Opportunity
Federal Register #2026-06698
USDA Office of Tribal Relations requests extension for information collection related to the 1994 Tribal Scholars Program
Buyer
USDA Office of Tribal Relations
Posted
April 07, 2026
Respond By
June 08, 2026
Identifier
2026-06698
This notice from the USDA Office of Tribal Relations concerns an administrative extension request for information collection related to the 1994 Tribal Scholars Program. - Government Buyer: - United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Office of Tribal Relations - Purpose: - Extension of an approved information collection for the USDA 1994 Tribal Scholars Program - Program supports scholarships and paid internships for students in food, agriculture, natural resources, and related fields - Application Requirements: - Applicants must submit essays, transcripts, resumes, and recommendation letters - Notable Details: - No products, equipment, or services are being procured - No OEMs or vendors are mentioned - Public comments are invited regarding the information collection extension - Place of Performance/Contact: - USDA Office of Tribal Relations, 1400 Independence Avenue SW, Mailstop 0601, Room 501A, Jaime L. Whitten Building, Washington, DC 20250-3700
Description
The USDA Office of Tribal Relations announces its intention to request an extension for a currently approved information collection related to the 1994 Tribal Scholars Program. This program aims to strengthen partnerships with Tribal Land-Grant Institutions and increase the number of students graduating in food, agricultural, natural resources, and related fields. The program offers scholarships and paid internships to eligible students, requiring submission of essays, transcripts, resumes, and recommendation letters. Public comments on this extension request are invited until June 8, 2026.