The Department of Animal Science at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln awarded scholarships to 107 students on Wednesday, August 26, at its annual scholarship reception held in the Animal Science Complex.
A total of $109,985 across 133 scholarships is made possible by contributions from individuals and organizations to support students in the Animal Science program. For more information about scholarship opportunities in the Department of Animal Science, please visit our Scholarships and Financial Aid page.
Here is a complete list of the 2026-2027 scholarship recipients.
Andy Bruntz Beef Industry Scholar Scholarship
- Evan Hartman, Fremont, NE
Art & Ruth Raun Scholarship
- Jackson Allen, Mitchell, NE
- Jaeda Bakken, Valley, NE
- Keelyn Shea, Broken Bow, NE
- Skylar Mayfield, Seward, NE
Arthur W. & Viola Thompson Scholarship
- Jacob Wood, Palmyra, NE
Baltzell Scholarship
- Ashlyn Boeckenhauer, Wakefield, NE
- Jacob Hinrichs, Sutton, NE
Charles & Beryle Adams Scholarship
- Carter Trambly, Campbell, NE
Chris & Sarah Raun Memorial Scholarship
- Lena Richard, Omaha, NE
D.V. & Ernestine Stephens Memorial Scholarship
- Baylor Behrens, Friend, NE
- Gavin Bell, Alliance, NE
- Alex Hicken, Lincoln, NE
- Grace Regier, York, NE
Doane Scholarship
- Bella Kalberer, Bismarck, ND
- Paige Bunn, North Bend, NE
Don & Ray Gard Scholarship
- Grace Schlueter, Scribner, NE
Don J. Kubik Memorial Scholarship
- Austyn Nun, Geneva, NE
- Skylar Mayfield, Seward, NE
- Will Janssen, Syracuse, NE
Dr. & Mrs. D. Leon Scholarship
- Carter Trambly, Campbell, NE
Dr. & Mrs. Tim D. Leon Scholarship
- Sophia Puls, Holdrege, NE
Dr. Ardyce Haring Scholarship
- Elsie Woerner, Wilber, NE
Dr. Phillip L. Kelly Nebraska Dairy Scholarship
- Brianna Klabenes, Chambers, NE
- Emma Snider, York, NE
Dwight F. & Minnie L. Stephens Scholarship
- Alex Hicken, Lincoln, NE
- Grace Regier, York, NE
Elton & Carrie Aberle Scholarship
- Natalie Bina, River Park, ND
Feedlot Management Scholarship
- Austyn Nun, Geneva, NE
- Campbell Consbruck, West Point, NE
- Katlyn Oakley, Wolbach, NE
- Natalie Bina, River Park, ND
- Summer LaBrune, Holland, MN
- Weston Panko, Henderson, NE
- Will Janssen, Syracuse, NE
- Gabrielle Hamann, Correctionville, IA
- Liv Lucas, Willard WI
- Ava Schmutte, Roca, NE
- Carter Trambly, Campbell, NE
Frank & Shirley Sibert Scholarship
- Abraham Carrasco, Pico Rivera, CA
- Addison Bates, Syracuse, NE
- Alyssa Medina, Plainfield, IL
- Bailey Denton, Oakland, NE
- Baylor Behrens, Friend, NE
- Carter Auten, Ayr, NE
- Emily Van Meter, Bennet, NE
- Eve Bridger, Papillion, NE
- Gabriela Alatriste, Lincoln, NE
- Harlee Watson, Flemingsburg, KY
- Jaiden Jahn, Logan, IA
- Jaycee Bauman, Rosemount, MN
- Mia Sutton, Denver, CO
- PeiYu Zhang, Lincoln, NE
- Rachel Koch, Lincoln, NE
- Shawnee Gamble, Sidney, NE
Honors Banquet Freshman Scholarship
- Ava Joyce, Cozad, NE
John L. Lambert Memorial Scholarship
