Stipends
Rates below are based on most recent session stipends.
*Education level shall be based on credits earned during the semester preceding internship session dates
**Based on GS-schedule for the Rest of the United States (RUS) (Office of Personnel Management)
| Education Level* | GS-Schedule Equivalent | Weekly Stipend** |
|---|---|---|
| High School | GS-1 Step 1 | $468.80 |
| Undergraduate (Less than 60 semester credits earned) | GS-3 Step 1 | $575.20 |
| Undergraduate (More than 60 semester credits earned) | GS-6 Step 1 | $805.60 |
| Master's-seeking | GS-9 Step 1 | $1,094.80 |
| Professional Educators | GS-11 Step 1 | $1,324.40 |
| Ph.D.-seeking | GS-11 Step 1 | $1,324.40 |
| Research Assistant Master's Seeking | GS-9 Step 2 | $1,131.20 |
| Research Assistant Ph.D.-seeking | GS-11 Step 2 | $1,368.80 |
Edwards AFB
***Weekly stipend rates for scholars placed at Edwards AFB are based on the Los Angeles-Long Beach Locality pay rate.
Scholars placed at Edwards AFB also receive an additional travel stipend award. The travel stipend award includes $250 per week to help defray high cost of living expenses and a one-time $650 payment to defray transportation costs to and from the internship.
| Education Level* | GS-Schedule Equivalent | Weekly Stipend*** |
|---|---|---|
| High School | N/A | N/A |
| Undergraduate Freshman (30 semester credits earned) | GS-7 Step 1 | $1,036.40 |
| Undergraduate Sophomore (60 semester credits earned) | GS-7 Step 2 | $1,070.80 |
| Undergraduate Junior (90 semester credits earned) | GS-7 Step 3 | $1,105.20 |
| Undergraduate Senior (120 semester credits earned) | GS-7 Step 4 | $1,140.00 |
| Master's-seeking | GS-9 Step 1 | $1,267.60 |
| Professional Educators | N/A | N/A |
| Ph.D.-seeking | GS-11 Step 1 | $1,533.60 |
