The U.S. Department of Agriculture has reopened applications for the 1890 Scholars Program, which was temporarily suspended. The program is crucial for students at historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs), providing scholarships for those studying agriculture. The suspension attracted criticism from various lawmakers, including Senator Jon Ossoff, who labeled it a "lifeline" for HBCU students, and Representative Alma S. Adams, who denounced it as "targeted and mean-spirited." Both expressed relief at the reopening and emphasized the need to address ongoing challenges facing these institutions.
U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff of Georgia described the 1890 Scholars Program as a "lifeline" for HBCU students in the state and called on the Trump administration to restore its funding.
U.S. Representative Alma S. Adams noted the earlier suspension's nature as "targeted and mean-spirited" and expressed hope to collaborate on addressing challenges for land-grant HBCUs.
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