FBI Columbia Accepting Teen Academy Applications
- Mar 24
- 2 min read
Lexington, SC - 03/24/2026 - The FBI Columbia Field Office is accepting applications for the upcoming annual Teen Academy this summer.
This year’s academy will be held June 23-24 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the FBI Columbia headquarters, located at 222 Caughman Farm Ln., Lexington, SC, 29072.
The Teen Academy program allows rising junior and senior high school students to experience a comprehensive look into today’s FBI. Students will receive presentations on topics including terrorism, cyber crime, public corruption, violent crime, evidence response, SWAT, and other day-to-day FBI field office operations.
Those interested in participating in the FBI Columbia Teen Academy must have parental approval before applying and must meet the eligibility requirements as follows:
Must be a United States citizen
Must reside in South Carolina
Must be a rising high school sophomore, junior or senior, ages 15-18
Must be enrolled in an accredited high school or home school environment recognized by your school district
Must have a grade point average (GPA) of 2.8 or higher
Students who meet the eligibility requirements must complete an application, which can be found by visiting: https://www.fbi.gov/file-repository/2026-fbi-columbia-teen-academy.pdf/view. Prospective students must provide a formal essay articulating their interest in the program. The narrative should highlight how the FBI Teen Academy experience will impact their personal development and their long-term contributions to the community. Applications and essays are due by 5 p.m. on Monday, March 23. Applications submitted after that date will not be accepted.
Completed applications may be emailed to Columbia_Outreach@FBI.gov. They may also be mailed to:
FBI Columbia
C/O Community Outreach
222 Caughman Farm Ln.
Lexington, SC. 29072
Questions about the Teen Academy should be directed to FBI Community Outreach at Columbia_Outreach@fbi.gov. Selected applicants will be notified by email on April 3.
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