APPLICATIONS FOR YOUNG SCHOLARS PROGRAM 2011 ARE NOW AVAILABLE
The Young Scholars Program is a six week summer internship for high school students interested in science, agriculture, or engineering. Through the program, young scientists are given the opportunity to study within an agricultural field, such as entomology, food science, genetics, etc., and learn about applied science in agriculture. Students work side by side with a mentor, with whom they will interact on a daily basis to develop a research project and create a presentation. At the end of the program, each participant presents their research and findings.
The goal of the Young Scholars Program is to encourage outstanding high school students to explore new areas and pursue a future career in science. As a high school student, you will have the opportunity to earn money for six weeks during the summer working with animals, plants, insects, machinery, scientific lab equipment, etc.
The program is opened to students that have finished their sophomore year, juniors and seniors and are 16 years by May 31.
Application deadline is January 31, 2011 - transcript and two letters of recommendation from science, math or agriculture teachers are required.
Visit the website for complete information: http://www.ysp.caes.uga.edu/
Here is a direct link to a flyer: http://www.caes.uga.edu/?tiny=MI03J8
Please feel free to distribute this brochure with detailed information about the 2011 program: http://www.caes.uga.edu/?tiny=RLE6RE
These internships will be located on the University of Georgia Athens, Griffin and Tifton campuses; so participants must be able to get there daily or make arrangements to pay for lodging on campus.
For 2011 and 2012, USDA-NIFA funding has allowed for the program to be expanded to Fort Valley State University. Students interested in working at FVSU will be provided with lodging and meals if selected:
FVSU brochure http://www.caes.uga.edu/?tiny=V09AUP
FVSU flyer http://www.caes.uga.edu/?tiny=55WG1W
Please direct questions to:
Jessica I Loggins
Office of Diversity Relations
College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences
The University of Georgia
Lumpkin House, Suite 202A
Athens, GA 30602
Telephone (706) 542-8826
Fax (706) 542-8820
E-mail jloggins@uga.edu
