Eligibility Requirements
Scholars and Fellows Program
The eligibility requirements for admission into the USDA NRCS Scholars and Fellows Program are as follows:
- Student majoring in agriculture/science or engineering—related to USDA/NRCS
- US Citizen or permanent resident
- Any classification
- GPA:
- Incoming students (freshmen): 3.0 GPA/ACT score of 22
- Returning students: 2.8 GPA
- Be enrolled for 15 credit hours during the period the scholarship is received
- Must apply for federal financial aid during period of participation