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Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) Scholarship Program

National Society of High School Scholars
Deadline Soon

About the Scholarship

Opens: 3/1/2025
Closes: 6/30/2025

The Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) Scholarship is provided to high school seniors, undergraduates, or graduate students who are U.S. citizens. Students planning to work at least two 90-day tours in the Washington, DC area before graduation, and willing to work at the CIA full-time after graduation are encouraged to apply. Recipients are chosen for their good academic standing and proficiency in a foreign language.

Win up to
$25,000
  • Essay Required: No
  • Need-Based: Yes
  • Merit-Based: Yes
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Requirements
  • Member of the National Society of High School Scholars
  • Minimum 3.00 GPA
  • Resident of the U.S.
  • High school senior, undergraduate, or graduate student
  • Seeking a bachelor's or graduate degree
  • Planning to work at least two 90day tours in the Washington, DC area before graduation, and willing to work at the CIA full-time after graduation
  • U.S. citizen
  • Aged 18 or older
  • Proficiency in a foreign language
  • Maximum Expected Family Contribution (EFC) of less than $120,000
  • Demonstrate financial need

    • Details

    Pursued Degree Level
    Bachelor's Degree, Graduate Degree
    Current Grade
    High School Senior, College Freshman, College Sophomore, College Junior, College Senior, 5th Year College Undergraduate, Nth Year College Undergraduate, Graduate Student
    Minimum Age
    18
    Location
    • Country: US
    Minimum GPA
    3
    Financial Status
    • Maximum EFC: 120,000
    Citizenship Status
    U.S. Citizen
    Affiliations
    National Society of High School Scholars

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