National Farmers Union Scholaships

 Please visit the link below to see the scholarships offered by the national farmer's union

https://nfu.org/resources/scholarships/

HRI Scholarships

 

Internship @ Maidstone Harvest - Annapolis, MD

Common Good City Farm - Washington, DC

Common Good City Farm in Washington DC is looking for 2 creative and energetic individuals to join our LEAF after-school program team.

LEAF (Learning for the Environment, Agriculture, and Food) is a drop in youth program designed for elementary age students that live in the surrounding area of Common Good City Farm in LeDroit Park. The program offers hands-on learning including garden science, nutrition, working in our youth garden, making art for the farm and preparing recipes using fresh produce. The program takes place in our outdoor farm space.

The Youth Program Educators will primarily support program hours with setup, facilitation of class, youth engagement and cleanup with some weekly work in planning, outreach, data entry and advance preparations. https://www.commongoodcityfarm.org/jobs-and-internships

2026 MNLGA Scholarship Opportunities

The Maryland Nursery, Landscape, and Greenhouse Association announces the availability of several scholarships for college-aged horticulture students.

The MNLGA Ornamental Horticulture Scholarship will award three $10,000 scholarships for eligible students in ornamental horticulture and landscape programs.

Applications for this scholarship are due May 31st. Visit the MNLGA website, for more information.

In addition to the aforementioned scholarships, the MNLGA in conjunction with MANTS, sponsors the Carville M. Akehurst Memorial Scholarship. This scholarship is administered by the Horticulture Research Institute. Further information regarding this program may be found here.

The MNLGA website also includes scholarship information for awards offered by the Maryland Agriculture Education Foundation (MAEF) and the Southern Nursery Association. Detailed information regarding each of these opportunities may be found here.

MAES Communications Summer Internship

 Communications Intern Application

Position Summary/Purpose of Position:
The College of Agricultural and Natural Resources (AGNR) Maryland Agricultural Experiment Station is hiring a communications intern to create social media content, participate in food and agriculture research storytelling, and do web design. 

Essential Duties:

• Social media marketing
• Work with faculty to develop news articles for web and print media
• Travel to MAES Research and Education Centers (farms) to gather content and cover events
• Videography and content production/editing
• Photography 
• Web design
• Create social and web graphics using Canva

Qualifications:

Required

• High school diploma or GED
• Currently enrolled in a degree program at the University of Maryland. (Preferred majors: journalism, communications, or agriculture-related field)
• Effective communication (verbal and written), administrative, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in social media platforms, web publishing, and ability to integrate stories across several platforms
• Proficiency in filming and editing on Adobe Premiere, CapCut, or similar platform
• Valid Noncommercial Class C or equivalent driver’s license

Full application and details here

HASIA Research Study Looking for Participants

Complete computerized questionnaires, cognitive tasks, and tasks as an intelligence analyst (such as reading and synthesizing information). You may be asked to share information with another participant via chat. The study involves 1.5-2.5 hours of participation in the TORL lab (Hornbake 2108). Participants will receive $20/hr (anticipated: $30 –$50) and may be entered into a raffle for $50 based on study performance. Participants must be 18+ years of age, fluent in English, and must have a high school diploma or equivalent (GED). Eligible participants will also answer reading comprehension questions correctly and be willing to not use a phone for the length of the study.  

To indicate interest in participating, take the prescreen at go.umd.edu/hasia. 

If you have any questions, you can email the research team at hasia@umd.edu.

TIAS Career Pannel

 

Hiring Bug Camp Counselors 🐛✨

 

PAID POSITION: Undergraduate Research Technician CMNS, Entomology

The Hamby lab is seeking motivated undergraduate scientists to help support diverse

projects throughout our lab.

The Hamby lab focuses on integrated pest management (IPM), which is a comprehensive

science-based approach to manage pest problems, aiming to provide economic solutions

that farmers and growers actually utilize. The Hamby lab primarily works on field crops and

small fruits, employing a variety of techniques, including biocontrol, monitoring, and

trapping, among others. Some of our current research includes slug monitoring in early-

planted soybeans, parasitoid wasp releases for control of spotted-wing drosophila, and

studies of corn earworm lifecycle and pesticide resistance. We work extensively both in

the field and in the lab. To read up on some of our research, lab expectations, and see

pictures of what we do, visit our website at https://www.hambylab.com/research.html

Primary responsibilities:

Hourly research technicians are expected to carefully collect and enter data, work

outdoors, handle insects and slugs, process a variety of insect and plant samples, and

maintain colonies.

Previous experience is not required, but applicants should be hard-working, enthusiastic,

and willing to handle live and dead insect specimens. Training is provided. This is a paid

position.

Professional development opportunities can be provided to interested employees,

including but not limited to participation in lab meetings, career advice, feedback on CV or

resume, and opportunities to publish extension articles.

Required qualifications:

1. Available to work 20-40 hours a week during the summer

2. Attention to detail and careful data collection during repetitive tasks

3. Possession of a U.S. driver’s license with good driving record

4. Currently a student of UMD and enrolling in the fall semester

5. Interest in science, agriculture, and/or entomology

6. Ability to work both independently and as part of a team

7. Compliance with UMD, department, and lab safety guidelines

8. Good organizational and communication skills

Compensation will be $15 hourly. Positions will remain open until filled.

