Eligibility criteria is based on income. High school and college students are eligible to work under this program if they or their families meet the eligibility requirements. A cooperative agreement with a Native American Institution. Program is structured as a SCEP and students receive all the benefits of permanent civil service employment. This program brings individuals with advanced degrees into Federal Service after a rigorous OPM competitive screening process.
Agencies select from the finalists for a fast-track career in Government.
Students are nominated for the program by the dean or the department chair in their institution. Application deadline is December 1 of each year. A cooperative agreement with a Puerto Rican Institution. Program is structured as a SCEP and students receive all the benefits of permanent civil service employment. Paid summer positions offered to high school students referred by local high school science teachers.