You can support future students like Ella by supporting the the UNL Women's Club Expendable Scholarship Fund today.
The Women’s Club at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln has a simple yet powerful mission.
This organization works not only to promote friendship among members and strengthen their bonds of common interests but also to fund scholarships for young, talented students on campus.
One such student is Ella Masso, an advertising and public relations graduate who has left a lasting impact on campus. During her time at UNL, Masso held leadership positions in her sorority, served on the executive board of Ad Club and built community as a College of Journalism and Mass Communications Ambassador.
As an incoming student, Masso said she was unsure if higher education would be possible because of outside factors affecting her time spent on campus.
“One of the things I was worried about going out of state was the tuition,” said Masso, who is from Minnesota. “I was a little nervous and stressed about whether I could find on-campus work.”
Receiving the Women’s Club Scholarship changed that. It allowed her to fully immerse herself in campus life while excelling academically.
“I was able to focus on school, and I actually just graduated as a Chancellor’s Scholar for the May commencement. That means that we graduated with a 4.0 GPA ... only 110 of us out of around 1,500 people graduating. That really shows how much I could focus on school instead of working five different jobs.”
Masso is proud to have been chosen for the Women’s Club Scholarship and deeply values the women behind it.
“Some of these people are 70 years old, and they’re still coming back to meet 50 years later,” Masso said. “I think that’s a reflection of the [Women’s] Club and who they are as people. No matter how old they are, they still want to make sure their presence at UNL is known … and I think that’s so special.”
Scholarships through the Women’s Club Expendable Scholarship Fund are available to any student with a minimum GPA of 3.25, with preference for students who have financial need. The fund is purely made possible by donors who dedicate themselves to this cause. Through the rich history of this organization and its dedication to helping students through education, students like Masso can dream big.
Now a proud graduate, Masso has returned home to Minnesota, where she has accepted a position as a marketing coordinator — living out her dream of pursuing a career in digital marketing.
“It’s important that they have this club and they have the dollars to fund scholarships. They make people aware and know of their story as well, even if it’s been a long time.”
To support students and their journey to success, please consider donating to the UNL Women’s Club Expendable Scholarship Fund today.
