USDA NextGen scholarship applications available

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 Alaska Fairbanks. 

The NextGen Program, managed by the UAF 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. UAF 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 https://www.uaf.edu/ces/initiatives/nextgen/. 

For more information, contact NextGen coordinator Jay Clapeck at jjclapeck@alaska.edu or 907-474-6203. 

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