; (2) to provide assistance to coastal States and partner organizations to help advance the goals of the Digital Coast program established under section 4 of the Digital Coast Act ( 16 U.S.C. 1467 ); and (3) to encourage the next generation of coastal professionals to engage in public service work to help the United States better manage coastal resources and protect coastal communities. 5. Fellowships (a) In general The Secretary shall award fellowships under the Coastal Management Fellowship and the Digital Coast Fellowship in accordance with this section. (b) Qualifications (1) In general The Secretary shall award fellowships under this section to individuals selected from among individuals who— (A) have successfully completed a covered degree or will complete a covered degree before the start of the fellowship; and (B) have demonstrated— (i) an interest in pursuing a career in coastal or marine— (I) science; (II) policy; (III) management; or (IV) law; (ii) outstanding potential for such a career; (iii) leadership potential or experience; (iv) a commitment to or significant interest in public service; (v) proficient skills in writing and oral communication; and (vi) such other attributes as the Secretary determines appropriate. (2) Definition of covered degree In this subsection, the term covered degree means a graduate degree from an accredited United States institution, the curriculum for which covers topics relevant to coastal management, as determined by the Secretary. (c) Requirement of geographic balance The Secretary shall award fellowships under this section in a manner that is geographically balanced. (d) Term of fellowship A fellowship awarded under this section shall be for a term of not more than 2 years. (e) Stipend (1) In general Each fellow shall receive an annual stipend of not less than $47,000, which the Secretary shall regularly review and periodically adjust, as determined appropriate by the Secretary— (A) to be commensurate with other similar fellowships