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2010 Scholars Program Details Released
Published Tuesday, November 24, 2009 at 05:06 AM
USDA/1890 scholarship recipients receive full tuition, fees, books, use of laptop computers and printers, software, employment and employee benefits for each of the four years they pursue a bachelor's degree. For each year of the scholarship, students receive room and board provided by the partnering institutions. Students are required to work one year at USDA for each year of their scholarship.
While making the announcement, Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack said this program, - furthers the Obama Administration's goal of promoting and encouraging America's young men and women to consider careers in agriculture and public service. The Secretary added, - under this partnership College-bound students benefit from an outstanding educational opportunity and USDA benefits from the knowledge, talent, diversity and skills that they will one day bring to our organization.
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