Project Grant 20217040035541

This $526,315.79 project grant from the National Institute of Food and Agriculture, Department of Agriculture, will support Langston University's Scholarships for Students at 1890 Institutions program. The university will recruit and provide scholarships to 56 students per year pursuing bachelor's degrees in agricultural sciences, increasing retention and graduation rates through mentoring, experiential learning opportunities, and professional development services. Langston University aims to strengthen workforce diversity and its land-grant programs by recruiting students who may not otherwise enroll, particularly African Americans and underrepresented minorities. Services will enhance scholars' skills and employment rates while building linkages between the university and Oklahoma communities and businesses. Awarded July 15, 2021 and set to conclude July 14, 2025, this funding furthers the official program goal of providing multiple scholarships at 1890 Land-Grant Institutions to develop a highly trained agricultural workforce.