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GUIDELINES FOR 2013 AFIO SCHOLARSHIPS TO BE GRANTED AUGUST 2013 [next year] Applications for 2013 Scholarships begin January 1, 2013 and we will accept them up to the deadline of 1 July 2013. See instructions below Students / Parents
Deadline for applications: July 1, 2013 is the deadline to have all your materials to our office. Materials can be sent by email to us at scholarships@afio.com or by mail to: AFIO Scholarship Committee, 7700 Leesburg Pike Suite 324, Falls Church, VA 22043. Here are the scholarships Guidelines: Guidelines For Undergraduates scholarships, applicants must be entering their sophomore or junior year by the summer of 2013.Applicants must provide [via email is fine]: 1. Cover Letter: explaining your need for scholarship, your career goals, your views of U.S. world standing and role U.S. intelligence community should play) All applications can be sent to the AFIO address at the bottom of this email. AFIO Scholarships Available for the 2013 Fall Semester 1. THE PETER JASIN AFIO ENDOWMENT - UNDERGRADUATE AND GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIPS - Seven at $4,000 each The late Peter W. Jasin, a member and generous supporter of AFIO from the early 1980s, who also served as an officer of one of our chapters, established upon his 2009 death a national AFIO scholarship endowment fund to enhance AFIO's educational mission to encourage career development and study in the fields of counterterrorism, homeland security, intelligence, counterintelligence and intelligence-related disciplines. In furtherance of those interests, the Jasin Endowment provides awards of $4,000 each to six applicants. Selected scholarship recipients must be enrolled as a graduate or undergraduate student undertaking a course of study at an accredited U.S. institution of higher education, and must show a history of taking courses in intelligence, foreign affairs, and/or national security studies towards the goal of serving in the U.S. Intelligence Community. Applicants should indicate whether they are applying for a graduate or undergraduate award. 2. THE LIFE'S CHOICES FOUNDATION GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS - Two at $3,500 This donation from the Morris Family Charitable Corporation provides two $3,500 scholarships to graduate students who are focusing on national security or intelligence studies and who are, or have the intent of, serving in the U.S. Government. Candidates for this scholarship should be personnel serving in government agencies comprising the U.S. Intelligence Community, their children or grandchildren. Non-AFIO members will be considered, so please apply if that is the only aspect an applicant lacks. 3. THE AL PONTE GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP AWARD - One at $1,000 Mr. Albano F. Ponte is a vital part of AFIO's "legion of merit," through active participation and time, talent and funds donated to AFIO programs and development. His generous financial donations make this scholarship possible. Eligibility: Students who are going to graduate school, focusing on International Relations and/or Intelligence, and who are either AFIO members, or children (grandchildren) of AFIO members or of serving Intelligence personnel. Non-AFIO members will be considered, so please apply if that is the only aspect an applicant lacks. Award amount is $1,000. 4. THE COLONEL SULLY H. DE FONTAINE SCHOLARSHIP AWARD - One at $1,200 The Colonel Sully H. de Fontaine award is in honor of Col. de Fontaine's lifetime of service to the country. Eligibility: Students who are pursuing an undergraduate degree with the intent of becoming employed within the U.S. Intelligence Community. Vito W. Paladino, LTC., U.S. Army (Retired) -- A friend of Sully de Fontaine -- established this scholarship in 2010, the first year an award was made. Award continues in 2013. *Candidates should, in addition to fitting the profiles immediately above, provide the following application materials (in lieu of materials listed elsewhere in this announcement): a cover letter, Resume, a letter of recommendation, and a photograph. The cover letter should describe, in as much detail as possible,any relevant prior experience as well as the future plans of the applicant to which this grant would be applied. Send Application Items to: AFIO 2013 Scholarships Committee Information: AFIO e-mail: scholarships@afio.com ________________________________ ALSO available are the following..... SCHOLARSHIPS AND OTHER FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS: Most members of the IC are participating in the Pat Roberts Intelligence Scholars Program (PRISP) to recruit and train analysts and linguists. The program is decentralized and demand-driven and allows each IC component to tailor its PRISP program to meet its critical needs.Many agencie are focusing on critical language or scientific skills. PRISP funding can be used to pay for hiring incentives, including reimbursement for previous educational expenses, or to provide additional education or training for those selected for the program.There is a service obligation of 18 months in an analytic or linguistic position in the IC. Prospective PRISP applicants should consult the website of the various IC components for specifics on that component’s program. Each participating IC component will advertise their program and is responsible for identifying their critical skills and recruiting, selecting, processing and placing chosen candidates in suitable positions or in additional