General Information
The CIA offers several student programs that offer highly unique and rewarding student experiences as you help keep the Nation safe. Work alongside experts in your field of study as you gain real-world experience within the Intelligence Community.
Fellowship Program: The Directorate of Analysis offers fellowships for undergraduate and graduate students attending four-year Minority Serving Institutions (MSIs). The fellowship program allows undergraduate and graduate students the opportunity to work real-life intelligence issues. These paid opportunities span a range of disciplines, including: Analytic Methodologist; Cyber Threat Analyst; Economic Analyst; Leadership Analyst; Military Analyst; Political Analyst; Science, Technology and Weapons Analyst, and Targeting Analyst. In addition to a salaried work experience, fellowship recipients will receive professional development and Intelligence Community networking opportunities. All recipients must be either entering or attending a four-year, accredited MSI.
Stokes Scholarship Program: The program is a financial needs-based initiative that offers undergraduate and graduate students an unmatched experience in a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment. Undergraduate students, serving as scholarship recipients with CIA, attend an accredited college/university on a full-time basis and work during summer breaks at the Agency. While working at CIA, you will be exposed to real intelligence challenges while performing meaningful work that relates to your college major. An IT major, for example, might be given increasingly complex projects involving sophisticated computer systems. An engineering major might help produce a piece of state-of-the-art equipment. A finance major could be involved in developing and analyzing budgets for a worldwide operation, while a foreign language major might be instrumental in translating documents for U.S. policymakers. An international relations major might brief a senior policymaker and, as a final example, a human resources major could have the opportunity to develop and implement personnel policies and procedures.
Undergraduate Programs: These year-round internship programs allow undergraduate students to work in several areas before they graduate. These paid opportunities span a range of studies, including, but not limited to finance, economics, foreign language, engineering, and information technology. Schools with co-operative programs typically have specific requirements to receive co-op credit. So, this co-op program at the CIA was designed to help students meet those requirements. As part of our program, students work on an alternating semester basis for at least three semesters before they graduate. This can include a summer work session as well. Since our Agency does not work with an established list of co-op programs, students will need to work with their schools to receive academic credit.
Graduate Programs: The Graduate Studies Program is available to full-time students in accredited graduate or doctoral programs. As part of our program, students complete at least one 90-day tour before graduating. This program is an exciting opportunity for graduate students to gain real-world work experience. It is also an excellent opportunity for graduates to transition from academic life to a career in national service.
Each program has different application processes, deadlines, and eligibility guidelines, so carefully review each opportunity.
Details:
Research Offering Type
Internship
Location
USA
Undergraduate School
College, Engineering, LPS, Nursing, Wharton
Source
External