<p>Hi,
Just wondered if anyone had heard of a program whereby the gov't would pay (part/all) of undergrad tuition if you guaranteed that you would provide a certain number of years of (non-military) government service following graduation?</p>
<p>A family member brought this idea up...I thought it was too-good-to-be-true and can't find anything about it on the net (other than military service).</p>
<p>Just curious if anyone else had heard of something along these lines?</p>
<p>Yes, I've heard of this, though the programs I've read about have been working for the military as a civilian, usually doing research. I have links on a different computer, I think; will share tonight or tomorrow night when I find 'em. Assuming I still have 'em. Which I hope I do!</p>
<p>Thanks, owlice!!</p>
<p>Look here; this is for research done while in school and during the summer: Consortium</a> Research Fellows Program - about us</p>
<p>Also, you might look here: Outreach</a> Programs for Students and Teachers</p>
<p>I think there is another one that is similar -- IIRC, another pays a stipend for summer research work, and the stipend is quite generous -- but I don't recall which and don't have time right now to look through all the different programs.</p>
<p>I tried to interest my S into applying for a one-week research opportunity open to high schoolers, but he was not at all interested. ("What, me WORK during the summer?!" Yeah yeah; just wait until you're old enough for a work permit, kiddo!!!)</p>
<p>U.S</a>. Office of Personnel Management</p>
<p>FinAid</a> | Loans | Loan Forgiveness</p>
<p>I have no experience with this.</p>
<p>I just heard of this one that sounds incredible under the right situation:</p>
<p>The Science, Mathematics And Research for Transformation (SMART) Scholarship for Service Program has been established by the Department of Defense (DoD) to support undergraduate and graduate students pursuing degrees in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) disciplines. The program aims to increase the number of civilian scientists and engineers working at DoD laboratories. The DoD offers this scholarship for service to individuals who demonstrate outstanding ability and special aptitude for a career in scientific and engineering research and product development, express interest in career opportunities at DoD laboratories and, are pursuing a degree in, or closely related to one of the following disciplines;</p>
<p>Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering
Biosciences
Chemical Engineering
Chemistry
Civil Engineering
Cognitive, Neural, and Behavioral Sciences
Computer and Computational Sciences
Electrical Engineering
Geosciences
Information Sciences
Materials Science and Engineering
Mathematics
Mechanical Engineering
Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering
Nuclear Engineering
Oceanography
Operations Research
Physics </p>
<p>The DoD is also interested in supporting the education of future scientists and engineers in a number of interdisciplinary, military technology areas that overlap the disciplines listed above. Applicants interested in studying in one of the interdisciplinary areas should apply under of the disciplines listed above and then indicate their specific areas of interest on their application.</p>
<p>During summer sessions, students will receive assignments as interns at DoD laboratories and agencies. After completion of their studies, SMART scholars will be employed in assignments aligned with their areas of interest and needs of the DoD.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.asee.org/smart/about.cfm%5B/url%5D">https://www.asee.org/smart/about.cfm</a></p>
<p>I don't know if the scholarship is still available, but three years ago I tried to get my D to consider NSA's full tuition offer for students who agreed to work five (I think) years as code breakers. I enjoyed my time at NSA and encouraged D to apply, but no go. Sigh.</p>
<p>That is great information...going to check it all out, thanks a ton!!!</p>
<p>Don't forget the CIA scholarship - if you have financial need, this is an AMAZING deal</p>
<p>For public health:</p>
<p>Scholarship</a> Program — 2007 - 2008 Applicant Information Bulletin</p>
<p>i will like to know more about the public health scholarship but the link does not work</p>
<p>Will check out hte CIA & research the public health...thanks a whole bunch!!!</p>
<p>[q]i will like to know more about the public health scholarship but the link does not work[/q]
Same here.</p>
<p>In addition to researching undergrad scholarship opportunities and the loan forgiveness program for agencies of interest, keep in mind that many many agencies also pay for graduate level courses, even degree programs in some instances. With the huge number of federal retirement expected in the next few years, such incentives are likely to increase in number as massive efforts are made to recruit the best and brightest. I'm hoping my D (Class of '11) will consider federal jobs when she graduates. Not only are benefits, including leave, health and retirement, excellent, but working in the right job can be both professionally edifying and important public service. (I'm a retired fed and worked long and hard for many years with great colleagues and job satisfaction_</p>
<p>More detail about public health in the Commissioned Corps:</p>
<p>Student</a> Opportunities</p>
<p>NSA scholarship: STOKES EDUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM </p>
<p>About the Program
The Stokes Educational Scholarship Program (formerly known as the Undergraduate Training Program) was proposed and introduced into legislation in 1986. Its purpose is to facilitate the recruitment of individuals, particularly minority high school students, who have demonstrated skills critical to NSA.
Stokes provides a tremendous opportunity to gain valuable experience in your field while attending college and getting a degree. Stokes is open to high school seniors planning on majoring in Computer Science or Computer/Electrical Engineering. College sophomores majoring in Foreign Language (Arabic, Farsi only), Mathematics, or courses of study leading to careers in Intelligence Analysis (see Qualifications section below) are also invited to apply.
As an NSA employee with the Stokes Program, you will attend college full time, then work during the summer at NSA for 12 weeks in areas that are related to your course of study. You'll acquire real-world experience and receive a salary year round. (Please note: Eligible students must maintain at least a 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale each semester after their freshman year.) If selected as a program participant, you are required to work in your area of study for NSA after your college graduation for at least one-and-one-half times the length of study. If you leave NSA employment earlier, you must reimburse the government for your tuition and book costs.
Benefits
* Tuition at the college of your choice
* Reimbursement for books and certain fees
* Housing and travel entitlements during summer employment (if the distance between NSA and the school exceeds 75 miles)
* Year-round salary
* Employment with NSA after graduation
more at Student</a> Programs at National Security Agency (NSA) - Scholarships/Employment Programs</p>
<p>Thanks much for that fabulous info!!!</p>
<p>Something to watch:</p>
<p>Help</a> Us Build the U.S. Public Service Academy | U.S. Public Service Academy</p>
<p>Check out GovBenefits.gov</p>
<p>Thank you both for those! Will check them out; appreciate it!!</p>