education or training programs. Currently, CIA, DIA, and NSA participate in the Undergraduate Training Program, also known as the Stokes Program. This program targets high potential high school seniors and high performing college sophomores majoring in areas critical to the needs of the participating agencies. If selected for the program, students receive a government salary and full benefits as well as tuition and other educational expenses.The service obligation for this program is one and one-half times the length of the funded educational program. The National Security Agency also has several other scholarship and fellowship programs.Additional information can be found at http://nsa.gov/careers/students.cfm. The Defense Intelligence Agency sponsors the National Consortium for MASINT Research (NMCR) Scholars Program which provides scholarship funding for students attending consortium universities. The intelligence agencies who are part of the Department of Defense also participate in some specialized scholarship programs such as the Information Assurance Scholarship Program for students at NSA-designated Centers of Academic Excellence (http://www.nsa.gov/isso/programs/nietp/index.html) and the NDEA/SMART Scholarship Program for math, science, engineering, and other critically needed technical skills (http://www.asee.org/fellowships/SMART). The military services offer a number of scholarships and fellowships, including ROTC programs, some of which may apply to the service’s intelligence component. Consult the web site of each service for additional information. College/Graduate Students: Earn Up to $20,000 for Overseas Study with the David L. Overview: The Boren Scholarship was established in 1991 and is regulated by the National Security Education Program. The scholarship provides funding for graduate and undergraduate study in a number of targeted countries and fields. Students awarded Boren Scholarships must fulfill a service agreement upon graduation which requires a period of brief employment at a governmental agency or an office involved in national security affairs. Eligibility: Boren scholarships may be awarded to students currently enrolled in undergraduate study or graduates planning to attend graduate school. Students applying for this scholarship must desire to study a foreign language in addition to any major-related study. Preference is given to students interested in studying critical languages or fields related to security interest as well as to those interested in study in selected areas. A list of preferential countries, languages, and topics of study are provided on the NSEP Web Site. Financial assistance may also be provided to graduating seniors through Boren Graduate Fellowships. Value: Students awarded Boren Scholarships will receive a maximum of $10,000 per semester or $20,000 per academic year, depending on program costs and student need. Boren Scholars may chose to study abroad for a 6-week summer session, a semester, or a full year. Application: Applicants for Boren Scholarships may choose to complete an official hardcopy application form, which can be obtained from the Loyola College faculty representative, or may submit their application forms online. In addition, 3 letters of recommendation and 4 semesters' worth of transcripts are required. For those who have attended college for less than 4 semesters, high school records indicating achievements during the last 2 years must be included. Deadline: Applications must be received for review and endorsement prior to the national deadline of February 10. Additional Information: NATIONAL SECURITY EDUCATION PROGRAM Telephone: 1-800-618-NSEP Fax: 202-326-7672 E-mail: nsep@iie.org The Boren Undergraduate Scholarships offer generous funding to college students wishing to spend a summer, semester, or academic year overseas in areas of the world deemed critical to US national security. US Citizens Only. For more information, please visit http://www.iie.org/nsep CIA Undergraduate Scholarship Program for 2013. Deadline is November 1, 2013 Work Schedule: Full Time Applications for the Undergraduate Scholarship Program are accepted from If you are a high school senior planning to enroll in a 4-or 5-year college program, or you are a college sophomore enrolled in a 4-or 5-year college program, who is looking for career experience in a dynamic environment, apply to the CIA's Undergraduate Scholar Program and contribute to the work of the nation before you graduate. The opportunity to make a difference We believe in challenging our Scholars with meaningful work that relates to their college major. An IT major, for example, might be given increasingly complex projects involving sophisticated computer systems. An engineering major might help produce a piece of state-of-the-art equipment. A finance major could be involved in developing and analyzing budgets for a worldwide operation. A foreign language major might be instrumental in translating documents for US policymakers. As a final example, a human resource major could have the opportunity to develop and implement personnel policies and procedures. Once selected, you will be given an annual salary; a benefits package that includes health insurance, life insurance, and retirement; and up to $18,000 per calendar year for tuition, mandatory fees, books and supplies. You'll be required to work at an Agency facility during summer breaks and to maintain full-time college status during the school year with a minimum cumulative 3.0/4.0 GPA.We will pay the cost of transportation between