Frequently Asked Questions

If you have further questions, please contact the faculty associated with this scholarship. 

  1. What is the shortest period for which I may be funded?
    The shortest period for which a scholarship may be granted is one semester.
  2. If I am funded for less than a year, am I entitled to the full stipend?
    No. You are entitled to a prorated amount. For example, if you receive a scholarship for only one semester, you are entitled to only half the stipend. If you receive a scholarship for only three semesters (one-and-a-half academic years), you are entitled to only half the stipend during the year you receive funds for only one semester.
  3. At what grade level will I be appointed when I serve the internship and when I am placed after graduation?
    The grade level at which you will be appointed depends on your qualifications at the time of appointment. In general, students with a bachelor’s degree and superior academic achievement may be appointed at the GS-7 level. Master’s degree recipients may be appointed at the GS-9 level. Recipients of a doctorate degree may be appointed at the GS-11 level. It is important to note that the pay rates for information technology professionals are higher than for other jobs.
  4. Can time spent in an internship beyond the required 10 weeks be credited toward my post-graduation employment commitment?
    No, there are no provisions to credit any time served in an internship toward your post-graduation employment commitment.
  5. Will I be paid moving expenses when I receive placement to fulfill my internship and employment commitment upon graduation?
    The program does not contain provisions that provide for the payment of travel or lodging expenses associated with the internship, or moving expenses to the first post of duty. We suggest you ask prospective Federal employers if they have the authority, flexibility, and funds to cover any such expenses.
  6. Am I guaranteed permanent placement with a Federal Agency?
    Yes. You will only receive the scholarship if a DOD agency selects you. Offer will be contingent on completion, security clearance, and other factors.  
  7. Do I have to claim the funds (tuition, books, room & board, stipend, etc.) I receive for the scholarship as income when I file my taxes?
    You should seek the advice of a tax professional to determine what part may be taxable.