Louis Stokes Educational Scholarships from the Defense Intelligence Agency (STOKES)

The Defense Intelligence Agency seeks high achieving high school seniors, first year and second year college (U.S Citizens) students to develop skills critical to the mission of DIA. STOKES is a needs-based program offering tuition assistance to students enrolled at accredited colleges or universities, while also providing challenging summer work, and guaranteed employment in their field of study upon graduation. Students attend classes full-time during the academic year, and work at DIA full time during the summer in positions related to their course of study. Upon completion of the internship, you must commit to continue in the service of DIA for a total of 18 months of continued service for each academic year of DIA educational sponsorship.


up to $18K per year in tuition, support for books and fees, a bi-weekly salary, full benefits, and permanent employment upon graduation.


Eligibility: First-year Undergraduate (Freshman), Second-year Undergraduate (Sophomore)
Minimum GPA: 3
Deadline month: October
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