The USDA HSI (E. Kika De La Garza) Fellowship Program strengthens educational partnerships with faculty and staff from HSIs to collaborate with USDA to gain insight and understanding of the federal government. Through the fellowship, participants meet directly with USDA agencies to learn about opportunities that are available for their respective institutions and their students. Applicants must be faculty or staff at a Hispanic-Serving Institution or Hispanic-Serving School District to qualify.
- Education Fellowship and High School Education Fellowships are for faculty and staff at HSIs. High School Fellowships are for secondary education superintendents, principals, agricultural and/or district level teachers working for a Hispanic-Serving school district. Fellows participate in a Washington, DC based program.
- Science Fellowships are for science faculty at HSIs. Science fellows collaborate with leading scientists from USDA. Participants attend a mandatory program in Washington, DC, in addition to collaborating with a USDA Research Center within the country.
Learn more about the 2024 E. Kika De La Garza Fellows (PDF, 3.6 MB)!
Important Dates
- Application Deadline: March 4, 2024 (all materials must be received by 11:59pm PST on this date)
- Fellowships are awarded: May 2024
- Travel to Washington, DC: July 7, 2024
Program Dates
- Education and High School Fellowships: July 8 – July 12, 2024
- Science Fellowship: July 8 – July 19, 2024
2024 Application
- 2024 E. Kika De La Garza Fellowship Application (PDF, 301 KB)
Fellowship Informational Webinar, January 31, 2024