Pathways Internships

Paid federal internships with the U.S. Forest Service for students enrolled in accredited high schools, colleges, and trade schools. Interns are hired on a temporary basis for up to one year or for an indefinite period, on full-time or part-time schedules, and can convert to permanent positions after meeting work and education requirements. Openings are posted on USAJOBS, and high school interns are hired at the GS-02 pay grade.

Offered by U.S. Forest Service. Internship for high school students in Multiple, USA. Format: In-person. Cost: Stipend. Grades 11–12. Deadline: rolling or not yet announced.

Fields: Environment, Career, STEM

Key facts

Who can apply
High school students in grades 11 to 12. It takes place in person in Multiple.
Cost
Free to take part, and it pays a stipend or award.
Dates
No date is posted for the 2026-27 cycle yet. Check the official page for when applications open.

Info checked October 2026.

Questions about Pathways Internships

When is the Pathways Internships deadline?

No date is posted for the 2026-27 cycle yet. Check the official page for when applications open.

Is Pathways Internships free?

Yes, and it pays participants a stipend or award.

Who can apply to Pathways Internships?

High school students in grades 11 to 12. It takes place in person in Multiple. Age, residency and citizenship rules are on the official page.

Official program page

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