The National Security Agency (NSA) is currently accepting applications nationwide for the Stokes Educational Scholarship Program ' Language. This tuition assistance program is designed for high school seniors who plan to pursue Chinese or Farsi language studies as part of their college degree program.
This program offers an exceptional opportunity to gain valuable experience in foreign language-related work across the Agency while earning an annual salary.
Summary
The National Security Agency (NSA) is currently accepting applications nationwide for the Stokes Educational Scholarship Program ' Language. This tuition assistance program is designed for high school seniors who plan to pursue Chinese or Farsi language studies as part of their college degree program.
This program offers an exceptional opportunity to gain valuable experience in foreign language-related work across the Agency while earning an annual salary.
As a participant in the Stokes Educational Scholarship Program ' Language, you will attend college full-time at an accredited institution of your choice within the United States and work at NSA for a minimum of 12 weeks each summer in assignments related to your course of study in Chinese or Farsi language.
In return, selected participants are required to work at NSA after college graduation in a foreign language position related to Chinese or Farsi for a period equal to one and one-half times the length of their scholarship support. Participants who leave NSA employment before fulfilling this service commitment will be required to repay the government for tuition and mandatory educational fees received through the program.
All applicants and employees are subject to random drug testing in accordance with Executive Order 12564.
Qualifications
Please note that eligibility requirements may change from year to year. Basic qualifications are listed below.
Important:
' Applicants who have a full college scholarship are not eligible for the Stokes Program.
' Students who are dually enrolled and will earn an AA degree are also not eligible for this program. Those students are encouraged to apply to the Cooperative Ad or the Summer Internship Ad instead.
Basic Requirements for High School Seniors
Applicants must meet the following criteria:
' U.S. citizenship
' Preferred GPA of 3.0 or above on a 4.0 scale
' Demonstrated aptitude for learning foreign languages
' High school transcripts must reflect a minimum of three years of coursework in a world language (Chinese or Farsi)
If available, applicants may also submit evidence of any of the following:
' Seal of Biliteracy, as recognized by the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL)
' Scores from ACTFL
' Scores from the National Examinations in World Languages (NEWL)
' Results from other relevant language assessments
Education
Students accepted into the program must maintain:
' A minimum 2.75 GPA on a 4.0 scale during the freshman year
' A minimum 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale each semester/quarter after the freshman year
' Preferred GPA of 3.0 or above on a 4.0 scale
' Demonstrated aptitude for learning foreign languages
' High school transcripts must reflect a minimum of three years of coursework in a world language (Chinese or Farsi)
Additional information
Salary Range: $35,749 - $43,120
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.
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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.
To apply for the Stokes Educational Scholarship Program ' Language, applicants must first click the 'Apply' button located at the top right of this posting.
After completing the application and clicking 'Submit,' you will receive a confirmation email. Please ensure your spam filters are configured to accept emails from noreply@intelligencecareers.gov.
Online Application Requirements Under Applicant Personal Information Include:
' Full name
' Street address
' City, State, and ZIP code
' Email address
' Phone number
' Date of birth
Under Resume Objective Include:
' Planned language of study (Chinese)
' Intended college major or related field of study Acceptable related majors include:
'Chinese
' Linguistics
' Regional or Area Studies
' International Relations
' Journalism
' Political Science
' History
' Data Science
' Topical Studies(such as counterproliferation, counterterrorism, international crime, etc.)
Also include: '
Highest SAT scores for Math, Verbal, and Writing
' AP coursework or third-level (or higher) world language coursework
' SAT/ACT scores
High school transcripts must show a minimum of three years of coursework in Chinese. If available, applicants may also submit evidence of the Seal of Biliteracy, ACTFL scores, NEWL scores, or other relevant language examination results.
Under Work Experience Include:
' Past and current employment
' Volunteer work
' Extracurricular activities
' School activities
Under Education Include:
' High school name
' Unweighted GPA
' Expected graduation date
Under Other Professional Details Include:
' AP and/or IB courses completed or in progress
' Any college courses completed or in progress
' Leadership positions held
' Other technical skills
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.
Required Email Submission
Once your online application has been submitted, please email the following materials in one complete packet to:
Stokeshiring@uwe.nsa.gov
Required documents:
' Resume
' Two letters of recommendation o At least one should be from a language teacher who can attest to your proficiency
' Official high school transcript
' Verification of AP/IB test scores and/or Seal of Biliteracy (if awarded)
' A one-page essay titled:
'I want a career using my world language skills because''
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.
Required Email Submission
Once your online application has been submitted, please email the following materials in one complete packet to:
Stokeshiring@uwe.nsa.gov
Required documents:
' Resume
' Two letters of recommendation o At least one should be from a language teacher who can attest to your proficiency
' Official high school transcript
' Verification of AP/IB test scores and/or Seal of Biliteracy (if awarded)
' A one-page essay titled:
'I want a career using my world language skills because''
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.
