USDA, HBCUs and Scholars

Trump Administration Halts 1890 Scholars Program
In the middle of Black History Month, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) suspended the USDA 1890 National Scholars Program.
USDA reopens 1890 National Scholars Program for HBCUs
After briefly suspending its 1890 National Scholars Program last week, the U.S. Department of Agriculture has reopened it and is accepting applications for student participation through March 15.
USDA reopens 1890 Scholars Program for FAMU, other land-grant HBCUs after suspension
After just days of suspending the 1890 Scholars Program, the U.S. Department of Agriculture has reopened it for prospective agriculture students.
Alabama A&M responds: What 1890 scholar program suspension means for agriculture's future
Scholar program was suspended, Alabama A&M says this will have a long-term negative impact on agriculture industry.
Nearly 20 HBCUs Impacted After USDA Temporarily Suspended 1890 National Scholars Program
The temporary suspension of the USDA's 1890 Scholars Program, which benefits HBCUs and students pursing agriculture, has left many concerned.
CBC calls Trump suspension of USDA 1890 Scholars program ‘outrageous’
The Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) is calling on President Trump to reinstate an education program designed to support students from rural and underserved communities pursuing degrees in
FAMU among land-grant HBCUs affected by USDA's suspended 1890 Scholars Program
As a result, Florida A&M University may not have an incoming class of USDA 1890 Scholars for the 2025 academic year,” FAMU Dean Wesson said.
North Carolina A&T State University's 1890 Scholars Program reopens
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White House restores HBCU agriculture scholarship program
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Under pressure, White House reinstates HBCU scholars program
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has reopened applications for the federal scholarship that aids studying agriculture at historically Black universities after it was suspended last week for
Trump Administration Resumes HBCU Scholars Program After Widespread Outrage
The Trump administration has reopened applications for a federal scholarship aiding HBCU students studying agriculture following pressure from lawmakers and activists.
1890 Scholars Program is now taking applicants after pause
A scholarship program impacting North Carolina A&T is back. The U.S. Department of Agriculture said it is once again taking ...
Judge Temporarily Shuts Down Trump’s Anti-DEI Orders For HBCUs’ ‘1890s National Scholars Program’
The USDA has reopened its 1890 National Scholarship Program for HBCU students and extended the application deadline through ...
USDA suspends 1890 scholarship that helps Mississippi HBCU students, current class can finish
Scholarship Program aimed to train new Black farmers. Meet 12 Alcorn University students in Mississippi the scholarships help ...
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USDA suspends1890 National Scholars Program for HBCUs. Which Louisiana school is impacted?
The USDA has not yet released specific reasons for suspending the scholarship program, however, USDA's website says the 1890 National Scholars Program is currently "suspended pending further ...
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Virginia State University laments suspension of USDA program for agriculture students
Virginia State University is one of 19 HBCUs and the only one in Virginia to participate in program promoting agriculture ...
U.S. Department of Agriculture suspends scholarship program at NC A&T State University, 18 other historically Black colleges, website shows
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has suspended a scholarship program that serves students from rural or underserved ...