Maryland 4-H Foundation Academic Scholarships

The Maryland 4-H Foundation is proud to offer the opportunity for academic scholarships to Maryland 4-H members and Maryland 4-H alum pursuing post-secondary education. These scholarships support individuals enrolling in accredited colleges, universities or post-secondary technical training programs. Each year, the Maryland 4-H Foundation awards an average of $50,000 in scholarships to help students achieve their educational goals.

The 2025-2026 Maryland 4-H Foundation Scholarship Application is now open. This is a fantastic opportunity for 4-H members and alumni who are Beyond Ready to take the next step in their educational journey.

Key Details:

• Deadline: June 15, 2025, by 11:59 PM
• Applicants must be a current Maryland 4-H member or a Maryland 4-H alum in good standing with at least two years of membership in Maryland 4-H.
• Applicants must be planning to enroll in an accredited college, university, or post-secondary technical training program for both the fall and spring semesters of the 2025-2026 academic year.
• Note: Students completing their post-secondary education in December 2025 are ineligible to apply.

For more information, including a full list of available scholarships, eligibility requirements, and application instructions, please visit:

https://www.mymaryland4hfoundation.com/how-we-give/scholarships

Paid Student Interns - University of Maryland - Department of Entomology

The University of Maryland Department of Entomology is seeking some motivated undergraduates with an interest in Biological Control, Field Agro-ecology and helping food insecure individuals to join the applied ecology group for summer paid internship positions. Research prospects will include using fruit pomace, cover crops and flowering plants to manipulate beneficial arthropods and suppress insect and weed pests in vegetable systems. Work will consist also of research plot maintenance, weeding, arthropod and plant surveys, produce harvesting and donating fresh produce to organizations that help feed food insecure community members as well as the University of Maryland dining facilities.

A desire to work as part of a team and help the less fortunate are vital. Strong commitment to field work is also essential as the job entails outside manual activities during the summer months. Ideal candidates will have some interest in field research, the great outdoors and have a valid driver license. If you are interested in this opportunity and obtaining additional information, please send an email that is addressed to all of the following: Cerruti Hooks Dwayne Joseph, Veronica Yurchak and Matt Dimock at crrhooks@umd.edu, dwaynej@umd.edu, vjohnso4@umd.edu,  and mdimock@umd.edu.

Ambassador Applications are Open!

Interested in promoting the college to incoming students? Apply to be an  AMBASSADOR!

ANSC and ENSP Ambassadors are not needed, however, if you are determined you may email Kimberly Monahan at kmonahan@umd.edu.

Applications are due on APRIL 16 by 5:00PM.

Assateague Island National Seashore team

If you've ever wanted to join the Assateague Island National Seashore team, now's your chance!

Learn about the resources on Assateague Island, assist in giving interpretation programs like crabbing and clamming, help interpret the visitor center’s exhibits and saltwater aquariums, and more!

Required Background:

· College level academic background in natural science or education preferred, but not necessary

· Public speaking and writing skills

· Valid driver's license

Dates: May 18 through August 23, 2025

Position will remain open until the appropriate candidates are found. Follow the link to learn how to apply: https://www.volunteer.gov/s/volunteer-opportunity/a09SJ0000085LTpYAM/summer-internship-resource-education

Montgomery County Department of Environmental Protection (MCDEP) Interns

The Montgomery County Department of Environmental Protection (MCDEP) located in Wheaton, Maryland is currently seeking unpaid summer interns and volunteers for the stream monitoring program. The purpose of this opportunity is to train and educate students, so they are better prepared to enter the workforce in environmental and biological fields. Most of the student's time will be assisting field crews while conducting fish surveys via electrofishing. MCDEP will strive to create an opportunity that will provide students with pertinent information they can apply throughout their academic career and practical experiences to assist them in their career pursuits. We have had positive experiences with University of Maryland students in the past and believe this opportunity will be of interest.

 

Attached is a copy of the current description with instructions on how to apply. If you would like additional information about the MCDEP please do not hesitate to visit our website at   www.montgomerycountymd.gov/DEP.

Wildlife Volunteer Opportunity in Bowie, MD

If anyone is interested in working with wildlife (mammals, reptiles, birds, amphibians and invertebrates), Echos of Nature in Bowie, Maryland is a non-profit and environmental education organization that is looking for volunteer education instructors.

https://www.echoesofnature.org/volunteer

FoodCorps Positions at MCPS & BCPS (2025-2026)

Baltimore City Public Schools is currently recruiting FoodCorps Food Education Members for the 2025-2026 school year (August 11, 2025 - July 17, 2026). These members partner with elementary schools to engage students in hands-on food education and nourishing cafeteria projects—cooking demos, taste tests, gardening, and nutrition lessons.

