Scholarship Descriptions
Elton D. and Carrie R. Aberle Animal Science Scholarship
Elton (Abe) and Carrie Aberle, Madison, WI, established this scholarship because of their association with the Department of Animal Science from 1983 to 1998 when Abe served as department head. Awarded to an Animal Science major expressing a desire to pursue a career in the area of food animal production or in any area of industry or science that supports food animal production.
ABS Global Scholarship
Supported by a gift from ABS Global, Inc since 1994. Awarded to a junior or senior who has an interest in beef or dairy cattle genetics and/or reproduction.
Dr. Charles H. & Beryle I. Adams Scholarship
Funded by a donation from the late Berlye Adams in memory of her husband, Charles. Dr. Adams was a faculty member of the Department of Animal Science from 1947 to 1984. Over the years, he taught nearly every aspect of meat science and livestock production. He coached the meat judging teams for 20 years and was a faculty advisor to the Block and Bridle Club. He served Assistant Dean of Agriculture from 1973 until his retirement in 1984.
Baltzell Scholarship
Established in 1990 by Robert Baltzell of Sirius Nutrition LLC, Omaha. Awarded to junior or senior who is interested in pursuing a career in animal agriculture or agri-business.
Maurice E. Boeckenhauer Memorial Scholarship
Established in 1998 by Dee Boeckenhauer of Wakefield, to commemorate the life of her husband, Maurice, in recognition of his lifelong involvement in lamb and wool production and marketing.
Robert Boeckenhauer Memorial Scholarship
Established in 1996 by Robert Boeckenhauer’s children to honor his contributions as a livestock producer and community leader in Wayne, Brown, & Cherry counties.
Block & Bridle Club Scholarship
Funded by proceeds from the cake auction at the Block & Bridle Honors Banquet.
Andy Bruntz Beef Industry Scholar Progressive Scholarship
Funded by David and Ann Bruntz of Friend, Nebraska in memory of their son, Andy. David and Ann are strong supporters of Nebraska Beef Industry Scholars.
Lincoln Coca-Cola Bottling Company Scholarship
Supported by an endowment established by the Lincoln Coca-Cola Bottling Company. Awarded to students with interest in poultry science and the poultry industry.
William W. Derrick Scholarship
Established by the Derrick Family as a tribute to William W. Derrick, a former faculty member of the Department of Animal Science, who was deeply involved and committed to the livestock judging program.
Doane Scholarship
Established by Ted and Alice Doane of Waverly, Nebraska at the time of Ted’s retirement in 1996 as Professor of Animal Science. Dr. Doane was involved in extension, research, teaching, and international activities during his 41 years with the University. He was added to the Nebraska Ag Hall of Fame in 2013.
Richard and Joyce Frahm Scholarship
Established by Dr. Richard and Mrs. Joyce Frahm. Dr. Frahm was raised on a farm near Lyman, Nebraska, and received his B.S. in Animal Science at Nebraska. His career in the animal sciences included academia positions at Oklahoma State and Virginia Tech and a position with USDA.
William J. Goldner Scholarship
Established by the late William Goldner, an M.S. alum of Animal Science. Bill received his M.S. in Meat Science in 1975.
Dr. Ardyce Haring Scholarship
Established in 2010 by the late Dr. Ardyce Haring. As an undergraduate at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Dr. Haring was one of the first women to major in the predominately male Department of Animal Science. She was a member of Block & Bridle, serving as Historian from 1957-1959. She went on to receive graduate degrees at University of Wisconsin (MS and PhD) and at Pace University (MBA).
Dr. Robert H. Hatch Scholarship
Mrs. Toni Hatch established this scholarship in memory of her husband. Bob completed his M.S. degree in Ruminant Nutrition from UNL and after completing his Ph.D. degree at Wyoming, he returned to Nebraska and served as Beef Specialist at the Panhandle Research & Extension Center in the 60’s and 70’s. During his career, he was also on the faculty at the University of Wisconsin-Platteville and held numerous agribusiness positions.
Del Kopf Memorial Scholarship
Established to commemorate the life of Del Kopf, a 1954 graduate of the College Agriculture. Del participated in many activities as a student on campus including the Livestock Judging Team, Alpha Gamma Rho Fraternity, Innocents Society, and student government. Del was also a pitcher for the Cornhusker baseball team, participating on the 1951 Big 8 Conference Championship team.
Harry J. LaToush Scholarship
Established by Harry LaToush, Scott City, Kansas. Harry graduated with his Masters degree in the 1960s before going into a career in the feedlot consulting business.
Dr. Tim & Florence Leon Scholarship
Funded by a donation from the late Dr. Tim & Florence Leon.
