Florida Youth Institute at UF
Catalog organization: UF Center for Precollegiate Education and Training
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What Is Florida Youth Institute at UF?
The Florida Youth Institute (FYI) is a one-week residential summer program at the University of Florida for rising high school juniors and seniors interested in college majors and careers in the life sciences, biological engineering, natural resources and Florida agriculture. It is hosted by UF with the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, in partnership with the World Food Prize.
Students in 10th or 11th grade, who apply in the spring semester; there is no minimum GPA, and a limited number of spots may go to students from non-Florida high schools. The most recent sessions ran June 28-July 3 and July 5-10, 2026, with applications due February 25, 2026.
Florida Youth Institute at UF Key Facts: Cost, Deadline, and Eligibility
| Cost | $800 |
|---|---|
| Format | In person |
| Eligibility | Grades 10–11 |
| Listing last updated | October 5, 2026 |
Program details shown here reflect the current catalog record.
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