Hutton Junior Fisheries Biology Program is a paid summer internship program for high school students in the graduating classes of 2026-2027, sponsored by the American Fisheries Society (AFS). Our mission is to stimulate interest in careers in fisheries and aquatic sciences among diverse communities traditionally underrepresented in the fisheries field. Selected students, known as Hutton Scholars, are matched and mentored by a fisheries professional for a paid 8-week internship. Students can expect a hands-on fisheries science experience in a marine and/or freshwater setting, conducting research in laboratory and field settings. Mentors will be selected from fisheries professionals within a 45 minute radius of scholars.