The Department of Agriculture's National Institute of Food and Agriculture awarded a $193,872 project grant to Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University under the Higher Education - Multicultural Scholars Grant Program (CFDA 10.220). The goal of the project is to develop a replicable program that increases diversity in the veterinary medicine workforce by supporting underrepresented and underserved students. Key services include early recruitment and mentoring prior to undergraduate admission, significant mentoring and experiential learning opportunities during undergraduate studies, scholarship support, and a guaranteed interview in the third year for students meeting standards. The program will provide these services to eight students through a blended academic model combining core coursework and authentic technical training through workshops, internships, and interactions with established mentors.
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