Ord and Linda Anderson Interdisciplinary Graduate Scholarship

The Ord and Linda Anderson Interdisciplinary Graduate Scholarship is designed to support graduate students pursuing interdisciplinary research at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln. This scholarship recognizes the importance of integrating knowledge across multiple academic disciplines to address complex societal challenges. Established through the generosity of Ord and Linda Anderson, the scholarship aims to encourage graduate students who demonstrate academic excellence and a commitment to interdisciplinary approaches in their research. It is awarded to students enrolled in graduate programs that emphasize collaboration across traditional academic boundaries, fostering innovation and comprehensive problem-solving. The scholarship is open to students from a variety of fields, including but not limited to environmental studies, engineering, social sciences, humanities, and natural sciences. Recipients are selected based on their academic merit, research potential, and the interdisciplinary nature of their proposed or ongoing graduate work. The funding amount varies by year and is intended to assist with tuition, research expenses, or other educational costs associated with graduate study. The scholarship contributes to the University of Nebraska–Lincoln’s broader mission to promote advanced scholarship and research that transcends conventional disciplinary limits, preparing graduates to contribute meaningfully to their fields and society at large.

The Ord and Linda Anderson Interdisciplinary Graduate Scholarship is a merit-based award intended to support graduate students at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln who are engaged in interdisciplinary research. The scholarship was established to honor the commitment of Ord and Linda Anderson to higher education and the advancement of knowledge through collaborative academic efforts. Interdisciplinary research involves integrating methods, theories, and perspectives from multiple academic disciplines to address complex problems that cannot be adequately solved by a single field. This scholarship encourages graduate students who demonstrate outstanding academic achievement and who propose or are conducting research that bridges two or more disciplines. Eligible applicants typically include those enrolled in master's or doctoral programs within the university’s graduate school, with a focus on interdisciplinary fields such as environmental studies, engineering, social sciences, humanities, and natural sciences. The selection process considers academic records, letters of recommendation, research proposals, and the potential impact of the student’s interdisciplinary work. While the exact number of awards and funding amounts vary annually based on available resources, recipients receive financial support that may be applied toward tuition, research costs, or other educational expenses. The scholarship aims to reduce financial barriers for graduate students, enabling them to focus more fully on their research and academic development. The University of Nebraska–Lincoln supports this scholarship as part of its commitment to fostering innovative research and preparing graduates to address multifaceted issues in academia, industry, and public policy. Applicants are encouraged to review specific eligibility criteria and application procedures as published by the university’s graduate school or scholarship office each academic year.