Young Scholars Program

Paid summer research internship in agricultural, food and environmental sciences where interns work 30 hours a week with a UGA faculty mentor in Athens, Griffin or Tifton. Open to first-time participants age 16 or older who have finished sophomore year. Housing is not provided.

Offered by University of Georgia CAES. Internship for high school students in Athens, Georgia, USA. Format: In-person. Cost: Stipend. Grades 11–12. Deadline: rolling or not yet announced.

Fields: Environment, Biology, STEM

Key facts

Who can apply
High school students in grades 11 to 12. It takes place in person in Athens, Georgia.
Cost
Free to take part, and it pays a stipend or award.
Dates
No date is posted for the 2026-27 cycle yet. Check the official page for when applications open.

Info checked October 2026.

Questions about Young Scholars Program

When is the Young Scholars Program deadline?

No date is posted for the 2026-27 cycle yet. Check the official page for when applications open.

Is Young Scholars Program free?

Yes, and it pays participants a stipend or award.

Who can apply to Young Scholars Program?

High school students in grades 11 to 12. It takes place in person in Athens, Georgia. Age, residency and citizenship rules are on the official page.

Official program page

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