USDA names thirteen Southern University Students National 1890 Scholars
Baton Rouge, La. – The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has named thirteen Southern University students as 1890 National Scholars.
The Southern University USDA/1890 National Scholars are:
- Samuel Andrews, a Plant and Soil Science major from Ruston, LA
- Trinity Bridges, a Human Nutrition and Food major from Brandon, MS
- Nigel Cole, an Agri-business major from Dallas, TX
- Tori Eddie, an Animal Science major from Memphis, TN
- Bradley Hall, a Plant and Soil Science major from Frisco, TX
- Karrington Hall, an Animal Science major from Baton Rouge, LA
- De’Aree Harris, a Plant and Soil Science major from Memphis, TN
- Amahry Jackson, an Agri-business major from Newellton, LA
- Christian Jacobs, an Agri-business major from Baton Rouge, LA
- Odel Kimble, an Urban Forestry major from Gonzales, LA
- Clarise Preston, an Agri-business major from Baton Rouge, LA
- Kennede Thomas, an Animal Science from Baton Rouge, LA
- Julien Williams, a Civil Engineering from Goodyear, AZ
“With the selection of 133 scholars at nineteen universities, Southern University received the second largest number of scholars, thirteen (13). This is the largest number of scholars selected to attend Southern University in 30 years,” said Allison Johnson, USDA National Outreach Coordinator-East and Southern University’s USDA Liaison.
“It is significant that USDA’s Secretary, the Honorable Tom Vilsack, recognized the strength of the 1890 land grant universities to produce the next generation of USDA officials throughout the US. This partnership exemplifies a tangible commitment to ensure diversity, equity and inclusion in the Department of Agriculture by selecting the students that have excelled academically and possess the skills and abilities to become future leaders of our country in the agricultural sector,” added Johnson.
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The USDA’s 1890 National Scholars Program was established in 1992 through a partnership between the 1890 Land-Grant Universities and the USDA to increase the number of students studying agriculture, food sciences, natural resource sciences, and other related disciplines.
High school seniors entering their freshman year of college and rising college sophomores and juniors who exhibit exemplary leadership traits and have demonstrated community service are eligible to apply to the highly competitive program.
Students must be U.S. citizens; have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better on a 4.0 scale; have been accepted for admission or currently attending an 1890 University; study agriculture or other related academic disciplines; submit an official transcript and a signed application to apply to the program.
This scholarship provides registration, full tuition, books, room and board, internships, and full time employment upon graduation to all scholars.
“The ability to produce a substantial number of well-qualified candidates for consideration, speaks volumes of the agricultural program at Southern University, under the leadership of Drs. Orlando McMeans and Renita Marshall and to the leadership of the Southern University System President, Dennis J. Shields,” expressed Johnson.
For questions regarding the USDA/1890 National Scholars Program, please contact the Office of Partnerships and Public Engagement at 202.302.7255, 1890init@usda.gov, or visit https://www.usda.gov/partnerships/1890NationalScholars.