Internship
USDA provides undergraduate and graduate students with challenging and rewarding paid and volunteer internship opportunities.

The interns are selected based on their strong academic ability, leadership skills, and commitment to public service.

Students may apply for internships during the Fall, Spring and Summer. In addition to gaining valuable work experience, students may also earn academic credit.

Various internship programs are available to college students, including:

• HACU National Internship Program
• USDA Summer Internship Program
• USDA International Internship Program
• USDA International Fellowship Program

Scholarships
USDA offers scholarships to students to help them to excel in their chosen fields. Scholarship programs are in place to support exemplary students with financial need.

The Scholars are selected based on their strong academic ability, leadership skills, and commitment to public service.

Various scholarship programs are available to college students, including:

• USDA Public Service Leaders Scholarship Program
• USDA 1890 Scholarship Program

Sponsorship
USDA sponsors undergraduate and graduate students to attend state, regional, and national conferences. USDA pays for student conference registration, travel, lodging, and meals with conference-sponsored events. To learn more, visit the conference sponsorship website.

Resources

• USDA Careers: Making a World of Difference
• Student Educational Employment Program Managers