Source: USAJOBS · Bespree is not the employer.
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.
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
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)
Fort Meade, Maryland
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
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.
https://apply.intelligencecareers.gov/job-description/1261785
Salary Range: $35,749 - $43,120
The United States federal government offers civilian positions across its agencies and offices.
Source: USAJOBS · Bespree is not the employer.
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.
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
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)
Fort Meade, Maryland
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
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.
https://apply.intelligencecareers.gov/job-description/1261785
Salary Range: $35,749 - $43,120
The United States federal government offers civilian positions across its agencies and offices.