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Thank you for your interest in the Peter Kiewit Foundation Engineering Academy! We will start accepting new applications on November 1, 2024, from students graduating from a Nebraska high school in May 2025. In addition to completing this application, your full university admission file will be used in the review process. You cannot save your progress in the form, so we encourage you to complete your essay responses in a separate Word document and then upload them into this form. We look forward to reviewing your application!

Deadline: February 1, 2025 at 11:59 PM

NOTE: On Nov. 14, 2024 the Peter Kiewit Foundation trustees announced their decision to cease operations by 2030. Please note that this decision will not impact any PKFEA funding/scholarships for our current scholar cohorts or the new 2025 scholars (beginning Fall 2025-26) throughout their four years in the College of Engineering. Please contact Stacy Riley (402-472-6359) if you have any questions/concerns.

REMINDER: We still require all applicants to submit the FAFSA or the Federal Student Aid Estimator Form to UNL/UNO to be considered for the Peter Kiewit Foundation Engineering Academy. Please make sure you have submitted your FAFSA/Federal Student Aid Estimator Form no later than February 1, 2025 to be considered for our scholarship.

NU ID or NET ID Required

First Name Required

Last Name Required

Preferred Email Required

Preferred Phone Required

Which campus are you applying to? Required

Lincoln (City and East campuses)

Omaha (Scott campus)

Both (I've been accepted to the College of Engineering in Lincoln and in Omaha)

What is your intended major? Required

How does your personal story contribute to the Peter Kiewit Foundation Engineering Academy? (Please discuss your background, life experiences, and/or interests). Required

Word Limit: 150

Why are you passionate about the advancement of women in the field of engineering, computing, and construction and how will you contribute to this work? Required

Word Limit: 150

What experiences have you had that sparked an interest in engineering, computing, and/or construction and what do you hope to do with your degree? Required

Word Limit: 150

How do you envision the PKF Engineering Academy shaping your academic and professional journey beyond financial support? Required

Word Limit: 150

Give us an example of when you have given back to support a cause or your community. Required

Word Limit: 150

We would like to know more about your involvement during high school. Please provide a list of your Activities, Awards, and Volunteer/Work Information or upload a copy of your resume in the box below.

Optional Resume Submission

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Files must be less than 2 MB.
Allowed file types: pdf doc docx.

Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) Acknowledgement Required

I acknowledge that I must file the FAFSA no later than 11:59 PM on February 1, 2025, to be eligible for consideration.

I am not eligible to file the FAFSA and will Federal Student Aid Estimator Form no later than 11:59 PM on February 1, 2025, to be eligible for consideration.

Students who are eligible to file the FAFSA (general eligibility requirements include U.S. citizenship or eligible noncitizen) are required to do so. Students who are ineligible to file the FAFSA may submit the Federal Student Aid Estimator Form and attach a screenshot or PDF file to their application. Applicants are required to have a completed FAFSA or Federal Student Aid Estimator Form to be on file with UNL/UNO no later than 11:59 PM on February 1, 2025.

For Noncitizens, please upload your completed Federal Student Aid Estimator Form here

Choose a file

Files must be less than 2 MB.
Allowed file types: pdf doc docx.

Data Use Policy Required

I acknowledge that the information I provide in this application is true and correct to the best of my knowledge, and I agree to provide any necessary verification information upon request. I further acknowledge that the information I provide, and my institutional data will be used in accordance with the Data Use Policy.

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