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Tuskegee University: Alabama Youth Institute
Overview
A free in-person event where high school students research and present papers on global challenges such as food security, hunger, and poverty. Selected top performers may advance to the Global Youth Institute and compete for all-expenses-paid internships.
At a glance
Deadline
May 31200 days
Sessions
Jun1 wk sessions
Formats
Commuter
Location
Tuskegee, AL
Cost
Freefrom $0
Entering grades
9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
Acceptance
Competitive; top-performing students selected for Global Youth Institute advancement
Application requirements
Research Topic
Student must research a global issue (e.g., food security, hunger, poverty)
Paper Submission
Write a research paper under supervision of a teacher or mentor
Event Participation
Present research and participate in discussions at the Alabama Youth Institute in Tuskegee
Cost & sessions
Free program; students arrange own transportation to Tuskegee; meals provided during event
Financial aid
No tuition cost; selected students eligible for all-expenses-paid Global Youth Institute, Borlaug-Ruan International Internships, and USDA Wallace-Carver Fellowships
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