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Congressman David Scott, chairman of the House Agriculture Committee, announced a full Committee hearing with presidents of the 1890 Land Grant Historically Black Colleges and Universities, including Fort Valley State University, Virginia State University, University of Maryland Eastern Shore and Delaware State University on June 16^th, 2021, at 10:00 am ET.

RSVP here to join a virtual press gaggle to follow the full Committee hearing.

Schedule subject to change.

“I was able to lead the successful effort with Members of Congress to secure $80 million in scholarships for our 1890 Land Grant Universities and worked hard to include funding for our 1890 Institutions, creation of Centers of Excellence and upgrades to agricultural and food science research facilities,” said Chairman David Scott.  “I look forward to working with our 1890 University presidents, Secretary Vilsack and the United States Congress to make this scholarship program for our 1890 institutions permanent, and to hearing from our 1890 presidents how this scholarship program is helping their students." 

The nineteen 1890s Land-Grant universities are: Alabama A&M University; Alcorn State University; Central State University; Delaware State University; Florida A&M University; Fort Valley State University; Kentucky State University; Langston University; Lincoln University; North Carolina A&T State University; Prairie View A&M University; South Carolina State University; Southern University System; Tennessee State University; Tuskegee University; University of Arkansas Pine Bluff; University of Maryland Eastern Shore; Virginia State University; and West Virginia State University.

Congressman David Scott is a graduate of Florida A&M University.

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