Student Opportunities
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
Vinson Fellows
Program
Georgia Legislative
Internship Program
PROPEL Rural
Scholars
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 Program, PROPEL 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 Spring semester, applications typically open in February |
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 | Institute of Government Student Engagement 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) | |
| 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) | |
| 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.
Caleb Kerr - 2023-2024 PROPEL Rural Scholar
“The PSO Student Scholars program has been a great way for me to learn more about UGA’s commitment to public service and how I can help address key issues in Georgia and beyond. My internship with the UGA Institute of Government has been an invaluable experience that has shown me what a career in local government could look like. I would recommend PSO Student Scholars to anyone for sure!”
Mason Brock - PSO Student Scholar
Questions? Contact Us.
UGA Institute of Government Student Engagement
cviog-students@uga.edu