YOUTH
Tailoring outreach, engagement, and development to support upcoming leaders is part of IAC's commitment to see beyond what we need right now to ensure the health and prosperity of future generations. Our youth programs equip Native youth with employable skills, higher education resources, immersive learning experiences and virtual engagement opportunities nationwide.
PURPOSE
In response to the growing age gap in the agriculture industry, IAC prioritizes youth and young adult programs. We wholeheartedly believe that youth are the future and deserve a head start.
The Youth program offers leadership development opportunities such as internships, fellowships and apprenticeships, plus technical assistance to support youth agricultural endeavors.
EDUCATE & EMPOWER NATIVE YOUTH
UPCOMING EVENTS
Bob Miller Memorial Scholarship
With support from the Yuhaaviatam of San Manuel Nation, the Intertribal Agriculture Council’s (IAC) Youth Program is now accepting applications for the Bob Miller Memorial Scholarship. Up to ten (10) recipients will receive a $2,000 scholarship.
Past scholarship recipients are eligible to apply and are considered alongside the entire applicant pool. The scholarship is also open to students who have participated in previous IAC Youth Program activities (e.g., Youth Summits, Internships, Essay Contests).
Applications due January 31st, 2027!
Honoring Bob Miller’s Legacy
This scholarship honors the memory of the late Robert “Bob” Miller, IAC’s founding Board President. As a devoted member of the board until his passing in 2019, he upheld a steadfast commitment to education and knowledge sharing throughout his tenure. This scholarship carries Bob Miller’s legacy forward by empowering future generations in their pursuit of higher education.
If you have any questions about the Bob Miller Memorial Scholarship, please contact Sunshine Tso, Youth Program Specialist, at sunshine@indianag.org.
SPRING INTERNSHIP
The Intertribal Agriculture Council is now accepting applications for our upcoming 2027 Spring Internship. The internship offers paid experience, professional travel, and hands-on learning in agriculture, environmental studies, and food systems.
Selected interns will engage in a 10 to 12-week paid internship and will follow a hybrid model of in-person and virtual activities. Interns will dedicate 25-35 hours weekly to site-based and remote activities.
Applications are due January 31st, 2027!
PROJECT LEAP
Project LEAP submissions are officially closed for 2026, and we are no longer accepting new applications at this time. All applications received will roll into the next review round in the order they were submitted. Keep an eye out for our upcoming announcement with details on the next application cycle!
Through Project LEAP, Native youth are gaining resources to invest in their professional development across agriculture, natural resources, and food systems.
Participants can apply for awards of up to $500 to help fuel their projects and opportunities.
NATIVE YOUTH
ADVISORY COUNCIL
The IAC Native Youth Advisory Council serves as the advising body for the IAC Youth program, ensuring the needs of youth in Indian Country are properly met within IAC programs.
Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until positions have been filled. Eligible applicants must be 18-27 years of age. Successful NYAC applicants will serve in shaping the leadership roles that this body will carry forward.
The following regions have open council positions: Eastern, Northwest, Southeast, and Southern Plains.
ADVISORY
Native Youth Advisory Council
Native Youth Advisory Council
Azalia Harvey-Leo
Navajo
Native Youth Advisory Council
Native Youth Advisory Council
Native Youth Advisory Council
Keanu Henry
Alaska
Native Youth Advisory Council
Native Youth Advisory Council
Marcellus McDonald
Western
Native Youth Advisory Council
Anthony Hernandez
Rocky Mountain
Native Youth Advisory Council
2025 BOB MILLER MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Preference will be given to full-time (12 credit hours or more) undergraduate students pursuing a degree in Agriculture, Agriculture Business, Agriculture Education, Agriculture Engineering, Animal Science, Environmental Management, Horticulture, Natural Resource Management, Range Management, Soil Science, Veterinary Medicine, or other related fields of food or agricultural study. Part-time and/or graduate students will be considered after full-time undergraduate students.
Students must maintain a minimum GPA of 2.25.
If you have any questions about the application, please contact Sunshine Tso at sunshine@indianag.org.
Application Deadline: March 31st, 2025 at 11:59 PM (PST)
If the application deadline is extended, it will be a first come, first serve basis.
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TEAM
Youth Program Director
Youth Program Specialist
Youth Program Specialist
Youth Program Specialist
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Youth Program Internship Coordinator