Ngaruiya Family Fund for Undergraduate Research Application | Global Nebraska | Nebraska

Before applying, please make sure that you meet all of the eligibility criteria listed on the Fund website here.

For questions, please email internationalnavigators@unl.edu.

Applications are due at 11:59 PM CST on July 31, 2024.

First (Given) Name Required

Last (Family) Name Required

NUID Required

Email Address Required

Academic Year in Fall 2024 Required

Personal Statement

Please write a one-page personal statement about yourself, including your international background, future goals and how this scholarship would benefit you and your research if awarded to you.

You do not need to explain your research at this time; you will have a chance to submit the research project plan later in the application.

Upload your personal statement here Required

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20 MB limit.
Allowed types: pdf, doc, docx.

Letters of Recommendation

Please upload your three (3) letters of recommendation. Remember, one letter should be from a mentor, and the other two should be from non-family members.

Mentor Letter of Recommendation Required

Upload a letter from someone you consider a mentor.

One file only.
20 MB limit.
Allowed types: pdf, doc, docx.

First Letter of Recommendation from Non-Family Member Required

Upload your first recommendation from someone who is a non-family member.

One file only.
20 MB limit.
Allowed types: pdf, doc, docx.

Second Letter of Recommendation from Non-Family Member Required

Upload your second recommendation from someone who is a non-family member.

One file only.
20 MB limit.
Allowed types: pdf, doc, docx.

Research Project

Faculty Research Contact

Please identify a faculty member who is willing to involve you in their research in an impactful way. If you are selected as a final candidate, this faculty member could be contacted to confirm your participation in their research.

Faculty First and Last Name Required

Faculty Email Address Required

Research Project Information

Please write a brief summary (100 words or less) of your research project below.

Your Research Project Plan should be a detailed description of your project. Ideally, research will result in "publish-worthy" quality, such as an abstract, poster presentation, oral presentation at an academic conference or an article.

Research Project Summary Required

Limit: 100 words

Research Project Plan Required

One file only.
20 MB limit.
Allowed types: pdf, doc, docx.

Eligibility Confirmation

Yes, I certify that I meet all of the eligibility criteria for this scholarship. Required

Click here to review the eligibility criteria on the Fund website.

Click "Preview" to review your responses. Your response is not considered complete until you click "Submit" on the next page!

International Student and Scholar Office