Nebraska Extension
The University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s Agronomy and Horticulture Department offers several scholarships for students pursuing studies in agriculture, crop, or plant sciences.
The following scholarships offer $1,000 for freshmen or sophomores and above pursuing agriculture, crop, or plant science studies at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.
- Dennis Thompson Crop Improvement Scholarship – $1,000 for freshmen pursuing agriculture or crop science.
Candidates must express an interest in or be majoring in Agronomy, CASNR, IANR, University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Preference will be given to graduates of any Class B, C, or D high school located in any of the following counties in Nebraska: Arthur, Banner, Blaine, Boyd, Brown, Buffalo, Box Butte, Chase, Cherry, Cheyenne, Custer, Dawson, Dawes, Dundy, Franklin, Frontier, Furnas, Garden, Garfield, Gosper, Grant, Harlan, Hayes, Hitchcock, Hooker, Holt, Kearney, Keith, Keya Paha, Kimball, Lincoln, Logan, Loup, McPherson, Morrill, Perkins, Phelps, Red Willow, Rock, Scottsbluff, Sheridan, Sherman, Sioux, Thomas, Valley, or Deuel. High School classification will be based on the current classification system used by the Nebraska School Activities Association, or on the equivalent classes of any future system.
Scholarship funds will be deposited directly into the student’s UNL account for tuition or books. Deadline is March 13.
- Nebraska Seed Trade Association (NSTA) Freshman Scholarship – $1,000 for incoming students planning studies in agriculture, crop, or plant sciences.
New students enrolling at the University of Nebraska. They must possess a strong interest in the area of seed industry, crop production, seed technology, or plant breeding, and major in a degree program offered by the Department of Agronomy and Horticulture, College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources, Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources, University of Nebraska. Deadline is April 1.
- Nebraska Seed Trade Association (NSTA) Upperclassman Scholarship – $1,000 for sophomores and above pursuing agriculture, crop, or plant science studies.
Students must have sophomore class standing or above at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Candidates shall be pursuing any degree program in the Department of Agronomy and Horticulture, College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources, or the Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources. Deadline is April 1.
To apply for the above scholarships or for more information, visit NCIA Scholarships or NSTA Scholarships
The scholarships are also listed on UNL’s Agronomy and Horticulture page under “scholarships with separate applications.”
