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USDA 1890 National Scholars Program e-Application

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Applications for the 2025 school year will be accepted from January 7, 2025 through March 1, 2025.

OPPE will host three webinars to present information and answer questions about the 1890 National Scholars Program and application process:

WEBINAR DATES and TIMES:

January 22, 2025 @ 6:00 PM Eastern Time
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January 29, 2025 @ 1:00 PM Eastern Time
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February 19, 2025 @ 6:00 PM Eastern Time
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Once you begin your application, you must complete it. There is no option to pause and return to complete it at a later time. We strongly urge you to review the “Getting Started Guide” and the “FAQs” document below before beginning your application.

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