Awarded to outstanding out-of-state students of high academic distinction to offset the cost of out-of-state tuition.

Award

Recipients are awarded $15,000 toward University of Nebraska–Lincoln undergraduate tuition for the academic year ($7,500/semester) for up to four years, not including summers based on enrollment in 15 credits per fall/spring semester (prorated for enrollment in fewer than 15 credit hours per semester).

Deadline

• Priority: November 1
• Final: May 1

Review Basis

George Beadle Scholars demonstrate academic distinction. Selection is based on a holistic review that includes a balanced objective assessment of competitive academic achievement, including extraordinary grade point average or in combination with an outstanding class rank and/or test score of 29 ACT (or SAT equivalent), with a subjective final academic review.

Renewability

Students must maintain a 2.000 cumulative GPA and complete 24 credit hours each academic year (fall/spring). View full eligibility and renewal policies.

Transferability

This scholarship is offered by the University of Nebraska–Lincoln. The scholarship is not transferable in part or in whole to any other university or campus, including the University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO), the University of Nebraska at Kearney (UNK) or the University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC). This scholarship will not cover the cost of tuition for classes taken at UNO, UNK or UNMC.

Note: The University of Nebraska does not discriminate based upon any protected status. Scholarships are subject to change each year for new incoming students. As a public tuition benefit under Nebraska State Statute 4-110, individuals awarded these funds must be citizens of the United States or if a qualified alien have been verified as lawfully present in the United States (Nebraska State Statutes 4-111 and 4-112).

Awarded to outstanding out-of-state students of high academic distinction who are on track to complete the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma or Career Programme to offset the cost of out-of-state tuition.

Award

Recipients are awarded $15,000 toward University of Nebraska–Lincoln undergraduate tuition for the academic year ($7,500/semester) for up to four years, not including summers based on enrollment in 15 credits per fall/spring semester (prorated for enrollment in fewer than 15 credit hours per semester).

Deadline

• Priority: November 1
• Final: May 1

Review Basis

George Beadle IB Scholars demonstrate academic distinction through the academic rigor of IB coursework. Selection is based on a holistic review that includes a balanced objective assessment of competitive academic achievement, including a grade point average of at least 3.5 or in combination with an outstanding class rank and/or test score of 25 ACT (or SAT equivalent), with a subjective final academic review.

Renewability

Students must maintain a 2.000 cumulative GPA and complete 24 credit hours each academic year (fall/spring). View full eligibility and renewal policies.

Transferability

This scholarship is offered by the University of Nebraska–Lincoln. The scholarship is not transferable in part or in whole to any other university or campus, including the University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO), the University of Nebraska at Kearney (UNK) or the University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC). This scholarship will not cover the cost of tuition for classes taken at UNO, UNK or UNMC.

Note: The University of Nebraska does not discriminate based upon any protected status. Scholarships are subject to change each year for new incoming students. As a public tuition benefit under Nebraska State Statute 4-110, individuals awarded these funds must be citizens of the United States or if a qualified alien have been verified as lawfully present in the United States (Nebraska State Statutes 4-111 and 4-112).

Awarded to extraordinary out-of-state students with a parent alumnus who have demonstrated academic accomplishment to offset the cost of out-of-state tuition.

Award

Recipients are awarded $14,000 toward University of Nebraska–Lincoln undergraduate tuition for the academic year ($7,000/semester) for up to four years, not including summers based on enrollment in 15 credits per fall/spring semester (prorated for enrollment in fewer than 15 credit hours per semester).

Deadline

• Priority: November 1
• Final: May 1

Review Basis

Nebraska Legacy Scholars demonstrate academic distinction. Selection is based on confirmation of parent alumnus status as well as a holistic review that includes a balanced objective assessment of competitive academic achievement, including a 3.500 cumulative high school GPA. Nebraska Board of Regents policy defines child of an alumnus as someone who is a natural born child or legally adopted child of an alumnus.

Renewability

Students must maintain a 2.000 cumulative GPA and complete 24 credit hours each academic year (fall/spring). View full eligibility and renewal policies.

Transferability

This scholarship is offered by the University of Nebraska–Lincoln. The scholarship is not transferable in part or in whole to any other university or campus, including the University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO), the University of Nebraska at Kearney (UNK) or the University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC). This scholarship will not cover the cost of tuition for classes taken at UNO, UNK or UNMC.

Note: The University of Nebraska does not discriminate based upon any protected status. Scholarships are subject to change each year for new incoming students. As a public tuition benefit under Nebraska State Statute 4-110, individuals awarded these funds must be citizens of the United States or if a qualified alien have been verified as lawfully present in the United States (Nebraska State Statutes 4-111 and 4-112).

Awarded to extraordinary out-of-state students who have demonstrated academic accomplishment to offset the cost of out-of-state tuition.

Award

Recipients are awarded $13,000 toward University of Nebraska–Lincoln undergraduate tuition for the academic year ($6,500/semester) for up to four years, not including summers based on enrollment in 15 credits per fall/spring semester (prorated for enrollment in fewer than 15 credit hours per semester).

Deadline

• Priority: November 1
• Final: May 1

Review Basis

Ruth Leverton Scholars demonstrate academic distinction. Selection is based on a holistic review that includes a balanced objective assessment of competitive academic achievement, including high grade point average or in combination with a high class rank and/or test score of 24 ACT (or SAT equivalent), with a subjective final academic review.

