Note:
The university is closed for the winter holiday starting December 23, 2025, and will re-open on January 5, 2026. Please note that these email addresses will be checked periodically during the holiday and outage.
International Students and Scholars: If you need immediate assistance email mnelson38@unl.edu, call 402-472-0324 or text via WhatsApp at 531-777-8723.
If you are a graduate student and you have an urgent concern you may email graduate@unl.edu
Fellowships
Fellowships are awarded on a competitive basis in recognition of a student's demonstrated scholarship, scholastic and creative promise, and/or financial need. There is no service or work requirement associated with fellowship awards. A student holding a fellowship or a traineeship must be a full-time student during the period of appointment.
Assistantships
A graduate assistantship provides financial support for a graduate student for a set period of time during which the student is expected to pursue activities towards the advanced degree.