Intelligence Community Scholars Application | National Security Studies

For the Intelligence Community Scholars Program

Applicant Qualifications

GPA: 3.0 or higher
U.S. citizen
Enrolled at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln
National Security Studies (NSST) minor preferred

Name Required

Email Required

Phone Required

Major(s) Required

GPA Required

Term and year of college enrollment Required

e.g., Fall 2026

Expected term and year of graduation Required

e.g., Spring 2028

Are you a U.S. citizen? Required

Yes

In what region of the world do you have an interest? Additionally, please state any foreign language experience that you have to supplement that interest. Required

How would the IC Scholar Program help you meet your educational and professional goals? Required

Please describe your previous experiences and personal strengths that would benefit U.S. intelligence agencies. Required

Do you have a plan to make yourself competitive for the IC? If yes, what does it look like? Required

What drew you to apply to the IC Scholar Program? Required

In what area of the intelligence field do you have an interest? Any particular agency? Required

What’s a current international issue that interests you and why? Explain why it matters for US security. Required