Lincoln University 1890 David Scott Scholarship Program

Lincoln University of Missouri's 1890 David Scott Scholarship pays $5,000 to $10,000 per semester to first-time freshmen and transfer students who major in agriculture. Majors must have an emphasis in agribusiness, ag education, animal science, natural resources management, or plant and soil science. USDA's National Institute of Food and Agriculture funds the scholarship, and payments end at 120 credit hours or graduation.

• Accepted to Lincoln University and enrolled full-time

• U.S. citizenship or U.S. permanent residency

• Graduated from an accredited high school (Missouri and out-of-state applicants welcome)

• Cumulative GPA of 2.8 or higher (freshmen also ACT/SAT of 18 or higher); must maintain 3.0

• Must declare a major in Agriculture with an emphasis in Agribusiness, Ag Education, Animal Science, Natural Resources Management, or Plant and Soil Science

• Transfer students with 60 credit hours or less may apply

• Must complete the current FAFSA

Renewable each semester while the scholar keeps a 3.0 cumulative GPA, takes at least 12 agriculture credit hours, and meets monthly success-meeting and advisor milestones. Funding is subject to federal appropriations, does not cover summer classes, and ends at 120 credit hours or graduation.

Published amounts: $5,000 - $10,000 / semester, depending on availability of funding from USDA.

Download the application from the program page and submit it complete with transcripts, a current resume, a 500–800 word career-goals essay and two letters of recommendation, by email or on paper, to the Department of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences (DAES@LincolnU.edu). Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Deadline text on the page: Application Deadlines: Fall Semesters: May 1st; Spring Semester: December 1ST (application PDF revised October 2026)