- Josie Shaw, Roundup, MT
Lincoln Coca-Cola Bottling Company Scholarship
- Emma Ellis-Sack, Marquette, NE
- Nicole Martensen, Columbus, NE
Maurice E. Boeckenhauer Scholarship
- Alex Berghorst, Berwyn, NE
- Emma Heller, Wisner, NE
Max & Ora Mae Stark Scholarship
- Jenna Miller, North Platte, NE
Nebraska Cattleman Foundation Scholarship
- Carter Auten, Ayr, NE
- Emily Van Meter, Bennet, NE
- Gavin Bell, Alliance, NE
- Gillian Hunke, Scribner, NE
- Isaac Olsen, Harrisburg, NE
- Addison Bates, Syracuse, NE
- Austyn Nun, Geneva, NE
- Claire Scheideler, Ayr, NE
- Kennedy Parks, Allen, NE
- Natalie Bina, River Park, ND
- Reagan Rippy, Glenwood Springs, CO
- Rylie Carter, Rising City, NE
- Tori Stanton, York, NE
- Will Janssen, Syracuse, NE
Nutrition Services Scholarship
- Alexis Warner, Blair, NE
Parr Family Scholarship
- Ava McFarland, Bloomfield, NE
- Daniela Currie, Glen Elyn, IL
- Mason Stoddard, Herman, NE
Richard & Joyce Frahm Scholarship
- Kylie Caspersen, Saint Libory, NE
Richard C. & LaRayne F. Wahlstrom Scholarship
- Addison Dow, Clarinda, IA
- Ava Schmutte, Roca, NE
- Derek Schamber, Omaha, NE
- Gabrielle Hamann, Correctionville, IA
- Liv Lucas, Willard WI
Robert Boeckenauer Memorial Scholarship
- Jackie Cozadd, Lawrence, KS
Robert H. Hatch Scholarship
- Arianna Oliva, Rowlett, TX
University of Nebraska-Lincoln Companion Animal Science Excellence Scholarship
- Hailey Steffen, Hickman, NE
University of Nebraska-Lincoln Meat Science Excellence Scholarship
- Claire Scheideler, Ayr, NE
Walter A. & Alice V. Rockwell Scholarship
- Camryn Dragsten, Omaha, NE
- Kash Majerus, Hampton, NE
- Sydney Hutchinson, West Point, NE
Wayne L. Phillips Scholarship
- Alexis Lilienthal, Grand Island, NE
- Alexis Warner, Blair, NE
- Andie West, Harrisburg, NE
- Brooke Wessel, Omaha, NE
- Brooke Ziepke, Hooper, NE
- Byanka Tyan, McCook, NE
- Cameron Berliner, Stapleton, NE
- Cassidy Maricle, Albion, NE
- Elle Walker, Lincoln, NE
- Gracie Wagoner, Shelton, NE
- Hallye Friedly, Pawnee City, NE
- Katie Jones, Lincoln, NE
- Kelsey Kotas, Swanton, NE
- Kylee Windedahl, Lincoln, NE
- Lynsie Lancaster, Hastings, NE
- Madalynn Vacek, Omaha, NE
- Meg Anderson, Dodge, NE
- Mollie Schutte, Dixon, NE
- Olivia Buresh, North Bend, NE
- Rebecca McCullough, Lincoln, NE
- Sasha Perrin, Howells, NE
- Sydney Houchin, North Platte, NE
- Tenly Gilsdorf, Bloomfield, NE
William J. & Hazel J. Loeffel Scholarship
- Claudia Rhodes, Big Springs, NE
- Gage Anderson, Gothenburg, NE
- Gavin Bell, Alliance, NE
- Isaac Olsen, Harrisburg, NE
- Jaylea Pope, Ravenna, NE
- KayLey Demski, Littlestown, PA
- Reagan Rippy, Glenwood Springs, CO
- Trevor Parde, Adams, NE
William J. Goldner Scholarship
- Jae Shallenberger, Lincoln, NE
- Jazmin Recroft, Kearney, NE
- Kmila Benitez, Exeter, NE
- Maddie Blair, Lincoln, NE
- Molly Mason, Gretna, NE
- Phoebe Ford, Lincoln, NE
- Yaojia Zhang, Lincoln, NE
