Farm Credit Services of America Scholarship

Farm Credit Services of America (FCSAmerica)

Land Grant Scholarship

At the University of Nebraska-Lincoln (UNL), FCSAmerica will award $2,500 scholarships.

Ineligible, incomplete, and late applications will not be considered.

Your application information may be provided to the University of Nebraska Foundation or Donor in order to aid in choosing a recipient, invite you to attend a scholarship meeting/luncheon with the donors of your scholarship or provide more information or promote on your award in their publications. Scholarships may be changed or discontinued by the donor at any time.

Application deadline is April 25, 2025.

Selection Criteria:

Freshman or above class level in good academic standing for the academic year scholarship is received.
Enrolled in the College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources (CASNR) in Agronomy, Animal Science, Agribusiness, Agricultural Economics, Mechanized Systems Management (Agricultural Systems Technology), or the College of Business (COB) majoring in Agribusiness.
Cumulative grade point average of 3.0 preferred.
Preference is given to residents of Iowa, Nebraska, South Dakota or Wyoming.
One- to two-page essay on how the applicant plans to use his/her major in the chosen career.
Agricultural background or work-related experience in agriculture.
Benefits eligible Employees and Directors, together with their spouses, and any person related to them or their spouse as child, grandchild, step child, step grandchild, anyone living in the residence of a Benefits-eligible Employee or Director, or the spouse of any of the above shall not be eligible for any scholarship programs or educational grants offered or sponsored by the Association.
You may only receive this scholarship one time, so previous Farm Credit Services of America scholarship winners are not eligible.
Donor may change or withdraw scholarship at any time.

Please contact your college below for any questions.

College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources
Melissa Sailors
Scholarship Coordinator
103 Agricultural Hall
Lincoln, NE 68583-0702
msailors2@unl.edu
402-472-7890
casnr.unl.edu

College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources

Lisa Karr

Associate Dean

103 Agricultural Hall

Lincoln, NE 68583-0702

lisa.karr@unl.edu

402-472-2201

casnr.unl.edu

Department of Agricultural Economics

Rosalee Swartz

308D Filley Hall

University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Lincoln, NE 68583-0922

rswartz1@unl.edu

402-472-3401

casnr.unl.edu

Michelle Jacobs

Marketing and Agribusiness

College of Business

University of Nebraska–Lincoln

Howard L Hawks Hall 345
740 N. 14 Street | P.O. Box 880492

Lincoln, NE 68588-0492

michelle@unl.edu

Office: (402) 472-2316

business.unl.edu

Full Name*

First NameLast Name

UNL ID Number*

Name of University:

University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Name of College*

Current Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip CodeCountry

Current Phone Number*

Cell Phone Number (if different)

E-mail*

Parent/Guardian/Next of Kin Name(s)

Parent/Guardian/Next of Kin Address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip CodeCountry

Permanent/Home Address (if different from above)

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip CodeCountry

Permanent/Home Phone Number

Degree*

Option for Major*

Cumulative GPA*

Class Level for Upcoming Academic Year (when you will be receiving scholarship)*

Total Credit Hours Completed Through Current Fall Semester*

Expected Graduation*

Date

Please respond to the following questions/statements:

List agricultural background or work-related experience; past and present extracurricular activities, honors, and offices held:*

Please provide a one to two page (500-1000 words) statement on your career plans following graduation.*