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Pat Roberts Intelligence Scholars Program - (PRISP)
The Pat Roberts Intelligence Scholars (PRISP) provides monetary incentive to college
students who pursue studies in critical language specialties, area studies, and
technical and scientific specialties. Funded by
Congress, PRISP allows the Directorate of Intelligence to hire individuals with
academic backgrounds and skills that meet our requirements. The program offers stipends of between
$10,000.00 and $25,000.00. Candidates for this program* are college
students (undergraduate and graduate) who meet the following criteria:
In addition,
candidates must meet the following academic requirements:
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Area
expertise in China, Middle East, South Asia, Korea, Southeast Asia,
Central Asia, Russia, the Caucasus, Africa, or Latin America; or
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Coursework
in counterterrorism, Islamic Studies, physical sciences (physics, biology,
chemistry, microbiology), engineering (aerospace, chemical, bio-medical,
electrical, mechanical, nuclear, structural), applied mathematics,
computer engineering, computer science, political science, or economics;
or
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Expertise
or academic training in national security, international affairs,
political science, analytic methodology, financial security, international
banking, international finance, or international organizations; and/or
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Language training or proficiency is desirable (and adds a
significant competitive edge), particularly in Chinese, Arabic, Persian, Urdu,
Pashtun, Dari, Turkish, Korean, or a Central Asian or Caucasian language such
as Georgian, Turkmen, Tajik, or Uzbek.
*Eligible candidates for this program are selected from
the 2007 Directorate of Intelligence student intern population; no external
applications accepted.
To be considered for Agency employment, applicants must generally not have
used illegal drugs within the last 12 months. The issue of illegal drug use
prior to 12 months ago is carefully evaluated during the medical and security
processing.
Important Notice: Friends, family, individuals, or
organizations may be interested to learn that you are an applicant for or an
employee of the CIA. Their interest, however, may not be benign or in your best
interest. You cannot control whom they would tell. We therefore ask you to
exercise discretion and good judgment in disclosing your interest in a position
with the Agency. You will receive further guidance on this topic as you proceed
through your CIA employment processing.
An equal opportunity employer and a drug-free work force.
Posted: Apr 21, 2007 05:43 PM
Last Updated: Aug 29, 2008 03:18 PM
Last Reviewed: Aug 29, 2008 03:18 PM
