USDA 1890 Scholarships Program at Kentucky State University

PROGRAM PURPOSE

The purpose of the 1890 Scholarships Program is to provide scholarships to support undergraduate students at the 1890 land-grant institutions, resulting in baccalaureate degrees in the food and agricultural sciences and related fields. Kentucky State University is offering this scholarship to outstanding students as they enter the institution to pursue and complete baccalaureate degrees in the food and agricultural sciences and related fields that would lead to a highly skilled food and agricultural systems workforce.

The program began in Fall 2020 and is continuing. Kentucky State University (KSU) will award these scholarships to individuals who:

• Have been accepted for admission to KSU;
• Will enroll at KSU no later than one year after the date of acceptance;
• Meet the minimum GPA requirement; and
• Intend to pursue a career in the food and agricultural sciences, including a career in agribusiness, energy and renewable fuels, or financial management.

PROGRAM PRIORITY

The 1890 Scholarships Program supports the enrollment and retention of students at Kentucky State University to:

• Increase the number of graduates with baccalaureate degrees in the food and agricultural sciences and related fields; and
• Support Scholars' intent on pursuing a career in the food and agricultural sciences and related fields in order to meet the technologically advanced needs of the 21st century food and agricultural systems workforce.

To be eligible for the 1890 Scholarships Program at KSU, a student must commit to pursuing a career in agriculture and attain one of these baccalaureate degrees:

• Bachelor of Science in Agriculture, Food, and Environment (AFE) in tracks of:
• Bachelor of Arts in Child Development and Family Relations
• Bachelor of Science in Biology
• Bachelor of Science in Chemistry
• Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communication and Journalism

○ Agribusiness;

○ Agricultural Communications;

○ Agricultural Systems;

Aquaculture Systems;

○ Environmental Systems; or

Food Systems and Nutritional Sciences

○ Including Pre-Professional Track (Pre-Veterinarian)