To apply, please send the following to lab managers: Arthur Young and Shea Ill, and

CC graduate student: Emma Hotchkiss

(ayoungsm@umd.edu, sill@umd.edu, emhotch@umd.edu)

1. A short cover letter with professional goals and interests in the body of an e-mail

2. A resume or CV of past work or volunteer experience

3. Contact information for two references that can speak to your previous experience

and work ethic

The University of Maryland, College Park, an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer,

complies with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations regarding

nondiscrimination and affirmative action; all qualified applicants will receive consideration

for employment. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons

and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, physical

or mental disability, protected veteran status, age, gender identity or expression, sexual

orientation, creed, marital status, political affiliation, personal appearance, or on the basis

of rights secured by the First Amendment, in all aspects of employment, educational

programs and activities, and admissions.

Field Crew Internship- Annapolis, MD

 

Scholarship for Unpaid Summer Internships

 

Bright Futures Unpaid Internship Scholarship Fund Application

Application Opens: Monday, March 30, 2026

Application Closes: Monday, May 4, 2026

The Bright Futures Unpaid Internship Scholarship awards undergraduate students with need-based scholarships ranging from $100-$1,000 to help offset expenses incurred during unpaid internships in the summer with government agencies and non-profit organizations. Scholarships are generously funded by the Eisen Family, the University Career Center & The President’s Promise, and individual donors through Maryland Giving Day.

The Bright Futures Summer 2026 Application will open on Mon, March 30, 2026 and close on Mon, May 4, 2026.

ELIGIBLE CANDIDATES

All registered University of Maryland, College Park undergraduate students returning to campus for the fall 2026 semester, who have an unpaid internship for summer 2026, are eligible to apply. Graduating seniors are not eligible. Preference will be given to juniors and seniors graduating in December. Preference will also be given to those who have not previously received this scholarship.

In order for your internship to qualify for funding support, it must satisfy the following criteria:

1. Unpaid on-campus or off-campus internship with a non-profit organization or government agency.
   
   
2. New internship experience during summer 2026 and completed by the start of the fall 2026 semester.
   
   
3. Supervised by a professional in the field.
   
   
4. Along with your completed Bright Futures application (available March 30, 2026), our Supervisor Agreement form is also completed and submitted by your internship supervisor. Download & save this document onto your computer - do not fill out in the web browser or it will not save properly.

More details can be found at go.umd.edu/brightfutures26

Do Good Service Challenge

April is Do Good Month! In partnership with the University of Maryland Alumni Association, we are excited to bring you the Do Good Service Challenge! Make a difference in your community by completing at least three (3) activities from any of the categories below. When you’re done, submit the quick form to receive a custom UMD Do Good Tote Bag (while supplies last)! 

https://dogood.umd.edu/news/do-good-service-challenge

Internships @ Community Ecology Institute/Freetown Farm - Columbia, MD

 Internships @ Community Ecology Institute

Our programs are rooted at Freetown Farm in Columbia, Green Farmacy Garden in Fulton, and natural spaces in our community. In the fall of 2020, CEI launched what is now known as our Green SEEDS (Service, Experiential Education, & Design for Sustainability) student internship program. The program mission is to provide experiential education and work experience for high-school, college, and graduate students across a range of social and ecological themes. The goals of the internship program are to:

• Offer students an opportunity to transform academic and career knowledge and interests into solutions to various community challenges.
• Connect environmental, agricultural, and community building strategies that contribute to the successful operation of Freetown Farm to academic and career development.
• Strengthen understanding and respect for personal discovery, connection to nature, food security, and land stewardship.

Interns have done many things -- helped install nourishing gardens in the community, worked with HCPSS Project SEARCH students, saved milkweed seeds from the pollinator garden, cared for the gardens at Freetown Farm, organized clothing swaps, and designed and implemented their plans in the Peace garden.

College Internships
Are you an undergraduate, graduate, or post-graduate college student? Complete the application below to let us know your interest in interning with us.

College Internship Application

2026 SMADC Summer Internship Program for College Students

The Southern Maryland Agricultural Development Commission (SMADC), a division of the Tri-County Council for Southern Maryland, is excited to announce that applications are now being accepted for the 2026 Summer Internship Program. This program is specifically tailored for passionate college students pursuing degrees in agriculture, agricultural business, environmental science, and related fields.

This immersive, 11-week paid internship offers a unique opportunity for students to gain hands-on experience in agricultural service operations while directly contributing to a thriving regional food system. Interns will transition from classroom learning to real-world application by engaging in program development, budget management, industry networking, and resource utilization—all while supporting SMADC’s core mission to assist farmers, producers, and consumers across Southern Maryland.

Key Program Goals & Intern Experience

Interns will participate in a comprehensive orientation before delving into program exposure, budgeting exercises, and industry networking. Each intern will develop a dedicated project related to SMADC's initiatives under the mentorship of SMADC staff. The program aims to:

• Provide practical, on-the-ground experience in agricultural service agency operations.
• Enhance understanding of regional food systems and sustainable agricultural practices.
• Develop vital career skills in program planning, budgeting, and resource management.
• Facilitate meaningful networking opportunities with industry professionals and local farmers.

Internship Details

Duration: 11 weeks (June 1, 2026 – August 14, 2026)
Compensation: $20/hour (Full-time, not to exceed 40 hours per week)
Location: SMADC Offices, 15045 Burnt Store Road, Hughesville, MD

Eligibility Requirements

Applicants must be currently enrolled in a relevant degree program and demonstrate a strong interest in sustainable agriculture and regional food systems. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are required, along with a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.

Application Timeline

Application Window: March 18 – April 8, 2026
Virtual Interviews (via TEAMS): April 13 and April 20, 2026 (10:00 AM – 2:00 PM)
Notification of Acceptance: May 1, 2026

Interested applicants can learn more about the SMADC Summer Internship Program Here and apply by filling out the form Here.