Animal Science Scholarships

The Animal Science Department offers scholarships to incoming freshman and transfer students, as well as students at the sophomore, junior and senior level within the UNL Animal Science Program.  More than $90,000 is awarded annually to more than 100 students. The criteria, qualifications and application process varies according to the scholarship. Please follow the links below for more information, and downloadable applications for freshman, transfer and upperclass scholarships.

**Application deadline for UNL Animal Science Freshmen Scholarships is February 15
**Application deadline for UNL Animal Science Upperclass Scholarships is March 1
**Application deadline for UNL Animal Science Transfer Scholarships is May 1 ( For Fall transfer)
 

Separate applications are needed depending on the type of scholarship being applied for. Individual applications for each area can be found on the respective pages, or a complete listing can be found at the Animal Science Scholarship Index .

 

Brad Wetovick

 

 

Animal Science Scholarships & Awards Program April 20, 2012

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Freshman, Transfer, & Upperclass Scholarships

Animal Science Student Ambassadors Award

Feedlot Management Scholarship

Nebraska Beef Industry Scholars Progressive Scholarships

Animal Science Judging Team Scholarships

Block & Bridle Scholarships

 

 

 If you would like to sponsor a scholarship or make a donation to the Department of Animal Science, please see the Alumni page for more information.

CASNR Scholarships

Each year CASNR students are awarded more than three-quarters of a million dollars in scholarships through departments and the CASNR Dean's Office. These awards range from $50 to $10,000. If you are interested in a CASNR major, you are encouraged to apply for CASNR scholarships through the University of Nebraska Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid. More information about CASNR scholarships can be found at CASNR Scholarships and Financial Aid .

UNL Scholarships and Financial Aid

The University offers many scholarships and other financial aid to assist students with college costs. Requirements and amounts vary depending on the individual scholarships. A list of scholarships divided by grade level and other criteria, information on financial aid, and links to find other scholarships can be found at Scholarships and Financial Aid.

Industry Scholarships

Many industries and associated businesses in the field of Animal Science offer scholarships or other educational support to students. The links below are just a few suggestions for finding scholarships in your field of interest, or for finding some unique internship/work opportunities.

American Society of Animal Science

Ak-Sar-Ben

Nebraska Beef Council

Nebraska Cattlemen

Nebraska Pork Producers

National Pork Board

American Meat Science Association

American Quarter Horse Association

American Paint Horse Association

Midwest Poultry Consortium

Nebraska Poultry Industries

Nebraska Veterinary Medical Association

American Veterinary Medical Association

Cargill

National Scholarships

There are lots of scholarships offered on the national level that you can apply for. One helpful search site to find some of those that you are eligible for is FastWeb .