Additional Opportunities for Students
Additional Opportunities for Students encompasses Jobs, Internships, Scholarships, Fellowships,
Grants, and Apprenticeships within the Federal Government linking to the educational opportunities available to students high school
through doctorate level and career professionals. Our goal is to simplify the process of finding educational opportunities
and to assist Federal agencies in attracting talented professionals. If you have any questions, please read our
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs).
To add, update or delete a listing, please send an email to usajobs@opm.gov.
To add, update or delete a listing, please send an email to usajobs@opm.gov.
Apprenticeships provide an individual the opportunity to learn and obtain qualifications in a specified trade or craft. These opportunities vary in length from agency to agency. 
Cooperative Education provides the opportunity for the student, educational institution, and a Federal department or agency to enhance a student's career through a combination of classroom studies and on-the-job training. Students can serve their nation while receiving experience for future employment opportunities.
Fellowships provide an individual the opportunity to serve in an ideal setting for advanced subspecialty training. Individuals are given the opportunity to study and gain invaluable insight into a particular field of study. These programs can last six weeks to several years. 
Grants provide funds to an individual, a group of individuals, or an organization, usually for a specific project. Monetary grants are given to assist in paying for education, or research and development projects. In some cases, grant awards do not require repayment.Additional grant opportunities are available on www.Grants.gov.
Internships provide an individual with a monitored or supervised work or service experience where the individual has intentional learning goals and reflects actively on what he or she is learning throughout the experience. These learning goals can include: academic learning, career development, skill development, and personal development. 
Scholarships provide funds to an individual who has demonstrated high academic achievement and the desire to further their education in a field of study. Scholarships may be awarded up to four years to an individual.Apprenticeships provide an individual the opportunity to learn and obtain qualifications in a specified trade or craft. These opportunities vary in length from agency to agency. Cooperative Education provides the opportunity for the student, educational institution, and a Federal department or agency to enhance a student's career through a combination of classroom studies and on-the-job training. Students can serve their nation while receiving experience for future employment opportunities.Fellowships provide an individual the opportunity to serve in an ideal setting for advanced subspecialty training. Individuals are given the opportunity to study and gain invaluable insight into a particular field of study. These programs can last six weeks to several years. Grants provide funds to an individual, a group of individuals, or an organization, usually for a specific project. Monetary grants are given to assist in paying for education, or research and development projects. In some cases, grant awards do not require repayment.Additional grant opportunities are available on www.Grants.gov.
Internships provide an individual with a monitored or supervised work or service experience where the individual has intentional learning goals and reflects actively on what he or she is learning throughout the experience. These learning goals can include: academic learning, career development, skill development, and personal development. Scholarships provide funds to an individual who has demonstrated high academic achievement and the desire to further their education in a field of study. Scholarships may be awarded up to four years to an individual.