Important Note: The purpose of this detailed listing of Nebraska scholarships for college is to help you plan your scholarship search throughout the year. Please find information below about scholarships specifically for Nebraska students. Some of the deadlines may be from prior years. Scholarship deadlines are cyclical, so even if a deadline has passed, the website will likely be updated for the current school year. Be sure to reach out to the sponsor or check sponsor websites for the most recent details.
January
University of Minnesota National Scholarship – is for residents of any state, excluding Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Wisconsin. Incoming freshmen are considered for the $60,000 grant based on an overall assessment of the application for admission. Full consideration for academic scholarships is given to students who submit a complete application for freshman admission by either the Early Action (November 1) or Regular (January 1) application deadlines. Recipients must be U.S. citizens, permanent residents, or eligible under the Minnesota Dream Act. The deadline is January 1st. Visit our website.
MetLife Foundation FFA Scholarship is for $2,000. Applicants must be working toward four-year degrees in specific areas of agriculture. Applicants must also be residents of one of the following states: Alabama, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Washington, Wisconsin or Wyoming. Selection is based on the overall strength of the application. The deadline to apply is January 9th. Read more here.
Ford Built Tough: $1,000 Scholarship – Students who are pursuing a two-year or four-year degree in any major are eligible to apply for the Ford Built Tough – $1,000 Scholarship. Applicants must apply online and then visit their local participating Ford Truck dealer for signature and dealer code. The deadline to apply is January 9th. Please visit the scholarship provider’s website.
Nebraska Quarter Horse Youth Scholarship is for $8,000. This is for applicants who have been a member of AQHYA or AQHA for at least one year and are from Nebraska. Members must apply during their senior year of high school or while enrolled at an accredited college, university or vocational school. Recipients must maintain a minimum cumulative 2.5 grade point average. The deadline is January 15th. Read more here.
Smith Diversity Scholarship – offers scholarships to support Nebraska’s graduating seniors from underrepresented backgrounds who face financial barriers. These scholarships are awarded to students who demonstrate academic aptitude, leadership, determination, and a commitment to making a positive impact. The deadline to apply is January 28th. More details here.
Rowan University Brown and Gold Scholarship – provides merit-based financial aid to eligible full-time out-of-state students for the fall semester. Applicants can receive up to $8,000 per year. Rowan University’s Office of Admissions determines individual award amounts based on the student’s academic qualifications, the competitiveness of the applicant pool, and available funding. The deadline to apply is January 31st. More details here.
The Dream. US Opportunity Scholarship – is for undocumented students who live in states where they do not have access to college – either because they will have to pay out-of-state tuition or simply because the college won’t admit them. The award will cover tuition, fees, on-campus housing, and meals at one of the partner colleges out of state up to a maximum of $80,000 for a bachelor’s degree. The deadline to apply is January 31st. More details here.
Acacia Fraternity Scholarship gives three awards that range from $500-$1,000. This is for incoming male freshmen at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln who display excellence in academics, motivation for personal success with an interest in developing and applying leadership skills. The deadline to apply is January 31st. More info. here.
February
The Susan Thompson Buffett Scholarship is a competitive scholarship for first-time freshmen entering college. This is up to $5,500 per semester. Applicants must live in Nebraska and meet the in-state residency requirements for the Nebraska public college they plan to attend. DACA, undocumented, and DACA eligible students are still able to apply. Applicants must also show financial need (EFC under $10,000). The deadline to apply is February 1st. Website found here.
Nebraska First Year Cottey Scholarship ranges from $1,000- $1,500. To be eligible, the applicants must be a Nebraska resident accepted at Cotter. They must also be sponsored by a local Nebraska P.E.O chapter. This scholarship is based on the applicant’s scholastic record, community service, honors, leadership, work experience, talents, and financial need. The deadline to apply is February 1st. Application found here.
