Student Success Programs
Many Paths, One Mission
The UGA College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences welcomes students of all backgrounds and houses faculty and staff from across the globe. We are committed to providing an inclusive learning environment for students, faculty, and staff from all backgrounds and ethnicities. Our goal is to foster the individual growth and strong relationship-building skills that empower our students to effectively contribute and excel in a global society.
Learn more about the hands-on research opportunities available to current and prospective students in CAES.
Current Students
Rising Scholars Internship Program
The Rising Scholars Internship is a nine-week program for students from Fort Valley State University to conduct research with CAES scientists.
Emerging Scholars Internship Program
The Emerging Scholars Internship is an opportunity for students at Historically Black Colleges and Universities, including the 1890 Black Land Grant institutions to conduct research with CAES scientists and reside on the UGA Campus in Athens.
Prospective Students
Young Scholars Internship Program
The Young Scholars Program is a paid six-week summer internship program for high school students interested in agricultural, food, and environmental sciences.
AgriQuest Youth Summer Camp
AgriQuest Youth Summer Camp is a seven-day residential program hosted on the UGA Athens campus for rising high school sophomores and juniors.