USDA Suspends Scholarship Program Supporting HBCU Agriculture Students

The 1890 Scholars Program, which provided full tuition for students at historically Black colleges, has been paused for review under the Trump administration's federal restructuring efforts.

• The U.S. Department of Agriculture has indefinitely suspended the 1890 Scholars Program, affecting students at 19 historically Black land-grant universities.
• The program, established in 1992, provided full tuition, room, and board to students pursuing degrees in agriculture and related fields.
• The suspension coincides with a broader funding freeze under the Trump administration to assess alignment with executive orders on diversity and climate policies.
• In fiscal year 2024, the USDA allocated $19.2 million to the program, supporting 94 students, many of whom now face educational and financial uncertainty.
• The Congressional Black Caucus has condemned the suspension, calling it a setback for underserved communities and urging its reinstatement before the March 1 application deadline.

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