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Student opportunities are highly competitive. You are expected to meet the same
employment standards as permanent employees. Applicants must be US citizens and
should have a strong academic record (3.0 GPA or better). Foreign language skills,
previous international residency and military experience are pluses. Outstanding
interpersonal skills, the ability to write clearly and accurately, and a strong interest in
foreign affairs are necessary. As part of the hiring process, you must successfully
complete medical and polygraph examinations as well as a background investigation.
Student positions offer salaries competitive with the private sector and the same benefits
as permanent employees. Students in agency-sponsored programs are also eligible to
apply for a one-time tuition assistance award for the last year of study if a job offer has
been extended and a minimum GPA is maintained.
All student assignments are located in the Washington, D.C. area. The CIA cannot
provide students with housing, however, services are provided that will assist you in
identifying affordable, temporary and convenient accommodations.
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summer breaks and to maintain full-time college status during the school year with a
minimum cumulative 3.0/4.0 GPA. We will pay the cost of transportation between school
and the Washington, D.C. area each summer and provide a housing allowance.
Because the Scholar Program is an investment in you, accepting an offer means making a
career choice. We ask that you agree to continue employment with the Agency after
college graduation for a period equal to 1.5 times the length of your college sponsorship.
The Scholar Program is extremely competitive. We ask that all applicants meet the
following requirements:
US citizenship
18 years of age by April 1of your senior year
1500 SAT (1000 Math & Critical Reading, 500 Writing) or 21 ACT scores or
higher (high school students)
3.0/4.0 scale high school or college GPA or higher
Financial need as demonstrated by the household income ceiling up to $70,000
for a family of four, and $80,000 for a family of five or more
Meet the same employment standards as permanent employees, successfully
completing both security and medical processing
Available to work in the Washington, DC area during your periods of employment
If you are eligible for this Program, apply online between August 1 - October 15.
Qualified applicants will be contacted and asked to provide the following information to
supplement their online application:
SAT or ACT scores (For high school seniors who are taking the SAT or ACT in
the fall, please make note of your test date in the application package. All fall test
scores must be sent (postmarked) no later than January 15.)
Names and ages of all family dependents and your gross family income for
current and previous years
A copy of your most current Federal Application for Financial Student Aid Form
(FAFSA) or SAR must be submitted upon request.
A copy of your school transcripts
Two letters of recommendation
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Over the years, the Co-Op Program has provided benefits, both short- and long-term, to
students as well as the Agency. You will be given the opportunity to participate in the
vital work of the Agency, to gain unmatched experience and to become acquainted with
professionals in the intelligence field. At the same time, the Agency will be able to assess
your potential for future permanent employment.
We seek highly motivated undergraduates studying a wide variety of fields, including
engineering, computer science, mathematics, economics, physical sciences, foreign
languages, area studies, business administration, accounting, international relations,
finance, logistics, human resources, geography, national security studies, military and
foreign affairs, political science and graphic design.
Co-Op Students are often selected from academic institutions with established
cooperative education programs, though not exclusively. You will work on an alternating
semester or quarterly basis and are expected to spend a minimum of three semesters or
four quarters (this can include a summer tour) on the job prior to graduation. You'll be
provided with increasingly challenging assignments that are commensurate with your
academic training and ability to assume additional responsibility.
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Ongoing Opportunities
Being a participant in the CIA's student programs may be the key to your future. These
programs prepare new graduates for careers at the CIA. Based on the CIA's needs, and
your performance during your co-op or internship, a job offer may be extended to you
upon graduation.
CIA also partners with a number of diversity-focused organizations to give all students an
opportunity to contribute to our national security. These organizations include InRoads,
the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU), the Thurgood Marshall
College Fund (TMCF), the American Indian Science and Engineering Society (AISES)
and the Washington Internship for Native Students (WINS). For more information, please
contact each organization directly.
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