Fellowship & Award Opportunities for Entomology Graduate Students
Entomology graduate students are eligible for numerous competitive scholarships and fellowships. Some are offered through the department, colleges, or university, while others are available from professional societies or organizations.
Department of Entomology Awards
Fred Clute Memorial Scholarship
Established for students in the entomology department who have expressed a desire to pursue a career in structural (building) pest management. This award was established by the family and friends of Fred N. Clute, and with the support of Rhodes Chemical Company. Mr. Clute (1932–2002) worked for Evans Orchard Supply Company in Kansas City before joining Rhodes Chemical Company in 1966. He spent most of his 36 years with Rhodes educating, training, providing customer service and support, and solving problems. His greatest satisfaction was in sharing his experience, knowledge and wisdom with others. He received many awards from the state pest control associations throughout the Midwest, and attended the Purdue Pest Control Conference no fewer than 18 times. The kindness and generosity of Mr. Clute's family and friends in supporting the growth of our students is greatly appreciated!
Earl and Bertha Ramsey Scholarship
Warren and Una Emmerson created the Ramsey Memorial Fund to honor Una's parents' lives and in memory of their loving family. The scholarship is needs-based and awarded annually.
Learn MoreCharles Glenn Murphy Scholarship/Fellowship
Created in Charlie's name to honor his love for insects and help a selected student achieve their dreams to become an entomologist and create a better world. Recipients of this scholarship must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher and must have participated in at least one outreach or science literacy event in the past year focused primarily on children. This scholarship is open to UNL students majoring in entomology – undergraduate Insect Science majors, online or resident M.S., and Ph.D. students. Priority will be given to undergraduate students and applicants that have developed insect educational materials for children.
Learn MoreMyron H. Swenk Memorial Fund
A scholarship grant-in-aid program designed to provide additional financial assistance to students. Funds are primarily used by students for traveling to professional meetings. The fund was established in 1970 in honor of Myron H. Swenk, Entomology Department Head from 1919-1941, by his sister, Iva B. Swenk, as part of her estate. The Nebraska Foundation manages the fund by investing the principal in appropriate financial instruments. The executive committee of the Bruner Club, under the guidance of the club's faculty advisors and department head, review requests for scholarship grant-in-aid and authorize the allocation of funds. Application forms are available from members of the Bruner Club Executive Committee.
Agricultural Research Division Awards
Shear-Miles Agricultural Scholarship/Fellowship
This endowed fund provides scholarships and fellowships to benefit the Agricultural Research Division and the College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources. Both provide a $2,000 stipend, which will be distributed on an academic-year basis and is to be an additional stipend over and above the regular assistantship rate for the student's department. This is not to be used in lieu of other dollars which the academic unit or department/school would otherwise allocate to the recipient's assistantship.
Both stipulate that only students on Graduate Research Assistantships are eligible for consideration; students paid from fellowship funds are not eligible. Nominees may be either beginning graduate students or students in progress, but all nominees must have identified a thesis topic that would clearly be considered "basic research in agriculture" as stipulated in the Widaman Trust and the Shear-Miles Fellowship agreements. Preference will be given to Ph.D. graduate research assistants, although exceptional M.S. students may also be considered; only students with high scholastic merit and research potential should be nominated.
Students who receive these awards are not eligible for the award in subsequent years; this is a one-time award.
Learn MoreWidaman Distinguished Graduate Assistant Award
Students are eligible to receive the Widaman or Shear-Miles Award once during their academic program at the University of Nebraska. Preference will be given to Ph.D. graduate research assistants, although exceptional M.S. students may also be considered; only students with high scholastic merit and research potential should be nominated.
For the Widaman Award, nominees may be either beginning graduate students or students in progress, but all nominees must have identified a thesis topic that would clearly be considered "basic research in agriculture" as stipulated in the Widaman Trust agreement. The Shear-Miles Fellowship is presented to students conducting either basic or applied research.
