The Nebraska Section of the Society for Range Management awards two (2) $500 scholarships to two outstanding students pursuing careers in range management or range science the Nebraska Section FRM annual meeting each fall.  Students may use the scholarship in any qualifying college.  To qualify, the college or university must offer a major or option in Range Management or Range Science, or have a Range Plant ID Team or Range Management Club recognized by the Nebraska Section of the SRM.  All undergraduates, except freshmen, may apply.

Selection will be based on scholastic achievement, leadership, and participation in activities, especially those that are range-related.  The scholarships are presented at the Nebraska Section SRM annual meeting each fall.

Applications are available from faculty members in range management, on this web page, or directly from Nick Simonson, P.O. Box 192, Alma, NE 68920, or call 308-928-2089 Ext. 3 (day) or (308) 325-9850 (evening).  Applications must be completed and submitted with the following: application form, official grade transcript (or photocopy or official grade reports), a list of classes to be taken during the next academic year, a one-page resume, and two letters of reference sent directly to the scholarship committee chairperson.  The resume should include the applicant's background, where he/she is attending school, educational program objectives, career plans, and why the applicant feels he/she should receive the scholarship.

Please mail applications and reference letters to Nick Simonson, P.O. Box 192, Alma, NE 68920, by September 19, 2008.