Scholarships for Students at 1890 Institutions (1890 Scholarships)
This grant provides scholarships to recruit, support, and train undergraduate and graduate students at 1890 Land-grant institutions in food and agricultural sciences.
Funder: National Institute of Food and Agriculture
Due Dates: September 10, 2026 (Full application deadline)
Funding Amounts: ~$67.2M total; up to $5,557,890 per institution over 5 years; typical annual award ~$1,111,578; no cost share required.
Summary: Supports scholarships for undergraduate and graduate students at 1890 Land-grant institutions to increase the skilled food and agricultural sciences workforce.
Key Information: Only 1890 Land-grant institutions may apply; scholarships must be used for tuition, fees, room/board, and textbooks.
Description
This program provides substantial funding to the 19 eligible 1890 Land-grant institutions (including Tuskegee University) for the purpose of awarding competitive scholarships to undergraduate and graduate students. The scholarships are designed to recruit, engage, retain, mentor, and train students in food and agricultural sciences, aiming to build a highly skilled workforce to meet the needs of the U.S. food and agricultural system. Projects must focus on education and workforce development, with strong institutional plans for recruitment, retention, and measurable outcomes.
