USDA Suspends 1890 Scholars Program for HBCU Students

The program, which provided full scholarships for agricultural studies, is under review following a funding freeze under the Trump administration.

• The U.S. Department of Agriculture has indefinitely suspended the 1890 Scholars Program, which supported students at historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs).
• The program offered full tuition, room, and board to students pursuing degrees in agriculture, food, and natural resource sciences at 19 land-grant institutions.
• The suspension follows a broader funding freeze initiated by the Trump administration to review federal spending on diversity and equity programs.
• Congressional Black Caucus members and other critics have called the decision disruptive, citing its potential impact on Black students' access to education and careers in agriculture.
• The USDA stated that current scholarship recipients will be allowed to complete their studies, while the program undergoes review to ensure efficient use of taxpayer resources.

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