USDA 1994 Tribal Scholars Program

Description

The USDA 1994 Tribal Scholars Program is available to American Indian and Alaska Native students who are pursuing a bachelor’s degree in agriculture, food science, natural resource science, or a related academic discipline beginning at one of 35 federally recognized tribal colleges and universities and continuing at other higher education institutions. This program combines classroom study with paid work experience that leads to employment at USDA. Through this program, USDA seeks to boost the number of tribal college and university students studying and graduating in food, agriculture, natural resources, and other related fields of study, and help build the pipeline of future agricultural scientists and professionals. Selected recipients receive full tuition, employment, housing or a living stipend, employee benefits, fees, and books each year for up to four years.