Intelligence Community Scholars Program
Developed under the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI), the Intelligence Community Centers for Academic Excellence (IC CAE) helps schools provide workshops, seminars, internships, and funding support to prepare prospective intelligence professionals for success in a national security career.
The NE IC CAE (North-East Intelligence Community Centers for Academic Excellence) is a consortium of 5 schools, including:
- University of New Hampshire (lead institution of the consortium)
- University of Mount Saint Vincent
- Howard University
- Essex Community College
- University of Massachusetts Lowell
Becoming an IC CAE Scholar
An IC CAE Scholar is a current or graduated student at an IC CAE institution who has successfully completed at least one course in IC CAE study areas.* This individual has also participated in at least two IC CAE-focused activities each school year and is interested in a career within the Intelligence Community.
The IC Scholar certification is recognized by the Intelligence Community. As an IC Scholar, students will have special access to events and information from professionals in the field, as well as recruiters from various intelligence agencies. Students will also have the opportunity to apply for internships with intelligence agencies, as well as financial support for research and student assistantships. The IC scholar program welcomes women, minorities, people with disabilities, and transitioning service members.
*Please note: Due to ODNI regulations, IC Scholars must have U.S. citizenship.
IC CAE Scholar Spotlight
“It was a wonderful opportunity I will never forget.”
—Joseph Santana, Class of 2024
“It was truly one of the best times I’ve had yet at the Mount. This was such an interesting trip and I would definitely like to look into getting an internship in these areas. At first, I didn’t really know what I wanted to do with my future, but this has motivated me—now I have something to look forward to.”
—Nail Rodriguez, Class of 2026
On December 5, 2023, IC Scholars Nail Rodriguez and Joseph Santana were selected to represent UMSV for an intensive daylong set of tours, meetings, and workshops in Washington, DC. Travel expenses fully covered by the ODNI, their day began with meetings and an in-depth tour of the National Counter Terrorism Center (NCTC) and ended at the National Intelligence University (NIU) with additional meetings and workshops.
NE IC CAE Events 2023-2024
IC Scholar students are given meaningful access to IC recruiters and professionals in the field. Below is a list of the events over the past year.
Recruiting Events |
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| Date | Time | Event |
| 10/6/2023 | 12 PM EST | 2023 Careers in the Intelligence Community |
| 12/7/2023 | 5 PM EST | Air Force Intelligence Program |
| 2/6/2024 | 5 PM EST | NE IC CAE Annual Speaker Series: An IC Scholar Working for the NSA |
| 2/26/2024 | 5 PM EST | NE IC CAE Annual Speaker Series: The Role of Embedded Intelligence Agencies |
| 3/11/2024 | 5 PM EST | Spring 2024 N3S: The Critical Importance of Languages In the Intelligence Community |
| 3/12/2024 | 6 PM EST | IC Scholars Professional Development Talk: From UNH to Working at CIA |
| 4/9/2024 | 5 PM EST | Dr. Tony Ingesson Northern European Counterintelligence |
| 4/16/2024 | 5 PM EST | DHS I&A Internships 2025 (Rescheduled) |
Professional Talks |
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| Date | Time | Event |
| 10/13/2023 | 10 AM EST | Fall 2023 N3S: National Security Issues & Cyber-Security Symposium |
| 11/9/2023 | 5 PM EST | The Role of Procurement Intelligence in All-Source Assessments of Pakistan’s Nuclear Program, 1974-1984 |
| 11/16/2023 | 12:30 PM EST | Meeting with National Ground Intelligence Analysts |
| 12/4/2023 | 5 PM EST | NE IC CAE Annual Speaker Series: Mark Lowenthal, What it Takes to be A Good Analyst |
| 2/6/2024 | 5 PM EST | NE IC CAE Annual Speaker Series: An IC Scholar Working for the NSA |
| 2/26/2024 | 5 PM EST | NE IC CAE Annual Speaker Series: The Role of Embedded Intelligence Agencies |
| 3/11/2024 | 5 PM EST | Spring 2024 N3S: The Critical Importance of Languages In the Intelligence Community |
| 3/12/2024 | 6 PM EST | IC Scholars Professional Development Talk: From UNH to Working at CIA |
| 4/9/2024 | 5 PM EST | Dr. Tony Ingesson Northern European Counterintelligence |
Contact
718.405.3251
Mia Peters | UMSV IC Scholar Program Coordinator
mia.peters@mountsaintvincent.edu
Omar Nagi | UMSV IC Scholar Program Director
omar.nagi@mountsaintvincent.edu