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Nebraska Bankers Association Freshman Scholarship

Offered by Nebraska Bankers Association and University of Nebraska–Lincoln Department of Agricultural Economics

A University of Nebraska–Lincoln scholarship for incoming students in the Agribusiness–Banking and Finance Option. Selection considers academic merit, leadership, and financial need, and the application emphasizes activities, work experience, accomplishments, career plans, and interest in agricultural banking and finance.

Minimum GPA3.0+
EssayRequired
RenewableNo
Grade LevelHigh School Senior

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Application Timeline

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2026–27 Scholarship Cycle

OpensTo Be Announced
DeadlineMay 1, 2026

Eligibility

  • Plan to attend the University of Nebraska–Lincoln.
  • Be entering the Agribusiness–Banking and Finance Option.
  • Meet applicable academic requirements for the Nebraska Bankers Association Scholarship.
  • Selection considers academic merit, leadership, and financial need.

Requirements

  • Complete the Nebraska Bankers Association Freshman Scholarship application.
  • Describe community, church, volunteer, or other activities contributing to personal and professional development.
  • Describe high school extracurricular activities and leadership positions.
  • Describe work and internship experience.
  • List honors and awards.
  • Describe future career plans and interest in the Agribusiness–Agricultural Banking and Finance program at UNL.

How to Apply

  1. 1Complete the UNL Department of Agricultural Economics freshman scholarship application.
  2. 2Provide complete information about activities, leadership, employment, honors, and career plans.
  3. 3Explain your interest in agricultural banking and finance.
  4. 4Submit the application by the annual deadline.

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