NSEP Service requirement

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Hi I was just wandering if there are any US students here that are NSEP Scholarship recipients and how they are planning to fulfill their service requirement. I still have few years left before I am suppose to complete mine, but considering I would really like to stay IN China, and not work in Washington I am curious as to how I could do so and how others have or are fulfilling their requirement....thanks!

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I'm not associated with NSEP, but I'm familiar with the program. One USG job that meets the requirements and could get you back to China for extended periods is that of a Foreign Service Officer. A message I posted several months ago might be helpful.

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Thank you FSO for the suggestion. I have considered such such employment opportunities before.

General Questions:

1) Only students currently enrolled in US degree programs are elgible to apply for Department of State Internships, correct?

1)China is still considered a "sensitive" country to the US government, so to what extent does studying abroad and association with non-US citizens affect security clearance?

2) What potential USG positions better suit individuals with science/engineering and language backgrounds?

Any other suggestions, recommendations (from FSO or others) would be greatly appreciated.