The University of Nebraska-Lincoln is inviting applicants to apply for CASNR Undergraduate Scholarship Program (CUSP) to study in the USA.

Applicants will be considered based on a combination of meeting Nebraska undergraduate admission requirements, academic performance, a commitment to the goals of the scholarship program as well as a qualitative in-country interview conducted by members of CASNR and the university’s Office of Admissions.

The University of Nebraska–Lincoln, chartered in 1869, is an educational institution of international stature. Nebraska, a member of the Big Ten Conference and the Big Ten Academic Alliance, is classified within the Carnegie “R1: Doctoral Universities – Highest Research Activity” category.

Scholarship Description

• Applications Deadline: Closed
• Course Level: Scholarships are available to pursue an undergraduate programme.
• Study Subject: Scholarships are awarded to enrol in the College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources (CASNR) for the Fall 2018 term.
• Scholarship Award: Students selected to participate in the program will receive full scholarships, to include tuition, fees, living expenses, and travel costs.
• Nationality: Scholarships are available for Rwandan students.
• Number of Scholarships: 50 scholarships are available.
• Scholarship can be taken in the USA

Eligibility for the Scholarship

• Eligible Countries: Scholarships are available for Rwandan students.
• Entrance Requirements: At the time of completing the scholarship application, an applicant must:
• Hold Rwandan citizenship.
• Have graduated from high school by the start of the academic year the applicant is applying for or be a transfer student from university. If you have completed a Bachelor degree program, you are not eligible to apply for the scholarship. If you have not completed a Bachelor degree program, you may apply. Cambridge International curriculum and exam results are accepted.
• Have an interest in the agricultural field of study (food production – animal, plant and food systems; conservation agriculture, soils, water quantity and availability; energy and environmental stewardship; business, entrepreneurship and leadership; nutrition, food safety, food engineering and processing; communication, public service and extension education; ecology, conservation biology and climate; and engineering, irrigation, mechanization and technology)
• Write a 500-word essay answering “Describe your future role as a leader to develop the agriculture sector in Rwanda.”
• English Language Requirements: Meet University of Nebraska-Lincoln English proficiency requirements for full admission
• TOEFL score of 70 with a written subscore of 20
• IELTS score of 6.0 with a written subscore of 5.5
• An English Proficiency Exam will be offered to students selected for an interview who have not taken the TOEFL or IELTS

Application Procedure

• How to Apply: By April 2019, finalists must be able to :
• Apply for and meet all University of Nebraska-Lincoln admission requirements.
• Provide a stamped copy of S4, S5 and S6 academic transcripts with class ranking.
• Provide a copy of national exam results after interview selection (March 2019).
• Meet University of Nebraska-Lincoln English proficiency requirements for full admission
• TOEFL score of 70 with a written subscore of 20
• IELTS score of 6.0 with a written subscore of 5.5
• An English Proficiency Exam will be offered to students selected for an interview who have not taken the TOEFL or IELTS.

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