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USDA scholarship for students at historically Black colleges suspended

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has suspended the 1890 Scholars Program aimed at students from underserved areas attending historically Black colleges and universities.
The suspension follows a funding freeze initiated by President Donald Trump's administration for reviewing spending alignment with executive orders.
Congress members criticized the suspension of the program, highlighting it affected scholarships for agriculture and related fields.
In fiscal year 2024, 94 students were awarded scholarships, with $19.2 million set aside for the program.

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Straight Arrow News

USDA pauses scholarship funds directed toward HBCU students

The USDA has suspended a scholarship program that helped students from underserved and rural communities pursue their studies at historically Black colleges and universities. The suspension follows a wider funding freeze by the Trump administration. Last year, the 1890 Scholars Program, which was established in 1992, awarded $19 million to 94 students. The Congressional Black Caucus is asking the Trump administration to resume funding for the pr…

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USDA scholarship for students at historically Black colleges suspended

A federal scholarship aimed at boosting students from underserved and rural areas attending historically Black colleges and universities has been put on hold.

13 hours ago·United States

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UPI

U.S. Agriculture Department suspends scholarships for students at historically Black colleges

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has suspended its scholarship program for students at historically black colleges and universities while reviewing the program.

14 hours ago·Washington, United States

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Live Mint

USDA halts 1890 Scholars Program amid Trump admin’s push to overhaul federal govt – What it means for HBCU students

The USDA has suspended the 1890 Scholars Program, which funds students at historically Black land-grant universities (HBCUs), leaving many uncertain about their financial aid. The move comes as the Trump administration pushes to overhaul federal programs.

17 hours ago·New Delhi, India

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Reuters

USDA suspends scholarship program at historically Black colleges, website shows

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has suspended a college scholarship program for students from rural and underserved backgrounds who attend historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs), according to the program website.

1 day ago·United Kingdom

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USDA suspends scholarship for students attending land grant HBCUs

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s website shows they’ve suspended a scholarship program for students who enroll at land grant historically Black colleges.

2 days ago·Nashville, United States

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