USDA names thirteen additional 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 addition of these scholars brings Southern’s total number to 29.
The Southern University USDA/1890 National Scholars are:
- Reese Baker, an Agricultural Business major from Houston, TX
- Nicholas Carroll, an Agricultural Business major from Houston, TX
- Sophia Chenault, an Agricultural Business major from Fort Worth, TX
- Destinae Davis, an Animal Sciences major from Lebeau, LA
- Morgyn Edwards, an Agricultural Business major from Houston, TX
- Symiah Joseph, an Agricultural Business major from Monroe, LA
- Terrel Mason, a Plant and Soil Science major from Lithonia, GA
- Evan O'Hara, a Civil Engineer major from Duncanville, TX
- Myles Sam, a Animal Sciences major from Opelousas, LA
- Alaina Schaffer, a Urban Forestry major from Opelousas, LA
- Byron Thibodeaux, a Agriculture Economics major from Bowie, MD
- Sa'Rya Travis, a Animal Sciences major from Greensburg, LA
- Faith Woods, an Agricultural Business major from Baton Rouge, LA
“Onboarding 13 new USDA/1890 scholars is phenomenal, especially with the growing need to educate the next generation of agricultural leaders,” said Dr. Tiffany Franklin, USDA Liaison for Southern University.
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.
"Along with the financial support the scholarship provides, there is a deeper appreciation for the summer training opportunities within federal agencies across the nation. These experiences yield workforce ready graduates. A special thanks to Ms. Allison Johnson for her support and guidance,” added Franklin.
This scholarship provides registration, full tuition, books, room and board, internships, and full-time employment upon graduation to all scholars.
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.