Scholarship Undergraduate

USDA 1890 National Scholars Program

United States Department of Agriculture

Varies
Avg. Amount Awarded
302
Days
February 15 2025
Application Deadline
Yes
Renewable
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What you'll need:
  • Checkmark Other - Signed Privacy Act Advisory Statement and Release Form; Completed Biographical Questionnaire; Signed and dates application including signature of parent of guardian, if the applicant is under the age of 18; High School CounselorÔÇÖs Assessment Report; High School TeacherÔÇÖs Assessment Report
  • Checkmark Application Form
  • Checkmark Application Form May Be Submitted By Mail
  • Checkmark Essay
  • Checkmark Recommendations Or References
  • Checkmark Resume
  • Checkmark Test Scores
  • Checkmark Transcript
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Description

The USDA/1890 National Scholars Program will provide full tuition, employment, employee benefits, fees, books, and room and board each year for up to 4 years to selected students pursuing a bachelor's degree at eligible universities. Please see the scholarshipÔÇÖs website for the full list of the eligible universities and majors. Applicants must have been accepted for admission or currently attending one of the nineteen 1890 Historically Black Land-Grant Universities. All application materials must be delivered to the USDA/1890 Program Liaison at the University or Universities selected by the applicant.

Eligibility Requirements

  • CheckmarkMust be an undergraduate student
  • CheckmarkMust attend a university or a four-year college
  • CheckmarkMinimum 3.0 GPA
  • CheckmarkRestricted to students studying in Alabama, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Missouri, Mississippi, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, West Virginia
  • CheckmarkRestricted to students studying Agribusiness, Agriculture, Animal/Veterinary Sciences, Computer Science/Data Processing, Food Science/Nutrition, Home Economics, Horticulture/Floriculture, Natural Resources

How to Apply

What you'll need:

  • Checkmark Other - Signed Privacy Act Advisory Statement and Release Form; Completed Biographical Questionnaire; Signed and dates application including signature of parent of guardian, if the applicant is under the age of 18; High School CounselorÔÇÖs Assessment Report; High School TeacherÔÇÖs Assessment Report
  • Checkmark Application Form
  • Checkmark Application Form May Be Submitted By Mail
  • Checkmark Essay
  • Checkmark Recommendations Or References
  • Checkmark Resume
  • Checkmark Test Scores
  • Checkmark Transcript
Contact
Office of Partnerships and Public Engagement
1890init@usda.gov
Tel: 202-720-6350 Address USDA/1890 Programs
1400 Independence Ave., S.W., Stop 0601
Washington, DC 20250