The Undergraduate Scholarship Program is a financial needs-based initiative where you will be exposed to intelligence challenges while performing meaningful work related to your college major. By accepting a scholarship from the CIA, one must work at the Agency after college graduation for a certain period of time.

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Qualifications

• 18 years of age
• Demonstrated financial need
• 1000 SAT, or 21 ACT scores for high school students, if available.
• Acceptance at a 4-year college/university; or pursuing an undergraduate degree as a full-time student and enrolled in or planning to take at least 12 credits per semester
• 3.0+ GPA
• Availability to work at least one 90-day summer tour before graduation and willingness to work at CIA full time after graduation
• Ability to meet the minimum requirements for joining CIA, including U.S. citizenship and a background investigation
• Academic excellence in core subjects relating to a college major or desired major
• Relevant practical or job experience in your field of interest
• Demonstrated leadership qualities
• Genuine interest in contributing to CIA’s mission
• Proficiency in a foreign language if applicable.

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Please visit the scholarship website for more information.

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