YSP Application

Application opens: November 3, 2025

Application deadline: January 23, 2026

 

Application

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Application Instructions

To Apply:

  • Complete the online application that includes short essay questions *Make sure you meet the eligibility requirements.
  • Select program campus location (Athens, Griffin, or Tifton).
  • Submit two letters of recommendation from science or math teachers. *Ask your teachers for a recommendation letter well before the application deadline.
  • Submit an official school transcript.

Review and submit:

  • Complete all requested information on the application. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
  • Click submit at the end of the application. *Requests for recommendation letters will be sent to your teachers upon submission of a completed application.
  • Follow-up with your recommenders before the application deadline to confirm that they received a request for a letter of recommendation. Ask them to complete and submit the letter of recommendation before the application deadline.

After you submit your YSP application, remember to:

  • Upload your high school transcript using the YSP Transcript Upload Form. This step is crucial for verifying your academic records and assessing your eligibility for our program. Make sure the document is clear and legible, and that it includes all relevant coursework and grades.
  • We will contact your references with instructions on how to upload their letter of reference.

Just the Facts about Young Scholars

Company/Organization:

UGA College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences (CAES)

Program:

Five-week paid summer internship program for high school students interested in agricultural, food, and environmental sciences. 

Location:

UGA Athens, Griffin, or Tifton campus

When:

June 1 - July 7: Internship Program

July 8  - July 10: Young Scholars Pre-Collegiate Research Conference

Application information:

Apply online. Applications due January 23.

*Please note: This is a non-residential program; participants are responsible for arranging their own housing and transportation.

What Should I Study?

To learn more about CAES majors and how to apply to UGA, visit Undergraduate Program.