Provided by Central Intelligence Agency
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.
Award amount
Varies
Number of awards
Multiple
Frequency
See provider
Deadline
Not specified
Time to apply
60+ min
Essay
May be required — check provider
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
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.
Gather required materials
Collect transcripts, test scores, essays, letters of recommendation, portfolios, or any other items the program lists as required.
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
Deadlines are set by the scholarship provider. Always confirm dates and instructions on the official site. TuitionCovered does not process applications for external scholarships.
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