1890 Land-grant Universities Undergraduate Scholarships

1890 Land-grant Universities Undergraduate Scholarships is sponsored by USDA. Provides scholarships to students at 1890 Land-grant Universities pursuing degrees in food and agricultural sciences.

USDA 1890 National Scholar Program | National Finance Center USDA 1890 National Scholar Program The USDA/1890 National Scholar Program is aimed at bolstering educational and career opportunities for students from rural or underserved communities around the country. It was established in 1992 as part of the partnership between USDA and the 1890 land-grant universities.

Applying and Hiring Paths Individuals with Disabilities Students & Recent Graduates USDA’s Office of Partnerships and Public Engagement (OPPE) manages the 1890 National Scholars Program, which is aimed at increasing the number of students from rural and underserved communities who study food, agriculture, natural resource, and other related sciences. The scholarship provides recipients with full tuition, fees, books, room and board.

Scholarship recipients attend one of the 1890 land-grant universities, and pursue degrees in agriculture, food, natural resource sciences, or related academic disciplines. The scholarship may also include work experience at USDA. The program is a crucial part of USDA’s Next Generation efforts.

The scholarship may be renewed each year, contingent upon satisfactory academic performance and normal progress toward a bachelor's degree.

Alcorn State University, Mississippi Central State University, Ohio Delaware State University Fort Valley State University, Georgia Kentucky State University Langston University, Oklahoma Lincoln University, Missouri North Carolina A&T State University Prairie View A&M University, Texas South Carolina State University Southern University, Louisiana Tennessee State University Tuskegee University, Alabama University of Arkansas Pine Bluff University of Maryland Eastern Shore Virginia State University West Virginia State University USDA/1890 National Scholars are required to study one of the following disciplines: Agricultural Business/Management Agricultural Engineering/Mechanics Agricultural Production and Technology Forestry and Related Sciences Natural Resources Management Soil Conservation/Soil Science Farm and Range Management Other related disciplines, (e.g. non-medical biological sciences, pre-veterinary medicine, computer science) To be eligible for the USDA/1890 National Scholars Program scholarship a student must: Have a cumulative GPA of 3.

0 or better (on a 4. 0 scale). Have been accepted for admission or currently attending one of the nineteen 1890 Historically Black Land-Grant Universities.

Study agriculture, food, natural resource sciences, or other related academic disciplines. Demonstrate leadership and community service. Submit an official transcript with the school seal and an authorized official's signature.

Submit a signed application (original signature only). The USDA 1890 National Scholars Program is open to high school seniors entering their freshman year of college, and rising college sophomores and juniors. For more information on the application window, how to submit your application, and more, please visit USDA's 1890 Scholarship Program page .