USDA-1890 National Scholars Full Undergraduate Fellowship

Elite federal scholarship program awarded to outstanding incoming students majoring in agriculture, aquaculture, computer science, or biological sciences at HBCU land-grant universities.

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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 GPA >= 3.0 or college GPA >= 3.0
English language proficiency: US Citizen requirement
Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT): Exempt
Thesis / Research statement: USDA scholars essay and leadership resume
Recommendation letters: Two teacher/counselor letters

How much will it cost? How much funding is available?

Financial support / stipend: Full tuition, fees, room and board, laptop allowance, plus paid summer USDA internship
Application fee: $0
Tuition / joining costs: $0 (100% covered by federal fellowship)

Dates and verification

Application deadline: January 31, 2027
Last source review: 2026-10-16

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Important verification note

Facts reflect official Kentucky State University documentation reviewed 2026-10-16. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.

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