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Chairman David Scott and Key Co-sponsors Introduce Legislation Making the 1890s Land Grant African American Colleges and Universities’ Student Scholarships Program Permanent; with a $100 Million Increase
Washington,
July 5, 2021
House Agriculture Committee Chairman David Scott issued the following statement after introducing legislation making the 1890s Land Grant African American Colleges and Universities' Student Scholarships program permanent with a $100 million increase: “Just weeks ago, we in Congress heard directly from each of the 19 Presidents of the 1890 Land Grant African American Colleges and Universities,” said Chairman David Scott. “The College Presidents shared with us Members of Congress how greatly beneficial, how much needed, and how grateful and thankful they are with the initial $80 million that started up our student scholarship program through the 2018 Farm Bill. And, they emphasized how important it is that we continue this great student scholarship program on an ongoing, permanent basis.” Chairman David Scott continued, “And, now, with this historic legislation, we in Congress are very proud to make this student scholarship program for the 1890s Colleges and Universities a permanent student scholarship program, with this increase of $100 million.” Chairman David Scott is joined by the following Members as original co-sponsors: House Budget Committee Chairman John Yarmuth (KY) The nineteen 1890 Land Grant African American Colleges and Universities are as follows: 1. Alabama A&M University 2. Alcorn State University 3. Central State University 4. Delaware State University 5. Florida A&M University 6. Fort Valley State University 7. Kentucky State University 8. Langston University 9. Lincoln University 10. North Carolina A&T State University 11. Prairie View A&M University 12. South Carolina State University 13. Southern University System 14. Tennessee State University 15. Tuskegee University 16. University of Arkansas Pine Bluff 17. University of Maryland Eastern Shore 18. Virginia State University 19. West Virginia State University All additional information regarding this bill can be found here.
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