The USDA 1890 National Scholars Program is aimed at bolstering educational and career opportunities for students from rural or underserved communities around the country. It was established in 1992 as part of the partnership between USDA and the 1890 land-grant universities. To be eligible for the USDA/1890 National Scholars Program scholarship, a student must have been accepted for admission or currently attending one of the nineteen 1890 Historically Black Land-Grant Universities. They must study agriculture, food, natural resource sciences, or other related academic disciplines. Applicants must submit at least two letters of reference. The USDA 1890 National Scholars Program is open to high school seniors entering their freshman year of college, and rising college sophomores and juniors. Please visit the scholarship's website or contact the program for more information.