Port of Long Beach: Goods Movement Industry Scholarships, internships available

Know a Long Beach-area high school student planning for college and beyond? Applications are available for two opportunities from the Port of Long Beach – Scholarship and Summer High School Internship programs. Program details, eligibility information and online applications can be found on the Port’s website at polb.com/education.

The scholarships are open to high school seniors attending Long Beach Unified School District service area high schools and pursuing careers in international trade and business, logistics, engineering, environmental planning and other port-related fields. The Port will award $350,000 for high school and college scholarships in 2025, ranging from $500 to $5,000.

Applications for Port scholarships at Long Beach City College, Cal State Long Beach and California Maritime Academy are handled in each school’s scholarship application office. Please contact them directly for more details.

High school internships at the Port of Long Beach are available to current juniors and seniors who reside in Long Beach or are current high school juniors and seniors in the Long Beach Unified School District service area. The Port’s paid six-week program offers real work experience and mentoring for those interested in careers in international trade and related fields.

Applications for the Port High School Scholarship Program and Summer High School Internship Program are due Friday, March 14; no late applications will be accepted. Applicants are advised to read the instructions carefully.

The Port of Long Beach is a global leader in green port initiatives and top-notch customer service, moving cargo with reliability, speed and efficiency. As the premier U.S. gateway for trans-Pacific trade, the Port handles trade valued at more than $200 billion annually and supports 2.6 million jobs across the United States, including 575,000 in Southern California. In 2025, the Port is celebrating “20 Years of Leading Green,” marking two decades of its landmark Green Port Policy that has dramatically reduced environmental impacts from operations. In 2024, industry leaders named Long Beach “The Best West Coast Seaport in North America” for the sixth consecutive year. During the next 10 years, the Port is planning $2.3 billion in capital improvements aimed at enhancing capacity, competitiveness and sustainability.