BRAN Scholarships

Each year, Bicycle Ride Across Nebraska (BRAN) gives a scholarship to a student in every host town and a second scholarship to the Best Home Town. Scholarships provide financial support for individuals to help pay for a college degree. BRAN scholarships reward deserving students with assistance to attend higher education.

Congratulations to our past, present, and future scholars!

BRAN 40 Host Town Scholarships Awarded to:

  • Alliance
  • Hyannis
  • Thedford
  • Calloway
  • Ord
  • St. Edward
  • St. Edward ***
  • Shelby
  • Wahoo 

BRAN 41 Host Town Scholarships Awarded to:

  • Benklemen
  • Cambridge
  • Minden
  • Red Cloud
  • Hebron
  • Wilber
  • Wilber ***
  • Seward
  • Ashland

BRAN 42 Host Town Scholarships Awarded to:

  • Valentine
  • Bassett
  • Burwell
  • Burwell***
  • Petersburg
  • Stromsburg
  • Wahoo
  • Louisville

** No scholarships awarded in 2020 and 2022 due to ride cancellation during COVID
*** Winning Best Host Town receives two scholarships

Meet some of our recent BRAN Scholars!

“Thank you for awarding me the BRAN scholarship. It will make a huge difference in helping me pursue my post-secondary goals at University of Nebraska-Lincoln.”

– Kaitlyn S

Kaitlyn S.
Agribusiness / Plant and Landscape Systems University of Nebraska – Lincoln

Avery A.
Elementary Education
University of Nebraska- Kearney

Gauge D.
Trade Skills
North East Community College

Calah A.
Graphic Design Arts and Advertising Major
Grand Canyon University

“I would like to express my gratitude for your generous donation to continue my education in graphic design and social media. I can do great things, but only with the help of supporters like you!”

– Calah A

2024 BRAN Sponsors

The Bicycle Ride Across Nebraska is a non-profit, registered 501c3 organization. Our committee is made up of volunteers who work year-round to bring you the best biking experience in Nebraska. Sponsors help us to operate efficiently and keep the registration price as low as possible. Please consider them in all your future needs.. If you are interested in sponsoring, supporting, or volunteering for BRAN 43, please CONTACT US!