Renewability

Students must maintain a 2.000 cumulative GPA and complete 24 credit hours each academic year (fall/spring). View full eligibility and renewal policies.

Transferability

This scholarship is offered by the University of Nebraska–Lincoln. The scholarship is not transferable in part or in whole to any other university or campus, including the University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO), the University of Nebraska at Kearney (UNK) or the University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC). This scholarship will not cover the cost of tuition for classes taken at UNO, UNK or UNMC.

Note: The University of Nebraska does not discriminate based upon any protected status. Scholarships are subject to change each year for new incoming students. As a public tuition benefit under Nebraska State Statute 4-110, individuals awarded these funds must be citizens of the United States or if a qualified alien have been verified as lawfully present in the United States (Nebraska State Statutes 4-111 and 4-112).

Awarded to out-of-state students who have demonstrated high academic potential to offset the cost of out-of-state tuition.

Award

Recipients are awarded $5,000 toward University of Nebraska–Lincoln undergraduate tuition for the academic year ($2,500/semester) for up to four years, not including summers based on enrollment in 15 credits per fall/spring semester (prorated for enrollment in fewer than 15 credit hours per semester).

Deadline

• Priority: November 1
• Final: May 1

Review Basis

Scarlet Scholars demonstrate high academic potential. Selection is based on a holistic review that includes a balanced objective assessment of competitive academic achievement, including strong grade point average or in combination with a high school class rank and/or test score of 23 ACT (or SAT equivalent), with a subjective final academic review.

Renewability

Students must maintain a 2.000 cumulative GPA and complete 24 credit hours each academic year (fall/spring). View full eligibility and renewal policies.

Transferability

This scholarship is offered by the University of Nebraska–Lincoln. The scholarship is not transferable in part or in whole to any other university or campus, including the University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO), the University of Nebraska at Kearney (UNK) or the University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC). This scholarship will not cover the cost of tuition for classes taken at UNO, UNK or UNMC.

Note: The University of Nebraska does not discriminate based upon any protected status. Scholarships are subject to change each year for new incoming students. As a public tuition benefit under Nebraska State Statute 4-110, individuals awarded these funds must be citizens of the United States or if a qualified alien have been verified as lawfully present in the United States (Nebraska State Statutes 4-111 and 4-112).

A stackable academic award presented to exceptional Beadle Scholars who have demonstrated academic excellence and academic distinction at the highest level to further offset the cost of tuition.

Award

Recipients are awarded either $3,000 or $5,000 toward University of Nebraska–Lincoln undergraduate tuition for the academic year ($1,500/semester or $2,500/semester, respectively) for up to four years, not including summers based on enrollment in 15 credits per fall/spring semester (prorated for enrollment in fewer than 15 credit hours per semester).

Deadline

• Priority: November 1
• Final: May 1

Review Basis

Husker Heritage Scholars demonstrate academic distinction at the highest level. Selection is based on a holistic review that includes a balances objective assessment of competitive academic achievement, including exceptional grade point average or in combination with an excellent class rank and/or test score of 32 ACT (or SAT equivalent), with a subjective final academic review.

Renewability

Students must maintain a 3.000 cumulative GPA and complete 24 credit hours each academic year (fall/spring). View full eligibility and renewal policies.

Transferability

This scholarship is offered by the University of Nebraska–Lincoln. The scholarship is not transferable in part or in whole to any other university or campus, including the University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO), the University of Nebraska at Kearney (UNK) or the University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC). This scholarship will not cover the cost of tuition for classes taken at UNO, UNK or UNMC.

Note: The University of Nebraska does not discriminate based upon any protected status. Scholarships are subject to change each year for new incoming students. As a public tuition benefit under Nebraska State Statute 4-110, individuals awarded these funds must be citizens of the United States or if a qualified alien have been verified as lawfully present in the United States (Nebraska State Statutes 4-111 and 4-112).

A tuition pledge to offset the cost of tuition for out-of-state students in recognition of a student or family military connection who has demonstrated their ability to succeed at Nebraska. The pledge is a waiver of the undergraduate out-of-state portion of tuition, providing out-of-state students the same net tuition as Nebraska residents.

Award

Waiver of Nonresident Portion of Tuition (estimated at $17,730)

Recipients are awarded approximately $17,730 toward UNL’s undergraduate out-of-state portion of tuition for the academic year for up to five years, including summers. Confirmation of military affiliation via DD Form 214, current military orders, valid military ID card, ROTC participation or a copy of VA Education Benefits Certificate of Eligibility letter required.

Deadline

• Priority: November 1
• Final: May 1

Review Basis

Husker Salute Scholars selection is based on military connection and a balanced objective assessment of competitive academic achievement, including a good grade point average or in combination with an excellent class rank and/or test score, with a subjective final academic review.

Renewability

Students must maintain a 2.000 cumulative GPA and complete 24 credit hours each academic year (fall/spring). View full eligibility and renewal policies.

Transferability

This scholarship is offered by the University of Nebraska–Lincoln. The scholarship is not transferable in part or in whole to any other university or campus, including the University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO), the University of Nebraska at Kearney (UNK) or the University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC). This scholarship will not cover the cost of tuition for classes taken at UNO, UNK or UNMC.

Note: The University of Nebraska does not discriminate based upon any protected status. Scholarships are subject to change each year for new incoming students. As a public tuition benefit under Nebraska State Statute 4-110, individuals awarded these funds must be citizens of the United States or if a qualified alien have been verified as lawfully present in the United States (Nebraska State Statutes 4-111 and 4-112).