A federal scholarship aimed at boosting students from underserved and rural areas attending historically Black colleges and universities has been put on hold. The U.S.

USDA has suspended the 1890 National Scholars Program, a key scholarship for students at historically Black land-grant universities (HBCUs). This program provided full financial support for students in agriculture and related fields,

The USDA has suspended the 1890 Scholars Program, which funds students at historically Black land-grant universities (HBCUs), leaving many uncertain about their financial aid. The move comes as the Trump administration pushes to overhaul federal programs.