1890 SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM FOR UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS IN FOOD AND AGRICULTURE SCIENCES AND RELATED FIELDS

To train a cadre of scholars with high competency levels for the food and agricultural workforce. Specific objectives are to: Recruit minority students and increase retention of freshmen in agriculture majors Develop an enriched educational delivery system, including strengthened coursework and curricula, that integrates experiential learning programs for STEAM students Increase the number of under-represented undergraduate STEAM students graduating with Bachelor of Science degrees in agriculture and related studies in the United States Utilize existing partnerships to build stronger pipelines for minority student recruitment into various agricultural programs.