The 1890 David Scott Scholarship Program

1890 David Scott Scholarship Program students in group photo

The 1890 David Scott Scholarship Program at Lincoln University of Missouri offers full-ride scholarships to outstanding freshmen who aspire to pursue baccalaureate degrees in the food and agricultural sciences. As a designated land-grant university since 1890, Lincoln University has a longstanding commitment to preparing students to be leaders in agriculture and agribusiness. Today, Lincoln’s CAEHS (College of Agriculture, Environmental, and Human Sciences) continues this tradition by teaching a diverse population of students the principles and applications of modern agriculture.

The 1890 David Scott Scholarship Program encourages students at 1890 institutions to pursue and complete degrees in food and agricultural sciences, leading to a highly skilled workforce in food and agricultural systems. The 1890 David Scott Scholarship is funded under grant 2020-38430-31309 by the USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture.

The 1890 David Scott Scholarship

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)

To Apply

Department of Agriculture & Environmental Sciences
Attn: Irasema Steck
Lincoln University
219 Frank Hall
816 Chestnut Street 
Jefferson City, MO 65101
P: 573-681-5380
E: SteckI@LincolnU.edu

What Lincoln students say

Jovita Desha, a woman with dark hair in a braid, wearing a blue Lincoln University Agriculture polo shirtThe Agriculture Department welcomes every student and encourages strong student-faculty interactions. The staff and faculty prepare students for academic success through technology-driven classroom instruction, research, internships, and other activities for excellent careers and entrepreneurship.

— Jovita Desha '25 (Jefferson City, MO)