Internships and Scholarships in Intelligence, Cybersecurity and More

P3I News Release

Application deadlines are approaching for summer 2025 internship and scholarship opportunities for Molokai students interested in fields like intelligence and cybersecurity.

The Pacific Intelligence and Innovation Initiative (P3I) and its partners are opening pathways for students, young professionals and military personnel interested in pursuing careers in Hawaii’s defense sector. These new opportunities aim to build a skilled, local workforce of professionals in high-demand fields such as intelligence, information technology, cybersecurity and data science within the Department of Defense (DoD).

Hawaii students, including those currently attending college on the U.S. mainland, are encouraged to apply for scholarships in support of their education or internships to gain firsthand experience available through P3I’s partners.

“As we enter this information and technology age, P3I is focused on providing Hawaii’s students and young professionals with the skills they need to succeed in Hawaii’s defense sector,” said Jason Chung, co-chair of P3I and vice-president of military affairs for the Chamber of Commerce Hawaii. “

By partnering with organizations across public, private and academic sectors, we are helping to equip students with the support, education, training and certifications they need to secure high-paying jobs that are found right here in Hawaii.”

One available program is the Science, Mathematics, and Research for Transformation (SMART) Scholarship-for-Service Program. This program is a unique education and workforce development opportunity for aspiring leaders in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. The SMART Scholarship Program offers two scholarship opportunities: the SMART Scholarship and the Ronald V. Dellums Memorial SMART Scholarship. To learn more visit smartscholarship.org. The application deadline is Dec. 6.

Another program is the Advanced Course in Engineering (ACE) Cyber Leadership Development. ACE is an immersive cyber warfighting and leadership summer internship available to undergraduate students, ROTC Cadets, select active duty of similar experience, and select international officers and cadets. Interns apply what they have learned through challenge problems, practical exercises, and gain a deep understanding of the impact of their leadership, followership, and problem-solving skills on individual and team success in a contested cyber battlespace. Learn more and apply at ace-cyber.com by Dec. 8

Lastly, is the Booz Allen Hamilton Summer Games. This is an intensive, 10-week paid internship program that simulates a real-world startup accelerator. As an intern, you’ll be paired with Booz Allen mentors and assigned to a cross-functional team where you’ll work together in a collaborative environment to bring your idea to life using techniques like design thinking, agile development, and rapid prototyping. The internship is open to college undergraduates of all levels, with preference given to rising seniors. Learn more and apply at boozallen.com by Dec. 8.

In its first year, P3I supported the placement of more than 150 Hawaii students in internships with prominent partners. P3I has also partnered with the University of Hawaii at Manoa College of Social Sciences’ Academy for Hawaii Intelligence Studies summer program for high school students, and much more. To learn more about P3I visit hawaiip3i.org.