Lincoln, Neb. —Students passionate about becoming entrepreuers can now apply for scholarships to the Engler Agribuesiness Entreprenuership Program at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln for the 2022-2023 academic year. Incoming and current students in the College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources are eligible to apply, but must have prior FFA or 4-H experience.
Scholarships are awarded annually to Engler Agribusiness Entrepreneurship students ranging from $1,000 to $6,000, with eligibility to reapply for three years, said Tom Field, director of the program. In 2021, 74 students received scholarship support from the Engler program, totaling over $204,000.
To apply, students must complete an application and series of essay questions at https://englerjourney.com. Applications are due by midnight on Jan. 15, 2022.
The Engler Agribusiness Entrepreneurship Program is a unique opportunity at Nebraska designed to empower enterprise builders. Approximately 200 students at the university are pursuing development of their entrepreneurial skills and capacity in the program. Participation in the program is not restricted to scholarship recipients.
The Engler program began in 2010 with a $20 million gift over 10 years from the Paul F. and Virginia J. Engler Foundation. The purpose of the program is to identify students with the entrepreneurial drive and then foster development of professional skills conducive to success in applying entrepreneurism in agriculture and agribusiness.
For more information about the program, visit https://englerjourney.com.