Learn MoreHardin Distinguished Graduate Fellowship
For graduate students conducting research in the general area of plant physiology (with particular emphasis on genetic mechanisms influencing plant responses to stress conditions) are eligible for nomination. Amount awarded: $3,000 plus $2,000 for program enhancement, e.g., travel.
Learn MoreCollege of Agriculture and Natural Resources Awards
Mary and Charles C. Cooper/Emma I. Sharpless Fellowship
This fellowship was established to recruit exceptional graduate students capable of benefiting from further education into the College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources. Funds are to be used to supplement an existing assistantship with offers of $3,000 for M.S. and $5,000 for Ph.D. students.
Learn MoreJohnson-Beck Graduate Student Fellowship for Nature Conservation
Awarded to current, full-time Ph.D. or M.S. student enrolled in a graduate program in the School of Natural Resources, the Department of Entomology, or a comparable degree program linked to CASNR. The Fellowship recognizes graduate student excellence in nature conservation research with superior professionalism and service to the University and/or community. Nominations accepted following announcement in the Spring.
Learn MoreNebraska Center for Biotechnology Awards
Milton Mohr Fellowship
Offers graduate fellowships ($1,000) for graduate students enrolled in biotechnology-oriented programs. Applications are due to the department in mid-March.
Learn MoreOffice of Graduate Studies Awards
Graduate Recognition Awards
Dean's Award for Excellence in Graduate Education: honors faculty members whose dedication to graduate students and commitment to excellence in graduate mentoring have made a significant contribution to graduate education at Nebraska. Faculty and staff may nominate a faculty member for this award. Nominators will be required to submit a nomination letter and the nominee’s CV.
Graduate Student Excellence in Mentoring Award: recognizes graduate students who have demonstrated excellence in mentoring undergraduate and other graduate students in research and creative activities. Faculty and staff may nominate a graduate student for this award. Nominators will be required to submit a nomination letter and submit the nominee’s CV.
Outstanding Graduate Research and Creative Activities Award: recognizes excellence in graduate student research and creativity at Nebraska. Faculty and staff may nominate a student for this award. Nominators will be required to submit a nomination letter and submit the nominee’s CV and summary of research or creative activity (max. 1000 words).
Outstanding Graduate Teaching Assistant Award: recognizes graduate teaching assistants who have demonstrated special effectiveness in teaching undergraduates at Nebraska. Faculty and staff may nominate a student for this award. Nominators will be required to submit a nomination letter and submit the nominee’s CV and statement of teaching philosophy (max. 1000 words).
Learn MoreGraduate Dean's Fellowship
The Dean's Fellowship will be awarded to advanced masters or doctoral students. The fellowship is $5,000. Nominees must be a full-time doctoral or master’s student, and have completed at least one year of coursework in their current program. Department faculty and staff may nominate one current graduate student for each fellowship. Nominators will be required to submit a nomination letter and the nominee’s personal statement.
Learn MoreFling Fellowship
This aware is awarded to advanced masters or doctoral students. Masters students must be within one year of graduation and doctoral students must be within two years of graduation. The fellowship is $20,000. This award also includes tuition, fees, and the University's portion of the student health insurance for one academic year, and $750 travel allowance.
Learn MoreGraduate Student Travel Awards
These grants provide support for student travel to present at professional conferences as well as student travel for work directly related to dissertation/thesis studies. The award will assist advanced Nebraska graduate students in sharing their scholarly and creative work beyond our state lines. Students may request up to $1,500 per academic year. Please submit a completed application & supporting documentation at least 6-8 weeks prior to the proposed trip.
Learn MoreAwards from Other Professional Organizations
Entomological Society of America
The Entomological Society of America provides numerous awards, honors, and scholarships as well as oral and paper competitions for outstanding graduate students.
Learn MoreNebraska Chapter of Gamma Sigma Delta
Graduate students in human sciences, agriculture, and related sciences are eligible to apply for the Outstanding Graduate Student Award. This award is for students who have demonstrated outstanding accomplishment in their teaching, research, or extension endeavors, and great promise for future academic contributions in their field of expertise.
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