OpenFieldUSDA 1890 National Scholars Full-Ride Fellowship
Prestigious federal scholarship supporting students entering agriculture, food sciences, or natural resources, providing full tuition, room, board, and guaranteed summer USDA employment.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- High school senior with minimum 3.0 unweighted GPA or college freshman entering agricultural discipline
- English language proficiency
- US Citizen requirement (USDA federal regulation)
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required
- Thesis / Research statement
- Complete USDA 1890 application package, two essays, and leadership resume
- Recommendation letters
- Three letters of recommendation from teachers and community leaders
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- 100% full tuition, fees, room, board, books, and paid summer federal employment with post-graduation career placement
- Application fee
- $0 application fee
- Tuition / joining costs
- Fully covered four-year scholarship
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- January 31, 2027
- Last source review
- 2026-10-16
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Fort Valley State University documentation reviewed 2026-10-16. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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