Be enrolled as a full-time student in a program of study in the food and agricultural sciences or a related field leading to an undergraduate degree during each semester that he/she receives 1890 Scholarships Program support

Complete an Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA);

Each recipient student will have a faculty mentor in their agricultural interest area and the student will be required to visit with this professor at the beginning of each semester to discuss the student's progress in the program. The student will be required to submit a progress form and continued agricultural career commitment form to the Selection Committee as proof of the meeting. The committee will review all recipients at the end of each semester to monitor progress in completing their education, maintaining a 2.8 GPA, and participation in student groups for leadership development.