Agriculture Scholarships

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Department of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences

Lincoln University of Missouri’s Department of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences supports your journey toward achieving your career aspirations. Whether you're aiming to become a skilled agricultural scientist, educator or leader in food systems, scholarship opportunities can make your educational dreams a reality.

As an affordable university dedicated to student success, we're committed to helping you navigate the financial aspects of your education. Discover scholarship support available to admitted students to the select group of 1890 Land Grant Program institutions.

We encourage all students to ensure their FAFSA is filed for the current and upcoming academic years to maximize financial aid opportunities.

1890 David Scott Full Ride Scholarship

The 1890 Agricultural Scholars Program, funded under grant 2020-38430-31309 by the USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture, offers transformative opportunities for entering Lincoln freshmen. This full-ride scholarship aims to foster the next generation of skilled food and agricultural sciences professionals. By supporting students in pursuing and completing baccalaureate degrees, the program contributes to building a proficient workforce crucial for advancing food and agricultural systems.

All incoming freshmen who aspire to pursue baccalaureate degrees in the food and agricultural sciences are welcome to apply.
  • Must be a citizen or national of the United States
  • 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
  • Must select a major course of study within CAEHS or a related discipline
  • Must be enrolled as a full-time student in a program of study within CAEHS to be eligible for 1890 support
  • Must intend to pursue a career in the food and agricultural sciences, including agribusiness or financial management
  • Must 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
  • A scholar will be placed on probation if the GPA is below 3.0 after a semester, and the scholarship stopped if the GPA remains below 3.0 GPA after another semester.

The following documents will be required with every application:

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

To apply, contact SteckI@LincolnU.edu for the application and required forms. Questions should also be directed to this email.

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USDA/1890 National Scholars Program

The USDA/1890 National Scholars Program stands as a cornerstone initiative established in 1992 to enhance educational and career prospects for students from underserved communities across the United States. This collaborative effort between the USDA and 1890 land-grant universities prioritizes empowering talented individuals in rural areas. Through financial assistance and professional development opportunities, the program strives to cultivate a diverse and qualified workforce capable of addressing contemporary challenges in agriculture and related fields. For updates, please visit the USDA 1890 National Scholars Program website. 

The USDA 1890 National Scholars Program is open to high school seniors entering their freshman year of college and rising college sophomores and juniors. 

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To be eligible for the USDA/1890 National Scholars Program scholarship, a student must:

  • Be a U.S. citizen
  • Have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better (on a 4.0 scale)
  • Have a minimum of 21 ACT, 1080 SAT scores
  • Have been accepted for admission or currently attending one of the nineteen 1890 Historically Black Land-Grant Universities.
  • Study agriculture, food, natural resource sciences, or other related academic disciplines
  • Demonstrate leadership and community service
  • Submit an official transcript with the school seal and an authorized official's signature
  • Submit at least 2 letters of reference
  • Submit completed application

Click to view instructions for creating a user account (PDF, 876 KB) and submit your application.

Visit USDA 1890 National Scholars to learn more about the next scholarship application deadline.

Contact Us

For additional information and mailing of applications:
Department of Agriculture & Environmental Sciences
Lincoln University
219 Frank Hall
816 Chestnut Street 
Jefferson City, MO 65101
P: 573-681-5967
F: 573-681-5955
E: DAES@LincolnU.edu