Scholarship Description
The Stokes Educational Scholarship Program (formerly known as the Undergraduate Training Program) was proposed and introduced into legislation in 1986. Its purpose is to facilitate the recruitment of individuals, particularly minority high school students, who have demonstrated skills critical to NSA.
Stokes provides a tremendous opportunity to gain valuable experience in your field while attending college and getting a degree. Stokes is open to high school seniors planning on majoring in computer science or computer/electrical engineering.
As an NSA employee with the Stokes Program, you will attend college full-time, receive up to $30,000 per year for tuition and mandatory fees; and work during the summers at NSA for 12 weeks in areas that are related to your course of study. You’ll acquire real-world experience and receive a year-round salary. Please note: must maintain a 3.0 on a 4.0 scale after your freshman year, if selected as a program participant, you are required to work in your area of study for NSA after your college graduation for at least one-and-one-half times the length of study. If you leave NSA employment earlier, you must reimburse the government for your tuition.
Benefits
Tuition and mandatory fees of up to $30,000 per year at the college of your choice
Housing and travel entitlements available during summer employment (if the distance between NSA and the school exceeds 75 miles)
Year-round salary
Guaranteed continued employment with NSA after graduation
Receive annual and sick leave and paid federal holidays
Health and life insurance
Participation in federal retirement plans
Qualifications for High School Students - You must major in computer science or computer/electrical engineering and meet the following requirements:
Must be a U.S. citizen
Must be eligible to be granted a security clearance
A high school senior at the time of application
A minimum SAT/College Board score of 1600 (1100 Critical Reading and Math, 500 in Writing) or ACT of 25
A GPA of 3.0 or above on a 4.0 scale is preferred
Demonstrated leadership abilities
Year of Need: College Freshman,
Type:
Num Awards: 1
Min Award:
Max Award: 30,000
Deadline: 2024-12-31
Website: http://www.nsa.gov/
Sponsoring Organization
National Security Agency
9800 Savage Rd, Suite 6779
Fort George G. Meade, MD 20755-6779
Contact Person:
Phone: 410-854-4725
Fax:
Web: http://www.nsa.gov/careers/opportunities_4_u/students/stokes.shtml
Email:
