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.
Why did the USDA suspend the 1890 Scholarship Program, and what does it mean for HBCU students?
USDA has suspended the 1890 National Scholars Program, a key scholarship for students at historically Black land-grant universities (HBCUs). This program provided full financial support for students in agriculture and related fields,
North Carolina A&T's 1890 Scholars Program reopens
WXII previously reported that the program had been suspended due to President Donald Trump's freeze on federal grants.
USDA scholarship at KSU suspended amid DEI policy rollbacks
The U.S. Department of Agriculture suspended their 1890 Scholars Program, which has been present at Kentucky State University.
USDA scholarship for students at historically Black colleges suspended
A federal scholarship aimed at boosting students from underserved and rural areas attending historically Black colleges and universities has been put on hold.
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.
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
USDA suspends scholarship program at historically Black colleges, website shows
The USDA has suspended a college scholarship program for students from rural and underserved backgrounds who attend HBCUs.
USDA suspends 1890 National Scholars Program at North Carolina A&T State University and several others
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has suspended its USDA 1890 National Scholars Program at North Carolina A&T State University and 18 other universities nationwide.
USDA axes vital HBCU scholarship program amid controversy
The U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) decision to suspend the 1890 National Scholars Program has sparked intense debate.
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 ...
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 ...
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.
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‘You just hope it’s not you next’: Students concerned after agriculture scholarship program suspended at VSU, 18 other HBCUs
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