APPLICATION FOR STUDENT AMBASSADOR

APPLICATION FOR STUDENT AMBASSADOR
Program Purposes:
1. Recruit new students to the Department of Food Science and Technology programs.
2. Promote the Department of Food Science and Technology on and off campus.
3. Assist in the preparation for and execution of Food Science and Technology Promotional Events.
Qualifications/Expectations:
1. Have at least sophomore status as of August 1^st of your serving year.
2. Be a full-time student, majoring in Food Science and Technology.
3. Intentions to stay in the program for at least two more years from the start of your serving year.
4. Be in good academic standing with a GPA of at least 2.5.
5. Participate in at least one Recognized Student Organization.
6. Have a good knowledge of academic and extra-curricular programs in the Department of Food Science and Technology.
Application Procedures:
1. Complete the application on. The following pages fully and honestly.
2. Submit all application materials by Monday August 2, 2027.
For More Information:
Contact the Department at foodscience@unl.edu.
Additional Instructions:
1. Incomplete or late applications may not be considered.
2. Two references must be included. One of these references must be from a faculty member in the Department of Food Science and Technology. All references should emailed to foodscience@unl.edu.
3. Please use the last two pages of this application to give your references.
Department of Food Science and Technology
1901 N. 21st ST, Food Innovation Center | Lincoln, NE 68588-6205
402.472.2831 | foodsci@unl.edu | foodscience.unl.edu

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Name:

First NameLast Name
NU Student ID#:
Advisor:
Academic Standing as of August 1st (sophomore, junior, senior)
Anticipated Graduation Date:

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Current Cumulative GPA:
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Campus/Local Telephone:
Format: (000) 000-0000.
Email Address:
example@example.com
Please submit responses to the following questions with your application:
1. What led you to become a Food Science and Technology Major?
2. What qualities do you believe are necessary to become a successful Ambassador for Food Science and Technology, and how do you plan to implement these qualities into your work performance?
3. In fifty words of less, answer the following question: "What is food science?"
Release:
I hereby authorize the Department of Food Science and Technology to Verify my GPA. The selection criteria for the Ambassadors program stipulates that applicants must have a 2.50 cumulative GPA.
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Name:

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Reference Form:
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Name of Applicant:

First NameLast Name
Name of Reference:

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Institution:
Position:
Note to Applicant:
Under the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act, students of the University of Nebraska have the right to inspect their files upon request. So that the person you have requested to write a letter of recommendation will know if their letter will be held in confidence or if the letter will be open to your inspection upon your request, please mark one of the following statements. The waiving of your right to see this letter is not a requirement for consideration.
Signature:
Note to the Reference of the Student Ambassador Applicant.
When writing this reference letter, please address the following:
A student Ambassador serves as a representative for the Department of Food Science and Technology and University of Nebraska. Please include what you know of the following qualities: ability to handle responsibility, willingness to learn, communication skills, maturity, acceptance of diverse peoples, cultures, and values, and leadership abilities.
Please attach this page to your reference letter. All reference letters and forms should be emailed to foodscience@unl.edu on or before August 2, 2027.

Reference Form:
Date:

MonthDayYear
2 digit month, 2 digit day, 4 digit yearDate
Name of Applicant:

First NameLast Name
Name of Reference:

First NameLast Name
Relationship to Applicant:
Institution:
Position:
Note to Applicant:
Under the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act, students of the University of Nebraska have the right to inspect their files upon request. So that the person you have requested to write a letter of recommendation will know if their letter will be held in confidence or if the letter will be open to your inspection upon your request, please mark one of the following statements. The waiving of your right to see this letter is not a requirement for consideration.
Signature:
Note to the Reference of the Student Ambassador Applicant.
When writing this reference letter, please address the following:
A student Ambassador serves as a representative for the Department of Food Science and Technology and University of Nebraska. Please include what you know of the following qualities: ability to handle responsibility, willingness to learn, communication skills, maturity, acceptance of diverse peoples, cultures, and values, and leadership abilities.
Please attach this page to your reference letter. All reference letters and forms should be emailed to foodscience@unl.edu on or before August 2, 2027.
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APPLICATION FOR STUDENT AMBASSADOR

Program Purposes:

Qualifications/Expectations:

Application Procedures:

For More Information:

Additional Instructions:

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Release:

Reference Form:

Note to Applicant:

Note to the Reference of the Student Ambassador Applicant.

Reference Form:

Note to Applicant:

Note to the Reference of the Student Ambassador Applicant.