Kentucky State University (KSU) received a $526,315.79 Project Grant award from the US Department of Agriculture National Institute of Food and Agriculture under the Scholarships for Students at 1890 Institutions program (CFDA 10.524). The grant will fund KSU's 1890 Scholarships Program to offer financial support to students pursuing degrees in agriculture-related fields from July 15, 2021 to July 14, 2025. The program aims to increase enrollment and retention of students obtaining baccalaureate degrees in food and agricultural sciences and related fields by offering competitive scholarships. Scholarship recipients will participate in faculty mentoring, student professional groups, practicums, internships, and professional development opportunities in agriculture. KSU will track scholarship recipients and their subsequent careers to ensure the program supports training, retaining, graduating students and entering the agricultural workforce.
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