The active membership elects student officers from this group. During the academic year departmental student organizations sponsor a number of activities. Each year the department awards several thousand dollars in scholarships to undergraduate majors. To be considered for a scholarship, students must apply through the Scholarships and Financial Aid Office at Universtiy of Nebraska Lincoln. Applicants are recommended for support at the departmental, college and university levels.
Graduate students are eligible for teaching and research assistantships.
In addition, you must either rank in the top half of you high school class, or have an ACT composite score of 24 or higher, or have an SAT total score of 1120 or higher. Interested students who do not meet requirements should contact the college to discuss alternatives available for working toward your degree while clearing admission deficiencies.