Jimmy Rane Foundation Scholarships range from $500 to $5,000. Applicants must be high school seniors or college freshmen or sophomores who are residents of Alabama, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, West Virginia or the District of Columbia. Students must also have a minimum GPA of 3.0 for high school seniors or 2.75 for college students. Selection is based on academic excellence, community involvement, leadership skills, awards and honors and financial need. The deadline for applications is February 7th. Read more here.
Associated Staffing Skilled Trades Scholarship is for graduating seniors, current, or non-traditional/returning students residing in Adams, Boone, Buffalo, Butler, Cass, Clay, Colfax, Custer, Dawson, Douglas, Hall, Hamilton, Howard, Kearney, Madison, Merrick, Phelps, Platte, Polk, Sarpy, Saunders, Sherman, Stanton, or Washington County in Nebraska. They must be full-time students pursuing a certificate, diploma, or associate’s degree in a skilled trade field from an accredited trade school or college in Nebraska. The deadline is February 9th. Apply here.
March
Nebraska Upperclassmen Cottey Scholarship ranges from $1,000- $1,500. To be eligible, the applicants must be a Nebraska resident accepted at Cotter. They must also be sponsored by a local Nebraska P.E.O chapter. This scholarship is based on the applicant’s scholastic record, community service, honors, leadership, work experience, talents, and financial need. The deadline to apply is March 1st. Application found here.
Great Plains Communications College Scholarship gives up to ten $1,000 awards. This is for graduating high school seniors who plan to attend a Nebraska state or private college, a Nebraska one-or two year trade or technical school, Northwest Technical Institute of Goodland, Kansas and Mitchell Technical Institute of Mitchell, South Dakota. Applicants must be a customer of Great Plains Communications or subsidiaries to be eligible. The deadline is March 1st. Apply here.
The Nebraska Academy of Sciences collegiate scholarship in memory of C. Bertrand and Marian Othmer Schultz will be offered to a Junior or Senior enrolled in an accredited college or university in the state of Nebraska. The applicant must have a declared major in a natural science discipline (chemistry, physics, biology, geology) and be anticipating a career in a science related industry, science teaching or scientific research. The award amount is $1,500. The deadline to apply is March 1st. Apply here.
Oxbow Nebraska High School Senior Scholarship – offered to graduating high school seniors who plan on pursuing a career in the companion animal industry. Scholarships are only awarded to support education in U.S based institutions. The deadline to apply is March 1st. More information here.
Clemson University Out-of-State Tuition Scholarship – offers a renewable merit award to domestic students who have an exceptional high school academic record. Out-of-state students who show financial need through their FAFSA will also be considered for this award. The deadline to apply is March 1st. More details here.
Joyce Ivy Summer Scholars Scholarship ranges from $1,000 to $6,600 based on financial needs for High-achieving female 10th and 11th graders attending high school in Michigan, Ohio, Minnesota, Nebraska, Missouri, North Dakota and South Dakota. Joyce Ivy Summer Scholars attend summer pre-college programs at eleven partner colleges and universities – Barnard College, Brown University, Cornell University, Emory University, Harvard University, Johns Hopkins University, MIT, Smith College, Stanford University, Washington University in St Louis, University of Chicago, and Yale University. The deadline is March 1st. Learn more here.
Loren Eiseley Memorial Scholarship is for $500. This scholarship is available to any Nebraska high school senior who has been accepted to an accredited college or university. The deadline to apply is March 1st. Learn more here.
Marie and Howard J. Taylor Scholarship is for $100. This scholarship is available to any Nebraska high school senior who has been accepted to a Nebraska college or university. The student should express a special interest in the study of geology in particular, Nebraska geology. The deadline to apply is March 1st. Read more here.
Marian Schultz Memorial Environmental Scholarship is for $750. This scholarship is available to any Nebraska high school senior with special interest in prairie and soil conservation. The deadline to apply is March 1st. More details here.
