Tennessee State University will use a $526,315.79 Project Grant award from the US Department of Agriculture National Institute of Food and Agriculture to support 72 academically talented students interested in food and agricultural sciences over four years. Through the Scholarships for Students at 1890 Institutions program, the university aims to increase enrollment, retention, and completion of baccalaureate degrees in food, agricultural, and natural resource sciences. In addition to...
This $500,000 Project Grant from the United States Department of Agriculture National Institute of Food and Agriculture (USDA NIFA) under the Scholarships for Students at 1890 Institutions program (CFDA 10.524) will support Tennessee State University in delivering academic scholarships and career development services to students studying food, agricultural, and natural resource sciences over four years. Specifically, Tennessee State University will recruit and retain high-achieving students...
Tennessee State University will use a $521,052 Project Grant from the United States Department of Agriculture National Institute of Food and Agriculture to support its 1890 Scholars Program. Over four years, the university will provide academic scholarships and high-impact support services to recruit, retain, mentor, and graduate students pursuing food, agriculture, and natural resource sciences degrees. In addition to financial assistance, scholars will participate in career preparation...
This Project Grant award from the United States Department of Agriculture's (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) Scholarships for Students at 1890 Institutions Program (CFDA 10.524) provides $505,263.16 in funding to Tennessee State University over a four-year period from July 2024 to July 2028. The project aims to increase enrollment, retention, and completion of baccalaureate degrees in food, agricultural, and natural resource sciences for academically talented,...
This USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) 1890 Scholarships Project Grant, CFDA 10.524, awarded to Tennessee State University will provide $505,263.16 over a 4-year period from July 2024 to July 2028. The grant aims to increase enrollment, retention, and completion of baccalaureate degrees in food, agricultural, and natural resource sciences at the university. In addition to scholarships, the project will support student scholars through career preparedness workshops, advising,...
The Department of Agriculture National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) awarded Tennessee State University (TSU) a $505,263 Project Grant under the Scholarships for Students at 1890 Institutions federal grant program (CFDA 10.524). The grant will support TSU's 1890 Scholarship Program: Training and Mentoring the Next Generation of Leaders in Food and Agricultural Sciences from July 2022 through July 2026. As authorized by the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018, the Scholarships for...
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) awarded a $505,263.16 Project Grant to Tennessee State University under the USDA 1890 Scholarships Program (CFDA 10.524). The 4-year grant aims to increase enrollment, retention, and completion of baccalaureate degrees for students in food, agricultural, and natural resource sciences. Key components include providing scholarships, career preparedness workshops, intrusive advising, mentoring, and undergraduate research experiences. This project combines...
Tuskegee University will administer the $500,000 Tuskegee University Food and Agricultural Scholars Program through July 2026 under a Project Grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture National Institute of Food and Agriculture. The funding supports the Scholarships for Students at 1890 Institutions federal grant program (CFDA 10.524), which provides scholarships for students attending 1890 Land-Grant Institutions. Specifically, the program will recruit, train, and prepare underrepresented...
Tennessee State University was awarded an $18.11 million project grant from the USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture under the Next Gen Program (CFDA 10.237) to establish an inclusive consortium delivering student support services and workforce development initiatives in food, agriculture, natural resources, and human sciences. The university will attract and engage youth as well as high school and college students from underserved backgrounds through experiential learning...
The U.S. Department of Agriculture's National Institute of Food and Agriculture (USDA NIFA) awarded Tuskegee University a $505,263.16 Project Grant under the Scholarships for Students at 1890 Institutions Program (CFDA 10.524). The grant will fund the Tuskegee University Food and Agricultural Scholars Program, which aims to recruit, train, and prepare underrepresented minority students for careers or further studies in food, agricultural, natural resource, and related sciences. The program...