USDA/1890 National Scholars Program
General Eligibility - 1890 Scholars Program
1890 Scholar Selection Process - 2006 Key Dates
Additional Information on the 1890 Scholars Program
USDA/1890 National Scholars Program
The USDA/1890 National Scholars Program offers scholarships to U.S. Citizens who are seeking a bachelor's degree in agriculture or a related science at one of the 1890 Land Grant Institutions. The purpose of the National Scholars Program is to strengthen the long-term partnership between the Department of Agriculture and the 1890 Institutions; increase the number of students studying agriculture, food and nutrition, and natural resource sciences; and offer career opportunities at USDA.
Alabama A&M University
Alcorn State University
Delaware State University
Florida A&M University
Fort Valley State University
Kentucky State Unversity
Langston Unversity
Lincoln University
North Caroling A&T State Unversity
Prairie View A&M University
South Carolina State University
Southern University
Tennessee University
University of Arkansas - Pine Bluff
University of Maryland - Eastern Shore
Virginia State University
West Virginia State College
National Scholars are required to study the following or related disciplines:
Agriculture
Agriculture Business/Management
Agriculture Economics
Agricultural Engineering/Mechanics
Agricultural Productions and Technology
Agronomy or Crop Science
Animal Science
Botany
Farm and Range Management
Fish, Game, or Wildlife Management
Food Services/Technology
Forestry and Related Services
HOme Economics/Nutrition/Human Development
Horticulture
Natural Resources Management
Soil Conservation/Soil Science
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Other related disciplinces (e.g., biological sciences, pre-veterinary medicince, and computer science).
General Eligibility - 1890 Scholars Program
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Be a U.S. Citizen
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Be an entering freshman
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Hold a high school diploma or GED certificate
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Have a high school grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 or better
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Have a combined verbal/math score of 1,000 or more on the SAT or a composite score of 21 or more on the ACT
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Apply for admission to one of the 1890 Lang Grant Institutions and study the required disciplines
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Demonstrate leadership and community service
1890 Scholar Selection Process - 2006 Key Dates
For additional information on the 1890 Scholars Program
contact:
Sophia L. Kirby, EEO Specialist : Sophia.L.Kirby@usda.gov : (301) 734-5366
Gwendolyn Smith, EEO Specialist : Gwendolyn.A.Smith@usda.gov : (301) 734-5584
Last Modified: March 1, 2007