At the White House Tribal Youth Forum, USDA Announces New Investments in Tribal Students and Higher Education

The statement announces new USDA investments to strengthen higher education and career opportunities for Native American youth in the United States. It highlights the allocation of $5 million in scholarships through the New Beginning for Tribal Students program, the launch of the Tribal Scholars Program for agricultural studies and employment, and the creation of the Terra Preta do Indio scholarship to strengthen research and collaboration between tribal colleges and the USDA. These initiatives seek to promote equity, professional development, and Native American representation in the agricultural and natural resource sectors.