Internship Opportunities Await You!

Interested in learning about internships at Edwards? Read below to learn about the different types of internship programs we offer and how to apply for them.

Air Force Funded Programs

Premier College Intern Program (PCIP): https://afciviliancareers.com/currentstudents/

What is the PCIP Program? An Air-Force funded 10–12-week paid summer internship with the potential to lead to a graduate degree internship! Provides 10–12-week paid summer internships during a student’s sophomore and junior years, along with eligibility for a follow-on Palace Acquire graduate internship after graduation.

Eligibility:

  • U.S. citizenship required
  • Sophomore or Junior with 60 or more credits
  • BS, MS, or BS/MS in STEM, program management, financial management, auditing, intelligence, logistics, IT, operations, and force support
  • GPA 2.95 or above
  • Ability to obtain Security Clearance (funded by USAF)

 

Palace Acquire (PAQ) / Copper Cap (COP): https://afciviliancareers.com/recentgraduates/

What is the Palace Acquire Program (PAQ)? An Air Force funded formal 2-3 year training and career development track for recent graduates. Bachelor of Science graduates undergo a three-year development and training program, which includes one year of graduate studies relating to selected STEM disciplines. Full-time, paid graduate studies are undertaken with full salary and federal employee benefits. Master of Science graduates undergo an accelerated, two-year developmental program, including full salary and federal employee benefits.

Eligibility:

  • U.S. citizenship required
  • Recent graduate or student graduating during the current semester from an accredited college or university
  • BS, MS, or BS/MS in STEM, program management, financial management, OSI, intelligence, logistics, IT, operations, force 
  • support and even flight instruction!
  • GPA 2.95 or above
  • Ability to obtain Security Clearance (funded by USAF)

DoD Funded Internship

Science, Mathematics, and Research for Transformation (SMART): https://www.smartscholarship.org/smart

What is the SMART Scholarship? The SMART Scholarship-for-Service Program is a combined educational and workforce development opportunity for STEM students. SMART offers scholarships for undergraduate, master's, and doctoral students pursuing a STEM degree. Scholarship recipients receive full tuition, annual stipends, internships, and guaranteed employment with the Department of Defense after graduation. Applications are open annually from August 1-December 1.

Eligibility:

  • A citizen of the United States, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, or United Kingdom at time of application
  • 18 years of age or older as of August 1, 2024
  • Requesting at least 1 year of degree funding prior to graduation (which starts at the program start date)
  • Able to complete at least one summer internship (multi-year scholars only)
  • Willing to accept post-graduation employment with the DoD, during the internship students have contractor status
  • A student in good standing with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale,
  • Pursuing a technical undergraduate or graduate degree in one of the 24 STEM disciplines listed on the SMART website
  • Able to produce a fall college transcript from a regionally accredited US college or university, OR be pursuing a graduate     
  • degree at a regionally accredited US college or university

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