Student Programs

USDA's student opportunities are designed to combine academic studies with on-the-job training and experience and to give students an opportunity to work with USDA while completing their education. USDA provides undergraduate and graduate students with paid opportunities to serve as assistants to scientific, professional, administrative, and technical employees.  Each USDA Mission Area or Agency manages its own programs.

Scholarships

There are several internship, scholarship, and work programs for students in high school through graduate school. Click below to view more information on the following programs:

•  PPQ William F. Helms Student Scholarship Program
•  Saul T. Wilson Scholarship Program in Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (PDF - Brochure)

Internships

•  APHIS Summer Intern Program
•  Washington Internships for Native American Students (WINS)
•  Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU) National Internship Program
•  USDA 1890 National Scholars Program
•  USDA Student Opportunities, Internships & Scholarships
•  Tohono Land Connections (TLC)