The following information was supplied by the National Park Service and the Student Conservation Association.

 Spring Break Orientation and
12 week Expense-Paid Internships – Summer 2015

 SCA’s NPS Academy is an innovative, experiential learning program designed to introduce undergraduate and graduate students from under-represented communities to career opportunities with the National Park Service.

Benefits include:

• Weekly Living Allowance
• Travel Allowance
• Housing or Housing Allowance
• Assigned NPS mentor
• Hands-On Experience
• Additional Career Preparation and Ongoing Support
• Week-long orientation in March
• Eligible for AmeriCorps Education Award

The ideal candidate pool includes:

• Students who self-identify as being from diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds
• US Citizens
• 18-25 year-olds
• Current undergraduate & graduate students

 The ideal candidate is:

• Available for one week in March and twelve weeks in the summer
• Open-minded and has an adventurous spirit
• Toward the end of a college career, with some significant work experience
• Not necessarily experienced in conservation or National Parks
• Eager to act as an ambassador for SCA and the NPS
• A licensed driver
• Able to provide references with an application

 Download the NPS Academy Flyer (PDF) for more information or to spread the word.