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Internship

Hutton Junior Fisheries Biology Program

American Fisheries Society

What it is

Eight-week paid summer internship pairing high-school students with fisheries professionals in federal and state agencies, universities, and private companies to stimulate interest in fisheries science and support diversity in the field.

Who it’s for

Current high-school students at least 16 years old, living in the United States, Puerto Rico, Mexico, or Canada; prior participants are ineligible (eligibility shown for the classes of 2025 and 2026).

What you’ll likely need

  • Online application with three essay responses
  • Hutton Student Reference Form from a non-peer, non-family reference
  • Transcript

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