Marian O. and Bertrand Schultz Scholarship is for $750. This scholarship is available to any Nebraska high school senior with an interest in climate and environmental change. The deadline to apply is March 1st. Learn more here.
Robert S. Kubicek Memorial Scholarship is for $500. This scholarship is available to any Nebraska high school senior OR Henry County High School (Paris, TN) OR Colegio San Felipe High School (Arecibo, Puerto Rico) with an interest in business and the environment. The deadline to apply is March 1st. More info. Here.
NWAGA will distribute $1,000 dollar scholarships to female Nebraska High School Seniors who have played high school golf and are furthering their education at a 2-year, 4-year, or a technical school in Nebraska. One scholarship will be awarded to an applicant in each NWAGA region (Eastern Nebraska, Central Nebraska and Western Nebraska) with the remaining scholarships awarded regardless of region. The deadline for application is March 4th. Website found here.
$500 High School Senior and College/Technical Student SkillsUSA Nebraska Leadership & Skills Conference Scholarships. Two scholarships will be given away; a $500 scholarship to a high school senior and a second $500 scholarship to a college/technical student. For the high school student, they are to enroll in and attend an associate degree post-secondary institution OR enroll and attend a four year college. For the College/Technical student, they are already in attendance at a College/Technical institution and upon submitting a grade transcript for the following semester. The deadline is March 8th. Apply here.
Horatio Alger National Scholarship and Aksarben Scholarship ranges from $10,000- $25,000. Applicants must currently be a resident of and attend high school in Nebraska. They must be enrolled full-time as a high school senior, exhibit a strong commitment to pursue and complete a bachelor’s degree, demonstrate critical financial need ($55,000 or lower adjusted gross family income is required), be involved in co-curricular and community service activities, and display integrity and perseverance in overcoming adversity. The deadline to apply is March 15th by 12:00 PM(E.T). Website found here.
Charles & Orene Hinds – Odell, Nebraska, High School Scholarships is for $1,000. This provides scholarships for young people in Nebraska. To apply, you must be a current graduating senior who resides in townships that were included in the former Odell High School district (Diller-Odell High School currently). Applicants must demonstrate scholastic application and achievement with the intention of pursuing postsecondary education. You must also be planning to attend an accredited 2- or 4-year college or university and be a full-time student. The deadline to apply is March 15th. Read more here.
A.B. and M.R. Noel Endowed Scholarship is for $500. To apply, you must be a current graduating senior or former graduate of Wood River Rural High School in Wood River, Nebraska who is attending Central Community College (Columbus, Hastings, Grand Island) or Concordia University OR a student enrolled in nursing at Central Community College in Grand Island or Concordia University. Preference will be given to seniors or graduates of Wood River Rural High School and those majoring in nursing, dental hygiene or electrical technology. Applicants must have a High School GPAof 3.0 or greater, and maintain a minimum college GPA of 2.8 or above each semester. The deadline is March 15th. More info. Here.
To be eligible, applicants must be current high school seniors, recent graduates from public or private high schools in Lancaster County, NE, or GED recipients residing in Lancaster County, NE. They should plan to attend an accredited nonprofit two-year or four-year college or university, with a preference given to those attending schools within Nebraska. Financial need may also be a factor in the selection process. The deadline to apply is March 15th. More information here.
Cecile Meyer Frampton/Cornhusker Bank Scholarship for LNE – offers an award to graduating seniors from Lincoln Northeast High School in Lincoln, Nebraska, planning to enroll full-time (12 credit hours) at a public or private four-year college or university in Nebraska. They should have a minimum GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent) or a “C+” average or higher in their high school class. Candidates should exhibit leadership, good character, and citizenship, and show an interest in business through their course selection, work experience, or extracurricular activities. Additionally, applicants must have participated in at least two extracurricular activities or sports programs during high school and demonstrate financial need to pursue their education. The deadline to apply is March 15th. More information here.
