<p>Undergraduate Scholarship Program described here. (I added bolding to the somewhat unusual aspects of the scholarship.) This could be a very good opportunity for someone who is considering joining the military and one of the reseasons is the cost of college:</p>
<p>If you are a high school senior planning to enroll in a 4- or 5-year college program, or you are a college sophomore enrolled in a 4- or 5-year college program, who is looking for career experience in a dynamic environment, apply to the CIA's Undergraduate Scholar Program. The application period is July 15 November 1. </p>
<p>The Undergraduate Scholar Program was developed, in part, to assist minority and disabled students, but application is open to all students who meet the requirements. The program offers unmatched experience. You'll complete work sessions during each summer break, increasing your knowledge and job responsibilities while assisting intelligence professionals and applying your academic skills.</p>
<p>We believe in challenging our Scholars with meaningful work that relates to their college major. An IT major, for example, might be given increasingly complex projects involving sophisticated computer systems. An engineering major might help produce a piece of state-of-the-art equipment. A finance major could be involved in developing and analyzing budgets for a worldwide operation. A foreign language major might be instrumental in translating documents for US policymakers. As a final example, a human resource major could have the opportunity to develop and implement personnel policies and procedures.</p>
<p>Once selected, you will be given an annual salary; an optional benefits package that includes health, dental and vision insurance, life insurance, and retirement; and up to $18,000 per calendar year for tuition, mandatory fees, books, and supplies. You'll be required to work at an Agency facility in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area during summer breaks and to maintain full-time college status during the school year with a minimum cumulative 3.0/4.0 GPA. We will pay the cost of transportation between school and the Washington, D.C. area each summer and provide a housing allowance.</p>
<p>Because the Scholar Program is an investment in you, accepting an offer means making a career choice. We ask that you agree to continue employment with the Agency after college graduation for a period equal to 1.5 times the length of your college sponsorship.</p>
<p>The Scholar Program is extremely competitive. We ask that all applicants meet the following requirements:
* US citizenship
* 18 years of age by April 1
* 1000 SAT (Math and Verbal) or 21 ACT scores or higher (high school students)
* 3.0/4.0 scale high school or college GPA or higher
* Financial need as demonstrated by the household income ceiling of $70,000 for a family of four, and $80,000 for a family of five or more
* Meet the same employment standards as permanent employees, successfully completing both security and medical processing
* Available to work in the Washington, DC area during your periods of employment </p>
<p>If you are eligible for this Program, apply online between July 15 November 1. Qualified applicants will be contacted and asked to provide the following information to supplement their online application:
* SAT or ACT scores (For high school seniors who are taking the SAT or ACT in the fall, please make note of your test date in the application package. All fall test scores must be sent (postmarked) no later than January 15.)
* Names and ages of all family dependents and your gross family income for current and previous years
* A copy of your most current Federal Application for Financial Student Aid Form (FAFSA) or SAR must be submitted upon request.
* A copy of your school transcripts
* Two letters of recommendation</p>