Oxbow Nebraska High School Senior Scholarship
Direct application
About this scholarship
Graduating high school seniors in Nebraska who plan education and careers in the companion-animal industry may apply for Oxbow Animal Health's Nebraska High School Senior Scholarship.
One $1,000 award is given. Funds are disbursed directly to the school.
Complete the online application and submit a resume, two letters of reference, proof of Nebraska high school senior status (such as a transcript), proof of full-time college enrollment for the fall semester (such as an acceptance letter), and a 300 to 500 word essay on why you want a career in the pet industry or animal health.
Oxbow Animal Health offers the award to encourage students entering animal health, nutrition, marketing, publishing, and pet food manufacturing careers.
Essay question
What else to submit
- Resume describing activities and job history
- Two letters of reference
- High school transcript or other proof of Nebraska high-school senior status
- College acceptance letter or other proof of fall full-time enrollment
- 300- to 500-word essay on pursuing a pet-industry or animal-health career
- Be a graduating high school senior from a Nebraska high school
- Plan to enroll full-time at a US college/university in Fall 2026
- Pursuing a career in the companion animal / pet industry or animal health (animal science, life science, veterinary science, veterinary technology, or related fields)
- Submit a resume describing activities and job history
- Submit high school transcript / academic performance (GPA, ACT/SAT, class rank)
- Submit college acceptance letter
- Two letters of reference (e.g., from a veterinarian, pet-related employer, teacher/professor)
- Complete the online application at oxbowanimalhealth.com
- Complete the online application.