Charles E. Jones Scholarship – offers an award to graduating seniors from Lincoln High School in Lincoln, Nebraska, who have attended LHS for at least two years and participated in at least one extracurricular activity during both their junior and senior years are eligible. Applicants must rank in the top half of their graduating class and show evidence of growth in citizenship during their time at LHS. Additionally, they must demonstrate financial need for pursuing post-secondary education and have been accepted for enrollment at an accredited two- or four-year institution. The deadline to apply is March 15th. More information here.
Chasers Charities Robinson Athletic Scholarship Program – offers an award to one Black male and one Black female who participate in athletics. The award is $1,250.00 to benefit their college education. The deadline to apply is March 15th. More information here.
David Staenberg Dyslexia Scholarship – Offers an award to current graduating seniors of a public or private high school in Lancaster County in Nebraska that plan to attend any accredited two-year or four-year university or college. Applicants must demonstrate a confirmed condition of dyslexia. The deadline to apply is March 15th. More information here.
Dayle Wood Memorial Scholarship – Offers award to a current graduating senior of Palmyra High School, Palmyra, Nebraska. The applicant must demonstrate scholastic application and achievement and intend to continue their education. The deadline to apply is March 15th. More information here.
To apply, you need to be either a current graduating senior or a former graduate of Freeman High School, or a graduating senior or former graduate of any high school in Gage, Lancaster, Jefferson, Saline, Johnson, or Pawnee Counties in Nebraska (excluding Lincoln Public Schools). Applicants should show active participation in school or community activities beyond athletics. Acceptable activities can include art, music, drama, or involvement in clubs. The deadline to apply is March 15th. More information here.
Offers award to current graduating seniors of a Lancaster County public or private high school who will declare being an art major in an accredited art program at a qualified college, university, or institution. The deadline to apply is March 15th. More information here
To be eligible to apply, you must be a senior at a public high school residing in Lancaster County, Nebraska. You should show strong academic performance and artistic talent, and have plans to continue your education, particularly if you are pursuing a major in art, art history, or museum studies. The deadline to apply is March 15th. More information here.
Offers an award to a current graduating senior from Ord High School in Ord, Nebraska. You must be in the top 15% of you graduating class. Applicants must attend a college in a program leading to a four-year degree or more. The deadline to apply is March 15th. More information here.
The Ahlswell – Arapahoe Scholarship is for $800. To be eligible to apply you must be a graduating senior or former graduate of Arapahoe High School, pursuing a major in education, health care, agriculture, construction or related trades planning to attend full-time at a 2 or 4-year college in Nebraska, maintaining a 2.5 GPA or higher and demonstrate financial need. This scholarship may be renewed subject to full reapplication and evidence of satisfactory performance. The deadline is March 15th. Learn more here.
Charles H. & Esther P. Miller Scholarship is for $1,200. To apply, you must be a current graduating senior of Elmwood-Murdock High School in Murdock, Nebraska seeking a two or four-year degree from an accredited institution. The applicant must demonstrate academic achievement while in high school and demonstrate financial need. The deadline to apply is March 15th. More info. Here.
Colleen Farrell Gerleman Scholarship is for $1,500. To apply, you must be a current graduating senior at a public or private high school in Lincoln, Nebraska who demonstrates academic success in high school and/or college studies. The applicant must be pursuing undergraduate studies at a university or college in Nebraska. Applicants must demonstrate financial need. The deadline is March 15th. More details here.
PCU-Lawrence “Larry” Frazier Memorial Scholarship is for $800. To apply, you must be a current graduating senior or a former graduate of a high school in Nebraska; demonstrate academic success in high school studies and must possess the ability to do post-secondary work in a satisfactory manner; be pursuing full-time undergraduate studies at a two year or four year college or university in Nebraska. The applicant must demonstrate financial need, maintain a desire to succeed and must contribute financially to his/her own education. The deadline to apply is March 15th. Website found here.