In addition, Montgomery Public Schools is seeking their first ever FoodCorps School Nutrition Members. This person would work in school kitchens, cafeterias, and classrooms to procure and promote nourishing school meals.

We believe this opportunity is particularly valuable for students seeking experience in fields like nutrition, agriculture, public health or K-12 education. We’re reaching out to ask for your help in sharing this opportunity with students and colleagues who may be interested. We're especially looking for candidates with strong community connections.

Why join FoodCorps?

• $33,000 stipend

• AmeriCorps Segal Education Award, upon successful completion of your term. This is currently $7,395 and is contingent upon National Funding.

• Health, dental, and vision insurance

• Student loan forbearance

Applications are due by April 15, 2025

MISA Scholarship

We are excited to announce that applications for the 2025 MISA Scholarship Program are now live! This is a fantastic opportunity for students pursuing careers in the meat industry or engineering field to receive financial support for their education.   Each year, multiple $10,000 scholarships are awarded to outstanding students who demonstrate a passion for these industries. How to Apply: Learn more about the MISA Scholarship Program. Visit ISTS Applications, create an account, and start your application today!

Racial Stigma Research

Researchers at the University of Maryland are interested in learning about your reactions to racial stigma, bias, and discrimination. 

You must identify as African American or Black and be between 18 and 25 years of age to participate. 

Participation involves viewing a series of pictures—some of them graphic in nature and intended to elicit a strong reaction. We will also ask that you perform a series of computer tasks while we record your body and brain’s responses. To do this, we ask to place sensors on your head, forearms, palms, and face. You will also be asked to complete several questionnaires assessing various attitudes, thoughts, feelings, and life events.

Total time to participate will be approximately 4 hours. You will earn $54 for participating plus up to a $6 bonus. Eligibility will be determined via the completion of a brief, non-compensated online screener. 

Take the screener at: https://umdsurvey.umd.edu/jfe/form/SV_cOAOq7NOrt1hKMS

“Examining Cognitive and Affective Processes in Response to Racial Bias [2022]”

This research is being conducted by Cristina Risco, Ph.D. and Edward Bernat, Ph.D. at the University of Maryland, College Park.

0126 Biology-Psychology Building, College Park, MD, 20742

The researchers can be reached via email at CCN.Lab.Stigma.Research@umd.edu or via phone at 301-405-8440.

IRB Approval number: 1920684-6

Making the Most of Your Summer Without an Internship

 

Are you facing a summer without an internship and wondering how to make the most of it? Join us for this engaging and insightful virtual session where we'll explore creative ways to maximize your summer break. Whether you're looking to build new skills, network, or prepare for your next step, we've got you covered!

During this session, you'll learn:

• Strategies for professional growth
• Tips on gaining valuable experience outside traditional internships
• Opportunities for skill-building through online courses and projects
• Ways to expand your network and connect with industry professionals

Don't let the absence of an internship hold you back! Embrace the summer as a chance to explore new horizons and prepare for your future career. Join us and turn your summer into a season of growth and opportunity. 

Friday, April 18

Noon

Via Zoom

Register and access the link Here!

Bright Futures Scholarship: Application Open!

 

Summer 2025's Bright Futures Application is Now Open!

Application Deadline: Mon, May 5, 2025

The Bright Futures Internship Scholarship Fund was created in 2009 to provide need-based scholarships for University of Maryland undergraduates participating in unpaid internships. Internships are crucial for students, as employers increasingly value work-related experience. To address the financial challenge of unpaid internships, the University Career Center initiated the Bright Futures program, which collaborates with donors to offer direct funding to students. This funding allows students to take advantage of essential and transformative opportunities.

The Bright Futures Initiative awards students with need-based scholarships ranging from $100-$1,000 to help offset expenses incurred during unpaid internships in the summer. Scholarships are generously funded by the Eisen Family, the University Career Center and individual donors through Maryland Giving Day.  

If you are an undergraduate student who has secured an unpaid summer internship with a non-profit organization or government office, you are eligible to apply.  Additional eligibility details are provided below.

• The Application is Now Open!  (starting March 31, 2025)
• Application Closes: Monday, May 5, 2025

Careers Crossing Borders

 

Careers Crossing Borders: A Dinner Networking Conversation

Register to join the Center for Global Business for an evening of global career exploration and networking over dinner. 

Students, spend an evening with Smith School alumni from companies such as Dell Technologies, Johnson Controls, and Bayer Crop Science and learn more about international career paths and how to leverage your global mindset. Open to all students and majors. 

Alumni friends and colleagues of the Center for Global Business, be our guests of honor and share your experience with like-minded peers and students interested in global careers. 

When: Thursday, April 3, 2025

Time: 6-8 PM

Location: VMH Room 2333

Register today

Baltimore County Office of Agriculture, Agriculture Fellow

 The Baltimore County Office of Agriculture is currently seeking qualified candidates to fill the Agriculture Fellow position. To ensure optimal consideration, interested applicants are encouraged to submit their applications by April 4, 2025. The position is non-merit, 34 hours per week and include County benefits and holidays.

