DSU-CAST 1890 Scholarship Program

Scholarship Overview: Graduating seniors who will pursue a bachelor’s degree at DSU in agriculture, natural resources, food science, dietetics, textiles, and related majors (i.e., business, finance, IT/computer science)
Application Available: August 28, 2023
Deadline Date: April 5, 2024

Scholarship Details:

The DSU-CAST 1890 Scholarship Program is funded by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and is intended to encourage outstanding students at 1890 land grant institutions to pursue and complete baccalaureate degrees in the food and agricultural sciences and related fields that would lead to a highly skilled food and agricultural systems workforce. Each partial scholarship is $3,000 towards a student’s educational needs per semester at Delaware State University and is renewable contingent upon funding and meeting re-award requirements.

High School applicant’s eligibility requirements:

  • Be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.
  • Have applied for or have been accepted for admission to DSU.
  • Have a high school diploma or General Educational Development (GED) certificate with a high school grade point average (GPA) of at least 3.2 unweighted (on a 4.0 scale).
  • Seek to study agriculture, food, natural resource sciences, or other related disciplines.
  • Demonstrate leadership and community service.

 

Application requirements:

  • Complete an online application.
  • Submit supplemental documents to (DSUCAST1890Scholarship@desu.edu):
    • High School Transcript
    • Guidance Recommendation Form
    • Teacher Recommendation Form
    • Signage Form
    • Essay
    • Resume

Application Requirements: Essay, Letter(s) of Recommendation, Minimum GPA, Resume, Transcript

Essay Details:

Submit a 500-800 word essay on one of the following topics:
• My interest in pursuing a career in agriculture, natural resources, textiles, or food and nutrition.
• How I envision the scholarship will impact me personally and my future as a public servant.
• My experiences and perceptions about agriculture, food sciences, natural resources sciences, or other related disciplines related to agriculture.

Once completed, please forward it to DSUCAST1890Scholarship@desu.edu.

Award Amount: $3,000

Award Details:

Scholarships must be used at Delaware State University. The partial scholarship amount is up to $3,000 depending on the student’s educational needs. Scholarship re-award is contingent upon funding, the scholar meeting all re-eligibility requirements, and satisfactory academic performance (SAP) towards the completion of a baccalaureate degree.

Website/URL: https://cast.desu.edu/students/scholarships/dsu-cast-1890-scholarship-program

Scholarship Manager Information:

Contact Name: Dr. Alex D. Meredith
Contact Email: DSUCAST1890Scholarship@desu.edu
Contact Phone Number: 302-857-6410
Additional Contact & Submission Information:

Please find all documents and the online application portal on the scholarship website. Please make sure to fill out the “high school” application.

Filters:

Eligibility: Community Service, Minimum GPA/Class Rank, U.S Citizen/Permanent Resident
Areas of Study: Agricultural Sciences, Biological, Biomedical Studies, & Pre-Med Studies, Business Management, Computer Science, Environmental Science, Engineering, Food & Nutrition, Information Technology, Veterinary Studies
Applicant’s Current Education Level: High School Senior
Institution Type: Delaware Institutions, Historically Black Colleges/Universities (HBCUs)