University of Washington-Seattle Campus (out-of-state)

Award Amount: Up to $18,000 tuition assistance annually Description: The Undergraduate Scholarship Program is a financial needs based initiative that offers undergraduate students an unmatched experience in a diverse and inclusive environment. Undergraduate students, serving as scholarship recipients with the CIA, attend an accredited college/university on a full-time basis and work during summer breaks at the CIA. If selected as a scholarship recipient, you will receive a wide array of benefits, including: -Tuition assistance up to $18,000 per calendar year for tuition, mandatory fees and books -Daily allowance for meals and incidentals during summer tours -Reimbursement for transportation costs between school and Washington, DC -Annual salary -Health insurance -Life insurance -Federal retirement plans -Paid time off, as well as sick and holiday leave Eligibility: Minimum Qualifications: -18 years of age by date of application to the scholarship program -Financial need as demonstrated by the gross annual household income ceiling up to $70,000 for a family of four or less, and $80,000 for a family of five or more -If the applicant has not been listed as a dependent for the previous tax year, the gross annual household income ceiling is $35,000 or less -1000 SAT (new official score scale) or 1500 (old score scale); or 21 ACT scores or higher (high school students) -Acceptance at a 4- or 5-year college/university; or pursing an undergraduate degree as a full time student enrolled in, or planning to take, at least 9 credits per semester -GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale for high school and/or college -Availability to work at least two 90-day summer tours prior to graduation and willingness to work at CIA full time after graduation Desired Qualifications: -Academic excellence in core subjects related to your college major or desired major -Relevant practical or job experience in your field of interest -Proficiency in a foreign language. Languages of interest are listed on our Foreign Language page here -Demonstrated leadership qualities -Genuine interest in contributing to CIA's mission 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.