Progress 07/15/24 to 07/14/25
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Target Audience:Applicants must be accepted to Lincoln University and be enrolled full-time. U.S. Citizenship or U.S. Permanent Residency is required. An applicant must have graduated from an accredited high school (Missouri and out-of-state applicants are welcome), and Earned a cumulative GPA of 2.8 or higher. To maintain the scholarship, recipient must maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0. Students must declare a major in Agriculture with an emphasis in: Agribusiness, Animal Science, Natural Resources Management, Plant and Soil Science to be eligible for the 1890 scholarship. Freshmen applicants must be a full-time student with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.8 on a 4.0 scale. Transfer students with 60 credit hours or less may apply. Must complete the current FAFSA. To maintain scholarships, the successful student must maintain a 3.0 GPA each semester throughout their degree program. Recipients who do not maintain a GPA of 3.0 or change their major from Agriculture to another major will forfeit the scholarship. Student Scholars must follow the 4-year degree pathway for a degree in Agriculture. That includes following agriculture academic pathways to graduate in 4 years and enrolling every semester in at least 12 courses that lead to a degree in Agriculture. Changes/Problems:Drs Abua Ikem and Douglas LaVergne aree no longer with Lincoln University. PI/PD for the award is Dr Adrian Andrei. What opportunities for training and professional development has the project provided?Every semester and every school year, our undergraduate students (between 10 and 15) asre engaged in the research projects conducted by specialists from Cooperative Research and Extension. How have the results been disseminated to communities of interest?
Nothing Reported
What do you plan to do during the next reporting period to accomplish the goals?We will continue recruitment of new students, management of exisiting funding from scholarships, and mentoring succesful students.
Impacts
What was accomplished under these goals?
In spring 2022, we awarded 42 full support scholarships. Between Fall 2023 and Spring 2025 semesters, we awarded between 70 and 83 full support scholarships each semester. Enrollment in the BSc degree in Agriculture at Lincoln University has increased by approximately 50% in great part due to availability of scholarships. All funding available was used for scholarship awards.
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Progress 07/15/23 to 07/14/24
Outputs
Target Audience:Our target audience were 1) high school students with a GPA of 2,8, interested in studying Agriculture at Lincoln University, Missouri, willing and able to matriculate within one year of being admitted at LU and awarded the scholarship; 2) existing and transfer students with fewer than 60 credit hours achieved at the time of applying for the scholarship 3) Potential students interested in studying one of our emphasis area: Agribusiness, Plants and Soils Science, Natural Resources Management, and Animal Scinence (with track for veterinary school), To maintain the scholarships, recipients must maintain a GPA of 3.0, be enrolled as full time students in Agriculture, and attend periodic meetings (informatio and professional development). Students who apply for the scholarships must be permanent legal residents or US citizens. Changes/Problems:
Nothing Reported
What opportunities for training and professional development has the project provided?
Nothing Reported
How have the results been disseminated to communities of interest?Our scholarships were advertised on Lincoln University web page, in person at student activities and events, and through our office of admissions. What do you plan to do during the next reporting period to accomplish the goals?Our program will continue without major changes. During next year, we will explore the possibility of offering meal plans not only to resident students, but also to the commuter students who spend many hours per day on campus, in classes or working as student workers on different research projects.
Impacts
What was accomplished under these goals?
In FY 2022, we awarded full scholarships to new students. The scholarships included tuition and fees, housing and meals, and textbooks. In the fall semester 2022, we awarded 66 scholarships to full time students who were enrolled in the Agriculture degree at Lincoln University. The students all had GPAs of 3.0 or above and were all US citizens or permanent residents. In the spring 2023 semester, we awarded 63 full scholarships, fewer than in the fall semester. This was due to students graduating or failing to maintain a GPA of 3.0. The scholarships have increased enrollment and retention of students in the College of Agriculture at Lincoln University, MO. In 2019, we had 94 students enrolled. By May 2023, we had 140 students enrolled.
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Progress 07/15/22 to 07/14/23
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Target Audience:Lincoln University students, faculty, and staff; Missouri communities; National Institute of Food and Agriculture-United States Department of Agriculture (USDA-NIFA); US Congress; Other Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs); Missouri Department of Conservation; Missouri Department of Agriculture; Missouri Department of Natural Resources; the University of Missouri-Columbia and Rolla, University of Illinois-Urbana-Champagne, and the scientific community (research presentations/abstracts and peer-reviewed publications); US agriculture industries, and non-profit. Changes/Problems:--Retirements of faculty, poor remunerations, and many vacant positions can affect the success of students. What opportunities for training and professional development has the project provided?--Scholars and as members of the AgClub and MANRRS gained leadership experience and engaged with fellow students in activities organized by their clubs -- Students know the importance of internships and certification programs for their career goals and are involved with various organizations/agencies e.g., Boeing, US EPA, USDA, Missouri Department of Conservation, etc. Internship opportunities are always emailed to students as soon as the opportunities are available. --Our scholars are encouraged to engage in scholarly works (e.g. conference presentations, publications, etc). How have the results been disseminated to communities of interest?1) The progress report for the 1890 Agriculture Scholar Program is shared each semester with the Dean (College of Agriculture), faculty and staff in the college including the satellite offices under the College of Agriculture, LU upper administration, and other stakeholders/partners. 2) The success of the scholarship program is shared with industry and governmental agencies (e.g., USDA) seeking qualified individuals for Ag jobs. 3) Annual progress report on the scholarship is communicated to the USDA scholarship program manager. 4) Conference presentations/abstracts, research articles, and extension leaflets are communicated via symposia abstracts, journals, community outreach, and college newsletter. What do you plan to do during the next reporting period to accomplish the goals?--The scholars take a minimum of 12 credit hours of lectures and laboratory hands-on experience in their curriculum. --All scholars receive mentoring from faculty and staff throughout the year (advising, FFA, Ag literacy day, fieldwork, field days, research work, and conferences). --There is the potential for research or extension conference presentations and article publications. --Scholars will be encouraged to work with faculty and staff implementing grant research projects to gain skills. --Students will be encouraged to enroll in graduate studies.
Impacts
What was accomplished under these goals?
--About thirty students were recruited into the Lincoln University Agriculture degree program and received the USDA 1890 David Scott (full ride) Scholarship since they all met the stated criteria for this scholarship. --Recruitment materials (e.g., web page, flyer) were developed and disseminated to the College of Agriculture, LU admissions, and Missouri high schools and beyond. -- Scholarship recipients gained knowledge and experience in soil health, hemp production/genomics of cultivars, water quality, aquaculture, new vegetable crops (e.g. quinoa), hydroponics, vegetable production, forest hydrology, --College seminar series provided exposure to science/agriculture topics. --Scholars participated in the LU community garden, native plant species, and other extension activities to gain various skills. --Many of our scholars gained experience during internships.
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