The College of Agriculture and Applied Sciences Scholars (CAAS) Scholarship Program provides up to $10,000 per academic year (up to $5,000 per semester) to help defray student expenses.
Sponsored by the United States Department of Agriculture through the National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA), a $500,000 grant will provide scholarships to fund tuition, housing, and living expenses for selected students annually. Each annual award is contingent upon the student’s continued successful academic performance.
To be eligible, students must be accepted for admission to Alcorn State University, be classified as U.S. citizens, possess a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better (on a 4.0 scale), and have a 20 or better ACT score (or equivalent SAT score). He or she must also demonstrate leadership ability and a commitment to community service, as well as aspire to one of the following courses of study: Agricultural Science (any concentration), AgriBusiness Management, Agricultural Economics, Food, Nutrition, and Community Health Sciences, Human Development and Family Science and Applied Science (Geospatial Engineering Technology only).
To apply, please complete the form below. The application is now open for the 2025-2026 school year!
For more information, contact the College of Agriculture and Applied Sciences, Office of Student Services at 601.877.2306 or [email protected].
Scholarship Opportunities Now Open!
The College of Agriculture and Applied Sciences is excited to announce that scholarship applications are now officially OPEN!
Whether you are an incoming freshman ready to begin your journey or a college/transfer student continuing your path, we have opportunities designed to support your success.
Funding available for qualified students Take the next step toward your academic and career goals
High School Graduating Senior: https://forms.office.com/r/gBqYhFgH4P
College/Transfer Students: https://forms.office.com/r/eKhvisYLkM
