The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) awarded a 4-year $505,263.16 Project Grant to Southern University Agricultural & Mechanical College, doing business as Southern University Agricultural Research And Extension Center, under the Scholarships for Students at 1890 Institutions program (CFDA 10.524). The grant aims to leverage USDA/NIFA 1890 Scholarship funds with other sources of financial support to positively impact recruitment, retention, baccalaureate degree attainment, and career placement of students in the food and agricultural sciences and related fields at the institution. Approximately 45 full and 35 partial scholarships valued up to $8,000 and $4,000 per year, respectively, will be awarded to students maintaining a minimum 2.8 GPA. This funding will help Southern University Agricultural Research And Extension Center, a premier provider of agricultural research, instruction, and extension services, achieve its mission of delivering new technologies, quality education programs, and economic development support to the state of Louisiana.
Mod # | Description | Reason For Modification | Federal Obligation (Click to sort descending) | Date (Click to sort ascending) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not listed | $505.3k | 6/1/23 |