USDA 1890 Scholars Presentation

USDA 1890 National Scholars Program graphic with student speaking at podium; application deadline March 8, 2026.

The USDA 1890 National Scholars Program liaison will be on campus to share scholarship and internship opportunities available. Open to all majors.

The USDA 1890 National Scholars Program was established in 1992 as part of the partnership between USDA and the 1890 land-grant universities.  The USDA 1890 National Scholars Program offers scholarships to U.S. citizens who are seeking a bachelor’s degree at one of the nineteen 1890 Land-Grant Universities in the fields of food, agriculture, natural resource sciences or other related disciplines.

The 1890 National Scholars Program provides full tuition, fees, books, room and board, and a summer internship which may convert to full-time employment with USDA after graduation. High school and college students who are U.S. citizens are eligible to apply.

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