This Project Grant award, provided by the United States Department of Agriculture's National Institute of Food and Agriculture (USDA NIFA) under the Scholarships for Students at 1890 Institutions Program (CFDA 10.524), will deliver the following key products and services over a 4-year period at Langston University:
The $505,263.16 award will fund scholarships, experiential learning opportunities, and career development services to recruit, retain, and graduate at least 30 undergraduate students per year from Langston University's School of Agriculture and Applied Sciences, with a focus on increasing diversity, particularly among African American and other underrepresented minority students. The project aims to enhance students' skills and engagement, increase retention and graduation rates, and improve employment and graduate school admission outcomes for the supported scholars. This will strengthen Langston University's land-grant programs and enable the institution to build connections with high schools, communities, and businesses in Oklahoma and beyond, positioning it as a leading producer of highly trained agricultural graduates.
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