Higher Education Multicultural Scholars Program
The purpose of this competitive undergraduate scholarship grant program is to increase the multicultural diversity of the food and agricultural scientific and professional workforce, and advance the educational achievement of all Americans by providing competitive grants to colleges and universities. The Multicultural Scholars Program is available every year.
General information about this opportunity
Last Known Status
Deleted 10/30/2014 (Archived.)
Program Number
USDA-NIFA-HEMS-004636 Federal Agency/Office
Agency: Department of AgricultureOffice: National Institute of Food and Agriculture
Type(s) of Assistance Offered
Grant Who is eligible to apply/benefit from this assistance?
Applicant Eligibility
Pursuant to section 1417 of the NARETPA of 1977 (99 Stat. 1548; 7 U.S.C. 3152), applications may be submitted by: (1) land-grant institutions, (2) colleges and universities having significant minority enrollments and a demonstrable capacity to carry out the teaching of food and agricultural sciences, and (3) other colleges and universities having a demonstrable capacity to carry out the teaching of food, and agricultural sciences. Research foundations maintained by an eligible college or university are eligible to submit undergraduate and/or D.V.M. training proposals under this RFA. Applicants should be institutions that confer an undergraduate or D.V.M. degree in at least one of the disciplines in the food and agricultural sciences. Students attending two-year colleges that are legally authorized to offer a two-year or equivalent program of college-level studies which are principally creditable toward a baccalaureate degree, may be awarded a MSP Scholarship from eligible baccalaureate institutions in cases where an articulation agreement, bridging agreement, or other type of collaborative arrangement exists between the subject baccalaureate-level institution(s) and the two year college. MSP Scholars from 2-year colleges are expected to transfer and complete their baccalaureate degrees in the partner 4-year institution(s). In such instances, the baccalaureate-level institution must be the applicant. What is the process for applying and being award this assistance?
Deadlines
09/30/2014 Other Assistance Considerations
Formula and Matching Requirements
This program does not have cost sharing or matching requirements. Who do I contact about this opportunity?
Headquarters Office
NIFA Help Desk Phone: 202-401-5048
Business hours are M-F, 7:00 am -5:00 pm ET, excluding Federal holidays
Website Address
http://www.nifa.usda.gov/funding/rfas/multicultural_scholars.html
E-mail Address
electronic@nifa.usda.gov
Financial Information
Obligations
$868,720.00
