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The program is open to all majors, but academic experiences, skills and competencies that are directly relevant to the Intelligence Community (IC) will be considered heavily in the selection process. We encourage scholars to increase their IC competitiveness and IC job prospects by taking on a new language, studying abroad, performing a research project, participating in an IC-related internship, etc.
The following list details the general requirements for the Program. These are potentially flexible, on a case-by-case basis, but these standards are set to maximize Scholar competitiveness as they pursue careers in public service.
IC Scholars must:
- Be enrolled full-time in a degree-seeking program at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln
- Plan to enroll or be enrolled in the National Security Studies Minor
- Be a US Citizen
- Be interested in pursuing a career in the US Intelligence Community or related field of public service
Once admitted:
- Maintain a 3.5 GPA within the National Security Minor
- Maintain a 3.0 cumulative GPA overall
- Apply to 5 IC-related internships, research opportunities, or study abroad programs per academic year (If admitted in Spring semester, only 3 applications are needed during that semester)
- Study a foreign language at the level 300 equivalent by graduation (for STEM majors, this requirement is only recommended)
- Actively participate in seminars, socials, and major events