HIGH SCHOOL OUTREACH OPPORTUNITY
Program: AgDiscovery Program
Entity: Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS)
Location: Several locations
Term: Two-four weeks
Deadline: March 31, 2023
Description:
“As an AgDiscovery student, you’ll live on a college campus and learn from university professors and USDA experts, including plant and animal scientists, biotechnologists, veterinarians, wildlife biologists, and administrative professionals. You’ll gain hands-on experience through labs, workshops, and field trips; participate in character- and team-building activities; and join in many other fun and educational events.
Requirements:
– Meet the university of choice’s grade level requirement.
– Be available to attend the program in its entirety, including weekends and opening and closing day activities.
– Fill the online application, which requires: Parental Release Form (signed by the parent/guardian); Student Contract (signed by the applicant); a two-page essay entitled, “Why I Want to Attend the AgDiscovery Program and What I Want to Learn”; and Three Letters of Recommendation from people not related to you who know you well, on of them coming from a teacher, counselor, or school administrator.”
For questions:
agdiscovery@usda.gov
For more information:
https://lnkd.in/gr9JQ6M7
