Diversity Affairs

The UGA Minorities in Agriculture, Natural Resources and Related Sciences (MANRRS) Club empowers individuals of under-represented and diverse backgrounds through continuing education, peer and professional mentor networks.

Outreach

The CAES Office of Diversity Affairs is engaged in K-12 outreach and exposing students to agricultural, food and environmental sciences. Learn how to get your school involved!

Scholarships Awarded through IMPACT Fellowship Program

The office of Diversity Affairs is accepting applications for participation in the IMPACT Fellowship Program. IMPACT is a semester-long fellowship to help students prepare for a career in agriculture. IMPACT provides leadership and professional development opportunities through workshops and mentoring to support success after graduation. Applicants must submit a plan of action for their final year/semester of study outlining internship or graduate program plans that will lead to employment in agriculture.

Successful applicants must be full-time juniors and seniors enrolled in the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences. Strong candidates will demonstrate leadership and service in the University community. Five students will be selected and awarded a stipend for Spring 2020. The deadline to apply is December 30, 2019.

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Young Scholars Program

YSP is a paid summer internship program for high school students interested in agricultural, food and environmental sciences.