Frances W. Kaye Scholarship

The Center for Great Plains Studies offers a $500 Frances W. Kaye Scholarship to an undergraduate student majoring in Great Plains Studies.

Application Requirements

1. The applicant must be currently enrolled as a part-time or full-time student at the University of Nebraska and be majoring in the Great Plains Studies program. Double majors may apply.
2. The student should demonstrate a combination of commitment to social action/community involvement and academic achievement.

 

Application Procedure

1. Complete an application form (available at the Center for Great Plains office, 1155 Q St. or printed from this website).
2. Attach a copy of your most current résume
3. Include two letters of recommendation. E-mail and letters sent by fax before the deadline are acceptable, as long as a hard copy follows within one week.

 

Research Grants-In-Aid for Graduate Students

The Center for Great Plains Studies offers funding to enhance the research opportunities for University of Nebraska graduate students with active interests in the Great Plains. A total of $3,000 is available for award each semester. It is anticipated that five or more students will be awarded grants-in-aid each semester. Awards are usually in the range of $300 to $600.

Application Requirements

1. The student must be currently enrolled in a graduate program at the University of Nebraska. The student may have an assistantship or fellowship but must not be a full-time employee of the University of Nebraska.
2. The funds are awarded to assist students in completing some specific aspect of a research project concerned with the plains of North America.
3. Funds may be used for travel (mileage reimbursement for automobile travel should be budgeted @ 0.55 per mile), such as conducting research in the field or at a specific library or archive; for research expenses, such as microfilm, photocopying, or cartography; or for some other aspect of a research project. Lodging will not be funded.
4. A student may be awarded only one grant per academic year, with a maximum of two during the student's graduate program.

 

Application Procedure

1. Complete an application form (available at the Center for Great Plains office, 1155 Q St. or printed from this website).
2. For the Sciences:
   Compose a statement, not to exceed three pages, written in nontechnical language that includes:
   a) the project title
   b) the research problem
   c) the research design; and
   d) justification for the project
   For the Arts and Humanities:
   Please attach a description, not to exceed three pages, with the following:
   a) the project title
   b) purpose
   c) scope (including the methods to be used), and
   d) significance of your proposed research or creative activity.
3. Applicants should keep in mind that their proposals may be reviewed by faculty from the arts, humanities, sciences, and social sciences. Be sure to clearly state the importance of the work, both in relation to a broader discipline and to your own scholarly goals.
4. Attach a complete and detailed budget for the project. Itemize the budget and explain how you arrived at the costs presented for travel, photocopying, supplies, equipment and other support required to conduct the research/creativity activity. Please also prioritize the items for which funding is sought, and include a statement listing other pending applications for funds. (See sample)
5. Include two faculty letters of reference, at least one must be from a Fellow of the Center. Forms can be printed from the above link. E-mail (cgps@unl.edu)and letters sent by fax (402/472-0463) before the deadline are acceptable, as long as a hard copy follows within one week. Contact the Center for a list of Fellows.
6. If human subjects are involved, steps for securing human subjects approval must be spelled out. Consult Research Compliance Services

 

Recipient Responsiblities>

Within one year of the award, funds should be expended and a one-page report submitted to the Center for Great Plains Studies. Proper acknowledgement should also be made in publications resulting from this support.

 

Other Scholarship Opportunities

The College of Arts and Sciences also provides scholarship opportunities for its students. The Dean's Office, in conjunction with the College Committee on Academic Distinction and Awards for Students, chooses recipients for College scholarship and also recommends students for some University scholarships. To be considered for these scholarships, you must be enrolled full-time and currently attending NU at the time of application. You also must complete the College's Undergraduate Scholarship Application Form. Selection criteria may include the grade point average, the major or pre-professional program of study, financial need, class standing, and co-curricular activities. Amounts range from $300 to $3,000 and some scholarships are renewable.

Freshmen should use the following checklist for full scholarship considerations:

1. Take the ACT or SAT on or before the December national test date in your senior year of high school and have the scores sent directly to NU by the testing agency.
2. Submit the NU Application for Admission and all admission application materials to the Office of Admissions by January 15th of your senior year in high school.
3. Applicants who wish to be considered for leadership, community service, and need-based scholarships must submit the Scholarship Supplement that is included in the Application for Admission packet along with a résumé of activities.
4. For federal financial aid, student and parent(s) must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), available from your high school guidance counselor.