Summary
A wide range of paid cybersecurity internships and fully funded fellowships for 2025-2026 are available through government agencies, private corporations, and non-profit organizations. These opportunities are generally open to U.S. citizens and vary based on educational level and specific program requirements.
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Government Internships & Fellowships
Government programs often provide scholarships, stipends, and guaranteed employment after graduation in exchange for service.
| Program Name | Organization | Description | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|---|
| CyberCorps®: Scholarship for Service (SFS) | CISA, NSF, FBI, etc. | Provides scholarships (up to full tuition and stipend) to students in cyber-related degree programs in exchange for a commitment to work for a government agency after graduation. | U.S. citizen, enrolled in a CAE-designated institution, specific degree program. |
| DoD Cyber Scholarship Program (CySP) | Department of Defense (NSA Administered) | Offers full tuition, annual stipends, and summer internships, with a guaranteed civilian position with the DoD upon degree completion. | U.S. citizen, 18+, 3.2+ GPA (undergrad) or 3.5+ (grad), willing to work for DoD post-graduation. |
| Cybersecurity Talent Initiative (CTI) | CISA, Partnership for Public Service, private partners | A public-private partnership offering a two-year full-time federal government position for recent graduates, with potential student loan assistance and a path to a private-sector job. | U.S. citizen, recent graduate (undergrad or grad) in a cyber-related field, outstanding academic achievement. |
| NSA Student Programs | National Security Agency (NSA) | Paid internships (e.g., Cybersecurity Summer Intern Program) and scholarship programs (e.g., Stokes Educational Scholarship Program) that offer valuable work experience, salary, and housing assistance. | U.S. citizen, specific major (CS, engineering, math, etc.), security clearance process required. |
| CISA Pathways Interns | Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) | Paid opportunities for current high school through graduate students to work with DHS cyber leaders on mission areas like incident handling and forensics analysis. | U.S. citizen, enrolled student, background check/security clearance. |
Source: Gemini AI Overview – 11/7/2025
Private Sector & Non-Profit Internships & Fellowships
Private Sector & Non-Profit Internships & Fellowships
Many private companies and non-profits offer paid internships for summer 2026 and year-round, focusing on specific business needs and technologies.
| Program Name | Organization | Focus Areas/Details | Locations/Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| Technology Cyber & Security Summer Internship | Barclays | A 10-week paid summer program for students in their penultimate year. | Whippany, NJ (on-site) |
| Cybersecurity Internships | Major Tech Companies (Amazon, Google, Meta, Microsoft, etc.) | Paid internships focused on secure development, network security, and risk management. | Various on-site, hybrid, and remote options available. |
| Cyber and Critical Infrastructure Summer Institute | Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory | Undergraduate and graduate intern positions focused on research and analysis supporting national security. | Livermore, CA (on-site) |
| Westin Research Fellowship | Electronic Privacy Information Center (EPIC), IAPP | A one-year academic and professional fellowship for emerging scholars in privacy, AI governance, and cybersecurity research. | Remote or on-site in Portsmouth, NH. |
| GPSU Military – Federal Fellowship | GuidePoint Security | SkillBridge program for separating service members, involving in-house training and hands-on project work in classified environments. | Various locations in VA, MD, MO, DC (on-site, requires clearance). |
Application Tips
- Apply Early: Recruiting seasons for summer 2026 positions are already underway, with many deadlines in late 2025.
- Security Clearance: Many government and federal-contractor positions require U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain a security clearance.
- Tailor Your Resume: Highlight coursework, personal projects, or previous experience related to the specific cybersecurity domain (e.g., ethical hacking, incident response, network security).
