Stokes Scholarship Program

Provided by Central Intelligence Agency

No deadline
Varies
60+ min

About this scholarship

The Stokes Scholarship Program is a financial needs-based scholarship providing university tuition assistance. Participants will acquire mission-critical skills (interning in the WMA each summer) while completing their degree. Scholars must work a full-time schedule for a minimum of 12 weeks each summer in the WMA until graduation and onboard as full-time officers. Non-local scholars receive relocation entitlements.

Quick facts

Award amount

Varies

Number of awards

Multiple

Frequency

See provider

Deadline

Not specified

Time to apply

60+ min

Essay

May be required — check provider

Eligibility requirements

9 listed

Exhibit financial need as demonstrated by the adjusted gross annual household income (AGI) ceiling up to $120,000; if the scholar has not been listed as a dependent for the previous tax year, the AGI ceiling is up to $50,000

Accept Stokes scholarship funds and sign a Continued Service Agreement that obligates you to work at the CIA 1.5 years for every year that you are in the Stokes Scholarship Program

Work a full-time schedule (40 hours/week) for a minimum of 12 weeks each summer in the WMA until graduation and onboard as full-time officer

Maintain competitive GPA (minimum 3.0 on a 4.0 scale)

Remain in full-time status as a student while in the program (min. 12 credit hours for undergraduate programs and 9 credit hours for graduate programs)

Continue to major in the degree that aligns with the occupation for which you were admitted into the program

Provide transcripts within 30 days of each semester completion

Maintain a high standard of work performance, attendance, and conduct at both school and work

Ability to meet the minimum requirements for joining CIA, including U.S. citizenship and a background investigation

How to apply

  1. Confirm eligibility

    Review the scholarship eligibility information on this page and on the provider’s official instructions to confirm you qualify before you invest time in an application.

  2. Gather required materials

    Collect transcripts, test scores, essays, letters of recommendation, portfolios, or any other items the program lists as required.

  3. Submit through the official program

    Complete the application using the provider’s published process—often an online form or portal—and submit before the stated deadline. Keep a copy of your confirmation when available.

Important

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