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United States Office of Personnel Management
e- SCHOLAR : Jobs, Grants, Internships, Scholarships, Fellowships, Coop : Working for America studentjobs.gov/e-Scholar.htm
A MESSAGE from the DIRECTOR of the UNITED STATES OFFICE of PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT
Dear Student,
This year the Federal Government will make available millions of dollars in educational assistance. There are dozens of educational programs linked to Government service with funding to assist qualified applicants.
e-Scholar organizes many of these programs and links all of them in this very-user-friendly website. e-Scholar is the front door to the future for anyone who wants to grow — and learn — and light that fire of educational discovery and citizen commitment.
The programs available through e-Scholar will introduce the next generation of Americans to the wide array of opportunities that exist in Government service. It will also introduce Federal agencies to the smartest and most enterprising students which is what the Government needs now more than ever.
Kay Coles James
Director, United States Office of Personnel Management
e- SCHOLAR
e-Scholar is a website of the United States Office of Personnel Management (OPM) that provides students, parents, and career professionals streamlined information on various educational opportunities offered by Federal Government departments and agencies, or partnering organizations.
studentjobs.gov/e-Scholar.htm
e-SCHOLAR PROVIDES INFORMATION ON THE FOLLOWING TYPES OF PROGRAMS:
Cooperative education provides the opportunity to combine of classroom studies with on-the-job training in a Federal department or agency. Mentoring programs may also be available in the agency where you work so you can have close interaction with experts of a given field of study.
Fellowships provide an individual the opportunity to serve in an ideal setting for advanced subspecialty training. Individuals are given the opportunity to study and gain invaluable insight into a particular field of study These programs can last 4 weeks to several years.
Grants provide funds to an individual, a group of individuals, or an organization, usually for a specific project. Monetary grants are given to assist in paying for education, or research and development projects. In some cases, grant awards do not require repayment.
Internships provide an individual with a monitored or supervised work or service experience where the individual has intentional learning goals and reflects actively on what he or she is learning throughout the experience. These learning goals can include: academic learning, career development, skill development, and personal development.
Scholarships provide funds to an individual who has demonstrated high academic achievement and the desire to further their education in a field of study.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Office of Personnel Management's (OPM) e-Scholar website?
e-Scholar is a one-stop portal for publicizing educational opportunities available to students (high school to doctorate) and career professionals (teaching faculty to lead scientist). Our goal is to simplify the process of finding educational opportunities and assist Federal Government agencies in attracting the talented professionals from diverse groups and academic areas.
Who can apply for these programs?
The e-Scholar website offers a variety of programs. There are educational programs in many fields of study open to students from high school to the doctoral level. Programs are also available to support underrepresented minorities in many fields of study
How do I apply for a program?
Every program has a contact phone number or email address. If you are interested, contact the organization directly and inquire about eligibility requirements for admission.
Does e-Scholar list all available Federal educational opportunities?
No. There may be additional educational opportunities not listed on this site.
When is the best time to apply?
Application requirements, including when to apply, will differ for each program. The e-Scholar website provides information on programs that are offered throughout the year (spring, summer, fall, and winter).
Would I be required to repay stipends to Federal agencies or partnering organizations?
No, you are expected to complete your academic program and work assignments for the time period of your program.
Are there eligibility requirements for the educational programs?
Yes. Each program has different requirements. Most require that you actively pursue a degree, certificate, or diploma You also need to be in good academic standing at your school, a U.S. citizen, and able to meet security requirements Check specific programs for eligibility criteria
The e-Scholar website provides access to and information on a variety of programs such as:
UNITED STATES OFFICE OF
PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT
1900 F Street, NW
Washington , DC 20415
202-606-1000
www.opm.gov