How to Get a National Security Internship
The National Security Department hires a number of college students for internship within their government agency. These students are responsible for writing and working on projects within the group, helping with daily events and doing a variety of other tasks as needed. If you're interested in one of these internships, gather your documentation early and prepare your application.
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Instructions
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Visit the NSA website to search for available internships. The Department offers several different internships every year.
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Select the "Apply For Job" button to fill out the preliminary information needed. There are other things you'll need to send through email or regular mail.
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Print out a copy of your resume. It may be helpful to have someone review your resume for typos or errors beforehand.
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Secure two letters of recommendation from current or past teachers or faculty members of your school. The NSA is most interested in those teachers who have a strong familiarity with your work.
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Ask your college for a current copy of your transcripts. The NSA requires a current transcript from your institution as well as transcripts from any college you attended in the past.
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Gather all of your information and make sure that you have everything ready to go. Applications that are incomplete won't be considered for the internships.
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Send the information to either the email address or regular address listed on the NSA website. Those interns that are pre-selected will be notified by the beginning of December.
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Tips & Warnings
Apply early. The National Security Department only accepts applications that are submitted between August 1 and October 15 every year.
