NRCS 1890 National Scholars Program
What is the USDA/1890 National Scholars Program?
The USDA/1890 National Scholars Program is a partnership between of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and 1890 Historically Black Land-Grant Universities. The program awards scholarships to students to attend one of 1890 Historically Black Land-Grant Universities.
What does a scholarship under the USDA/1890 National Scholars Program provide?
A scholarship under the USDA/1890 National Scholars Program provides:
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Full tuition;
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Employment with the USDA during the summer and after graduation;
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Employee benefits while employed with USDA;
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Fees;
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Books;
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Use of a laptop computer, printer, and software while on scholarship;
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Room and board for each of the 4 academic years.
What are the eligibility requirements for the USDA/1890 National Scholars Program?
Eligibility requirements for the USDA/1890 National Scholars Program are as follows: Applicants must be U.S. citizens who have a high school diploma or a G.E.D. certificate and are starting their first year of college for a bachelor's degree. (Note: Since this program is intended to increase the number of students studying agriculture, food, natural resource sciences, or other related disciplines at participating institutions, currently enrolled bachelor-level students in these institutions are not eligible to apply.)
Applicant must:
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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 G.E.D. certificate;
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Have a high school 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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Attend one of the eighteen 1890 Historically Black Land-Grant Institutions;
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Study agriculture, food, natural resource sciences, or other related disciplines;
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Demonstrate leadership and community service;
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Apply for admission to the institution(s) of his or her choice;
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Submit an official transcript with the school seal and an authorized official's signature;
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Sign all applications (original signature only);
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All application materials must be postmarked no later than February 1st and sent to the institution(s) selected by the applicant to attend.
What are the 1890 Land-Grant Universities?
The 1890 Land Grant Universities are:
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Alabama A&M University, Normal, AL
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Alcorn State University , Lorman , MS
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Delaware State University , Dover , DE
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Florida A&M University , Tallahassee , FL
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Fort Valley State University, Fort Valley, GA
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Kentucky State University , Frankfort , KY
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Langston University , Langston , OK
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Lincoln University , Jefferson City , MO
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North Carolina A&T University , Greensboro , NC
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Prairie View A&M University , Prairie View, TX
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South Carolina State University , Orangeburg , SC
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Southern University, Baton Rouge , LA
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Tennessee State University , Nashville , TN
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Tuskegee University , Tuskegee , AL
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University of Arkansas , Pine Bluff , AR
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University of Maryland-Eastern Shore, Princess Anne, MD
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Virginia State University , Petersburg , VA
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West Virginia State University , Institute, WV
What is the application deadline for the USDA/1890 National Scholars Program?
The application deadline for the USDA/1890 National Scholars Program is February 1st of each calendar year.
Where can an application for the USDA/1890 National Scholars Program be obtained?
Applications for the USDA/1890 National Scholars Program can be obtained at:
USDA/1890 Programs
1400 Independence Avenue, SW
Washington, DC 20250, Mail Stop 9478
Telephone number: (202) 205-5692
Email Address: 1890init@usda.gov
NRCS 1890 National Scholars Program Coordinator
Ms. Kimberly Rodgers
5601 Sunnyside Avenue
Beltsville, Maryland 20705, Mailstop 5472
Telephone Number: (301) 504-2309
Fax Number: (301) 504-2175
Email Address: Kimberly.Rodgers@wdc.usda.gov
USDA 1890 National Scholars Application
When are the USDA/1890 National Scholars Program applicants notified?
Notification procedures are as follows:
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Scholarship offers are usually made within 90 days of application deadline.
