; and (2) by adding at the end the following new subsection: (b) Diplomatic security fellowship programs (1) Establishment The Secretary of State, working through the Assistant Secretary for Diplomatic Security, is authorized to establish Diplomatic Security fellowship programs to provide grants to United States nationals pursuing undergraduate studies who commit to pursuing a career as a special agent, security engineering officer, or in the civil service in the Bureau of Diplomatic Security. (2) Rulemaking The Secretary is authorized to promulgate regulations for the administration of Diplomatic Security fellowship programs that set forth— (A) the eligibility requirements for receiving a grant under this subsection; (B) the process by which eligible applicants may request such a grant; (C) the maximum amount of such a grant; and (D) the educational progress to which all grant recipients are obligated. . (b) Authorization of appropriations There is authorized to be appropriated $2,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2024 through 2028 to carry out this section. LXII Personnel matters A Hiring, promotion, and development 6201. Adjustment to promotion precepts Section 603(b) of the Foreign Service Act of 1980 ( 22 U.S.C. 4003(b) ) is amended— (1) by redesignating paragraph (2), (3), and (4) as paragraphs (7), (8), and (9), respectively; and (2) by inserting after paragraph (1) the following new paragraphs: (2) experience serving at an international organization, multilateral institution, or engaging in multinational negotiations; (3) willingness to serve in hardship posts overseas or across geographically distinct regions; (4) experience advancing policies or developing expertise that enhance the United States’ competitiveness with regard to critical and emerging technologies; (5) willingness to participate in appropriate and relevant professional development opportunities offered by the Foreign Service Institute or other educational institutions associated with the Department