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Stokes Educational Scholarship Program - Language (Maryland)
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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.
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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.
Learn more about this agency
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Accepting applications
Location
Many vacancies in the following location:
Fort Meade, MD
No matching locations found.
Work site options
Telework eligible No Remote job No Relocation expenses reimbursed Yes-You may qualify for reimbursement of relocation expenses in accordance with agency policy. Salary $35,749 - $43,120 per year Pay scale & grade
GG 2
Promotion potential None
Learn more about pay scale and grade
Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.
Work schedule Full-time Travel Required Not required
Appointment type Summer
Occupations and job series
Supervisory status No Federal service type This job is in the Excepted Service Represented by a union No
Drug test Yes Security clearance Top Secret Position sensitivity and risk Critical-Sensitive (CS)/High Risk
Jobs require a background check and some require a security clearance. The type depends on the job.
Background check type
Financial disclosure required Yes
Some jobs require financial disclosure to identify conflicts of interests.
Announcement number 1261785 Control number 883396700
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U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
Students
Current students enrolled in an accredited high school, college or graduate institution.
Individuals with disabilities
Individuals who are eligible under Schedule A.
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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.
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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
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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
Benefits
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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.
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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:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
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.
How to Apply
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https://apply.intelligencecareers.gov/job-description/1261785
Agency contact information
NSA POC
Phone 1-844-424-4737 Email intelcareers@nsa.gov
Next steps
https://apply.intelligencecareers.gov/job-description/1261785
Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
Criminal history inquiries Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
Financial suitability New employee probationary period
Privacy Act Reasonable accommodation policy
Selective Service Signature and false statements
Social security number request
Required Documents
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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:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
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.
How to Apply
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https://apply.intelligencecareers.gov/job-description/1261785
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Agency contact information
NSA POC
Phone 1-844-424-4737 Email intelcareers@nsa.gov
Next steps
https://apply.intelligencecareers.gov/job-description/1261785
Expand Hide next steps
Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
Criminal history inquiries Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
Financial suitability New employee probationary period
Privacy Act Reasonable accommodation policy
Selective Service Signature and false statements
Social security number request
National Security Agency/Central Security Service
Agency contact information
NSA POC
Phone 1-844-424-4737 Email intelcareers@nsa.gov
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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.
Learn more about this agency
Overview
Help
Accepting applications
Location
Many vacancies in the following location:
Fort Meade, MD
No matching locations found.
Work site options
Telework eligible No Remote job No Relocation expenses reimbursed Yes-You may qualify for reimbursement of relocation expenses in accordance with agency policy. Salary $35,749 - $43,120 per year Pay scale & grade
GG 2
Promotion potential None
Learn more about pay scale and grade
Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.
Work schedule Full-time Travel Required Not required
Appointment type Summer
Occupations and job series
Supervisory status No Federal service type This job is in the Excepted Service Represented by a union No
Drug test Yes Security clearance Top Secret Position sensitivity and risk Critical-Sensitive (CS)/High Risk
Jobs require a background check and some require a security clearance. The type depends on the job.
Background check type
Financial disclosure required Yes
Some jobs require financial disclosure to identify conflicts of interests.
Announcement number 1261785 Control number 883396700
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