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Scholarships for Students at 1890 Institutions (1890 Scholarships)

National Institute of Food and Agriculture

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Closing in 21 daysLast verified: 2026-08-19

About This Grant

The purpose of the 1890 Scholarships Program, under Assistance Listing Number 10.524, 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 (see Appendix III for definition) that would lead to a highly skilled food and agricultural systems workforce.

Grant Summary

Scholarships for Students at 1890 Institutions (1890 Scholarships) is a National Institute of Food and Agriculture grant providing $1.1M to $5.6M for university. Applications are due 2026-09-10 (closing in 21 days). Check eligibility and apply with FindGrants.

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Focus Areas

agriculturerural development

Eligibility

university

How to Apply

Funding Range

$1.1M$5.6M

Deadline

2026-09-10

Complexity
Medium
  1. 1Confirm your organization is eligible for Scholarships for Students at 1890 Institutions (1890 Scholarships) from National Institute of Food and Agriculture, checking organization type, location, and any population or project requirements.
  2. 2Gather the required documents and information, including your organization details, project plan, and budget figures.
  3. 3Draft your application narrative and budget addressing the funder's priorities and review criteria. FindGrants can draft each section for you to review and edit.
  4. 4Review every section against the requirements checklist, then export a submission-ready application pack and submit it to National Institute of Food and Agriculture before the deadline.
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Scholarships for Students at 1890 Institutions (1890 Scholarships): Frequently Asked Questions

Who is eligible for the Scholarships for Students at 1890 Institutions (1890 Scholarships)?

Scholarships for Students at 1890 Institutions (1890 Scholarships) is offered by National Institute of Food and Agriculture and is generally open to university. It is open to organizations nationwide unless the funder specifies otherwise. Review the specific eligibility terms before applying, since funders set their own requirements around organization type, location, and the population or project being served.

How much funding does the Scholarships for Students at 1890 Institutions (1890 Scholarships) provide?

Scholarships for Students at 1890 Institutions (1890 Scholarships) provides between $1.1M and $5.6M per award from National Institute of Food and Agriculture. Actual award sizes depend on the scope of your project, available program funds, and the number of applicants, so build a budget that reflects realistic, allowable costs rather than the maximum figure.

When is the Scholarships for Students at 1890 Institutions (1890 Scholarships) deadline?

Applications for Scholarships for Students at 1890 Institutions (1890 Scholarships) are due 2026-09-10 (closing in 21 days). Because deadlines can change, verify the date with the funder, National Institute of Food and Agriculture, and give yourself enough time to prepare a complete, competitive application before the close date.

How do you apply for the Scholarships for Students at 1890 Institutions (1890 Scholarships)?

To apply for Scholarships for Students at 1890 Institutions (1890 Scholarships), confirm your eligibility, gather the required documents, and prepare a narrative and budget that address the funder's priorities. FindGrants guides you step by step and can draft each section, then exports a submission-ready application pack for this grant from National Institute of Food and Agriculture.