1890 SCHOLARSHIPS PROGRAM: NEXT GENERATION OF FOOD AND AGRICULTURAL SCHOLARS

The 1890 Scholarships Program will significantly support and impact student scholars seeking a career in the food and agricultural sciences. The immediate impact/support of this program will be felt via an 1) Increased availability of dedicated scholarship dollars for aspiring food and agricultural sciences (food/ag) majors; 2) Increased number of high caliber undergraduate scholars pursuing Bachelor of Science degree in the fields of Agriculture, Family and Consumer Science and Hospitality Management; 3) Reduction in the amount college loans and student debt accumulated by food/ag majors; 4) Increased retention and six-year graduation rates for food/ag majors; 5) Increased number of food/ag majors pursuing graduate and professional education degrees; and 6) Increased number of food/ag majors entering U.S. and global workforce.