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Intelligence/Federal Government Internships
I started with an unpaid internship and then got a paid one. Also widen your net. You might need to get your foot in the door at another agency before you become attractive enough (resume wise) for State, CIA, FBI, etc. More on reddit.com
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CIA/Government CS internships
I know the NSA has internships: http://www.nsa.gov/careers/opportunities_4_u/students/index.shtml I think the deadlines are pretty early for these though, since you need to undergo a background check before they even consider you. :) EDIT: The CIA has internships too ! Too bad I'm Canadian. :( More on reddit.com
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CIA
cia.gov › careers › student-programs
Student Programs - CIA
Our year-round internship programs allow undergraduate students to work in several areas before they graduate.
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InternGrab
interngrab.org › cia-internship
CIA Internship 2025 | Work in U.S. Federal Intelligence
October 30, 2025 - Summer internships are especially popular and usually take place for 10 to 12 weeks in Washington, D.C. The process is highly selective, with an estimated acceptance rate below 5%, and applicants must meet strict security clearance requirements.
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CIA
cia.gov › careers › student-programs › undergraduate-internship-program-directorate-of-operations
Undergraduate Internship Program - Directorate of Operations - CIA
The ability to intern in person in the Washington DC area for a 90-day duration during both the summer of 2027 and 2028 and return to their academic institution to complete at least one semester/quarter prior to graduation.
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HACU
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Programs - HACU
June 6, 2024 - The Building Hispanic Talent Initiative® (BHTI) partnership between HACU and Dominion Energy launched in 2022, designed to develop a highly skilled workforce by increasing the number of undergraduate students interested in pursuing careers in the energy industry.
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College Raptor
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CIA Student Internships and Programs | College Raptor
May 24, 2023 - The CIA’s Internship and Co-Op Programs are year-long opportunities for college students pursuing their bachelor’s, master’s, or doctoral degrees. Paid, these positions are for a variety of career fields and majors. Students looking to get credit for this program, however, must work with their school.
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Reddit
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r/gmu on Reddit: Intelligence/Federal Government Internships
March 25, 2022 -

I want to pursue a career in the federal government, specifically doing work related to intelligence. I have applied to 2 federal agencies so far, however, my resume isn’t that good and I am just trying to get my foot in the door and get a security clearance but I’m sort of lost and don’t know where to start aside from those two agencies I applied for.

Are there any CRIM majors or Intelligence Studies majors or minors who have found internships or have any advice?

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Quora
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What internships would you recommend in order to work for the CIA? - Quora
Answer (1 of 2): The CIA (and other agencies of the IC) advertise their GS-5 internships regularly. They often lead to a full time offer as a GS-7. If I were just starting out and intent on going in that direction I’d enlist in an Intelligence MOS/rating in the Reserves/Guard and shotgun internsh...
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U.S. Intelligence Community
intelligencecareers.gov › students-and-internships
U.S. Intelligence Community careers - Students and Internships
Select an agency below to view their available internships and student programs, requirements and deadlines for applying.
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American Political Science Association
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Internship Resources - American Political Science Association (APSA)
June 4, 2024 - Other Federal Government Institutes and Agencies: For select other federal government institutes and agencies–including the Smithsonian, FBI, CIA, and the Commission on International Religious Freedom–internships are posted on their respective websites. Job and internship boards; a tutorial on where to find and how to use internship boards · Center on Budget and Policy Priorities Summer Internships: The Center seeks highly motivated undergraduate and graduate students (including law), as well as recent graduates, in the following areas for full-and occasionally part-time paid internships: Media, Federal Legislation, Health Policy, Housing Policy, Food Assistance, National Budget and Tax Policy, Outreach Campaigns, State Fiscal Project and Welfare Reform and Income Support Division (see internship descriptions).
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Reddit
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r/careerguidance on Reddit: What are my chances at getting a CIA internship?
September 24, 2025 -

I am in the army national guard as an mp and have previous experience as a legal intern have a mid high school gpa go to a mid college with a 3.2 gpa as a freshman studying financial technology and I want an accounting or other finance related internships at the cia would I make it or how competitive is it? Would it help to go on active duty orders to improve my resume?

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The Archer Center
archercenter.org › early-internship-deadlines.html
Early Internship Deadlines - The Archer Center
CIA – Central Intelligence Agency Deadline: 6-12 months before the desired start date CIA student (internship and co-operative education) programs offer highly unique and rewarding student experiences as you help keep our Nation safe. Work alongside experts in your field of study as you gain real-world experience within the Intelligence Community.
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CIA
cia.gov › careers › student-programs › graduate-scholarship-program
Graduate Scholarship Program - CIA
Internship · Starting salary: $44,971 – $54,018 · Full-time student enrolled in graduate program of study · CIA is currently not accepting resumes/applications for the Summer 2026 Stokes Scholar Program. The Graduate Scholarship Program is a financial needs-based initiative where you will be exposed to intelligence challenges while performing meaningful work that relates to your graduate studies.
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Scholarship Positions
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CIA Undergraduate Internship Program in USA, 2019 - Scholarship Positions 2024 2025
January 23, 2019 - GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4-point scale at the time of application and maintained throughout the application process and internship program · Availability to complete two 90-day summer internships (the first summer internship typically starts May or June 2020 and the second will start May or ...
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Georgetown University
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Popular Federal Government Internships & Programs - Cawley Career Education Center
February 2, 2024 - If you are interested in working for the federal government or intelligence community, start planning your applications for summer 2024 and fall 2025 internships and jobs now. Some positions require a security clearance, which can take 6-to-18 months to acquire.
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USC Viterbi
viterbicareers.usc.edu › home › cia do student internship (dosi) program – applications open 12/15!
CIA DO Student Internship (DOSI) Program - Applications open 12/15! - USC Viterbi | Career Services
December 11, 2024 - DOSIs will work in our HQS office in the Washington DC area over the course of two 90-day internships during the summers of 2026 and 2027 focused on developing an understanding of operational guidance and oversight policies, collection management principles, and intelligence targeting skills, ...
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University of Maryland
blog.umd.edu › umdgvpt › undergraduate-internship-program-directorate-of-operations-cia
Undergraduate Internship Program-Directorate of Operations – CIA – Government and Politics Undergraduate Blog
The ability to intern in person in the Washington DC area for a 90-day duration during the summer of 2026 and 2027 and return to their academic institute to complete at least one semester/quarter prior to graduation. As such, this internship is open to freshman only.