Call for CAFE Ambassadors

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The Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment (M-G CAFE) is seeking student ambassadors for the 2025-26 academic year!

The M-G CAFE ambassadors are a select group of undergraduate leaders who model and tell the story of our college, its mission and programs, as well as the University of Kentucky. There are approximately 30 ambassadors selected per academic year.  Ambassadors are expected to serve one full year and must reapply should they wish to continue for subsequent years. 

Duties include leading ag campus tours, participating in panels, admissions events, college fairs, and communications supporting Future Wildcats!  Beyond rich leadership, professional development and networking opportunities, ambassadors receive course credit through a repeatable, graded, one-credit hour course (GEN 300) for each term of service.

 

EXPECTATIONS

  • Minimum 2.75 cumulative GPA, enrollment in an M-G CAFE academic major, and completed at least 15 credit hours at UK by start of ambassador term of service (if selected).
  • Selected ambassadors will be enrolled and will be expected to attend all sessions of AFE 300 (1) – selected Wednesdays 5:00-5:50 p.m. each term.
  • Willingness to address future (high school) students and related audiences on the importance of attending college, student life, and college and university.
  • Relay information that is accurate, useful, and interesting across multiple arrays in-person, on or off campus, as well as virtually.
  • Support signature college events including Roundup, College Welcome, National FFA Convention and National Ag Week.
  • Represent the college before key stakeholder groups including alumni, community, and civic groups.
  • Attend regular training seminar(s) offered through the program – including fall and spring training.

 
 
APPLICATION PROCESS                           

  • March 7 - Application closes (11:59 PM EST) 
  • March 17 - Group Interview invitations distributed by email
  • Early-April (TBD)- Group Interviews (Selected candidates will pick between one of two evenings' events)
  • Mid-April (TBD) - Individual Interviews (Selected candidates will pick one 30-minute appointment)
  • April 30 - Ambassador Status for 2025-26 distributed by email

 

COMING SOON: Want to know more? Ask a current ambassador about their experience.

Event Type: Application Deadline


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