The 1890 David Scott Scholarship Program

1. Gather Required Documents: Ensure you have all necessary supporting documents ready. This includes transcripts, recommendation letters, and any other required materials as outlined in the scholarship guidelines.

2. Complete the Application Form: Fill out the scholarship application form thoroughly. Incomplete forms will not be considered.

3. Submission of Application:

   • Email: You can submit your completed application and all supporting documents via email. Please send to DAES@LincolnU.edu in a single submission to ensure all materials are reviewed together.
   • Mail: If you prefer to submit a paper application, please send all documents in one package to the following address:

   Department of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences
   Lincoln University
   820 Chestnut Street
   Jefferson City, MO 65101

Important Note: Incomplete applications or applications with documents sent separately will not be considered. Please ensure that all parts of your application are complete and submitted together, either by email or as a single mailed package.

Deadline: Make sure to submit your application by the deadline provided in the scholarship announcement. Applications received after the deadline will not be eligible.

For any questions or further information, please contact the Department of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences at the email or mailing address listed above.

Find the power of working together with faculty who are devoted to the growth and development of the renowned scientists and entrepreneurs of tomorrow. The scholarship is exclusively for entering freshmen for each fall semester. Freshmen must meet the following criteria to receive the 1890 Scholarships provided by the LU College of Agriculture, Environmental and Human Sciences (CAEHS):

• Eligibility: Must be a citizen or national of the United States
• Admission: Must have been accepted for admission to Lincoln University of Missouri for full-time enrollment and be enrolled not later than one year after the date of acceptance
• Major Selection: Must select a major course of study within CAEHS or a related discipline
• Career Intent: Intend to pursue a career in the food and agricultural sciences, including agribusiness or financial management
• GPA Requirements: Have a minimum cumulative GPA of at least 2.8 at the time of application and must maintain a GPA of 3.0 each semester enrolled and through the time in the program
• Full-Time Enrollment: Must be enrolled as a full-time student in a program of study within CAEHS to be eligible for 1890 support
• Housing: Must reside in LU housing

Lincoln University CAEHS will require the following supporting documents for high school applicants:

• Privacy Act Advisory Statement and Release Form
• Completion of the current year FAFSA
• Biographical Questionnaire
• Letter of recommendation from high school counselor
• A current resume
• Provide a 500- to 800-word essay describing the interest and intention to pursue a career in the food or agricultural sciences or related field
• Current and most recent official transcript with the school’s seal and/or signature of an authorized school official
• Signed and dated application (with the signature of parent or guardian if an applicant is under 18 years old)