Pursue a Master’s Degree in Digital Agriculture with Full Funding in the United States

Applications are now open for the University of Nebraska-Lincoln Graduate Scholarship 2025. This fully funded Master’s Graduate Research Assistantship (GRA) offers international students a unique opportunity to join a leading research team in Digital Agriculture and Nutrient Management under the guidance of Dr. Guillermo Balboa.

Whether you’re passionate about sustainable crop production, data science, or precision farming, this opportunity could be the next big step in your academic and professional journey.

Scholarship Overview

• Host Institution: University of Nebraska-Lincoln, USA
• Program Start: Fall 2025
• Degree Level: Master’s (Research-based)
• Field of Study: Digital Agriculture, Nutrient Management, Agronomy
• Eligible Countries: All nationalities
• Application Deadline: May 31, 2025
• IELTS Requirement: Not specified (subject to program standards)

Scholarship Benefits

This assistantship covers:

• Annual Stipend: $27,876
• Full Tuition Waiver: Up to 12 credit hours per semester and summer support
• Health Insurance: Provided at a discounted rate
• Research and Conference Opportunities: Present at top industry conferences and publish in peer-reviewed journals

Program Focus Areas

The scholarship is hosted by the Digital Farming Lab, which focuses on:

• Enhancing corn productivity
• Improving nitrogen use efficiency (NUE)
• Applying advanced digital agriculture (DA) tools
• Developing solutions for sustainable crop management

Eligibility Criteria

To be considered, applicants must:

• Hold a Bachelor’s degree in Agronomy, Crop Science, or a related field
• Have a GPA of 3.0 or higher (on a 4.0 scale)
• Possess experience in:
  • GIS and spatial data analysis
  • Crop modeling and agricultural production systems
  • Field experiment management
  • Data interpretation and analytics
• Demonstrate strong communication skills and a team-oriented attitude

Graduate Assistant Responsibilities

Selected students will:

• Conduct and manage field research experiments
• Utilize and maintain digital agriculture tools and equipment
• Analyze and interpret agricultural data
• Contribute to research publications and conference presentations

How to Apply – Step by Step

Follow these steps to apply:

1. Visit the official pre-application portal here:
   Pre-Application Form
2. Complete and submit the form.
3. If selected, you will receive further instructions to submit your full application directly to the lab.

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