HIGHER EDUCATION MULTICULTURAL SCHOLARS PROGRAM
Agency: National Institute of Food and Agriculture
Assistance Listings
- 10.220 -- Higher Education - Multicultural Scholars Grant Program
Archived opportunityLast Updated: May 13, 2026
Important dates
- Archived: April 22, 2022
- Closed: March 23, 2022
Award details
- Expected project funding: $1,250,000
- Expected awards: 5
Award min.
$20,000
Award max.
$250,000
- Funding opportunity number:USDA-NIFA-HEMS-008861
- Cost sharing or matching requirement:No
- Funding instrument type:
- Grant
- Opportunity Category:Discretionary
- Opportunity Category Explanation:Not specified
- Category of Funding Activity:
- Agriculture
- Category Explanation:Not specified
History
- Posted date: January 26, 2022
- Archive date: April 22, 2022
- Version: 1
Summary
Jump to documentsThe purpose of this competitive undergraduate scholarship grant program is to increase the multicultural diversity of the food and agricultural scientific and professional workforce, and advance the educational achievement of all Americans by providing competitive grants to colleges and universities.
Eligibility
Miscellaneous
- Other
Additional information on eligibility
A. Eligibility Requirements
Applicants for the Higher Education Multicultural Scholars Program (MSP) must meet all the requirements discussed in this RFA. Failure to meet the eligibility criteria by the application deadline may result in exclusion from consideration or, preclude NIFA from making an award.
Only the following are eligible to apply: Land-Grant Institutions, Colleges and universities having significant minority enrollments, other colleges and universities, and Institutes or research foundations maintained by an eligible college or university. Institutions that have not previously applied are especially encouraged to do so. Applicants must be institutions that confer a bachelor’s or D.V.M. degree in at least one of the disciplines in the food and agricultural sciences.
Awards are made to eligible colleges and universities. Individuals are not eligible to apply for these grants.
Documents
| File name | Description | Last updated |
|---|---|---|
| FY22-MSP-RFA-508.pdf | FY22-MSP-RFA-508 | Jan 26, 2022 07:46 PM UTC |
Agency contact information
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