The University of Maryland Extension (UME) is seeking undergraduate students interested in careers in Extension and agriculture industries.
Applications are now open for the 2026 Creating Leadership and Professional Development Through Extension Internships Program. The deadline to apply is 11:59 pm (EST) March 22, 2026. If you have students who are interested in a career in Extension or agriculture industries and want to learn more about Extension, applied research, and community outreach, while gaining professional development, leadership skills, and job experience, please encourage them to apply. This is a great experiential learning opportunity for students seeking a degree or professional certification in agriculture, natural sciences, biological sciences, and related programs. We prioritize students currently enrolled in a two-year program and sophomores and juniors enrolled in a four-year degree program. This is a paid internship!
When they access the online application at - https://go.umd.edu/extensioninternships, they will need to fill out the form and send their cover letter, resume, unofficial transcripts, and two (2) letters of recommendation -- at least one must be from a current or former professor/instructor to andrea1@umd.edu.
Program Contact
Shannon Dill, Extension Educator - AgFS
410-822-1244 | sdill@umd.edu
Andrea Franchini, Program Coordinator
301-226-7416 | andrea1@umd.edu
This work is supported by the USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture, AFRI Competitive Grant Workforce Development, project MD-UME-09312.
About the University of Maryland Extension: University of Maryland Extension (UME) is a statewide, non-formal education system within the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources and the University of Maryland Eastern Shore. UME educational programs and problem-solving assistance are available to citizens and are based on the research and experience of land grant universities such as the University of Maryland, College Park. In Maryland, UME employs approximately 200 faculty and approximately 200 support staff and contractual employees located at the University of Maryland, College Park; University of Maryland Eastern Shore; 23 counties; Baltimore City; and four research and education centers. Many UME faculty members located on the College Park and Eastern Shore campuses have joint appointments with research and academic programs. These joint appointments promote the exchange of knowledge between the universities and among academic specialties.
Applications are now open for the 2026 Creating Leadership and Professional Development Through Extension Internships Program. The deadline to apply is 11:59 pm (EST) March 22, 2026. If you have students who are interested in a career in Extension or agriculture industries and want to learn more about Extension, applied research, and community outreach, while gaining professional development, leadership skills, and job experience, please encourage them to apply. This is a great experiential learning opportunity for students seeking a degree or professional certification in agriculture, natural sciences, biological sciences, and related programs. We prioritize students currently enrolled in a two-year program and sophomores and juniors enrolled in a four-year degree program. This is a paid internship!
When they access the online application at - https://go.umd.edu/extensioninternships, they will need to fill out the form and send their cover letter, resume, unofficial transcripts, and two (2) letters of recommendation -- at least one must be from a current or former professor/instructor to andrea1@umd.edu.
Program Contact
Shannon Dill, Extension Educator - AgFS
410-822-1244 | sdill@umd.edu
Andrea Franchini, Program Coordinator
301-226-7416 | andrea1@umd.edu
This work is supported by the USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture, AFRI Competitive Grant Workforce Development, project MD-UME-09312.
About the University of Maryland Extension: University of Maryland Extension (UME) is a statewide, non-formal education system within the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources and the University of Maryland Eastern Shore. UME educational programs and problem-solving assistance are available to citizens and are based on the research and experience of land grant universities such as the University of Maryland, College Park. In Maryland, UME employs approximately 200 faculty and approximately 200 support staff and contractual employees located at the University of Maryland, College Park; University of Maryland Eastern Shore; 23 counties; Baltimore City; and four research and education centers. Many UME faculty members located on the College Park and Eastern Shore campuses have joint appointments with research and academic programs. These joint appointments promote the exchange of knowledge between the universities and among academic specialties.