USDA Pathways Program William F Helms Internship Program

The USDA Pathways Program:  William F. Helms Internship program offers university and college-level students with the opportunity to support protect U.S. agriculture and the environment while caring for global trade of pest and disease-free agricultural goods. Applicants may experience hands-on activities like inspecting plants, plant products, and other regulated items for pests or disease; conducting crop and commodity surveys; assisting with the recognition of suspected pests and diseases, or participating in plant health emergency response efforts. 

Eligibility Criteria/ Scholarship Guidelines

To be eligible you must:

A student must be a US citizen.

A student must be enrolled or accepted for enrollment in an accredited college or university.

A student must be a sophomore or junior in good academic standing with a minimum cumulative 2.5 GPA.

A student must be enrolled in programs related to agriculture or the biological sciences.

A student should agree to work for the Agency during school breaks (both summer and holiday breaks) a minimum of 640 hours prior to completion of studies.

Value
Tuition assistance while pursuing a degree (Up to $5,000 each year the student is enrolled in a degree program)

Deadline
Deadline may vary

Validity
This scholarship is tenable for 1 year and can be renewed annually.