Under pressure, White House reinstates HBCU scholars program
Source: The Hill
02/25/25 4:49 PM ET
The Trump administration has reopened applications for a federal scholarship that aids studying agriculture at historically Black universities after outcry from lawmakers over its abrupt suspension last week.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture, which administers the federal 1890 National Scholars Program through its Office of Partnerships and Public Engagement (OPPE), put the program on hold last week “pending further review,” but the program’s USDA website was updated Tuesday to note that the application process has resumed. Eligible students can apply through March 15.
USDA’s OPPE said its review had been completed so applications were reopened. “The application process was temporarily suspended pending review to ensure that the program, its mission and its metrics ensure the most efficient use of taxpayer resources,” a USDA spokesperson told The Hill. “This review was completed late afternoon on [Monday].”
The spokesperson added that the USDA has planned a public webinar next Tuesday for those who are interested in the program and other efforts to assist students with the application process. “OPPE will continue to support applicants and selected scholars as they matriculate through the program,” the spokesperson said.
Read more: https://thehill.com/homenews/education/5163666-usda-resumes-hbcu-agriculture-scholarship/
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being superficial with everything they do.
It's just like 45 purportedly "celebrating" Black History Month by saying they were "celebrating" WHILE SYSTEMATICALLY ERASING EVERYTHING THAT IS ASSOCIATED WITH IT. 
