UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

ANIMAL AND PLANT HEALTH INSPECTION SERVICE

 

 

 

 

 

 

SPECIAL PROGRAMS AND INITIATIVES

 

APHIS supports and participates in several-focused initiatives created and sponsored by various Departmental Task Forces and Committees in response to the White House Initiatives and Presidential Executive Orders.

 

 

USDA/1890 National Scholars Program

The USDA/1890 National Scholars Program offers 4-year scholarships to U.S. Citizens who are seeking a bachelor's degree in agriculture or a related science at one of the 1890 Land Grant Institutions. The purpose of the National Scholars Program is to strengthen the long-term partnership between the Department of Agriculture and the 1890 Institutions; increase the number of students studying agriculture, food and nutrition, and natural resource sciences; and offer career opportunities at USDA.

For additional information, please go to the website: http://1890scholars.program.usda.gov or contact Sophia Kirby on (301) 734-5366 or Gwendolyn Smith on (301) 734-5584.

Public Service Leaders Scholars Program

USDA provides a combined scholarship and internship opportunity designed to promote public service, and to create access to higher education for undergraduate and graduate students.  All scholarships are tied to a specific job placement in a specific location.