USDA reopens 1890 Scholars Program for FAMU, other land-grant HBCUs after suspension
After just days of suspending the 1890 Scholars Program, the U.S. Department of Agriculture has reopened it for prospective agriculture students.
USDA scholarship for students at historically Black colleges suspended
A federal scholarship aimed at boosting students from underserved and rural areas attending historically Black colleges and universities has been put on hold.
‘You just hope it’s not you next’: Students concerned after agriculture scholarship program suspended at VSU, 18 other HBCUs
Virginia State University (VSU) students expressed their concerns after the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) 1890 National Scholars Program was temporarily suspended.
FAMU among land-grant HBCUs affected by USDA's suspended 1890 Scholars Program
As a result, Florida A&M University may not have an incoming class of USDA 1890 Scholars for the 2025 academic year,” FAMU Dean Wesson said.
Scholarships suspended at HBCUs for students studying agriculture, foods via 1890 Scholars Program
The scholarship covered full tuition and fees for students studying agriculture, food or natural resource sciences.
USDA axes vital HBCU scholarship program amid controversy
The U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) decision to suspend the 1890 National Scholars Program has sparked intense debate.
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