William J. and Hazel J. Loeffel Scholarship
William and Hazel Loeffel, Lincoln, NE, established this scholarship in 1948 for outstanding undergraduate students majoring in Animal Science. The gift is in honor and recognition of the many years of devoted service of William J. Loeffel to the University of Nebraska. Prof. Loeffel served as Chair of the Department of Animal Science from 1938-1959.
Nebraska Cattlemen Scholarship
Funded by the Nebraska Cattlemen Research & Education Foundation for Nebraska Beef Industry Scholars or students who have demonstrated an interest in beef-related majors.
Nutrition Service Associates Scholarship
Established in 1992 by Dr. R. Hollis Klett, president of XF Enterprises, Inc. of Greeley, Colorado and is awarded to a student with an interest in ruminant nutrition or feedlot management.
Oxbow Animal Health Companion Animal Scholarship
Established in 2007 by John and Pat Miller for undergraduate Animal Science majors and Food Technology for Companion Animals majors who have expressed a desire to pursue a career in the area of companion animals or pet food technology after graduation.
Parr Family Scholarship
Established by Jim and Marilyn Girardin, of Broken Bow, in honor of Marilyn’s parents who were poultry farmers for many years.
Wayne L. Phillips Scholarship
Established in 2016 by the late Wayne L. Phillips. Awarded to an undergraduate majoring in Animal Science who was born and raised in Nebraska.
Art and Ruth Raun Scholarship
Funded by a donation from Dr. Art and Mrs. Ruth Raun, Elbert, CO, in support of Animal Science programs. Art, a native Nebraskan and a B.S. graduate of the UNL Animal Science Department, had a long and distinguished career in the animal nutrition industry.
Chris and Sarah Raun Memorial Scholarship
Established by the late Ned and Esther Raun to commemorate the contributions to the advancement of educational values by the donors’ parents, Chris and Sarah Raun, Minden, NE.
William & Barbara Rishel Block and Bridle Honoree Scholarship
Funded by a donation from Bill & Barbara Rishel, North Platte, Nebraska. Bill was the 2015 Block & Bridle Honoree.
Walter A. and Alice V. Rockwell Scholarship
Alice Rockwell established this scholarship in 1984 to honor the memory of her husband, Walter Rockwell, and to recognize their lifetime involvement in the purebred Duroc industry and pork production. The Walter A. and Alice V. Rockwell Scholarship is awarded to outstanding junior and senior students in the Department of Animal Science.
Frank J. and Shirley Sibert Scholarship
Funded by a donation from Frank and the late Shirley Sibert, Kearney, Nebraska. Frank, the 2004 Block & Bridle Honoree, has served the livestock industry for over 50 years as a rancher, banker, cattle feeder, county agent, and through many other roles.
Philip Starck Scholarship
Funded from a donation from Philip Starck, Louisville, Tennessee, in support of the Animal Science scholarship program. Mr. Starck is a member of the UNL Animal Science Alumni.
Max and Ora Mae Stark Scholarship
Established by Ora Mae Stark, North Platte, Nebraska and is awarded to a student from Lincoln, Frontier or Hayes counties in Nebraska.
D.V. and Ernestine Stephens Memorial Scholarship
Established by Mr. Stephens and is intended to be used for the benefit of the Department of Animal Science. Mr. Stephens graduated with a B.S. from the Department of Animal Husbandry in 1919 and spent his career in the real estate business in Lincoln.
Dwight F. and Minnie L. Stephens Scholarship
Established by Minnie Stephens in memory of her husband, Dwight to commemorate the life of her husband, an accomplished agriculturalist and advocate for young people. Mr. Stephens served as Director of the USDA Ag Research Station in El Reno, OK, from 1949-1973. He came to the University of Nebraska in 1974 as an instructor.
Arthur W. and Viola Thompson Scholarship
Established in 1947. Colonel Art Thompson was a nationally recognized beef cattle industry leader and livestock auctioneer. His name was added to the Nebraska Hall of Fame in 1991.
Richard C. and LaRayne F. Wahlstrom Scholarship
Funded by an endowment established by Dr. Richard and Mrs. LaRayne Wahlstrom of Brookings, South Dakota. Dr. Wahlstrom is a native of Craig, NE, and he received his B.S. in Animal Science in 1948.
R.B. and Dorris Warren Scholarship
Established to commemorate the lives of R.B. and Doris Warren. R.B. was a member of the Animal Science Department from 1956 to 1990 and was the livestock judging coach from 1958 to 1987.
UNL Meat Science Excellence Scholarship
Established by Dr. Gary Sullivan and Dr. Brook Yuan Xi to recognize students who are planning to pursue a career in the meat industry that has holistically prepared themselves to excel as demonstrated through academic success, leadership experience, and extracurricular/co-curricular learning experiences.