Linda Herman Scholarship gives three $1,500 awards. To apply, you must be a U.S. citizen female student currently graduating from a Lincoln, NE public or private high school; or a former graduate of any of those schools; attending a 2- or 4- college, university or trade school or vocational training institute either full-time or part-time; have maintained a 3.0 GPA; demonstrated financial need. There is a preference for women wanting to re-enter the workforce after an absence due to family reasons. The deadline to apply is March 15th. More info. Here.
Dick and Chris Draper Scholarship is for $2,500. To apply, you must be a current graduating senior of Elgin Public High School or Elgin Pope John XXIII Central Catholic High School, having completed all four years of high school at one or both schools. The applicant must have a cumulative GPA of 3.25 or higher on a 4.0 scale. While financial need is not part of the selection criteria, this scholarship will not be awarded to any student who receives another scholarship which sufficiently finances all tuition, fees and books. The deadline to apply is March 15th. Read more here.
Duncan and Lillian McGregor Scholarship is for $1,500. To apply, you must be a current graduating senior or former graduate of Ansley, Arcadia, Gibbon, Ord, Sargent, or Shelton High Schools in Nebraska; demonstrate scholastic application and achievement in high school and/or college studies; have resided in a community served and maintained by an exchange served by the Nebraska Central Telephone Company during his/her high school education. The applicant must demonstrate financial need. The deadline to apply is March 15th. More info. Here.
Florence Turner Karlin Scholarship is for $1,5000. To apply, you must be a former graduate of any high school in Nebraska pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in education at a qualified college or university in Nebraska. The applicant must have completed at least his/her sophomore year in college, having maintained a minimum GPA of 3.0. Recipients may renew this scholarship for a period of up to 2 years total, provided they maintain a 3.0 GPA. The deadline is March 15th. Learn more here.
George & Lynna Gene Cook Scholarship is for $1,000. To apply, you must be a current graduating senior or a former graduate of any high school in Nebraska or have successfully completed the GED. Former recipients of the George and Lynna Gene Cook Scholarship may apply. The applicant must have attained a GPA of 3.0 or the equivalent on a 4.0 scale and be pursuing a degree in ministry or education at any qualified college or university in the United States. Preference will be given to applicants who are members of First Church of God congregations that are affiliated with the Anderson, Indiana church body. The deadline is March 15th. Read more here.
The Henry J. and Pauline M. Armstrong Memorial Scholarship is for $1,500. To apply, you must be a current graduating senior or former graduate of Waverly High School in Waverly, Nebraska demonstrating scholastic application and achievement in high school and/or college studies. The applicant may attend a college or university of his or her choice and must be seeking a degree in agriculture, home economics, or veterinary medicine; OR applicant must be a male graduate of Waverly High School who will attend a Lutheran seminary school with intentions of pursuing postgraduate studies at a Lutheran seminary college and becoming a minister. The applicant must demonstrate financial need. The deadline is March 15th. More details here.
Gladys D. Goodson Scholarship gives five awards for $2,500.To apply, you must be a graduating senior from any high school in Nebraska OR be a current college student attending a college or university in Nebraska. The applicant must be pursuing an undergraduate degree in nursing and plan to attend any accredited college or university in Nebraska, have a minimum GPA of 3.0 and demonstrate financial need. The deadline is March 15th. Read more here.
Richardson Family Scholarship is for $1,200. To apply the applicant must be a current graduating high school senior or first year college student who is a relative of a member of American Legion District 6, ELKS – Broken Bow area, Masonic Custer Lodge #148 – Broken Bow, United Postmaster and Managers of America, or VFW District 11. The applicant may also have a G.E.D., be a graduating high school senior, or first year college student who has received services from CEDARS. Nebraska high school seniors or first year college students who have been accepted for admission to Cottey College in Nevada, Missouri and are sponsored by a Nebraska P.E.O. Chapters may also apply. The deadline is March 15th. Apply here.
