The Mentored Employment Program provides valuable opportunities for undergraduate and post-baccalaureate students within the College of Forestry.
- Paid Opportunities: Engage in research and field work while receiving compensation.
- Mentoring Relationships: Build meaningful connections with faculty mentors.
- Career Exploration: Explore potential career paths and develop professional relationships.
- Inclusive Focus: We prioritize students from underrepresented and underserved communities.
- Encouraging Environment: Thrive in a supportive atmosphere.
Faculty Mentor - Program details & how to submit a project proposal
Student Protégé - Program details & how to apply
Important Program Dates
2026-27 Academic Year | Due Date/Deadline |
|---|---|
Faculty proposal submission deadline: | September 17, 2026 |
MEP Faculty Showcase | October 6, 2026, 3:30-5:00 pm (networking reception following) PFSC 129 |
Student application deadline: | October 18, 2026 11:59 pm |
MEP Poster Symposium: | May 25, 2027 |
MEP Program and Funds End | June 11, 2027 |
Interested in supporting the Mentored Employment Program?
We welcome involvement from the forestry industry, agencies, and community to help support our students' employment and educational goals and we offer the following sponsorship opportunities. If you would like to help support our students in these endeavors please contact the OSU Foundation and reference our Experiential Learning Fund.
Level | Amount | # of Students Supported |
|---|---|---|
Platinum | $30,000+ | 15+ |
Gold | $20,000 | 10 |
Silver | $10,000 | 5 |
Bronze | $2,000 | 1 |
Past Sponsors
- Weyerhaeuser, platinum and silver levels
- Bureau of Land Management, platinum and gold levels
- U.S. Forest Service, platinum and silver levels
- CoF Board of Visitors, platinum level