Milton E. Mohr Awards Program
The Milton E. Mohr Awards Program recognizes outstanding students in the sciences of biotechnology and engineering based on their academic performance and potential for accomplishments in their specific field. Dr. Mohr was described in his lifetime as "…engineer, inventor, entrepreneur, corporate leader" and was instrumental in providing key leadership to young adults. In 1938 he graduated highest in his class from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln with a bachelor of science degree in electrical engineering, and in 1959 was awarded an honorary doctorate of engineering from UNL. He was President and CEO of Quotron Systems, formerly Bunker Ramo Corporation, an electrical engineer, corporate executive and philanthropist. He was named America's Most Outstanding Young Electrical Engineer in 1948. The Milton E. Mohr Scholarship and Fellowship Awards Program was established in 1989 for students in the College of Engineering or Biotechnology degree programs. The scholarships and fellowships are made possible through an endowment to the University Foundation.
CRITERIA
- Graduation date no sooner than May 2027
- Accumulative GPA of 3.5 or greater
- Fall 2026 - Spring 2027 UNL full-time junior, senior, or graduate student (must be entering your 2nd year or beyond) enrolled in, as a primary major, a Biotechnology or Life Sciences Degree Program. If you are a current senior applying for graduate school, you do not qualify. However, if you are a current senior entering a fifth year of undergraduate school, you can apply.
Sample Biotechnology Degree Programs | ||
| Agronomy and Horticulture Animal Science Biochemistry Chemistry | Complex Biosystems | Plant Pathology School of Biological Sciences School of Natural Resources Veterinary and Biomedical Sciences |
*If you are in an Engineering degree program, please contact the Engineering office for additional information on how to apply to their Milton E. Mohr awards.
Required supporting materials to upload with the application.
- Statement of Career Intentions (200-300 word essay on your career aspirations as they relate to the scientific, technological, and/or business aspects of biotechnology or life sciences. Sign and date your essay.)
- Resume
- Do not include in press, submitted, or in review as part of the publication list. Only list published papers.
- Official or Unofficial Transcript(s)
- Undergrads submit transcripts from all universities attended
- Graduates are allowed to submit only UNL grad transcripts
- Info on UNL transcripts: https://registrar.unl.edu/student/transcripts/
- One Letter of Reference (Graduate student only)
- Please be aware that the referee can email the letter of reference directly to the Biotech Admin, Kaitlin Bachle (kbachle2@unl.edu). This ensures the letter remains confidential.
APPLY BY Monday, March 16, 2026
(via the links below)
Undergraduate/Scholarship
Undergraduate Milton E. Mohr Application Form (online webform)
Graduate/Fellowship
Graduate Milton E. Mohr Application Form (online webform)
Please attach the required supporting documents as PDFs, labeled in the format: LastName_FirstName_DocumentTitle.
Completed applications are due online by Monday, March 16, 2026. After the deadline, departments will review applicant information and provide their top selections to Biotechnology. Final applicant selections will be made by the Center for Biotechnology, and awardees will be notified via email by the end of the Spring 2026 semester.
Questions or concerns? Please email Biotechnology Admin Associate, Kaitlin Bachle