April
Nebraska State College Tuition Guarantee covers undergraduate tuition for Pell-qualified Nebraska students at Chadron, Peru, and Wayne State Colleges. This is available to Nebraska residents that are first-time freshman or an incoming transfer student at Chadron State, Peru State, or Wayne State. Applicants must be enrolled in 12 or more credit hours per semester to be considered. The deadline to apply is April 1st. Read more here.
Arnold Rotary Vocational Scholarship is for $500- $750. This is given to graduating seniors who plan to attend a two-year academic college. The deadline is April 1st. Application found here.
The Mike Rowe Works Foundation-Work Ethic Scholarship Program is for people willing to learn a trade that’s in demand. We’re looking for the next generation of aspiring workers who will work smart and hard. This program doesn’t focus on test scores, grades, or grammar. It’s about the people who share our values and understand the importance of work ethic, personal responsibility, delayed gratification, and a positive attitude. The deadline to apply is April 19th. More details here.
ISL Midwest Senior Scholarship is open to students who are legal U.S. residents, residents of Illinois, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, South Dakota or Wisconsin, and high school seniors at a high school in Illinois, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, South Dakota or Wisconsin. Applicants must be planning to attend, physically or virtually, an eligible college the fall following the registration dates. The deadline is April 28th. More details here.
AISES Burlington Northern Santa Fe (BNSF) Foundation Scholarship is for $2,500 per academic year, per four years. This is available to American Indian high school seniors with a 3.0 GPA or higher who reside in one of the 23 states serviced by the Burlington Northern and Santa Fe Pacific Corporation and its affiliated companies: Arizona, California, Colorado, Kansas, Minnesota, Montana, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Dakota, Texas, Washington, Arkansas, Louisiana, Utah, Nevada, Wyoming, Illinois, Missouri, Nebraska, Wisconsin, or Iowa. The deadline to apply is April 30th. Learn more here.
May
International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local 1920 Scholarship is for $500. Applicants must be a high school senior in a good standing academically.They must also pursue an electrical degree/program at any Nebraska accredited college, university, or technical school. The deadline is May 1st. Apply here through the form.
Jamie Bax Memorial Scholarship – is offered to students who will be attending college while having Cystic Fibrosis. Three awards will be given out annually with varying amounts depending on the annual funding that is accessible. The deadline to apply is May 1st. More details here.
June
AITP (Association of Information Technology Professionals) Scholarship is for students who are planning to attend or continue to attend a college, university, or technical school in NE or western IA with the goal of achieving an undergraduate degree in Information Systems, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field. The deadline is June 1st. Apply here.
Nebraska Promise covers undergraduate tuition at all University of Nebraska campuses for students who qualify. This is for Nebraska residents accepted to UNL, UNO, UNK, UNMC or NCTA. Applicants must be a full-time student (12 or more credit hours per semester) and have a combined parent and student Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) of $60,000 or less. The deadline to apply is June 1st. Website found here.
Offers a $1,000 scholarship that can be spent on college-related costs including tuition, fees, textbooks, a laptop or tablet, or transportation (parking or bus fare). The money cannot be used for room and board, recreational travel, car payments, and student loans. To be considered, you must have participated in the NOSB at least once during your high school career, want to pursue a career in ocean studies or environmental science-related fields, and demonstrate high academic achievement. Deadline to apply is June 3rd. More information here.
July
August
A $1,500 college scholarship available to high school seniors, undergraduates, or graduate students who have shown exceptional achievement, active participation, and leadership in school activities and work experience, with an interest in pursuing a career in health and fitness. Recipients can use the scholarship for education-related expenses such as tuition, fees, books, supplies, and room and board. The deadline to apply is August 1st. More information here.
