USDA NextGen scholarship applications available
Scholarships and internship opportunities for agriculture students are available through the NextGen Program at the University of ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ Fairbanks.
Julie Stricker
907-474-5406
July 12, 2024
Students who want to shape the future of food and agriculture can find scholarships through the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s NextGen Program at the University of ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ Fairbanks.
The NextGen Program, managed by the ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ Institute of Agriculture, Natural Resources and Extension, offers undergraduate and graduate tuition scholarships of up to $12,000 per semester and paid internships. USDA scholars will participate in events while learning about the diverse career opportunities at the department.
The goal is to strengthen the USDA’s future workforce by increasing the number of people from underrepresented groups and regions who are knowledgeable about farming, animals, health and nutrition. ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ is partnering with Arizona State University, Food Corps, Hawai’i Pacific University and University of Guam in this initiative.
For more information and to apply, visit /ces/initiatives/nextgen/.
For more information, contact NextGen coordinator Jay Clapeck at jjclapeck@alaska.edu or 907-474-6203.
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