Nebraska Bankers Association Freshman Scholarship | Department of Agricultural Economics

2026-2027 Nebraska Bankers Association Freshman Scholarship Application

Only students in the Agribusiness-Banking and Finance Option are eligible for this scholarship.

Instructions to Scholarship Applicants: This application will be given every consideration on the basis of academic merit, leadership, and financial need regardless of race, creed, sex, national origin, or handicap. Fill out this application as clearly, completely, and accurately as possible.

Questions: Contact Rosalee Swartz, rswartz1@unl.edu, 402-472-5234
Due by Midnight, Friday, May 1, 2026

By submitting this application, you affirm that the statements made in this application are true and complete to the best of your knowledge. You authorize investigation of any or all statements in this application by the scholarship selection committee.

First Name Required

Last Name Required

Email Required

Cell Phone Number Required

Parents' Names Required

Hometown Newspaper Required

Hometown Newspaper City and State Required

List and describe activities outside of high school in which you have participated (i.e., church, community, volunteer, etc.) which have contributed to your own personal and professional development. Required

List and describe all extra-curricular activities in which you have participated in high school. Be sure to include all leadership and committee positions. Required

List and describe all work/internship experiences. Include the names of employers, location of internships, dates employed, and a brief description of responsibilities. Required

List honors and awards which you have received. Required

Describe your future career plans after college graduation. Explain your interest in selecting the Agribusiness-Agricultural Banking and Finance major as your academic program of study at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Required Required