Scholarships for Students at 1890 Institutions

Department Of Agriculture, National Institute Of Food And Agriculture

The purpose of the Scholarships for Students at 1890 Institutions program is to provide scholarships to support recruiting, engaging, retaining, mentoring, and training of undergraduate students at the 1890 land-grant institutions, resulting in baccalaureate degrees in the food and agricultural sciences and related fields. The scholarships are intended to encourage outstanding students at 1890 institutions to pursue and complete baccalaureate degrees in the food and agricultural sciences and rel

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Gives scholarships to students at 1890 institutions studying food and agriculture. Helps them earn degrees and prepare for careers in these fields.

Quick Facts

Funding
$9,600,000 - $9,600,000
Deadline
Nov 8, 2019
Status
Rolling Intake
Category
STEM Research & Education
Organization
Department Of Agriculture, National Institute Of Food And Agriculture

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What Is This Program?

The Scholarships for Students at 1890 Institutions Program provides funding to each of the 1890 institutions to provide scholarships to outstanding students pursuing baccalaureate degrees in the food and agricultural sciences and related fields, who: 1. Have been accepted for admission at an 1890 institution; 2. Will be enrolled at an 1890 institution not later than one year after the date of acceptance at the 1890 institution; and 3. Intend to pursue a career in the food and agricultural sciences, including a career in agribusiness, energy and renewable fuels, or financial management.

What Benefits Are Offered?

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Grants to 1890 land-grant institutions to provide scholarships for outstanding students pursuing baccalaureate degrees in the food and agricultural sciences and related fields. Total program funding is estimated at $9,500,000.

Who Is Eligible?

Industries: food and agricultural sciences, related fields

Region: United States

Other Criteria: applicant must be one of the nineteen 1890 land-grant institutions (including Tuskegee University), applicant institution must have a competitive scholarships awards process, scholarship recipients must be outstanding students pursuing baccalaureate degrees in food and agricultural sciences and related fields at an 1890 institution

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๐Ÿ† Detailed Application Guide

๐Ÿ“‹What Are the Application Steps & Timeline?

๐Ÿ“Steps to Apply
  • Review eligibility criteria
  • Prepare application materials
  • Submit application through the designated portal
๐ŸŒApplication Portal
https://nifa.usda.gov/funding-opportunity/scholarships-students-1890-institutions-aka-1890-scholarships
๐Ÿ“คSubmission Method
online
๐Ÿ“…Key Dates
Tuesday, September 10, 2019Posted Date
Friday, November 8, 2019Closing Date
๐Ÿ”„Intake Type
fixed-deadline

๐Ÿ“„What Documents Are Required?

โœ…Required Documents
  • SF-424 (Application for Federal Assistance)
  • SF-424A (Budget Information - Non-Construction)
  • SF-424B (Assurances)
  • Project Narrative
  • Budget Narrative
๐Ÿ“Format Requirements
PDF only, max 10MB
โœ‰๏ธSupporting Letters
Supporting Documents for High School Applications; Supporting Documents for College/Transfer Applications.

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๐Ÿ’ฐWhat Expenses Are Eligible?

๐ŸงพEligible Expenses
  • tuition
  • fees
  • books
  • supplies
  • living expenses
๐ŸšซIneligible Expenses
  • non-educational expenses
  • personal expenses
๐Ÿ“Expense Caps
Indirect costs limited to de minimis 10% MTDC
๐Ÿ’ณPayment Model
reimbursement
โชRetroactive Expenses Eligible
No

๐ŸคIs Matching Funding Required?

๐Ÿ”€Matching Required
No

๐Ÿ“ŠWhat Are the Reporting Requirements?

๐Ÿ”Audit Requirements
OMB Uniform Guidance Single Audit if the recipient expends $750,000 or more in federal awards in a fiscal year
๐Ÿ—„๏ธRecord Retention Period
3 years post-final-report

How Do I Apply?

manoharan.muthusamy@usda.gov
816-908-3252

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

Visit the program page for detailed eligibility requirements.

This program offers funding up to $9,600,000 (minimum $9,600,000).

The application deadline is November 8, 2019.

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