Job Purpose
Under the guidance of the department’s Chief, Agriculture, the Agriculture Fellow has the overall responsibility for the day-to-day operations of the programs hosted by and facilitated by the Office of Agriculture within the Department of Economic and Workforce Development. This position includes the development and implementation of programs and initiatives that advance the economic and workforce development initiates for Baltimore County’s Agriculture industry. 

Essential Job Duties

The duties listed below are not all of the duties that may be assigned but are those that are considered as essential for an employee to perform:

• Serve as the contact for the day-to-day operations of the programs facilitated by the Office of Agriculture at the Center for Maryland Agriculture and Farm Park.
• Oversee the greenhouse and facilitate the New and Beginning Farmer Greenhouse Incubator Program. 
• Developing programs and opportunities within the Office of Agriculture to advance economic development, workforce development, tourism, and marketing for Baltimore County Agriculture Industry.    
• Assists with preparation, registration, of programs and/or special events facilitated by the Office of Agriculture.
• Coordinate the scheduling, confirmation and invoicing for events, programs, and meetings held at the Center for Maryland Agriculture and Farm Park.
• Respond to inquiries regarding Office of Agriculture programs and policies in person, by telephone or by regular or electronic mail.
• Communicate with local agricultural stakeholders co-located at the Center for Maryland Agriculture and Farm Park to ensure efficient execution of events, and meetings.
• Provides support for the Agricultural Services Advisory Board.

• Works collaboratively and effectively within a team, provides feedback to other members of the team. 
• Builds and maintains cooperative and liaison relationships with public and private agencies.
• Use automated office systems, such as email, calendar/scheduling, and word processing computer software to prepare a variety of flyers, letters, memos, meeting schedules, and other material from draft or specific instructions.

Clyopatra Winery & Vineyard Internship

 Internship opportunities for students interested in viticulture and vineyard management at Clyopatra Winery & Vineyard in Prince George’s County.

As we continue to expand our vineyard operations, we are seeking passionate and motivated interns who are eager to gain hands-on experience in vineyard management. Below is the job description for the internship:

Vineyard Internship – Clyopatra Winery & Vineyard

Location: Laurel, MD (Prince George’s County)

Duration: Seasonal (Spring, Summer, and Fall Sessions Available)

Hours: Flexible (Part-time or Full-time options)

Internship Overview:

This internship provides hands-on experience in vineyard management, from planting to harvesting, and offers insight into sustainable viticulture practices. Interns will work closely with our vineyard team and gain practical knowledge about grapevine care, disease management, soil health, and the overall vineyard cycle.

Responsibilities:

 Assist in vineyard maintenance, including pruning, canopy management, and weed control.

 Monitor vine health and learn disease/pest identification and management techniques.

 Participate in soil preparation, irrigation, and fertilization processes.

 Support with harvest activities, grape sorting, and quality control.

 Learn about vineyard sustainability and organic farming practices.

 Assist in vineyard data collection and record-keeping.

Qualifications:

 Current students or recent graduates in viticulture, enology, agriculture, horticulture, or related fields preferred.

 Passion for sustainable agriculture and vineyard operations.

 Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.

 Strong work ethic and willingness to learn.

This internship is a great opportunity for students to gain real-world experience and deepen their understanding of vineyard management. If UMD Extension is able to help connect us with interested candidates, we would love to set up a meeting to discuss the details further.

Please let me know your availability to discuss this opportunity. I look forward to collaborating with you and the University of Maryland Extension team.

Farm School Program - 4/28

We know that for university students, it can be challenging to bridge the gap between the classroom and life beyond university.  Our Farm School program offers one avenue for students educated in sustainable agriculture and environmental studies to gain hands-on experience of working farming systems.

The Farm School at Ridgewood Ranch is an immersive, intensive introduction to small-scale agriculture.  Located on a working ranch in Northern California, the School draws on the rich agricultural history of Mendocino County and the myriad of initiatives in sustainable and regenerative farming and land stewardship that have grown up here.  

The School of Adaptive Agriculture has been providing agricultural education and farmer support in Northern California for 10+ years through its Farm School, Farm Incubator and farmer training programs.   We ask your help in sharing the opportunity for an immersion in local farming systems with your students.  The program includes work-learn experiences on nearby farms, classes in small-scale agriculture from market gardening to grain and livestock production on a small scale, and farm tours in Mendocino and neighboring Lake and Sonoma counties.  Students live in a rustic setting, with communal meals and plenty of opportunities for discussion and work with mentors.  For more information, please refer students to:

https://schoolofadaptiveagriculture.org/programs/practicum-program/.