school and the Washington, DC area each summer and provide a housing allowance. Because the Scholar Program is an investment in you, accepting an offer means making a career choice. We ask that you agree to continue employment with the Agency after college graduation for a period equal to 1.5 times the length of your college sponsorship. The Scholar Program is extremely competitive. We ask that all applicants meet the following requirements: US citizenship If you are eligible for this Program, apply online between July 15 - November 1. Qualified applicants will be contacted and asked to provide the following information to supplement their online application: SAT or ACT scores (For high school seniors who are taking the SAT or ACT in the fall, please make note of your test date in the application package. All fall test scores must be sent (postmarked) no later than January 15.) All applicants must successfully complete a thorough medical and psychological exam, a polygraph interview and an extensive background investigation. To be considered suitable for Agency employment, applicants must generally not have used illegal drugs within the last twelve months. The issue of illegal drug use prior to twelve months ago is carefully evaluated during the medical and security processing. Important Notice: Friends, family, individuals, or organizations may be interested to learn that you are an applicant for or an employee of the CIA. Their interest, however, may not be benign or in your best interest. You cannot control whom they would tell. We therefore ask you to exercise discretion and good judgment in disclosing your interest in a position with the Agency. You will receive further guidance on this topic as you proceed through your CIA employment processing. Resumes submitted before 15 July and after 1 November will not be reviewed. To view CIA Scholarships - Graduate and Undergraduate - and Internships, visit https://www.cia.gov/careers/student-opportunities/index.html To Apply: Note: Multiple submissions are unnecessary and will slow the processing of your resume. Of course, if you made an error in your submission or need to update your resume, you may submit another resume. The second resume will overwrite the first. An equal opportunity employer and a drug-free work force. $55,000 POSTDOCTORAL ASSOCIATESHIP PROGRAM STIPENDS Application deadlines are February 1, May 1, August 1 and November 1 The U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Science and Technology directorate is seeking applications for up to 10 Postdoctoral Associates to conduct mission-focused research at DHS-affiliated venues including DHS Centers of Excellence, DHS laboratories, and homeland security activities at Department of Energy (DOE) national laboratories. The DHS Postdoctoral Associateship Program is coordinated for Science & Technology by the National Research Council of the National Academies. Initiated in 1954, the Associateship Programs have contributed to the career development of over 11,000 scientists and engineers ranging from recent Ph.D. recipients to distinguished senior scientists. National Flagship Language Program NFLP Fellowships NSEP offers a limited number of fellowships to qualified American students interested in receiving full financial support to participate in one of the NFLP programs. Eligibility Requirements see: National Flagship Language Program The National Flagship Language Program (NFLP) was developed to address the urgent and growing need for Americans with professional levels of competency in languages critical to national security. NFLP offers advanced language training in Arabic, Korean, Mandarin, Persian, and Russian. NFLP is designed to train participants to reach professional working proficiency in a target language, as measured by the federal Interagency Language Roundtable (ILR) level 3 and/or the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL) superior level. Some of the programs you might want to explore are:
Applying for Student OpportunitiesCompetition is particularly fierce for our student programs. Applications for summer internships are in October and November for the following summer. Deadlines for other programs such as co-op programs deadlines are six to nine months prior to the period you wish to work. Applicants are expected to meet the same employment standards as permanent IC employees. You must be a U.S. citizen and should have a strong academic record (GPA of 3.0 or better). Foreign language skills, previous study or residency abroad and military service are pluses. Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills are essential. Some agencies require medical and/or polygraph examinations as well as a background investigation. Most positions, including temporary employment as an intern or cooperative education student, in the IC require that employees possess a security clearance. Hiring for these positions is contingent upon the individual being granted such a clearance. The criteria for granting personnel security clearances vary depending upon the level of clearance and the particular IC member doing the hiring. Employees in the IC must be highly reliable and trustworthy because they have access to the nation’s most sensitive information. The granting of a security clearance testifies that an individual meets these standards of reliability, trustworthiness, and integrity. Current students considering a future career in the intelligence community are recommended to live a lifestyle that:
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