The National Security Agency (NSA) is currently accepting applications from across the country for the Stokes Educational Scholarship Program. This tuition assistance program is looking for high school seniors who are interested in pursuing degrees in Computer Science, Mathematics, Cybersecurity, and Computer or Electrical Engineering. For more information, please visit: https://apply.intelligencecareers.gov/job-description/1248544
Summary
The National Security Agency (NSA) is currently accepting applications from across the country for the Stokes Educational Scholarship Program. This tuition assistance program is looking for high school seniors who are interested in pursuing degrees in Computer Science, Mathematics, Cybersecurity, and Computer or Electrical Engineering. For more information, please visit: https://apply.intelligencecareers.gov/job-description/1248544
If you are selected as a program participant, you are required to work in your area of study at NSA after your college graduation for at least one-and-a-half times your length of study. If you resign from the Stokes Educational program prior to satisfying your commitment, you will be required to pay back the government for your tuition and mandatory educational fees. Students accepted into the program must maintain at least a 2.75 GPA on a 4.0 scale each semester/quarter in the freshman year and a 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale each semester/quarter after the freshman year.
All applicants and employees are subject to random drug testing in accordance with Executive Order 12564. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a security background investigation and polygraph.
Qualifications
While the eligibility requirements for our Stokes Program are subject to change from year to year, below you will find our basic prerequisites. **Please Note: If you have a full scholarship for college, you are ineligible to apply for the Stokes Program. If you are dual enrolled and would be obtaining your AA degree, you will ineligible for this program(Please apply to the Cooperative Ad or the Summer Internship Ad).**
High School Seniors (applying for Computer Science, Mathematics, Cybersecurity, and Computer or Electrical Engineering):
'U.S. Citizenship
' Preferred GPA of 3.0 or above on a 4.0 scale
' Demonstrated leadership abilities
' Minimum SAT score of 1200 (600 Evidence-Based Reading and Writing, 600 Math), or ACT score of 25
For Data Science, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, and Electrical Engineering: High School transcripts must show a minimum of one Physics or Calculus course, and a combination of two courses (minimum) of either Data Science, Computer Science, Computer Programming or Engineering.
For Mathematics: High School transcripts must show one Physics AND one Calculus course, and a combination of two courses (minimum) of either Data Science, Computer Science, Computer Programming or Engineering.
For Cybersecurity: High School transcripts must show a minimum of three years of coursework in cybersecurity or computer science.
Education
High School Seniors (applying for Computer Science, Mathematics, Cybersecurity, and Computer or Electrical Engineering):
'U.S. Citizenship
' Preferred GPA of 3.0 or above on a 4.0 scale
' Demonstrated leadership abilities
' Minimum SAT score of 1200 (600 Evidence-Based Reading and Writing, 600 Math), or ACT score of 25
For Data Science, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, and Electrical Engineering: High School transcripts must show a minimum of one Physics or Calculus course, and a combination of two courses (minimum) of either Data Science, Computer Science, Computer Programming or Engineering.
For Mathematics: High School transcripts must show one Physics AND one Calculus course, and a combination of two courses (minimum) of either Data Science, Computer Science, Computer Programming or Engineering.
For Cybersecurity: High School transcripts must show a minimum of three years of coursework in cybersecurity or computer science.
Additional information
Salary: $35,395 annually (GG 2 Step 1)
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
The National Security Agency (NSA) is part of the DoD Intelligence Community Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS). All positions in the NSA are in the Excepted Services under 10 United States Codes (USC) 1601 appointment authority. DoD Components with DCIPS positions apply Veterans' Preference to eligible candidates as defined by Section 2108 of Title 5 USC, in accordance with the procedures provided in DoD Instruction 1400.25, Volume 2005, DCIPS Employment and Placement. If you are a veteran claiming veterans' preference, as defined by Section 2108 of Title 5 U.S.C., you may be asked to submit documents verifying your eligibility.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
The National Security Agency (NSA) is part of the DoD Intelligence Community Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS). All positions in the NSA are in the Excepted Services under 10 United States Codes (USC) 1601 appointment authority. DoD Components with DCIPS positions apply Veterans' Preference to eligible candidates as defined by Section 2108 of Title 5 USC, in accordance with the procedures provided in DoD Instruction 1400.25, Volume 2005, DCIPS Employment and Placement. If you are a veteran claiming veterans' preference, as defined by Section 2108 of Title 5 U.S.C., you may be asked to submit documents verifying your eligibility.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
