, (C) the maximum grant, and (D) the educational progress every recipient must make.