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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.
The USDA Office of Partnerships and Public Engagement will host webinars to present information and answer questions about the 1890 National Scholars Program.
USDA Liaisons will present information on program eligibility, overview, award, fields of study and the selection process. The second portion of the webinar will be Q&A.
Webinar dates and times:
February 15, 2023 @ 1:00 PM Eastern Time
Registration Link: https://www.zoomgov.com/webinar/register/WN_AKV5g-m3SB-gm28uBcIIVg
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email with the link to join the webinar.
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.
USDA awarded 126 1890 scholarships in Fiscal Year 2022, the most in one year since the program began in 1992.
Study Disciplines
USDA/1890 National Scholars are required to study one of the following disciplines:
The Award
The scholarship may be renewed each year, contingent upon satisfactory academic performance and normal progress toward a bachelor's degree.
General Eligibility
To be eligible for the USDA/1890 National Scholars Program scholarship a student must:
Who Should Apply
The USDA/1890 National Scholars Program is open to high school seniors entering their freshman year of college, and rising college sophomores and juniors.
The USDA/1890 National Scholars Program 2023 application period is open from January 15, 2023 to March 15, 2023
Please consult the applicant guidebook for detailed instructions on how to create an account and apply.
For Application Guidance:
USDA 1890 National Scholars Application Applicant Guide
To view the 2023 E-application, please open the following link: 2023 E-application for the 1890 National Scholars Program
1,750
For more than 50 years, the Alabama Farmers Federation has provided scholarships to individuals preparing for careers in agriculture and agribusiness. Our goal is to support the next generation in their effort to improve Alabama agriculture.
The Alabama Farmers Agriculture Foundation will award up to 67 scholarships for $1,750 each to students majoring in agriculture or forestry at Auburn University and Alabama A&M University.
Applicants of the Alabama Farmers Agriculture Foundation Scholarship must:
Applications available are:
Riverside Sales Group
Up to $2,000
We are offering a $1,000 -$2,000 scholarship to graduating African American High School Seniors who will be attending College/University or Trade School full-time in the Fall of 2022.
Criteria for Consideration:
Interested Applicants Must Submit the Following by May 31, 2022:
INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS AND/OR APPLICANTS WHO DO NOT MEET THE REQUIRED CRITERIA WILL BE DISQUALIFIED.
Letters of recommendation and official school transcripts can be emailed to amjlscholarship@gmail.com or uploaded here.
Fontana Transport
5,000
Fontana Transport is looking for first generation high school seniors who are underrepresented, need financial assistance and are passionate about furthering their education as a means to help out their family, community and themselves. We want to be able to find, sponsor, and guide leaders who are determined to succeed by all means possible regardless of their struggles, lack of sources and hardships encountered in the community they live in. We want to be part of a students' support system throughout their college career and guide them to a successful future.
Graduating high school
Pursuing a full time undergraduate degree in the United States at any 4 year accredited university by fall semester
Plan to study in any of the following concentrations:
The student applicant does not have to be a U.S. citizen, but they must have a minimum 3.5 weighted GPA and graduate a US high school in Spring or Summer.
All applicants will need proof of attending a 4 year university beginning Fall.
Letter of Recommendation by a faculty member is optional, but highly suggested.
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