Scholarship Undergraduate

USDA 1890 National Scholars Program

United States Department of Agriculture

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Avg. Amount Awarded
281
Days
March 1 2026
Application Deadline
Yes
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Description

The USDA 1890 National Scholars 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. To be eligible for the USDA/1890 National Scholars Program scholarship, a student must have been accepted for admission or currently attending one of the nineteen 1890 Historically Black Land-Grant Universities. They must study agriculture, food, natural resource sciences, or other related academic disciplines. Applicants must submit at least two letters of reference. The USDA 1890 National Scholars Program is open to high school seniors entering their freshman year of college, and rising college sophomores and juniors. Please visit the scholarship's website or contact the program for more information.

Eligibility Requirements

  • CheckmarkMust be an undergraduate student
  • CheckmarkMust attend a university
  • 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 Home Economics, Agriculture, Animal/Veterinary Sciences, Food Science/Nutrition, Horticulture/Floriculture, Natural Resources

How to Apply

What you'll need:

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Contact
Office of Partnerships and Public Engagement
1890init@usda.gov
Tel: 202-720-6350 Address 1400 Independence Ave., S.W., Stop 0601
Washington, DC 20250