Scholarship

USDA 1890 National Scholars Program

U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)

Award full tuition, fees, room, board, and internship
Deadline ~Mar 8, 2026 Estimated; confirm on sponsor site

Full scholarship covering tuition, fees, room, board, and a USDA internship for U.S. citizens with 3.0 GPA who enroll at a participating 1890 land-grant HBCU and pursue agriculture, food, or natural resource fields.

Eligibility

Grade levels
High school senior, College freshman
Citizenship
U.S. citizen
Minimum GPA
3
Fields of study
Agriculture, Environmental science, Natural sciences
Essay
Required

Application requirements

  • Complete the USDA 1890 National Scholars application: Apply through the official USDA portal and enroll at a participating 1890 land-grant institution.

Verified Jun 21, 2026 · View official source