William F. Helms Internship Program

Eligibility Requirements

Applicants must be U.S. citizens who are undergraduate sophomores or juniors at an accredited U.S. college or university. They must be studying a subject in agriculture or the biological sciences and have a GPA of 2.5 or higher. Applicants must agree to work for the Agency during school breaks (both summer and holiday breaks) a minimum of 640 hours prior to completion of studies. Selection is based on the overall strength of the application.

How to Apply

Apply directly through U.S. Department of Agriculture's official application . Review the eligibility requirements above first. Check the current deadline with the sponsor before you start.

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