NOTE: The application deadline was February 1, 2024. We are aware of FAFSA delays at this time for many candidates. We ask that you and your family work to get the FAFSA submitted to UNL/UNO when you are able. We have other materials that we will be using to determine who will be the best fit for our program and will notify all candidates about their status by 5:00 PM on April 15, 2024.


Peter Kiewit Foundation Engineering Academy

Peter Kiewit Foundation Engineering Academy seeks to recruit and retain students committed to supporting and advancing women in engineering in the state of Nebraska, providing students who have financial need with the resources and support to pursue careers in engineering, computing, and construction.

This program grounds its work in The Complete Engineer®, ensuring students participate in experiential learning in tandem with the technical expertise provided by a Big Ten degree. Through a cohort-based program of 40 scholars each year, these students will be empowered to make a positive impact in their field through exclusive seminar courses, dedicated success coaching, and support of a faculty fellows network.

Beyond developing students individually, Peter Kiewit Foundation Engineering Academy will foster an environment in the engineering community at large to increase gender diversity in the workforce and a sense of belonging for women in engineering, computing, and construction.