September
October
The John and Diane Poehling Scholarship gives two $5,000 scholarships. The applicant must be a college sophomore or higher at the time of application and must reside in Nebraska or attend school in Nebraska or be a child of a Nebraska Chapter Safari Club member. Applicants must also hold a “B” average or better and have a background in hunting, fishing, wildlife conservation and/or wildlife education. The deadline is October 31st. Learn more here.
November
University of Alabama Out-of-State Merit Scholarships – offers ample merit scholarships for qualifying out-of-state incoming freshmen. Scholarship award will vary from $6000 up to the full tuition amount, and students should have a minimum of a 3.0 GPA. You must submit an application and all supporting documents. Award varies for each student. The deadline to apply is November 1st. More details here.
Ohio State University National Buckeye Scholarship – offers several merit scholarships to incoming Freshmen who are not residents of Ohio in recognition of their academic achievements. Award amount is up to $13,500. Applicants who apply to the University are automatically considered for this award. You must have a high grade point average, high class rank(if available), and good ACT/SAT scores(if available). The deadline to apply is November 1st. More details here.
University of Florida Out-of-State Tuition Waiver – offers a limited amount of merit scholarships to help reduce out-of-state tuition. There are three scholarship opportunities: Alumni Scholarship: up to $8,000 per year (Fall/Spring, total up to $32,000 over 4 years), Sunshine Scholarship: up to $16,000 per year (Fall/Spring, total up to $64,000 over 4 years), and Gator Nation Scholarship: $20,000 per year (Fall/Spring, total $80,000 over 4 years). The deadline to apply is November 1st. More details here.
University of South Carolina Alumni Scholars Award (Nonresidents) – offers merit scholarships for non resident students. Only one merit scholarship per student is allowed. The award has an Annual value: $8,000 + tuition reduction to in-state rate – Four-year value: more than $120,000. You must submit an extra Honors College application supplement to be considered for this award. The deadline to apply is November 15th. More details here.
December
The Hagan Scholarship – offers need-based merit scholarships. The reward amount varies but the scholarship provides up to $7,500 each semester for up to 8 consecutive semesters. Applicants must graduate from a high school located in the United States. Eligible high schools include public, private, charter, magnet, and STEM schools. The deadline to apply is December 1st. More details here.
Huge-NWU Full-ride Scholarship covers full tuition, fees, room and board over four years (the full-ride recipient must live in NWU-sponsored housing all four years). Also, they must have a cumulative high school GPA of 3.75 or higher and Submit the Nebraska Wesleyan University application for admission. The deadline to apply is December 1st. Read more here.
Huge-NWU Commendation Scholarship provides $16,000 for the 4 years of college. To be eligible, applicants must have a cumulative high school GPA of 3.75 or higher and submit the Nebraska Wesleyan University application for admission. The deadline to apply is December 1st. More info. here.
Huge-NWU Recognition Scholarship is for $4,000. To be eligible, students must have a cumulative high school GPA of 3.75 or higher and submit the Nebraska Wesleyan University application for admission. The deadline to apply is December 1st. More details here.
Deadlines Vary
ACE Scholarship Dual Enrollment is for Nebraska high school students enrolled in college coursework at a participating Nebraska college. Student or member of student’s immediate family receiving benefits in at least one of the following: Free/reduced price lunch program, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), Women, Infants and Children (WIC), Supplemental Security Income (SSI), Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), or Student’s family has experienced an extreme hardship are eligible. Learn more here.
GAP Assistance Program is for financial aid for low-income students enrolled in community college programs that do not lead to a degree. To be eligible, applicants must have family income at or below 250% of federal poverty guidelines, and enrolled in an eligible program that: offers a state, national, or locally recognized certificate, offers preparation for a professional examination or licensure, provides endorsement for an existing credential or licensure, represents recognized skill standards defined by an industrial sector, and offers a similar credential or training. More info. Here.
Lincoln Community Foundation provides a variety of awards for college students who reside in Nebraska. The requirements and amount vary. However, the deadline varies for each scholarship. Learn more here.
