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Nebraska Extension in Wayne County
Nebraska Extension - Wayne County
510 N Pearl Street, Suite C | Wayne, NE 68787-1939
402-375-3310 | FAX: 402-375-0102
E-mail: wayne-county@unl.edu
Website: http://wayne.unl.edu
Scholarships
The Nebraska Association of Fair Managers will award a $500 scholarship to one qualifying 4-H male and a $500 scholarship to one qualifying 4-H female who are graduating seniors in the State of Nebraska and who plan to continue with post high school education. The scholarship will be awarded at the annual NAFM convention in January.
The 2026 Martha and Don Romeo Scholarship application can be found at https://go.unl.edu/nafm-romeo-scholarship. The application, as well as two letters of recommendation, are due to the Extension Office by November 30, 2026.
Events
Free Application to UNL
High School Seniors, your future starts here! Apply for FREE to the University of Nebraska-Lincoln by November 1 using code HUSKER. Don’t miss out on scholarship notifications! https://go.unl.edu/apply.
UNL Red Letter Days
Discover Nebraska during Red Letter Days! High school juniors and seniors, join us for a full-day campus visit experience at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Explore academic opportunities, engage in student and parent sessions, and enjoy a campus tour. Available on select Mondays and Fridays. Register now at https://go.unl.edu/visit.
Upcoming Dates:
November 13
Discovery Days: College Visit Days at NCTA
Discovery Days at Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture are college visits designed for students interested in agriculture, veterinary technology, and hands on careers. These campus visit days give you the opportunity to tour NCTA, meet faculty and students, and experience what life is like on campus and in Curtis, Nebraska! Register now at https://go.unl.edu/nctadiscoverydays
Upcoming Dates:
November 3
March 9
April 5
Calendar
November
1 Last Day to Apply to UNL for Free
3 NCTA Discovery Day
13 Red Letter Day
30 Martha and Don Romeo Scholarship DUE
March
9 NCTA Discovery Day
April
5 NCTA Discovery Day
Nebraska Extension is a Division of the Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln cooperating with the Counties and the United States Department of Agriculture. The 4-H Youth Development program abides with the nondiscrimination policies of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and the United States Department of Agriculture. ©2026