Stokes Educational Scholarship Program - STEM (Maryland)

Responsibilities:
As a participant in the program, 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 positions related to your field of study.
In return, participants are required to work at NSA in their area of study after graduation for a period equal to one and one-half times the length of their scholarship support. Participants who leave the program before fulfilling this service commitment will be required to repay the government for tuition and mandatory educational fees received through the program.

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



Pay, Benefits, & Work Schedule:
Salary:$35,749 annually (GG 2, Step 1)



How To Apply - External:
Applications will be accepted from September 1 through September 30. Please read and follow all application instructions carefully to ensure your application packet is complete.

Important Application Instructions
Please note: This is a two-part application process. Applicants must:
1.Apply to this job posting online, and
2.Email all required supporting documents

Incomplete applications will not be considered.
-The deadline for submitting the online application is September 30
-All supporting documentation must be emailed by the end of the day on October 5 to be eligible for consideration
NSA is accepting applications from high school seniors who plan to major in Artificial Intelligence, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Data Science, Electrical Engineering, or Mathematics as part of their college studies.
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How to Apply:
To apply for the Stokes Educational Scholarship Program ' STEM, 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:
-Intended college major

(Artificial Intelligence, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Data Science, Electrical Engineering, or Mathematics)
-Highest SAT scores for Math, Verbal, and Writing
or
-ACT scores

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
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Required Email Submission
Once your online application has been submitted, email the following materials in one complete packet to:
Stokeshiring@uwe.nsa.gov

Required documents:
-Resume
-Two letters of recommendation

(For example, from teachers in technical courses who can speak to your academic ability)
-A one-page essay titled:

-I want a career at NSA because''
-An official or unofficial high school transcript showing cumulative GPA and class rank (if applicable)
-A copy of your SAT or ACT scores
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Contact Information
For questions, please contact:
1-844-424-4737 or 410-854-4725
For phone menu options, please select: Student Programs, then Stokes
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Additional Information


All positions at the National Security Agency are in the excepted service.

U.S. citizenship is required for all applicants. A security clearance must be granted prior to employment, and applicants must successfully complete extensive pre-employment processing. This includes:
-Aptitude testing
-A Psychologist interview
-A security interview conducted with the aid of a polygraph
-A personnel interview
-A background investigation

Reasonable accommodations are provided, where appropriate, to applicants with disabilities during the application and hiring process. NSA is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable employment laws and regulations.
All applicants and employees are subject to random drug testing in accordance with Executive Order 12564. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a security background investigation and polygraph.

Apply soonest, as job postings can close earlier than stated end dates due to changes in requirements. It is important to review and note the minimum qualifications, as only those applicants who meet the required qualifications will be contacted to continue the employment process. Please populate the resume tool to showcase any relevant work experience and education related to the position and answer any applicable screening questions. Information collected will be used to determine eligibility, and failure to provide accurate information may result in disqualification for this position.

A confirmation email will be sent after submission of the first application and also after any future updates to submitted applications. **Due to time sensitive communications regarding applications, please ensure your spam filters are configured to accept email from noreply@intelligencecareers.gov. For job vacancies that include stated testing requirements, also include the following: @uwe.nsa.gov, @nsa.gov, and @pearson.com**

U.S. Citizenship is required for all applicants. NSA is an equal opportunity employer and abides by applicable employment laws and regulations. All applicants and employees are subject to random drug testing in accordance with Executive Order 12564. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a security background investigation and polygraph. NSA is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants with disabilities during the application and hiring process.


The following four narrative questions provide an opportunity for you to highlight your dedication to public service for the hiring manager and agency leadership (or designee(s)). While your responses are not required and will not be scored, we encourage you to thoughtfully address each question. Please provide a response of 200 words or less to each question. You will be asked to certify that you are using your own words and did not use a consultant or artificial intelligence (AI) such as a large language model (LLM) like ChatGPT or Copilot. (Please attach in application)

1. How has your commitment to the Constitution and the founding principles of the United States inspired you to pursue this role within the Federal government? Provide a concrete example from professional, academic, or personal experience.

2. In this role, how would you use your skills and experience to improve government efficiency and effectiveness? Provide specific examples where you improved processes, reduced costs, or improved outcomes.

3. How would you help advance the President's Executive Orders and policy priorities in this role? Identify one or two relevant Executive Orders or policy initiatives that are significant to you, and explain how you would help implement them if hired.

4. How has a strong work ethic contributed to your professional, academic or personal achievements? Provide one or two specific examples, and explain how those qualities would enable you to serve effectively in this position.

DCIPS Disclaimer:
**VETERANS AND TRANSITIONING SERVICE MEMBERS**

Thank you for your service! The National Security Agency (NSA) is part of the Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS). All positions at NSA are in the Excepted Service under Title 10, United States Codes (U.S.C.), Section 1601 appointment authority.

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