SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION
Nebraska Rural Radio Foundation
Scholarship in Honor of Max & Eric Brown
The Nebraska Farm Bureau Foundation seeks applicants for awards of up to $2,500 per recipient.
The scholarship aims to support educational opportunities for agricultural producers and rural
Nebraskans who are facing transition, to enable them to continue to live, work, and make a
positive impact in their rural communities.
CRITERIA. Qualified applicants shall:
Be 25 years old or older
Be legal residents of the United States
Show demonstrated commitment to the future of the industry of agriculture and rural
communities in Nebraska
Be enrolled in post-secondary education institution in Nebraska including, but not limited
to, college/university; community college; vocational, technical, or trade school
PREFERENCE shall be given to applicants:
Pursuing first undergraduate degree or technical training
Pursuing education directly related to Nebraska agriculture
Pursuing education related to rural healthcare
APPLICATION DEADLINE is August 1.
APPLICANT INFORMATION
Name
Birth Date
Address
City
State
Zip
Phone
Email
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Employer Name
Position Held
Start
Mo./Yr.
End
Mo./Yr.
SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION
Nebraska Rural Radio Foundation
Scholarship in Honor of Max & Eric Brown
Please answer the following questions in a separate document.
1. FARM, RANCH, AND AGRIBUSINESS EXPERIENCE
Please note past, present, and planned future involvement with Nebraska agriculture.
2. COMMUNITY CONTRIBUTIONS
List volunteer experience, leadership positions held, and recognition/awards received.
3. EDUCATION HISTORY
List education completed to date.
4. EDUCATION GOALS
What educational goal would this scholarship help you attain? Please include the name of the
education institution and degree or program.
5. IMPACT OF SCHOLARSHIP
How important is this scholarship to the attainment of your educational goals?
6. LONG-TERM GOALS
What are your long-term goals, as related to farming, ranching, agribusiness, or rural
community involvement, and how will these goals strengthen the quality of life in rural
Nebraska?
APPLICATION CHECKLIST
Include the following items for consideration:
1. Three (3) letters of recommendation.
2. Completed application.
I certify that all of the information I have submitted is accurate and true.
In the event I am chosen to receive a scholarship, the Nebraska Farm Bureau Foundation has
the authorization to use my name and photo for publicity.
Applicant Signature
Date
Typed Name May Constitute Signature for Electronic Submission
Please send all materials to Nebraska Farm Bureau Foundation at foundationforag@nefb.org
or P.O. Box 80299 Lincoln, NE 68501-0299.
Application must be post marked by August 1 to be considered for the following school year.