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1890 CALNS Agricultural Scholarship

Established under the Second Morrill Act, Alabama A&M University is an 1890 land-grant institution.  The 1890 CALNS Agricultural Scholarship Program, authorized by the United States Congress in 2018, provides AAMU students with the access to fuel their dreams to contribute to the agriculture industry.

2026 CALNS 1890 Scholars

Photo of Carty Arlington
Carty Arlington
Food Science Major
Junior
Photo of Benjamin Battle
Benjamin Battle
Foresty Major
Junior
Photo of Louive Brogan
Louive Brogan
Food Science Major
Junior
Photo of Blair Brown
Blair Brown
Animal Bio-Health Sciences Major
Junior
Photo of Robert Zack Carr
Robert Zack Carr
Environmental Sciences Major
Senior
Photo of Destyni Clark
Destyni Clark
Animal Bio-Health Sciences Major
Junior
Photo of Kailey Dial
Kailey Dial
Animal Bio-Health Sciences Major
Sophomore
Photo of Rhyan Edwards
Rhyan Edwards
Family & Consumer Sciences Major
Sophomore
Photo of Karsyn Feemster-Jones
Karsyn Feemster-Jones
Biology Major
Junior
Photo of Carsten Finkley
Carsten Finkley
Urban Planning Major
Senior
Photo of Endea Gant
Endea Gant
Urban Planning Major
Junior
Photo of Alyssa Hale
Alyssa Hale
Family & Consumer Sciences Major
Junior
Photo of Kayla Harville
Kayla Harville
Family & Consumer Sciences Major
Junior
Photo of Zoe Jackson
Zoe Jackson
Food Science Major
Junior
Photo of Michael Johnson
Michael Johnson
Foresty Major
Junior
Photo of Christian Little
Christian Little
Animal Bio-Health Sciences Major
Junior
Photo of Kaliah Living
Kaliah Living
Animal Bio-Health Sciences Major
Senior
Photo of Madison Logan
Madison Logan
Hospitality Management Major
Freshman
Photo of Paige Martin
Paige Martin
Food Science Major
Senior
Photo of Kyndall McGowan
Kyndall McGowan
Animal Bio-Health Sciences Major
Junior
Photo of Caylan McKissick
Caylan McKissick
Animal Bio-Health Sciences Major
Junior
Photo of Morghan McMullen
Morghan McMullen
Animal Bio-Health Sciences Major
Freshman
Photo of Mykila Moss
Mykila Moss
Animal Bio-Health Sciences Major
Junior
Photo of Jean Nayiga
Jean Nayiga
CALNS
Senior
Photo of Madyson Perry
Madyson Perry
Food Science Major
Junior
Photo of Jacob Reeves
Jacob Reeves
Food Science Major
Senior
Photo of Trinea Shipman
Trinea Shipman
Environmental Sciences Major
Freshman
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Giyah Shipman
Animal Bio-Health Sciences Major
Senior
Photo of Jalia Sigler
Jalia Sigler
Animal Bio-Health Sciences Major
Freshman
Photo of Jordan Slaton
Jordan Slaton
Environmental Sciences Major
Freshman
Photo of Heaven Stewart
Heaven Stewart
Food Science Major
Junior
Photo of Morgan Watkins
Morgan Watkins
Family & Consumer Sciences Major
Junior
Photo of Courtney Williams
Courtney Williams
Animal Bio-Health Sciences Major
Junior
Photo of Trish Bukenya
Trish Bukenya
Environmental Sciences Major
Junior
Photo of Courtney Burrell
Courtney Burrell
Food Science Major
Junior
Photo of Jalia Callaway
Jalia Callaway
Environmental Sciences Major
Senior

 

Eligible DEGREE PROGRAMS

Students enrolled in or planning to enroll in the following degree programs within the College of Agricultural, Life and Natural Sciences may be eligible to apply for the 1890 Agricultural Scholarship Program.

      • Animal Bio-Health Sciences
      • Biology 
      • Environmental Science
      • Family & Consumer Sciences
      • Food Science
      • Forestry
      • Urban and Regional Planning

 

APPLICANT requirements

      • Must be a citizen or legal resident of the United States
      • Accepted for admission to AAMU and enrolled no later than one year after acceptance date
      • Study and intend to pursue a degree within the eligible programs listed
      • Enrolled as a full-time student, registered for a minimum of 12 credit hours
      • Maintain at least a 2.8 GPA each semester while receiving scholarship support

 

submission requirements

      • Completed application form, signed and dated
      • Personal Statement to include future education and career goals, expectation of the scholarship program, and how all are related to topics in food, agriculture and environmental sciences.
      • (Incoming students) Transcript from high school
      • (Transfer students) Trabscript from college
      • Two letters of recommendation from high school advisor (high school senior), academic advisor (2 year college), or professor (current AAMU student)
      • Unofficial copy of ACT or SAT scores

 

scholarship types

Full Scholarship

  • 3.75+ GPA
  • 25+ ACT
  • 1200+ SAT

Tuition & Fees Scholarship

  • 3.25 - 3.74 GPA
  • 20 - 24 ACT
  • 1000 - 1199 SAT

Tuition Only Scholarship

  • 3.25 - 3.74  GPA
  • 17 - 19 ACT
  • 980 - 999 SAT

Scholarships will be awarded based on the availability of funds. If selected and awarded, the CALNS 1890 scholarship will be either Full scholarship (tuition, fees, room & board), Tuition & fees, or Tuition only award.

Note: While a student might be awarded a Full scholarship or a partial scholarship, the actual funds to be received from the CALNS 1890 scholarship will be determined by the balance on the official student account related to tuition and fees (plus roam & board if on a full scholarship). If any other scholarship or aid posts on the student account under the covered categories and reduces the account balance, the 1890 scholarship will ONLY cover the remaining balance

 

College of Agricultural, Life and Natural Sciences
 
Tyesha L. Farmer, Ph.D.
Interim Coordinator 1890 Scholarship Program
tyesha.farmer@aamu.edu 
(256) 372-4916