UNL Teacher Scholars Academy Application Submission Form

To apply, you will need to submit a resume, a personal YouTube video, and a letter of support from a faculty member or previous educator. All materials can be submitted in the spaces provided below.

Please answer all prompts in your personal 3-5 minute YouTube video:
1. Please introduce yourself with your name, year in school, your background, and anything that makes you stand out
2. Why do you believe you can make an impact as an educator?
3. Describe what being an inclusive teacher means to you
4. Explain how this financial award and membership within the Teacher Scholars Academy will impact your education career

Please ask your recommender to highlight the following:
1. How will this student create an inclusive classroom environment?
2. What experiences does this student have that will make them an influential educator?

YouTube Video Link Instructions

  1. Film your 3-5 minute personal video answering all provided prompts
  2. Create a YouTube account and download your video to YouTube account
  3. Title your video: Last Name, First Name – UNL Teacher Scholars Academy Submission
  4. In the privacy settings, please make sure the link is ‘not-searchable.’ Others will not be able to view your video without the direct link 

*Please note: Must be submitted with a YouTube link. We cannot accept other video formats such as iMovie, QuickTime, AVS, or others. If you make your link private, we will not be able to view your video and we will not be able to score your video for consideration.

Video Prompts:

  1. Please introduce yourself with your name, year in school, your background, and anything that makes you stand out
  2. Why do you believe you can make an impact as an educator?
  3. Describe what being an inclusive teacher means to you
  4. Explain how this financial award and membership within the Teacher Scholars Academy will impact your education career


Must be an approved education major in the College of Education and Human Sciences.
Upload Your Resume Required
Please submit a resume or activity list highlighting your past achievements in service in your surrounding communities, your leadership experiences, and your commitment to teaching. Only .docx or .pdf will be accepted. Google docs and links will not be accepted.
Files must be less than 8 MB.
Allowed file types: pdf doc docx.
Upload your letter of support from a faculty member Required
Reference letters can be from current or previous faculty members, or an educator in the K-12 school system. The recommender should be an educator of some capacity.
Files must be less than 8 MB.
Allowed file types: pdf doc docx.
Be sure to follow instructions above.