USDA suspends scholarship program at historically Black colleges, website shows
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has suspended a college scholarship program for students from rural and underserved backgrounds who attend historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs), according to the program website. The 1890 scholars program aims to increase the number of agriculture students at these 19 historically Black land-grant universities, which are federally funded and tend to have significant agricultural programs. The suspension of this program is part of a broader effort by the Trump administration to rescind federal diversity and inclusion efforts.
- The sudden suspension of this vital scholarship program highlights the administration's priorities and values, particularly for students from underrepresented communities who require support to access higher education.
- What implications will this decision have on the long-term impact of systemic racism in higher education and the perpetuation of unequal opportunities for rural and underserved students?