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Young Scholars Internship Program

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The Young Scholars Program (YSP) is a paid five-week summer research internship for high school students interested in agricultural, food, and environmental sciences. Selected participants work 30 hours per week conducting research under the mentorship of faculty on the UGA Athens, Griffin, or Tifton campuses. The program concludes with a three-day research conference where students present their work in a poster session.

Deadline

Deadline unconfirmed

Grade level

Grades 11–12

Location

Multiple Locations

Eligibility

Must have completed sophomore year of high school, be a first-time participant, be at least 16 years old by start date, and have completed one high school science course with lab and one semester of algebra. Participants must commute daily (non-residential).

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