Applications are now open for the 2024 South Carolina Commissioner’s School for Agriculture. Tell us about this program, Commissioner.

• Commissioner’s School is a career and leadership development summer program for high school students considering a career in the agricultural, natural resource and life science industries.
• This is the 20th year of the program!
• Fun Facts:
  • 80% of SCCSA students end up coming to Clemson University to continue their education.
  • 680 participants from 2004-2023.
  • 92% in state residents.
  • 16 additional states represented.
• Three emphasis areas for students to choose among:
  • Livestock Production
  • Forestry & Natural Resources
  • Plant Science
• Students have a rigorous schedule of academic sessions and laboratory research for each emphasis area. 
• Takes place July 20-26.
• Applicants must currently be a high school student in 10th or 11th grade on track to enter 11th or 12th grade. (Homeschooled students are eligible.)
• The deadline to apply is April 1.
• To learn more and apply, click on the link at Clemson’s website.