Finding Scholarships Scholarship Spotlight: CIA Undergraduate Scholarship Program Written by Robyn Stewarton May 21st, 2018 Prior to joining College Coach, I was a financial aid officer at the College of the Holy Cross and an education advisor at two TRIO program locations. I work with the Massachusetts Education Finance Authority (MEFA) to present paying for college workshops to hundreds of families across the state. I'm a graduate of UMass Amherst and have a master in counseling from Northeastern University. Learn More About Robyn scholarships, There is a scholarship (or many scholarships) out there for everyone. Every student has some skill, interest, experience, or characteristic that may make them an attractive candidate for one scholarship or another. And while we often refer to scholarships as “free money,” scholarships don’t actually come for free. It takes work to thoughtfully consider your strengths and research the scholarships that might be most appropriate for you. While the effort that goes into finding and winning scholarships may be akin to a part-time job, we at College Coach want to make your job a little easier. This on-going scholarship series highlights a new scholarship each week. Check out the below, along with the other posts in the series, and you may discover a funding resource that will make covering that college bill a little (or a lot!) easier. Did you ever wonder what spies do? I mean, really? The Central Intelligence Agency runs a scholarship/work program for undergraduate students who have the right stuff. Winners must live in or relocate to the Washington DC area and agree to employment with the CIA upon college graduation. Scholarship: CIA Undergraduate Scholarship Program Awarding Organization: Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) Amount: Up to $18,000 of tuition assistance per year Number of Scholarships Awarded: One Eligible Students: Must be 18 years old at time of application and meet GPA, test score, and income requirements. Must be able to work for the CIA for at least two summers during college and full-time after graduation. Preference given to students with foreign language skills. How to Apply: Complete online application and submit all supporting documents. Deadline: July 31 Website: https://www.cia.gov/careers/student-opportunities/undergraduate-scholarship-program.html Best of luck, and please see the awarding organization’s website for full scholarship details and requirements. Related Resources Read | Posted on September 20th, 2023 Full-Ride Scholarships: Effective Strategy or Fairy Tale? Read | Posted on August 4th, 2023 Identity-Based Scholarship Series: Scholarships for Hispanic Students Read | Posted on February 16th, 2023 Identity-Based Scholarship Series: Gold Star Children and Families
