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Who May Apply: The authorizing statute specifies that the following institutions are eligible to apply for and receive HBCU Master's Program grants:
- Albany State University
- Alcorn State University
- Claflin University
- Coppin State University
- Elizabeth City State University
- Fayetteville State University
- Fisk University
- Fort Valley State University
- Grambling State University
- Kentucky State University
- Mississippi Valley State University
- Savannah State University
- South Carolina State University
- University of Arkansas, Pine Bluff
- Virginia State University
- West Virginia State University
- Wilberforce University
- Winston-Salem State University
Qualified Graduate Program
The HEOA provides that a “qualified master's degree program” is a master's degree program in mathematics, engineering, the physical or natural sciences, computer science, information technology, nursing, allied health, or other scientific disciplines in which African Americans are underrepresented. The master's degree program must have students enrolled at the time of application for a grant under this section.
Enrollment ExceptionAn institution may use an amount equal to not more than ten percent of the institution's grant under this section for the development of a new qualified master's degree program.
Institutional Choice
The president or chancellor of the institution may decide which graduate school or qualified masters degree program will receive funds under the grant in any one fiscal year, if the allocation of funds among the schools or programs is delineated in the application for funds submitted to the Secretary under this section.
One Grant Per Institution
The Secretary shall not award more than one grant under this section in any fiscal year to any institution of higher education.