Internships with the federal government can be found on USAJOBS.
If you would like to learn more about available internships with our Initiative or with partner organizations, please reach out to Elyse Jones Gillespie at: elyse.jones@ed.gov.

William “Bill” Parker 4th Annual HBCU College & Career Fair

The WHI-HBCU STEM Cluster, in partnership with the HUD STEM Innovation Networks (HSIN/STEMNet) ecosystem is supporting two upcoming STEM activations that demonstrate its community-to-career pipeline approach. First, in in Richmond, VA, the William “Bill” Parker 4th Annual HBCU College & Career Fair (February 24, 9 AM–3 PM), where the West Point Society of Richmond/STEMNet is a proud partner and participating sponsor, connects underserved students and families directly to HBCUs, apprenticeship programs, area employers, faith-based organizations, and military-affiliated opportunities – advancing HSIN’s pipeline-to-placement strategy through coordinated education, workforce, and veteran-led partnerships.

Engineering Week STEM Expo at One Judiciary Square

Second, in Washington, DC, an Engineering Week STEM Expo at One Judiciary Square (February 27, 1–3 PM) will serve as a public-facing, all-ages engagement event featuring hands-on STEM activities and direct interaction with engineers and scientists. The event serves as a high-visibility “front door” to STEM pathways and a replicable model for community-based STEM engagement for youth/families in and around HUD Public/Affordable Housing communities.

For more information contact Jerryl Bennett at Jerryl.e.Bennett@hud.gov or at 202.402.4180.

USDA 1890 National Scholars Program Application Open through March 8, 2026

The USDA 1890 National Scholars Program was established in 1992 as part of the partnership between USDA and the 1890 land-grant universities.  The USDA 1890 National Scholars Program offers scholarships to U.S. citizens who are seeking a bachelor’s degree at one of the nineteen 1890 Land-Grant Universities in the fields of food, agriculture, natural resource sciences or other related disciplines.

The 1890 National Scholars Program provides full tuition, fees, books, room and board, and a summer internship which may convert to full-time employment with USDA after graduation. High school and college students who are U.S. citizens are eligible to apply. APPLY HERE