Scholarships for Students at 1890 Institutions (1890 Scholarships)
Agency: National Institute of Food and Agriculture
Assistance Listings: 10.524 -- Scholarships for Students at 1890 Institutions
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.
Eligibility
Eligible applicants
Miscellaneous
- Other
Additional information
Grantor contact information
Description
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Documents
| File name | Description | Last updated |
|---|---|---|
| FY26-1890-Scholarships-NOFO-P.pdf | FY26 Scholarships for Students at 1890 Institutions (1890 Scholarships) | Aug 10, 2026 08:53 PM UTC |
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Scholarships for Students at 1890 Institutions (1890 Scholarships)
Closing: September 10, 2026
Award
$67,200,000
Program Funding
19
Expected awards
$1,111,578
Award Minimum
$5,557,890
Award Maximum
Funding opportunity number:
USDA-NIFA-1890SS-011978
Cost sharing or matching requirement:
Funding instrument type:
Grant
Opportunity Category:
Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
Category of Funding Activity:
Agriculture
Category Explanation:
History
Version:
1
Posted date:
August 10, 2026
Archive date:
October 10, 2026
