Opportunities
Internships, Jobs, Scholarships, Volunteer Information for students and advisors.
Internships
Future internship opportunities will be posted here!
Jobs
Check back for more job opportunities that may be available to you!
Employment - Alaska State Fair - Jobs working at the fairgrounds during fair and at other times of the year too!
Signature Onfarm - for graduating senior or those who are out of high school with an interest in beef production. Positions include a gap year Beef Supply Traineeship and a full-time Quality Assurance team position within the Abattoir.
Ongoing Job Search Websites:
USA Jobs - Jobs in Ag and Natural Resources working for the Federal Government
Idealist - Jobs, internships and more all over the world
Service & Volunteer Opportunities
AmeriCorps - America's national service program. Perfect for recent grads who are looking to gain new experiences and build resumes.
Peace Corps - America's International service program. Ideal for college students or recent grads looking for international service experience.
AgriCorps - International Service program for work specific to agriculture around the world. Great for recent college grads!
Student Conservation Association - Hands-on environmental conservation experience for current high-schoolers and recent high school grads.
Scholarships & Grants
National FFA SAE Grants - Looking to expand you SAE, but need some help? Check out these grants!
Alaska State Fair Youth Scholarship - This scholarship is open statewide to students. There are 5 total scholarships!
Bill Stoltze Scholarship - A scholarship for high school seniors going to college or technical school in an agriculture-related pathway. Turn scholarships in to taylor.nelson@alaska.gov by March 15th, 2026.
AgWest Championing Ag Scholarships - Scholarships awarded to students enrolled in a university, college, or vocational program with a desired career path directly tied to serving the agriculture industry. Scholarships are $2,500 and the deadline is March 1, 2026.
Alaska FFA Washington Leadership Scholarship - in partnership with AgWest, this $2,500 scholarship is awarded to one FFA member in their sophomore or junior year of high school to cover expenses to attend WLC in Washington D.C. in the summer of 2025. Applications are due March 15.
Tribal Agricultural Fellowship WLC Scholarship - TAF is partnering with FFA to sponsor Native high school students to attend the Washington Leadership Conference in Washington, D.C., during week 5 (July 6-11). Application deadline is January 12, 2026.
Farm Service Agency Youth Loans - Loans to finance income-producing agricultural projects in connection with FFA, 4-H, and tribal youth programs.
Bruce Willard Scholarship - Two $2,000 scholarships through the Alaska Farm Bureau for students pursuing careers in agricultural or natural resources fields through college, trade school, or vocational training.