Student Programs

To apply for any of DIA's special programs, please click here to apply online.

Academic Semester Internship Program

DIA's Academic Semester Internship Program (ASIP) provides promising undergraduate seniors and graduate students enrolled as full-time degree-seeking students at U.S. accredited universities and colleges, located within commutable distances to DIA locations, the opportunity to gain practical work experience in intelligence analysis while enrolled in classes.

• When to apply: Applications accepted 15 September 2012 - 31 January 2013
• Learn more about the Academic Semester Internship Program.

Cooperative Education Program

DIA's Cooperative Education (Co-op) Program provides a select number of talented undergraduate and graduate students the opportunity to gain valuable work experience in combination with their academic studies. This is an excellent opportunity for students seeking to serve their country to participate in the critical work of the Agency through an extended work period.

• When to apply: Applications accepted 15 September 2012 - 31 January 2013
• Learn more about the Cooperative Education Program.

National Intelligence Scholars Program

The National Intelligence Scholars Program (formerly the Defense Intelligence Scholars Program) affords a small select number of college graduates the opportunity to obtain a quality education that will get their career off to a successful beginning. National Intelligence (NI) Scholars will begin their DIA employment with a formal agency orientation program, no later than mid-August prior to Fall enrollment in the National Intelligence University (NIU). Scholars enrolled in the Master of Science of Strategic Intelligence (MSSI) or the Master of Science in Science and Technology Intelligence (MSTI) degree programs are expected to complete all course work and the required thesis, no later than July 2014.

• Application Deadline: Application must be submitted by October 5, 2012. All supporting documents (GRE scores, transcript(s), letter of recommendation, cover letter) must be received by DIA no later than October 26, 2012.
• Learn more about the National Intelligence Scholars Program.

Operation Warfighter Initiative

The Operation Warfighter Initiative was established by the Department of Defense (DoD) in 2006. The Initiative calls on Federal agencies to identify temporary assignments and opportunities for service members convalescing at military medical centers in the National Capital Region. The goal of the Initiative is to match service members with opportunities that utilize both their military and non-military skills, thereby creating productive assignments that are beneficial to both the service member and the employer. Service members on medical hold, even if assigned to the National Guard and/or a Reserve Component unit, are eligible to participate in the Initiative's objectives. DIA does not pay service member's salary, as they are being paid by their respective service.

• How to apply: Send a resume and a brief description of the type of temporary assignment you are seeking to Torland Wingfield, DIA Wounded Warrior Program Manager at (703) 907-1915, torland.wingfield@dodiis.mil or Mona Benbow, Chief, Recruitment and Student Programs, at (703) 907-0472 or mona.benbow@dodiis.mil
• Learn more about the Operation Warfighter Initiative.

Summer Intern Program

DIA's Summer Intern Program provides promising undergraduate and graduate students the opportunity to gain practical work experience in the areas of analysis, research, report writing, oral briefings, policy development, program management, and computer applications related to the intelligence field. Interns are appointed for a 10-week period from June through August, as full-time, temporary employees. All interns must be granted a security clearance and successfully pass a drug screening test prior to being made a final offer.

• When to apply: Applications accepted 15 September - 31 October 2012
• Learn more about the Summer Intern Program.

Undergraduate Training Assistance Program

A small number of high-achieving and committed secondary school seniors and /or college freshman and sophomores interested in a career in public service will be offered tuition assistance to accredited colleges or universities, provided challenging summer work, and guaranteed a position in their field of study upon graduation from this highly competitive program. Minorities, women and the disabled needing financial assistance to complete their undergraduate education are strongly encouraged to apply. Students will attend classes full-time during the academic year, and work at DIA during the summer in positions related to their course of study. While in school, students must maintain an overall cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.75 for the freshman year and 3.0 on a 4.0 scale (or its equivalent) for each semester/quarter thereafter.

• When to apply: Applications accepted 15 September – 31 October 2012
• Learn more about the Undergraduate Training Assistance Program.