Out-of-state Freshman Scholarships

For Full Scholarship Consideration

• Take the ACT or SAT on or before the December national test dates of senior year
  (entering freshmen only).
• Submit admission materials no later than May 1.  Students should submit materials by January 15 for priority consideration.
• Submit your Informal Personal Statement no later than January 15.
• Individuals who wish to be considered for need based scholarships must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA, www.fafsa.gov) before April 1 of senior year.

Contact your UNL academic department or college about any additional scholarship requirements, applications, or deadlines.

General Scholarships

Out-of-state students will automatically be considered for the following merit-based scholarships by applying for admission. Qualifying students may only be awarded ONE of the following:

• Chancellor’s Scholarship
  Students who are finalists in nationally recognized scholarship competitions (e.g. National Merit or National Hispanic Scholarship) are eligible for consideration for full tuition coverage plus a $2,000 stipend annually (Scholarship is applicable for up to four years with three inclusive summers.)
• George Beadle Scholarship
  $12,500 per year up per year for four years and three inclusive summers. Use the online scholarship estimator to determine your eligibility for this scholarship.
• International Baccalaureate George Beadle Scholarship
  Students enrolled and complete the IB curriculum and score a minimum of 27 on the ACT or its equivalent on the SAT are eligible for $12,500 per year for four years and three inclusive summers.
• Nebraska Legacy Scholarship
  Must be a child of an alumnus for consideration. $12,500 or $6,500 per year for four years and three inclusive summers. Use the online scholarship estimator to determine your eligibility for this scholarship.
• Midwest Student Exchange Program*
  Midwest Student Exchange Program (MSEP) Scholarships are awarded to academically qualified students from Minnesota, Michigan, Missouri, Kansas, Illinois, Indiana, North Dakota, or Wisconsin who exhibit superior academic performance. Students meeting the MSEP academic requirements will be awarded the George Beadle Scholarship. Use the online scholarship estimator to determine your eligibility for this scholarship.
  *UNL does not participate in the MSEP at the graduate level.
• Ruth Leverton Scholarship
  $8,500 per year for four years and three inclusive summers. Use the online scholarship estimator to determine your eligibility for this scholarship.
• Nebraska Traditions Scholarship
  Nebraska Traditions scholarships are awarded to qualified students from California, Colorado, Kansas, Missouri, Minnesota, Michigan, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Wisconsin, Ohio, Pennsylvania, New York, or New Jersey who exhibit superior academic performance. $5,000 per year for four years and three inclusive summers. Use the online scholarship estimator to determine your eligibility for this scholarship.
• Aaron Douglas Scholarship
  $3,000 per year for four years and three inclusive summers. Use the online scholarship estimator to determine your eligibility for this scholarship.

Leadership & Specialty Awards

The following scholarships may require an additional application. Please note application deadlines.

• Jeffrey S. Raikes School of Computer Science & Management Scholarship
  May include the following: room (in the Kauffman Center) and board, and books (through the Honors Program Textbook Scholarship). This requires an additional application after applying for admission. Application is due November 15. Applications received after November 15 will be reviewed if space in the program is available.
• Honors Program Scholarship
  A limited number of Textbook Scholarships in the amount of $250 per semester, fall and spring semesters only for four years, or the completion of a bachelor’s degree, whichever comes first. This scholarship requires the completion of an additional application. Application is due November 15 (for early notification) or March 1.
• College of Business Administration Honors Academy Scholarship
  Students electing to participate in a UNL-sponsored study abroad program will receive a $2,500 stipend to be put towards study abroad expenses.  This scholarship requires the completion of an additional application. Application is due November 15.  Applications received after November 15 will be reviewed if space in the program is available.
• David Distinguished Scholarship
  $1,000 per year, renewable up to four years
• Chancellor's Leadership Class Scholarship
  $1,000 freshman year only. Awards will be made in late February. (This scholarship requires the Informal Personal Statement.)
• Nebraska Legends Scholarship
  $1,000 freshman year only. Awards will be made in late February. (This scholarship requires the Informal Personal Statement.)
• University Bookstore Scholarship
  Amount varies, freshman year only. (This scholarship requires the Informal Personal Statement.)
• Global Scholarships
  $1,500 to be used any time after the student's freshman year.  Must be used with a UNL-sponsored study abroad program. (This scholarship requires the Informal Personal Statement.)

Diversity Enhancement Scholarships

The following scholarships may require an additional application. Please note application deadlines.

• Native American Heritage Scholarship
  $2,000 up to the full direct cost of attendance, renewable for up to four years. This scholarship requires an additional application due February 1.

*Effective for students enrolling for Fall 2013. This website is for informational purposes only.