Multicultural Scholars Grants Program

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	Federal Grant Title:	Multicultural Scholars Grants Program
	CFDA Number:	10.220
	CFDA Description:	Higher Education Multicultural Scholars Program
	Federal Agency Name:	CSREES
	Category of Funding Activity:	Education
	Category Explanation:	Information not provided
	Opportunity Category:	Discretionary
	Funding Opportunity Number:	USDA-CSREES-HEMS-000527
	Document Type:	Modification to Previous Grants Notice
	Funding Instrument Type:	Grant
	Posted Date:	Mar 07, 2007
	Creation Date:	Mar 07, 2007
	Original Closing Date for Applications:	Jun 29, 2007
	Current Closing Date for Applications:	Information not provided
	Archive Date:	Jul 29, 2007
	Expected Number of Awards:	Information not provided
	Estimated Total Program Funding:	$998,000
	Federal Grant Award Ceiling:	$998,000
	Federal Grant Award Floor:	$72,000
	Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement:	Yes

Applicants Eligible for this Grant: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
Additional Information on Eligibility: Eligible Applicants Applications may be submitted by (a) U.S. public or private non-profit colleges and universities that offer baccalaureate degree or Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree programs in at least one discipline of the food and agricultural sciences (see Part VIII, E., Definitions); (b) land-grant colleges and universities, including land-grant institutions in insular areas; (c) colleges and universities with significant minority enrollment and a demonstrable capacity to carry out the teaching of food and agricultural sciences; and (d) other colleges and universities with a demonstrable capacity to carry out the teaching of food and agricultural sciences. Additional Information on Eligibility: Students attending two-year colleges that are legally authorized to offer a two-year or equivalent program of college-level studies which is principally creditable toward a baccalaureate degree, may be awarded a MSP Scholarship by an eligible baccalaureate institution in cases where an articulation agreement, bridging agreement, or other type of collaborative arrangement exists with one or more eligible baccalaureate-level institution(s). In such instances, the baccalaureate-level institution must be the applicant.
Grant Description: The Higher Education Multicultural Scholars Program (MSP) was initiated in 1994. The scholarships are intended to encourage outstanding students to pursue and complete baccalaureate degrees in the food and agricultural sciences or the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree. This scholarship program is to increase the multicultural diversity of the food and agricultural scientific and professional workforce, and advance the educational achievement of all Americans by providing competitive grants to eligible colleges and universities. The MSP provides funding to support undergraduate or DVM training through student scholarship support and a cost-of-education allowance to the institution. For the FY 2007 award cycle CSREES intends to also support Student Experiential Learning (SEL) opportunities for eligible USDA Multicultural Scholars to enable eligible USDA Multicultural Scholars to: (a) participate in research projects focused on multidisciplinary topics of national importance at institutions or organizations other than their own; (b) complete apprenticeships, internships, or similar participatory learning experiences (e.g., practicum for Doctor of Veterinary Medicine students, or internships abroad or externships in the private or public sector); and (c) complete study abroad programs relevant to their majors. The SEL awards for eligible USDA Multicultural Scholars will only be available as provided for within this grant announcement.
Link to Full Grant Announcement: Multicultural Scholars Grants Program
http://www.csrees.usda.gov/funding/rfas/multicultural_selg.html
Grant Announcement Contact: CSREES Help Desk
Phone: 202-401-5048
Business hours are M-F, 7:00 am -5:00 pm ET
electronic@csrees.usda.gov Help Desk
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