Dr. Ron Johnson and Dr. Mary Beck Nature Conservation Fellowship Nomination Form

DR. RON JOHNSON AND DR. MARY BECK NATURE CONSERVATION FELLOWSHIP NOMINATION

College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources

One $1250 fellowship will be awarded to a graduate student seeking a degree in nature conservation within CASNR.

Demonstrated strong interest and passion for study toward a degree in nature conservation. Nature conservation includes birds and the farms that love them; butterflies, bees and the flowers that invite them; and the diversity of the life forms and habitats that allow the natural world and ours to persist forever. Nature conservation thrives in concert with people through harmony and respect for family farms and rural communities.
Requirements include
- Enrolled full-time in a Phd or MS program in CASNR.
- School of Natural Resources, Entomology, or comparable degree program.
- Supported by an assistantship, or comparable funding.
- Not a previous recipient
- Thesis or dissertation demonstrating excellence and a clear focus on conservation of nature and the biological diversity of life on Earth.
- Demonstrated superior professionalism and service to the University and/or the community.

Your nomination information may be provided to the University of Nebraska Foundation or Donor in order to aid in choosing a recipient, or invite you to attend a scholarship meeting/luncheon with the donors of your scholarship or provide more information on your award.

Nomination materials must be received by June 30, 2025.

Students must be nominated by a faculty or staff member.

If you have any questions, please contact melissa.sailors@unl.edu.

Student Full Name*

First NameLast Name

UNL Student ID Number*

(8 digits)

Phone Number*

Area CodePhone Number

E-mail*

Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code

Degree Program/Major*

Department*

Degree Objective*

MSPhd

Student Residency Status*

US CitizenPermanent ResidentNon-Resident Alien (with SS#)Non-Resident (not a U.S. Citizen)

Degree start date (month and year)*

Expected graduation date (month and year)*

Assistantship Amount ($)*

Duration of Assistantship:*

Cum G.P.A.*

Name of Proposer (must be a faculty or staff member)*

First NameLast Name

Proposer Email*

example@example.com

Proposer Signature*

Name of Advisor*

First NameLast Name

Advisor Email*

example@example.com

Advisor Phone Number

Area CodePhone Number

Please provide (or attach below) a brief description from the student about the research and professional service, highlighting impacts in relation to conservation of nature and biodiversity. Limit of 500 words.

0/500

Form will not submit if you go over 500 words in textbox.

Please attach student resume, nomination letter, and student statement (if not in box above)

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Unit Approver Name (Unit Head or Graduate Chair)*

First NameLast Name

Unit Approver Email*

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