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AFM Announces New Internship Scholarship Program

2025/09/15
Internship

Charlotte, NC—American Forest Management is pleased to announce the AFM Summer Internship Scholarship, a $2,500 academic award designed to support and recognize one outstanding intern who demonstrates a strong commitment to forestry, professionalism, and financial need.

The scholarship is exclusive to students who completed AFM’s 2026 Summer Internship Program and are enrolled in a forestry or closely related college program at an accredited college or university. Interns must submit a 500-word essay explaining how their internship experience at AFM has influenced their career or educational aspirations and contributed to their understanding of forestry. Letters must be submitted to Human Resources by August 15, 2026, and the scholarship recipient will be notified by email if they are awarded a scholarship. The $2,500 scholarship funds will be directly transferred to the recipient’s college or university and applied toward tuition or related academic expenses for the Fall 2026 or Spring 2027 semester. Applicants who are interested in learning more about the scholarship guidelines and requirements should consult the FAQ on our Careers page.

AFM is dedicated to investing in future forestry professionals who show promise, an outstanding work ethic, and a desire to contribute meaningfully to the field.

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • The AFM Summer Internship Scholarship is a $2,500 academic award created by American Forest Management to support and recognize one outstanding intern. It is designed for students who demonstrate a strong commitment to forestry, professionalism, and financial need.

  • The scholarship is exclusive to students who completed AFM's 2026 Summer Internship Program and are currently enrolled in a forestry or closely related college program at an accredited college or university. Both demonstrated commitment to the field and financial need are considered as part of the award criteria.

  • Applicants must submit a 500-word essay describing how their internship experience at AFM has influenced their career or educational aspirations and contributed to their understanding of forestry. This essay must be submitted to Human Resources by August 15, 2026.

  • The scholarship recipient will be notified by email. AFM will reach out after the August 15, 2026 submission deadline to let the selected recipient know they have been awarded the scholarship.

  • The $2,500 scholarship funds are transferred directly to the recipient's college or university and applied toward tuition or related academic expenses. The funds are intended to cover costs for either the Fall 2026 or Spring 2027 semester.

  • Applicants interested in learning more about the full scholarship guidelines and requirements are encouraged to consult the FAQ on AFM's Careers page, where additional details are available.