Scholarships for Students at 1890 Institutions (application deadline)

September 10, 2026, is the deadline for applications for the Scholarships for Students at 1890 Institutions program (1890 Scholarships).

The purpose of the 1890 Scholarships Program 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 that would lead to a highly skilled food and agricultural systems workforce.

NIFA supports scholarships to individuals who:
– Have been accepted for admission at an 1890 institution.
– Will be enrolled at an 1890 institution no later than one year after the date of acceptance at the 1890 institution.
– Intend to pursue a career in the food and agricultural sciences, including a career in agribusiness, energy, or financial management.

The nineteen 1890 Land-grant institutions, including Tuskegee University, are the only institutions eligible to apply to the 1890 Scholarships program.

For more information, or to apply, visit the program webpage, or contact Manoharan Muthusamy by email or phone (816-702-9676).