About AGEM
The Alliance for Graduate Education in Mississippi is a comprehensive program designed to enhance entry into and successful completion of minority students in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics graduate programs. The AGEM consortium comprise the state's four Ph.D granting institutions: University of Mississippi (UM), Jackson State University (JSU), Mississippi State University (MSU), and the University of Southern Mississippi (USM), in partnership with several state regional HBCUs and smaller colleges. AGEM is a comprehensive program designed:

• To enhance entry into and the successful completion of doctoral programs in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) fields by underrepresented minority students
• To develop and implement resources used in the successful recruitment mentoring, and retention of minority students in doctoral programs
• To increase the number of underrepresented minority students who will pursue careers in academia
• To bring about a systemic change in attitudes and practices of faculty, administrators, and students with regard to minority issues.

What does AGEM offer?
Although not intended to be a fellowship program, AGEM offers excellent financial, educational and social support.

• Up to $15,000 in direct student support per year
• Tuition remission and supplemental financial aid
• Implements professional development workshops for both students and faculty
• Provides a strong network among students, faculty and administrators
• Executes diversity and cultural change activities