National Programs

Military & serviceVerified Sep 24, 2026

USDA 1890 National Scholars Program

U.S. Department of Agriculture · 19 partner colleges

Est. Mar 8, 2027

WHAT YOU GET

Full cost of attendance

Full tuition, fees, books, and room and board, plus a summer internship that may lead to USDA employment.

Who it's for

US citizens with a 3.0 GPA and SAT 1080 / ACT 21 entering an 1890 university in an agriculture-related major.

12th grade, College freshmen, College sophomores
3.0+ GPA
Test minimum: 1080 SAT or 21 ACT
Open to U.S. citizens
Must be accepted to or enrolled at one of the 19 1890 land-grant universities and study agriculture, food or natural resource sciences or a related field.

Partner schools

19 colleges. Tap one to see its awards.

Alabama A&M University Alcorn State University Central State University Delaware State University Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University Fort Valley State University Kentucky State University Langston University Lincoln University North Carolina A & T State University Prairie View A & M University South Carolina State University Southern University and A & M College Tennessee State University Tuskegee University University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff University of Maryland Eastern Shore Virginia State University West Virginia State University

Timeline and how to apply

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Mar 8, 2027 (estimated)Final deadlinePrior cycle: e-application available through March 8, 2026

To keep it: Renewable annually with satisfactory academic performance and normal degree progress.