Ngaruiya Family Fund for Undergraduate Research Application

Ngaruiya Family Fund for Undergraduate Research Application

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.

Please select what year you will be at the beginning of the Fall 2024 semester.
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
Files must be less than 3 MB.
Allowed file 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.
Files must be less than 2 MB.
Allowed file 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.
Files must be less than 2 MB.
Allowed file 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.

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.

Limit: 100 words
Research Project Plan Required
Files must be less than 3 MB.
Allowed file types: pdf doc docx.
Eligibility Confirmation 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!