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The American Fisheries Society (AFS) is now accepting applications for its high school internship program in fisheries science, the Hutton Junior Fisheries Biology Program. The Hutton Program is an internship and mentoring program that provides high school juniors and seniors exciting, hands-on experience in a marine and/or freshwater setting. The mission of the Hutton Program is to diversify fisheries professions by stimulating career interest among young people from underrepresented groups. Application to the program is free of charge and open to all high school juniors and seniors regardless of race, ethnicity or gender. In keeping with the program’s mission, minorities and females are strongly encouraged to apply.
Known as “Hutton Scholars,” each selected student is awarded a $3,000 scholarship and an eight-week summer internship in which they are mentored by a fisheries professional while participating in important conservation and management projects in his/her local area. The Hutton Program enables students to learn about fish biology, aquatic systems and ecological issues while getting valuable, real-world work experience.
Applications for the 2015 program are due March 6, 2015. |