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Scholarships for Students at 1890 Institutions (1890 Scholarships)

Angela Tatum Policy Specialist

Looking for agriculture & rural funding? Angela Tatum Policy Specialist is accepting applications for this award from eligible applicants, with applications due Sep 10, 2026. It provides awards up to $1.1M–$5.6M.

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Deadline
Sep 10, 2026
Award amount
Up to $1.1M–$5.6M
Expected awards
19
Posted
Aug 10, 2026
Opportunity number
USDA-NIFA-1890SS-011978
CFDA
10.524

Opportunity description

The purpose of the 1890 Scholarships Program, under Assistance Listing Number 10.524, is to provide scholarships to support recruiting, engaging, retaining, mentoring, and training of undergraduate and graduate students at the 1890 Land-grant institutions. These scholarships are intended to encourage outstanding students at 1890 institutions to pursue and complete baccalaureate and graduate (i.e., master’s and doctoral) degrees in the food and agricultural sciences (see Appendix III for definition) that would lead to a highly skilled food and agricultural systems workforce. 

Who can apply

  • Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)

Eligibility Requirements Applications to the 1890 Scholarships Program may only be submitted by the nineteen 1890 Land-grant institutions (7 U.S.C. 321 et seq.), including Tuskegee University. Awards will only be provided to 1890 Land-grant institutions that have a competitive scholarships awards process in place (see Part IV, B of this NOFO, Field 8, b.).

Funding

Award floor
$1.1M
Award ceiling
$5.6M

Agency contact

Angela Tatum Policy Specialist

NIFA Support Email grantapplicationquestions@usda.gov Business hours: Monday thru Friday, 7a.m. – 5p.m. ET, except federal holidays

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