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College Of Agricultural And Life Sciences

College Of Agricultural And Life Sciences

VP Promise

Enriching the CALS undergraduate student experience

The College of Agricultural and Life Sciences is committed to student success both inside and outside the classroom.

The VP Promise provides financial assistance for undergraduate students pursuing immersive experiences in the areas of agriculture, life sciences and natural resources.

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VP Promise Financial Assistance Applications must be submitted at least six weeks prior to the experience

Experiences Supported By VP Promise 

The VP Promise initiative helps defray the cost for specific experiences for students beyond the classroom. If your experience fits in one of the categories below, submit an application for funding.

  • Internships
  • Internships

    While experiential learning activities inside CALS classrooms are abundant, increasing practical knowledge of a career path through an internship will contribute to a student's individual success. Additionally, this kind of practical experience can help students define their career paths.

    • Career Resources
    • UF/IFAS Extension Internships
    • UF/IFAS Research Internships

    Funding opportunities:

    • Loop Legislative Internship Program Scholarship
    • Beyond the Classroom Scholarship for international work experiences
  • How do I renew my scholarship?
  • How do I renew my scholarship?

    Undergraduate scholarships are renewable so long as the recipient reapplys each academic year and maintains minimum GPA and full-time enrollment status in CALS.

  • What is the minimum GPA required to receive a scholarship?
  • What is the minimum GPA required to receive a scholarship?

    Nearly all scholarships awarded by the CALS Dean's Office require a minimum 3.0 GPA.

  • How much money is awarded through these applications?
  • How much money is awarded through these applications?

    For the 2018-2019 academic year, CALS awarded nearly $570,000 to 419 students. On average, undergraduate students received $1,157 and graduate students received $2,159. Students selected to receive one or more scholarships receive a minimum of $1,000.

  • Research
  • Research

    Undergraduate research experiences increase students' understanding of subject matter; improve critical thinking skills; and provide excellent preparation for the workforce, graduate school and professional school.

    • Research Opportunities
    • UF/IFAS Research Internships
    • CALS Honors Scholars
  • How do I renew my scholarship?
  • How do I renew my scholarship?

    Undergraduate scholarships are renewable so long as the recipient reapplys each academic year and maintains minimum GPA and full-time enrollment status in CALS.

  • What is the minimum GPA required to receive a scholarship?
  • What is the minimum GPA required to receive a scholarship?

    Nearly all scholarships awarded by the CALS Dean's Office require a minimum 3.0 GPA.

  • How much money is awarded through these applications?
  • How much money is awarded through these applications?

    For the 2018-2019 academic year, CALS awarded nearly $570,000 to 419 students. On average, undergraduate students received $1,157 and graduate students received $2,159. Students selected to receive one or more scholarships receive a minimum of $1,000.

  • Leadership & Community Engagement
  • Leadership & Community Engagement

    Student organizations and leadership activities help undergraduates develop employability skills that are critical for their personal and professional development. These skills include oral and written communication, identifying and analyzing problems, navigating change and ambiguity, and building professional relationships.

    • CALS Ambassadors
    • CALS Council
    • CALS Leadership Institute
    • Minorities in Agriculture, Natural Resources and Related Sciences
    • All CALS-Affiliated Student Organizations
  • How do I renew my scholarship?
  • How do I renew my scholarship?

    Undergraduate scholarships are renewable so long as the recipient reapplys each academic year and maintains minimum GPA and full-time enrollment status in CALS.

  • What is the minimum GPA required to receive a scholarship?
  • What is the minimum GPA required to receive a scholarship?

    Nearly all scholarships awarded by the CALS Dean's Office require a minimum 3.0 GPA.

  • How much money is awarded through these applications?
  • How much money is awarded through these applications?

    For the 2018-2019 academic year, CALS awarded nearly $570,000 to 419 students. On average, undergraduate students received $1,157 and graduate students received $2,159. Students selected to receive one or more scholarships receive a minimum of $1,000.

  • Study Abroad
  • Study Abroad

    Students who study abroad gain an appreciation for other cultures while discovering themselves in the immersion process. CALS offers several study abroad programs designed specifically for students in agriculture, life sciences, forestry, ecology and related majors. Students may also wish to consider international internships.

    • CALS Study Abroad Programs

    Funding opportunities:

    • Study Abroad Scholarship
  • How do I renew my scholarship?
  • How do I renew my scholarship?

    Undergraduate scholarships are renewable so long as the recipient reapplys each academic year and maintains minimum GPA and full-time enrollment status in CALS.

  • What is the minimum GPA required to receive a scholarship?
  • What is the minimum GPA required to receive a scholarship?

    Nearly all scholarships awarded by the CALS Dean's Office require a minimum 3.0 GPA.

  • How much money is awarded through these applications?
  • How much money is awarded through these applications?

    For the 2018-2019 academic year, CALS awarded nearly $570,000 to 419 students. On average, undergraduate students received $1,157 and graduate students received $2,159. Students selected to receive one or more scholarships receive a minimum of $1,000.

  • Academic Competitions
  • Academic Competitions

    Many majors and student organizations offer the opportunity to represent the university on competitive teams. Members of these competitive teams develop employability skills such as decision making, teamwork and communication. Additionally, they may have the opportunity to travel and network with peers across the country.

    Examples of academic competitive teams:

    • Horse, Livestock, Meats, and Live Animal Evaluation Teams
    • IFT College Bowl
    • Gator NAMA Marketing Competition Team
  • How do I renew my scholarship?
  • How do I renew my scholarship?

    Undergraduate scholarships are renewable so long as the recipient reapplys each academic year and maintains minimum GPA and full-time enrollment status in CALS.

  • What is the minimum GPA required to receive a scholarship?
  • What is the minimum GPA required to receive a scholarship?

    Nearly all scholarships awarded by the CALS Dean's Office require a minimum 3.0 GPA.

  • How much money is awarded through these applications?
  • How much money is awarded through these applications?

    For the 2018-2019 academic year, CALS awarded nearly $570,000 to 419 students. On average, undergraduate students received $1,157 and graduate students received $2,159. Students selected to receive one or more scholarships receive a minimum of $1,000.

  • Faculty & Advisor Resources

    Faculty and staff play an instrumental role in student development, including the VP Promise.

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