National Association of Plant Breeders George Washington Carver Diversity Scholarship

Application Due Date: March 8, 2024

George Washington Carver Diversity Scholarship for the Annual Meeting of the National Association of Plant Breeders (NAPB)

July 21-25, 2024

The goal of this award is to support undergraduate and early graduate students belonging to historically underrepresented groups from the United States in their plant breeding career. Focusing on early career students we will encourage their success in plant breeding in the long term. By sponsoring their registration to our annual meeting and by connecting them with an NAPB mentor, we are ensuring that the next generation of plant breeders represent the full scope of the people we serve. Through this award, we welcome young scientists and students who may otherwise not have considered a career in plant improvement through networking and by giving them an opportunity to connect with peers with similar interests in this field.

Paid registration to the NAPB Annual Conference
Showcase your interest and work to the NAPB community
Connection with an NAPB mentor
Participation in mentee – mentor networking session
Participation in the NAPB George Washington Carver Award Lunch Discussion
Mentor and mentee can choose to remain in contact after the annual meeting with both parties’ consent.

Eligibility

Priority will be given to early career graduate students and all level undergraduates who have an interest in developing a career related to plant breeding. If you are a graduate student close to graduation, we recommend the Borlaug Scholars program.
Individuals must self-identify as belonging to an underrepresented minority group in plant breeding. This includes but is not limited to ability, racial, ethnic, or gender identity minorities.