H.R. 6020 · 114th Congress
Funding for Student Scholarships for the 1890s Land-Grant African-American Colleges and Universities Act
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- David Scott
- Introduced
- 2016-09-14
- Latest action
- 2016-09-23 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Biotechnology, Horticulture, and Research.
Summary
Funding for Student Scholarships for the 1890s Land-Grant African-American Colleges and Universities Act
This bill amends the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 to establish and provide funding for a grant program within the Department of Agriculture (USDA) for scholarships for students at 1890 land-grant colleges and universities (historically black colleges and universities established under the Second Morrill Act of 1890). USDA may award the scholarships to students who: (1) are seeking to attend such a college or university, and (2) intend to pursue a career in the food and agricultural sciences.