This grant, the Multicultural Scholars Program, is for the purpose of providing scholarships to recruit, engage, retain, and train committed multicultural scholars. Its primary aim is to encourage outstanding students from traditionally underrepresented and underserved groups in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM), specifically within USDA mission sciences, to pursue and complete baccalaureate degrees in food and agricultural sciences or a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (D.V.M.) degree. The program seeks to cultivate a diverse and highly skilled workforce, funnel undergraduates into graduate education, and reduce disparities among underrepresented populations in advanced studies. It focuses on student learning, academic preparation, social support, and professional mentoring to ensure successful entry into food and agricultural fields and competitive workforce readiness.
Opportunity ID: 100393
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-NIFA-HEMS-003458 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Multicultural Scholars Program |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Agriculture Education |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.220 — Higher Education Multicultural Scholars Program |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Jun 20, 2011 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 22, 2011 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 22, 2011 |
| Archive Date: | Sep 21, 2011 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $1,100,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $600,000 |
| Award Floor: | $20,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Applications may be submitted by: (1) land-grant institutions, (2) colleges and universities having significant minority enrollments and a demonstrable capacity to carry out the teaching of food and agricultural sciences, and (3) other colleges and universities having a demonstrable capacity to carry out the teaching of food, and agricultural sciences. Research foundations maintained by an eligible college or university are eligible to submit undergraduate and/or D.V.M. training proposals under this RFA. Applicants should be institutions that confer an undergraduate or D.V.M. degree in at least one of the disciplines in the food and agricultural sciences. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | National Institute of Food and Agriculture |
| Description: | The purpose of the Higher Education Multicultural Scholars Program is to provide scholarships to support recruiting, engaging, retaining, mentoring, and training committed, eligible multicultural scholars, resulting in either baccalaureate degrees within the food and agricultural sciences disciplines or the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (D.V.M.) degree. The scholarships are intended to encourage outstanding students from groups that are traditionally underrepresented and underserved in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) specifically for the USDA mission sciences, to pursue and complete baccalaureate degrees in food and agricultural sciences, or achieve a D.V.M. that would lead to a diverse and highly skilled work force.
Applications are sought for student education that will: |
| Link to Additional Information: | Multicultural Scholars Program |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
NIFA Help Desk
Phone: 202-401-5048 Business hours are M-F, 7:00 am -5:00 pm ET, excluding Federal holidays Email:electronic@nifa.usda.gov |
Version History
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Related Documents
Folder 100393 Full Announcement-1 -> fy 2011 msp (final) jm 06 17 2011.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | NIFA Help Desk Phone: 202-401-5048 Business hours are M-F, 7:00 am -5:00 pm ET, excluding Federal holidays Email: electronic@nifa.usda.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10.220 | PKG00060130 | Jun 20, 2011 | Aug 22, 2011 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
100393 RR_SF424_1_2-1.2.pdf
100393 RR_PersonalData_1_2-1.2.pdf
100393 PerformanceSite_1_4-1.4.pdf
100393 RR_OtherProjectInfo_1_3-1.3.pdf
100393 RR_KeyPersonExpanded_1_2-1.2.pdf
100393 RR_Budget-1.1.pdf
100393 NIFA_Supplemental_Info_1_1-1.1.pdf
Optional forms
100393 RR_SubawardBudget30-1.2.pdf
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