Farm Credit Services of America will be awarding three scholarships in the amount of $2,000 each to UNL students for the 2011-2012 academic year.

Application forms are available in the Marketing Department office, 310 CBA or download at https://www.fcsamerica.com/ under Products + Services, Young and Beginning, College Scholarships.

Please review the selection criteria to make sure you qualify.

Selection Criteria

• College Junior or Senior in good academic standing for the academic year scholarship is received.
• Enrolled in the College of Agricultural and/or College of Business with coursework emphasis in Agribusiness, Finance, Accounting or Economics.
• 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 explaining your career plans following graduation.
• Must have an agricultural background or work-related experience in agriculture.

Completed application forms along with the essay must be returned to the Marketing Department office by March 1, 2011. Contact Michelle Jacobs at 472-2316 or mjacobs1@unl.edu if you have any questions.