Students

Student Opportunities

We offer a variety of undergraduate and graduate experiential learning opportunities to UGA students interested in state and local government. Through these learning opportunities, students gain valuable experience and prepare for careers in public service. 

Looking for employment opportunities? View our employment page for further information on student employment.

Our Student Opportunities

 

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Vinson Fellows
Program

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Georgia Legislative
Internship Program

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PROPEL Rural
Scholars

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UGA
CyberArch

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Student
Stories

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PSO Student
Scholars

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Meet the
Team

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Experiential Learning Scholarships

The Office of Experiential Learning offers scholarships to support students' experiential learning activities. Awards are in amounts of up to $2,500. The Vinson Fellows ProgramPROPEL Rural Scholars and Georgia Legislative Internship Program are all EL-approved non-course activities.

Students must be eligible and activities must be on the approved list of any college to be considered for funding. For more information, contact the Office of Experiential Learning at ugael@uga.edu or visit the Experiential Learning Scholarship website.

Program Information

Opportunity Eligible Students Applications Accepted Program Begins Duration Contact
Vinson Fellows Program Undergraduate students from any UGA school or college who hold a 3.0+ cumulative GPA

Each January-February for the following Fall

Fall semester One semester Institute of Government Student Programs and Initiatives Cviog-students@uga.edu
Georgia Legislative Internship Program Undergraduate students with 60+ credit hours at the start of the internship Each Fall semester, applications typically open in September In January with the legislative session Spring semester/length of legislative session Madison Drummond and Dr. Audrey Haynes
PROPEL Rural Scholars Undergraduate students from any UGA school or college Each Spring semester, applications typically open in February Fall semester One academic year (Fall and Spring)

Madison Drummond

PSO Student Scholars Undergraduate students from any UGA school or college who have completed at least one year of university study prior to the start of the program Each Spring semester Fall semester One academic year (Fall and Spring)

Josh Podvin

UGA CyberArch Undergraduate and graduate students from any UGA school or college.  Must have at least 2 semesters remaining at UGA upon selection. Continually throughout the year.  Begins with the Fall and Spring semesters Internships continue as long as students are engaged and creating a positive impact on the program and the community organizations served.

Mark Lupo and/or Alex Adair:  CyberArch@uga.edu

The PROPEL Rural Scholars and Vinson Fellows programs are supported in part by the Parent Leadership Council.

 

Questions? Contact Us.

Madison Drummond
madison.drummond@uga.edu