Careers

Student Programs

Our student (internship and co-operative education) programs offer highly unique and rewarding student experiences as you help keep our Nation safe. Work alongside experts in your field of study as you gain real-world experience within the Intelligence Community.

Fellowship Programs

The Directorate of Analysis offers fellowships for undergraduate and graduate students attending four-year Minority Serving Institutions (MSIs). For a list of MSIs, please click the link below.

Minority Serving Institutions

Our 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.

Requirements

  • Undergraduate students must work at least one, and preferably two, 90-day session(s) at CIA before graduating
  • Graduate students must work at least one 90-day tour at CIA before graduating
  • All candidates must have been accepted to or attending a four year, accredited MSI
  • All candidates must have at least one quarter or semester of school to return to after serving in the fellowship

Deadlines

All students have to go through our medical and security process. Please submit your expression of interest at least 6-12 months before your desired start date due to lengthy processing times.

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Stokes Scholarship Programs

Prospective Stokes Applicants

The current annual Stokes Scholarship application window will run through 30 June 11:59pm EST.

We offer financial needs-based scholarships for undergraduate and graduate students. In addition to a year-round salary, scholarship recipients will get up to $25,000 in tuition assistance per calendar year. All recipients must be either entering or attending an accredited university.

Requirements

  • Undergraduate students must work at least one, and preferably two, 90-day session(s) at CIA before graduating
  • Graduate students must work at least one 90-day tour at CIA before graduating
  • After graduation, all scholarship recipients must work at CIA for a period of 1.5 years per year of paid scholarship received

Deadlines

Students have to go through our medical and security process. If you are interested in our Undergraduate or Graduate Scholarship programs, the submission window is active annually 1 March to 30 June.

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Stokes Undergraduate Scholarship Program

Stokes Graduate Scholarship Program

Desired Majors

Undergraduate Programs

Our 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
  • Information technology

Schools with co-operative programs typically have specific requirements to receive co-op credit. So, we designed our co-op program at the CIA 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.

Deadlines

Students have to go through our medical and security process. Interested in our internship or co-op programs? For most of these opportunities, please submit your expression of interest at least 6-12 months before your desired start date. If you are applying for the Directorate of Operations Internship or our Scholarship Programs, you will need to submit your expression of interest during the timetable listed on the program’s page.

Undergraduate Internship/Co-op opportunities

Graduate Programs

Our 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.

Deadlines

Students have to go through our medical and security process. Interested in our Graduate Studies Program? Please submit your expression of interest at least 6-12 months before your desired start date.

Graduate Studies Program opportunities

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Qualifications and Hiring Process

Due to the nature of our work, all applicants must meet specific criteria to qualify for employment. If eligible, you will go through our hiring process, including medical and security evaluations. Learn more about how we hire before you apply.

Benefits

If accepted to an internship or co-op program, you will be eligible for CIA employee benefits. These include health insurance, paid time off, and more.

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