RONALD & LAJEAN BOSSUNG MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

RONALD BOSSUNG MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
DESCRIPTION
The Bossung family has established a scholarship in loving memory of Ronald Bossung, to help young adults achieve their goals. Agriculture and higher education have both played a significant role in the Bossung family. Graduating from what is now known as Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture in Curtis was Winford Bossung in 1922, Clifford Bossung in 1930, Alton Bossung in 1954, and Ronald Bossung graduated from UNL in 1960.

Ronald understood the importance of education and the benefits of higher education to achieve goals in life. This scholarship created in his honor will award an annual scholarship valued at up to $1,000 to a graduating senior of Lexington High School. The applicant must be pursuing a post-secondary education in agriculture at the University of Nebraska or any technical college with a degree in agriculture. The scholarship is payable $500 each year for up to two years.

QUALIFICATIONS
Consideration for the scholarship will be given to any student who is a graduate or graduating senior from Lexington High School. The applicant must show qualities of good character and leadership skills and be involved in the community. The applicant shall also be pursuing a degree from the University of Nebraska or any technical college with a degree in agriculture.

AWARD AMOUNT
$1,000

AWARD DISBURSEMENT
Funds will be sent to the Office of Financial Aid and the student’s school of choice. Additional requirements may be needed for payment.