Californians for Nebraska’s primary mission is raising funds to send deserving Californian scholars to the University of Nebraska each year. We fund the scholarships with our opportunity drawings at our Official Watch Sites, game ticket drawings, CFN merchandise sales and from donations from members. This year we awarded four $1,000 scholarships and two $2,000 scholarships, the Eloise Heaton Memorial and Dr. Raymond Peterson Memorial awards.

If you are interested in applying, please download the scholarship rules and complete and submit the online application form. Deadline for applications for 2011 Scholarships is May 1, 2011.

 

Californians for Nebraska Scholarship Winners

 

ALYSON ALVAREZ
Alyson is a four time CFN Scholarship winner, pursuing her goal of teaching at a university while doing her own research. This past semester, Alyson added Medieval and Renaissance studies as a second major with a minor in English. She will graduate in 2011 with her Bachelor of Arts degrees and will continue her education perusing both a Masters and Doctorate degree in History.

Alyson is currently working at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln Writing Center where she is a writing consultant helping peers compose and edit papers. Alyson plans to obtain advanced degrees in history upon completion of her undergraduate work and pursue both a Masters and a Doctorate degree in history.

MATTHEW GONZALES

Matthew Gonzalez of Bellflower is a third year scholarship winner. He has maintained a 3.5 GPA in biological sciences. After graduation Matthew plans to go to medical school to fulfill his dream of becoming a doctor.

This fall Matthew will act as a Biological Sciences Residential Learning Community Mentor. He is a member of the University Ambassadors and is President of the Dodgeball Sports Club. This summer he will again be working at Knott’s Berry Farm.








SYDNEY STONE
Sydney Stone of Temecula is a sophomore majoring in Industrial and Management Systems Engineering with a 3.0 GPA. She is active in Navy ROTC participating in the Rifle/Pistol Team, Drill Team, Semper Fi Society, and the Naval Professional Development Society. Sydney was selected as a squad leader and will serve as Battalion Public Affairs Officer for her sophomore year.

Sydney earned several Navy ROTC awards for her accomplishments including Community Service, Intramural Sports, Rifle Pistol Team and Outstanding Physical Fitness. She is a coach for the Lincoln YMCA Youth Soccer program coaching a five and six year old girls team and participates in Intramural Soccer and Battleship. This summer Sydney applied for a Navy summer internship but will also be looking for work locally in Temecula. Both Sydney’s father and grandfather are UNL Alumni.


MEGAN SCHAFER
Megan is a Freshman from Burbank who will be majoring in pre-pharmacy this fall. She is an avid softball player playing on the Burbank High Varsity team for three years and was chosen as the 2009 Most Valuable Offensive Player.

Megan maintained a 3.5 GPA and was active in community service. She plans on working part time this summer doing secretarial work. Megan’s sister also attends UNL.
 





DANIEL LOMELIN
Daniel is a third time CFN Scholarship winner and the first to receive the Dr. Raymond Peterson Memorial Scholarship. The Peterson Scholarship, started in 2010, is awarded to the student that is pursuing a Dentistry/Medical related career and exhibits dedication to helping others.

He has completed work for his biology minor and the requirements for a BS in Anthropology with a GPA of 3.643 in the subject. Daniel is currently enrolled in chemistry and physics classes as well as a gerontology course. He will continue his education at UNL until he is accepted into a post-baccalaureate program or into medical school with the strong hope that either will be at one of the Nebraska schools.



KELSIE SCHUMACHER

Kelsie Schumacher of Riverside is a fourth year recipient of a CFN scholarship and the 2010 winner of the Eloise Heaton Memorial Scholarship. Kelsie studied in Lancaster, England during the Spring 2010 semester. She is currently employed by Inland Inspections and Consulting. Kelsie is a Business Management major and will graduate this fall.