dereksurfs Posted November 9, 2017 Share Posted November 9, 2017 I was just made aware of this and have one child who may be interested. Has anyone had any experience with the program before? https://www.sfs.opm.gov/ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hilltopmom Posted November 9, 2017 Share Posted November 9, 2017 Interesting. Following. Are you also aware of the programs sponsored by the other 3 letter agencies? Smart program, I think, I’m blanking on it right now. They seem difficult to obtain and not much info around online. I worry that the pay won’t be enough to live in the DC area during the required years after grasuation, and certainly not for an internship. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RootAnn Posted November 9, 2017 Share Posted November 9, 2017 :iagree: I know nothing about this one, but I read that you are responsible for finding your own job. It doesn't seem like they help you to find an internship or a permanent job - although they require you to find one. :crying: If you are offered a job, you are required to accept it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jen500 Posted November 9, 2017 Share Posted November 9, 2017 Interesting. Following. Are you also aware of the programs sponsored by the other 3 letter agencies? Smart program, I think, I’m blanking on it right now. They seem difficult to obtain and not much info around online. I worry that the pay won’t be enough to live in the DC area during the required years after grasuation, and certainly not for an internship. Yeah-it looks like the salary for DC area is about 44k with a BS. Interesting program though. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arcadia Posted November 9, 2017 Share Posted November 9, 2017 Are you also aware of the programs sponsored by the other 3 letter agencies? Smart program, I think, I’m blanking on it right now. DoD smart program http://science.dodlive.mil/2017/09/08/are-you-smart-the-department-of-defense-will-pay-you/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dereksurfs Posted November 9, 2017 Author Share Posted November 9, 2017 DoD smart program http://science.dodlive.mil/2017/09/08/are-you-smart-the-department-of-defense-will-pay-you/ I actually know someone who was in the SMART program. He attended the Naval Post Graduate School (NPS) for his masters in engineering on a full ride with a stipend. For his part, he agreed to work on base in California. It was something which he researched quite a bit and then found. He really liked how it worked him including the job in his chosen field and specialization. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dereksurfs Posted November 9, 2017 Author Share Posted November 9, 2017 Interesting. Following. Are you also aware of the programs sponsored by the other 3 letter agencies? Smart program, I think, I’m blanking on it right now. They seem difficult to obtain and not much info around online. I worry that the pay won’t be enough to live in the DC area during the required years after grasuation, and certainly not for an internship. I'm not sure one would have to work in the DC area since the DoD has jobs all over the nation. However, it is a possibility. I also don't see anywhere that says the schools must be in the DC area. Other Federal/DoD and Military scholarships typically apply the a wider range of schools and locations that satisfy the degree requirements. Regarding the scholarship itself, it actually seems quite generous when you consider other 'full ride' scholarships. The stipend in addition to tuition would be very helpful for most students anywhere in the nation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jen500 Posted November 9, 2017 Share Posted November 9, 2017 I'm not sure one would have to work in the DC area since the DoD has jobs all over the nation. However, it is a possibility. I also don't see anywhere that says the schools must be in the DC area. Other Federal/DoD and Military scholarships typically apply the a wider range of schools and locations that satisfy the degree requirements. Regarding the scholarship itself, it actually seems quite generous when you consider other 'full ride' scholarships. The stipend in addition to tuition would be very helpful for most students anywhere in the nation. This is on the site about the jobs-- (not the participating colleges) 1. Where will the jobs be located? Jobs will be located throughout the United States. However, the overwhelming majority will be in the Washington, DC, metropolitan area. Therefore, participants will be required to be available for placement nationwide. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dereksurfs Posted November 9, 2017 Author Share Posted November 9, 2017 This is on the site about the jobs-- (not the participating colleges) 1. Where will the jobs be located? Jobs will be located throughout the United States. However, the overwhelming majority will be in the Washington, DC, metropolitan area. Therefore, participants will be required to be available for placement nationwide. Ok, yes, that makes sense. Since I have experience working for the Gov't I know the hub is obviously DC. And if a student got a full ride working in DC 'may' be required. I also know there are many civilian jobs throughout the country including in the Cyber Security field. Similar to military service, one needs to willing to go where the greatest need is at the time of service. So that would have to be taken into consideration. Still, its not a bad deal not to mention great overall experience for a young person considering this area of study. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dereksurfs Posted November 9, 2017 Author Share Posted November 9, 2017 Regarding the participating colleges, they are not limited to the DC area. Rather, they are coast to coast. Here is the full list from the website: Air Force Institute of Technology Arizona State University Auburn University Cal Poly Pomona California State University - Sacramento California State University - San Bernardino Carnegie Mellon Dakota State University Florida International University Florida State University George Washington University Georgetown University Georgia Institute of Technology Hampton University Idaho State University Indiana University of PA Iowa State University James Madison University Johns Hopkins University Kansas State University Marymount University Mississippi State University Missouri University of Science and Technology Naval Postgraduate School New Jersey Institute of Technology New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology New York University Norfolk State University North Carolina Agriculture and Technical State University Northeastern University Norwich University Pace University Pennsylvania State University Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico Purdue University Rochester Institute of Technology St. Cloud State University Stevens Institute of Technology Tennessee Tech University Towson University Tuskegee University University at Buffalo, SUNY University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) University of Alabama in Huntsville University of Arizona University of Florida University of Hawaii at Manoa University of Houston University of Idaho University of Illinois at Chicago University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign University of Kansas University of Maryland Baltimore County (UMBC) University of Massachusetts Amherst University of Nebraska at Omaha University of New Mexico University of North Carolina at Charlotte University of North Texas University of Pittsburgh University of South Alabama University of Tennessee at Chattanooga University of Texas at Austin University of Texas at Dallas University of Texas at El Paso University of Texas, San Antonio University of Tulsa University of Washington Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Worcester Polytechnic Institute https://www.sfs.opm.gov/ContactsPI.aspx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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