The USDA has reopened the 1890 Scholars Program after suspending it for several days. The program was suspended as part of President Trump’s efforts to cut federal funding for diversity, equity, and inclusion programs. The USDA has reopened the application period for the program through March 15th.
After just days of suspending the 1890 Scholars Program, the U.S. Department of Agriculture has reopened it for prospective agriculture students interested in attending Florida A&M University and the other historically Black land-grant universities across the nation.
