Seven CAES students were honored as the 2020 CAES Alumni Association Scholars. The freshman and transfer scholarships are funded by the UGA CAES Alumni Association Eterna endowment. The East Georgia alumni chapter also has an endowed scholarship that provides funds for one scholarship.
Melanie Brumley, Transfer Scholar
BSA – Animal Health, ’23
Career Goal
Veterinarian
What is your most memorable CAES experience so far?
I’ve enjoyed receiving free shirts to represent my college, as well as being able to go to the career fair and see potential jobs.
How has this scholarship impacted your educational experience at CAES?
It has allowed me to be able to choose multiple classes that I enjoy and need to complete my degree. It also gave me the opportunity to go to a school I’ve been dreaming about going to forever.
Madison Caren, Freshman Scholar
BSA – Environmental Resource Science, ’24
BSA – Ecology, ’24
Career Goal
Work outside and make a difference in the world
What is your favorite part of being a CAES student?
My favorite part about being a CAES student is getting to know and work with people who are passionate about the same things I am!
What thank you message would you like to send to people who provide financial support to CAES?
Thank you so much to everyone who supports CAES! We would not be able to be as successful in school without you.
Katlyn Davis, East Georgia Chapter Scholar
BSA – Animal Science, ’24
Career Goal
Food Animal Veterinarian
What is your favorite part of being a CAES student?
I love the CAES community. Every person I’ve met in the College of Agricultural and Environmental Science, whether it be a fellow student, a professor, or and advisor, has been nothing but friendly and welcoming.
What thank you message would you like to send to people who provide financial support to CAES?
Thank you so much for your support of CAES! I hope that you know how appreciative students like myself are of your financial support, and I personally am so thankful that donors like yourself believe in my education. Your generous support often makes the difference between students being able to afford to attend college and not.
George Moore, Freshman Scholar
BSA – Agribusiness, ’24
Career Goal
Lawyer in Public Service
What is your most memorable CAES experience so far?
My most memorable CAES experience has been sitting down and getting to talk with, my professor, Dr. Brian Keipper. Dr. Keipper teaches my Effects of Global Agriculture class. Even though this class is asynchronous, I was able to meet and talk to him. He shared his insight, and we got to discuss the impact of agriculture, world culture, and the class in general as he shared his knowledge. I was surprised by how accessible he was to me as a student, and I appreciated his willingness to listen and have a conversation with me.
How has this scholarship impacted your educational experience at CAES?
This scholarship has been a blessing. I have been able to enjoy college more by not being constantly concerned about the financial side of my education. Your generosity has given me peace and helped create access to greater opportunities during my freshman year.
Sara Beth Sledge, Freshman Scholar
BSA – Biological Science, ’24
Career Goal
Veterinarian
What is your favorite part of being a CAES student?
The amount of opportunities being given to CAES students.
How has this scholarship impacted your educational experience at CAES?
This scholarship has extremely helped by removing the stress of expenses that come with learning at UGA. Now I can focus on what matters which is my education that will prepare me for the future.
Kierstin Smith, Transfer Scholar
BSA – Horticulture, ’23
Career Goal
Working in a greenhouse or nursery
What is your favorite part of being a CAES student?
The fact that I am able to learn about what I love.
What thank you message would you like to send to people who provide financial support to CAES?
Thank you so much for allowing me to focus on my schooling and for helping to pursue a higher education
Kristina Wynnick, Freshman Scholar
BSA – Biological Science, ’24
Career Goal
Doctor
What is your most memorable CAES experience so far?
My most memorable experience with CAES so far is actually my FOCUS learning class, run by Dr. Peake. He is teaching us how to apply the science we are learning in a way to serve our communities.
How has this scholarship impacted your educational experience at CAES?
This scholarship is one of the reasons I decided to choose CAES at UGA rather than another college on campus and I feel like because of it, I am having a much better experience than I otherwise would’ve. The CAES community is so tight-knit and we have so many good mentors that I feel like my academics are benefiting greatly from the experience.
Contributions to the CAES Alumni Association Endowment help provide scholarships and unique opportunities for students, faculty and alumni that will in turn allow Ag Dawgs to thrive. The CAES East Georgia Chapter Scholarship Endowment supports an annual scholarship for a CAES student.