Sponsored by the Nebraska Academy of Sciences
All recipients of awards are honored at the annual Nebraska Academy of Sciences banquet in April.
Loren Eiseley was a scientist, author, and one of Nebraska’s great twentieth century naturalists. This scholarship is available to any Nebraska high school senior who has been accepted to an accredited college or university. The student must submit the following:
1. ___ 800–1,000 word essay that discusses
Eiseley’s message of compassion for all organisms and humanity’s place in the universe
2. ___ Teacher recommendations
3. ___ Scholastic achievements
4. ___ List of at least two Eiseley essays read by the applicant
5. ___ Evidence of having been accepted to an accredited college or university
Available to any Nebraska high school senior with a special interest in the geology of Nebraska and the study of geology. The student must submit the following:
1. ___ An essay that demonstrates an interest in the geology of Nebraska and the study of geology.
2. ___ Teacher recommendations
3. ___ Scholastic achievements
4. ___ Evidence of the applicant’s intention to enter a Nebraska college or university.
Available to any Nebraska high school senior with a special interest in the earth sciences. The student must submit the following:
1. ___ An essay that demonstrates an interest in the earth sciences.
2. ___ 2 teacher recommendations
3. ___ Scholastic achievements
4. ___ School and community activities related to earth sciences and special awards
5. ___ Evidence of acceptance to a Nebraska college or university
Available to any Nebraska high school senior with special interest in prairie and soil conservation. The student must submit the following:
1. ___ Evidence of prairie and soil conservation practices using field experience or an 800–1,000 word essay that demonstrates the
applicant's understanding of the topic
2. ___ Teacher recommendations
3. ___ Scholastic achievements
4. ___ Evidence of acceptance at the University of Nebraska as a full-time student
Available to any Nebraska high school senior with an interest in climate and environmental change. The student must submit the following:
1. ___ 800–1,000 word essay that discusses environmental changes that have taken place since the 1880’s in the central Great Plains
(with an emphasis on Nebraska)
2. ___ Teacher recommendations
3. ___ Scholastic achievements
4. ___ Evidence of acceptance at the University of Nebraska as a full-time student
Available to any high school senior from Nebraska or Henry County High School (Paris, TN) or Colegio San Felipe High School (Arecibo, Puerto Rico) with an interest in business and the environment. The student must submit the following:
1. ___ 800–1,000 word essay on the responsibilities of the business community to its surrounding environment
2. ___ Teacher recommendations
3. ___ Scholastic and community achievements
4. ___ Evidence of acceptance to an accredited college or university
Send applications to, or request further information
from, the Nebraska Academy of Sciences
(402) 472-2644
e-mail: nebacad@unl.edu