The US Marine Corps Forces Cyberspace (MARFORCYBER) Command is looking for current students in order to apply for a paid summer internship to support operations in the cyberspace internship program.
MARFORCYBER Apprenticeship Program (MAP) is now accepting applications for Summer 2026 where qualified candidates will have the opportunity to obtain/maintain a clearance, a counterintelligence polygraph, and/or other security requirements. MARFORCYBER Apprentices will receive up to 12 weeks of valuable working experience and be hired at GG4/5/7 government pay grade for a 40-hour work week Monday-Friday.
Each Apprentice will have the opportunity to work on real-world, operational problem sets. Based on demonstrated proficiency, each individual will receive tasking and work on teams that contribute to operations, research, or capability/program development with cyberspace, information technology, or computer science applications.
Eligibility for MAP/Internship Program:
- Interns must be U.S. Civilian Citizen.
- Interns shall be high performing students majoring (or minoring) in computer science or similar field.
- Interns shall be nominated by Computer Science (or related study) Chairperson or designee.
- Interns shall provide a letter of recommendation from a Professor in the computer science department.
- Interns shall have a basic understanding of accepted programming practices.
- Be accepted for enrollment or enrolled and seeking a degree or certificate in a qualifying educational institution on a half – to full-time basis (as determined by the educational institution).
- Meet the definition of a student throughout the duration of your appointment.
- Maintain both a cumulative and term GPA of at least 2.95, satisfactorily progress toward receipt of an under-graduate or post- baccalaureate degree and notify their supervisor of any change in enrollment status and/or work schedule.
Submit the completed MARFORCYBER MAP Intern Application, resume, letters of recommendation, transcripts to:
Intern Program Manager
Training, Education, & Exercise (G7)
U.S. Marine Corps Forces Cyberspace Command
Applications must be received by 11:59pm on Friday, October 31st 2025.
