CIA Undergraduate Scholarship Program

Financial need is part of how this award is decided, alongside merit.

Award

Up to $18,000 per academic year for tuition, mandatory fees and books (up to $25,000 for STEM majors), plus salary for summer work

Deadline

CIA is currently not accepting applications for the Summer 2027 Stokes Scholar Program; next window not yet posted

How to apply

Apply through MyLINK with transcripts, proof of citizenship, tax forms and resume; high school seniors must provide college acceptance letters.

What you'll need

• A separate scholarship application
• A resume or activities list
• Your transcript

Who can apply

U.S. citizens at least 18 at submission, including current high school seniors accepted to a four-year college, enrolled full time, with a minimum 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale and household AGI up to $120,000 (dependents) or $50,000 (independent).

Good to know

Financial need (AGI ceiling) is required. Work obligation of 1.5 times the length of sponsorship, or repay tuition.

Details

Need consideredU.S. citizens onlySTEM