Today, the Bio Nebraska Foundation announced this year’s recipients of the second annual Women in Bioscience Scholarship, which supports women pursuing a bioscience-related field of study. Scholarship recipients will each receive $2,500 to use towards college expenses for the 2025-2026 academic year.
Women in Bioscience Scholarship Recipients:
- Lauretta Djondo of Bennington, Nebraska, will be attending the University of Nebraska at Omaha
- Siddalee Kliewer of Henderson, Nebraska, will be attending the University of Nebraska at Omaha
“Congratulations to Lauretta and Siddalee on being named as this year’s recipients of the Women in Bioscience Scholarship,” said Rob Owen, Executive Director of Bio Nebraska. “We are proud to support these two talented scholars as they pursue an education in the biosciences right here in Nebraska.”
The Women in Bioscience Scholarship was designed to provide financial assistance to women, as well as provide mentorship and recognition to exceptional students committed to the biosciences. Applications were accepted from women in Nebraska who are pursuing an associate or undergraduate degree in a bioscience-related field at a Nebraska university, college, or community college as a freshman or sophomore in the 2025-2026 academic year.
“Women play an important role in advancing the biosciences but are underrepresented in STEM fields. This scholarship reflects our commitment to creating more pathways for women to thrive in Nebraska’s bioscience sector,” said Owen. “We look forward to seeing this year’s recipients grow and make an impact in their studies, careers, and communities.”
Learn more about the Women in Bioscience Scholarship here.
About the Bio Nebraska Foundation
The Bio Nebraska Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization focused on workforce development and education affiliated with Bio Nebraska. The Foundation aims to aid in the development of a highly educated and diverse Nebraska workforce by providing scholarships to Nebraska students and educational programming for professionals interested in advancing their careers in biosciences. Bio Nebraska is a nonprofit trade association tasked with supporting, promoting, and catalyzing the biosciences in Nebraska.
About Women in Bioscience
Bio Nebraska’s Women in Bioscience initiative focuses on supporting women in Nebraska’s bioscience industry through professional development, mentorship, and leadership opportunities. This initiative aims to reduce barriers and increase opportunities for women in bioscience careers in the state. Key programs include Nebraska Women in STEM, which offers networking, educational events, and an annual conference. For more information, you can visit the Bio Nebraska Women in Bioscience page.
About Bio Nebraska
Founded in 2005, Bio Nebraska is a non-profit trade association dedicated to supporting and promoting Nebraska’s bioscience sector and ensuring the sector grows and thrives. Bio Nebraska is the only organization in the state representing over 100 bio-related entities in the human health, medical device, animal health, agriculture, renewable fuels and industrial biotech sectors, as well as educational institutions and service providers.