University Costs, Scholarships, and Financial Aid
Scholarships and Research Awards
There are three levels of scholarships at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln
University-wide Scholarships : Typically awarded by February 1 - some much earlier. To be eligible for all scholarships University-wide, be sure to apply by January 15, 2009!
College-wide : The College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources awards over one-half million dollars in scholarships to students each year. Most require no separate application. Scholarship amounts range from $100 to $2000 per year. Some are renewable for up to four years, depending on the scholarship and a student's academic performance.
Department of Agricultural Economics - awarded in early May. The general department application (see link at end of this paragraph) is required for several scholarships. Other scholarships have a separate application (see the Nebraska Bankers (NBA) and the Farm Managers & Rural Appraisers (NFMRA) Scholarship applications at the end of this paragraph as well). Check individual scholarships for specific eligibility and application requirements.
ARCHER DANIELS MIDLAND SCHOLARSHIP
(Separate application - fall semester; selection made by ADM)
Agribusiness or Agricultural Economics major -- Sophomore or Junior
GPA of 3.0 or higher
Interest in a Grain/Commodity Merchandising career upon graduation
CHS FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP
(Department Application above)
Students who will take or have taken a cooperative principles course (AECN 316 - Agribusiness Management)
Junior or Senior in year scholarship is awarded
Maximum that can be received by any student is $1500 -- Awarded based upon scholastic achievement and leadership
A.W. and EDITH H. EPP SCHOLARSHIP
(Department Application above)
Agribusiness or Agricultural Economics major
Sophomore standing or above
Must rank in upper 50 percent of the class
Preference to student with financial need
Preference to student with interest in farm and/or ranch management
PAUL J. HUPF MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
(Department Application above)
Recipient must be from one of the following counties: Adams, Clay,
Nuckolls, Harlan, Franklin, Webster, Kearney, or Phelps
Junior or Senior
Preference to student with financial need
Preference to student studying Agribusiness
NEBRASKA COOPERATIVE COUNCIL SCHOLARSHIP
(Separate application-due April 15; selected by the Council)
Agribusiness or Agricultural Economics major
GPA of 2.5 or higher
Must have successfully completed (grade of B or above) one course in agricultural cooperatives (AECN 316)
Sophomore, Junior, or Senior standing in year scholarship is awarded
One scholarship is awarded to a freshman; new transfer students are also eligible
NEBRASKA CHAPTER OF THE AMERICAN SOCIETY OF FARM MANAGERS AND RURAL APPRAISERS
( Separate application above; selected by the Chapter)
Agribusiness or Agricultural Economics major
Freshmen, Sophomore, or Junior standing
GPA of 3.0 or higher
Interest in farm and/or ranch management and/or rural appraisal
Student Research Awards
Through two different programs, students interested in undergraduate research are able to receive grant funds for research activities.
UCARE, an undergraduate research program at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln offers two-year undergraduate research awards on a competitive basis. Students work with faculty members to develop proposals and, if selected, receive up to $2500/year for each of two years to carry out the research project.
Students in the UNL Honors Program are encouraged to apply for grants for research projects through the UNL Agriculture Research Division. This can be done in conjunction with completing their senior thesis and/or for independent study credit if the student wishes.
