Applications for multiple language-focused internships are now open with the National Security Agency, including the Summer Language Program Internship and the Cooperative Education Program for Language.
Student Opportunities
Summer Language Program Internship: Spend 12 weeks this summer working as a language analyst at NSA. The summer 2025 program is hiring students with proficiency in Mandarin Chinese, Persian Farsi, and Arabic, but other languages are considered on a case-by-case basis. The application is open September 1 through October 1. Note: There is only one job ad for all the summer internships. Applications also require one letter of recommendation, so don’t wait until October 1 to apply!
Cooperative Education Program (Co-Op) for Language: Students in this program will alternate semesters between college and working at NSA as a language analyst. Students can apply for the Co-Op Program starting their second semester freshman year or during their sophomore year. Application period is open from September 1 to October 31 and from February 1 to March 31.
NSA Codebreaker Challenge: The NSA Codebreaker Challenge provides students with a hands-on opportunity to develop their reverse-engineering / low-level code analysis skills while working on a realistic problem set centered around the NSA's mission. The challenge will open September 16 and run through January 17, 2025.
Please note that all students must be US citizens and able to obtain a Top Secret security clearance. Students are able to apply to any/all programs that interest them.