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Summary:
Graduate Student Recruitment Initiatives
Travel Awards for [Underrepresented] Prospective Graduate Students
In order to assist departments in the recruitment of underrepresented graduate students, the Franklin
College's Office of Inclusion & Diversity Leadership, has made travel funds available for prospective
graduate student travel awards. These awards are targeted at underrepresented students who have
been recommended to the Graduate School for admission to a Franklin College graduate program but
who have not yet confirmed their enrollment at UGA.
In order to apply for these awards, graduate coordinators or another faculty member should submit a
letter of recommendation on behalf of each nominated prospective student that indicates:
· Name and current institution of the student
· Highest degree obtained/expected and graduation date
· In what ways the student nominated is underrepresented in the discipline and the significance
of their enrollment at UGA
· Activities that will take place during the student's visit in order to support their recruitment and
subsequent enrollment at UGA and a brief budget with the amount requested
· How the graduate program currently supports diversity and inclusion (i.e. what practices,
strategies are used)
A 12 page report of the outcome of the prospective student's visit will be expected 30 days after its
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