USDA Extends Info Gathering for Native American Scholars
Published Date: 4/7/2026
Notice
Summary
The USDA’s Office of Tribal Relations wants to keep collecting info for the 1994 Tribal Scholars Program, which helps Native American students. They’re asking for more time to continue this work and want your thoughts by June 8, 2026. This won’t cost extra money but keeps the program running smoothly for those it supports.
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
1994 Tribal Scholars Program Continued
The USDA is extending its information collection so the 1994 Tribal Scholars Program can continue offering scholarships and paid training internships to students at 1994 Tribal Land-Grant Colleges and partner institutions. The program can fund educational costs and provide paid work experience through USDA for up to 4 years and requires 640 hours of occupation-related work experience and a minimum 2.5 GPA.
Program Eligibility Limits Applicants
Only applicants meeting specific eligibility rules can get the scholarship: be at least 16 years old, be a U.S. citizen or national (or eligible permanent resident who will meet citizenship requirements before degree completion), maintain a 2.5 GPA, be enrolled in or recently graduated from a 1994 Tribal Land-Grant College, and complete or plan to complete 640 hours of work experience.
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