OpenFieldAssociate of Science in Tropical Agriculture & Sustainable Food Systems
University of the Nations · Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, United States
Academic Overview & Description
Hands-on agrarian training covering permaculture design, aquaponics, volcanic soil bio-remediation, and drought-resistant agroforestry on the Kona campus farm.
Funding & Financial Support
- Funding Award
- Pacific Agricultural Stewardship Grant: $2,000 module tuition subsidy
- Tuition Rate
- $4,500/year
- Application Fee
- $35
Admission & Candidate Requirements
- Academic GPA
- 2.0+ high school or college GPA, completed DTS prerequisite
- English Language
- IELTS 6.0 or TOEFL 65
- Standardized Exam
- Not required
- Application Materials
- Transcripts, health clearance, agricultural experience personal statement
- Letters of Recommendation
- Two character references
Institutional Guidance
For official application submission procedures, portal logins, and faculty matching, consult University of the Nations's detailed profile or visit the department application portal.
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