We are committed to student success during your time at Nebraska and after your graduation by giving you the tools and information you need.
Below is a detailed, monthly outline of the types of opportunities beyond the classroom to consider.
Freshmen
| August to September | Explore: Cargill Global Scholars Program and Scholarship (freshmen and sophomores only) Critical Language Scholarship (can do for multiple years) UNL Education Abroad Early Abroad Scholarship (freshmen and sophomores only) US-UK Fulbright Summer Institute (freshmen and sophomores only) |
| October | Submit application for Critical Language Scholarship |
| January | Identify summer opportunities, either Education Abroad or an Internship Submit applications for following opportunities: UNL Education Abroad Early Abroad Scholarship (freshmen and sophomores only) US-UK Fulbright Summer Institute (freshmen and sophomores only) |
| February to March | If studying abroad the following Fall apply for: Benjamin A. Gilman Scholarship (only for Pell Grant recipients) |
Sophomore
| August to September | Explore following scholarships for study abroad and apply by appropriate deadline: Benjamin A. Gilman Scholarship (only for Pell Grant recipients) Cargill Global Scholars Program and Scholarship (freshmen and sophomores only) College of Arts and Sciences Dean’s Experiential Scholarship and Global Engagement Fund Freeman-Asia Scholarship (only if you’re studying in East or Southeast Asia) |
| September to November | Submit applications: Critical Language Scholarship and Benjamin A. Gilman Scholarship |
| January | Submit applications for Boren Scholarship, Summer UNL Education Abroad Scholarships, and US-UK Fulbright Summer Institute |
| December to January | Apply for UCARE and/or SROP for summer research funding |
| March to April | Apply for UCARE and McNair research funding |
| Summer | Study abroad or complete domestic internship (consider applying for Washington D.C. Professional Enrichment Academy) |
Junior
| September | Submit application for Critical Language Scholarship |
| October | If studying abroad in spring make sure to apply for scholarship by appropriate deadline. |
| November | Talk to professors about crafting a research question for your thesis Submit Application for Boren Fellowship |
| March | Submit paperwork for thesis to College of Arts and Sciences Dean’s Office |
| April | Meet with Dr. Laura Damuth to begin application process for: Fulbright Fellowship, Gates Cambridge Fellowship, Marshal Scholarship, and/or Mitchell Scholarship (see full list at Fellowship Office) |
| Summer | Study and take exams for graduate or professional school Complete domestic internship (consider applying for Washington D.C. Professional Enrichment Academy) |
Senior
| September | Submit applications for Critical Language Scholarship, Fulbright Fellowship, Gates Cambridge Fellowship, Marshal Scholarship, and/or Mitchell Scholarship (see full list at Fellowship Office) |
| December | Apply for graduate and professional schools or jobs |
| January | Apply for Graduation |
| March | Defend thesis with committee, submit final draft of thesis |
| May | Graduate with Distinction |
Contact
Emira Ibrahimpasic
Assistant Director and Assistant Professor of Practice