We want to recognize you for your accomplishments with a scholarship!
96% of first-year students receive a scholarship or grant to attend Nebraska. *
Scholarship Consideration
Apply to Nebraska with your cumulative high school GPA and ACT/SAT score (test scores are preferred; not required) to be considered for academic scholarships. Complete your application for admission by November 1 to receive your scholarship award notification on February 1.
Upload your current high school transcript in MyRED. We will offer you the best academic scholarship award possible based on either your GPA alone or the combination of your GPA and highest composite ACT/SAT score.
How to Apply for Scholarships
In-State Applicants
- Apply for admission by the November 1 priority date to receive your scholarship award notification on February 1. All application materials, including the supplemental Scholarship Application, must be submitted by February 1 to be considered for in-state scholarships and Leadership, Service and Diversity Enhancement Scholarships.
- Take the ACT/SAT on or before the February test date and submit scores (test scores are preferred; not required). Note: Some scholarship programs may require a test score.
- Upload a current unofficial high school transcript in MyRED.
- Submit the enrollment deposit or deferral in MyRED by May 1.
- Submit a final high school transcript in MyRED by June 1.
Out-of-State Applicants
- Apply for admission by the November 1 priority date to receive your scholarship award notification on February 1. The supplemental Scholarship Application must be submitted by February 1 to be considered for Leadership, Service and Diversity Enhancement Scholarships. All application materials for out-of-state students must be submitted by May 1 to be considered for out-of-state scholarships.
- Take the ACT/SAT on or before the February test date and submit scores (test scores are preferred; not required). Note: Some scholarship programs may require a test score.
- Upload a current unofficial high school transcript in MyRED.
- Submit the enrollment deposit or deferral in MyRED by May 1.
- Submit a final high school transcript in MyRED by June 1.
International Applicants
Processes vary for each international scholarship. Please view scholarship-specific details using the Scholarship Finder tool below.
Find Your Scholarship
Select the buttons that apply to you to view scholarships you may be considered for.
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Chancellor's Tuition Scholarship
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Full Tuition per year
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Chancellor's Tuition Scholarship
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Regents Scholar Tuition Commitment
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Full Tuition
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Regents Scholar Tuition Commitment
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Nebraska Career Scholarship
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$8,000/year minimum
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Nebraska Career Scholarship
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Nebraska Achievement Tuition Scholarship
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$1,000/year (toward tuition) or Full Tuition/year
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Nebraska Achievement Tuition Scholarship
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David Distinguished Tuition Scholarship
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$4,000/year (toward tuition)
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David Distinguished Tuition Scholarship
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Nebraska Emerging Leaders Tuition Scholarship
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$2,000/year (toward tuition)
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Nebraska Emerging Leaders Tuition Scholarship
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Husker Traditions Scholarship
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$2,500/year
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Husker Traditions Scholarship
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Husker Power Scholarship
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$2,000 (nonrenewable)
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Husker Power Scholarship
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Pepsi Service Scholarship
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$1,000 (nonrenewable)
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Pepsi Service Scholarship
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Resident Nebraska Housing Credit
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$1,500 (nonrenewable) toward on-campus housing and meals
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Resident Nebraska Housing Credit
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Davis-Chambers Scholarship
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$2,000/year minimum (up to full direct costs)
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Davis-Chambers Scholarship
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Native American Heritage Tuition Scholarship
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$2,000/year minimum (up to full direct costs)
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Native American Heritage Tuition Scholarship
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George Beadle Tuition Scholarship
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$15,000/year (toward tuition)
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George Beadle Tuition Scholarship
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George Beadle International Baccalaureate Tuition Scholarship
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$15,000/year (toward tuition)
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George Beadle International Baccalaureate Tuition Scholarship
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Nebraska Legacy Tuition Scholarship
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$14,000/year (toward tuition)
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Nebraska Legacy Tuition Scholarship
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Ruth Leverton Tuition Scholarship
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$13,000/year (toward tuition)
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Ruth Leverton Tuition Scholarship
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Scarlet Tuition Scholarship
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$5,000/year (toward tuition)
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Scarlet Tuition Scholarship
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Husker Heritage Tuition Scholarship
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$3,000 or $5,000/year (toward tuition)
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Husker Heritage Tuition Scholarship
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Nonresident Nebraska Housing Credit
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$3,000 (nonrenewable) toward on-campus housing and meals
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Nonresident Nebraska Housing Credit
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Transfer Chancellor Tuition Commitment
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Full Tuition per year
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Transfer Chancellor Tuition Commitment
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Transfer Nebraska Career Scholarship
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$8,000/year (minimum)
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Transfer Nebraska Career Scholarship
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Nebraska Achievement Community College Tuition Scholarship
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$1,000/year (toward tuition)
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Nebraska Achievement Community College Tuition Scholarship
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Transfer Tribal College Tuition Scholarship
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Full Tuition per year
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Transfer Tribal College Tuition Scholarship
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Transfer Student Tuition Scholarship
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$1,000 (nonrenewable) (toward tuition)
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Transfer Student Tuition Scholarship
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Transfer George Beadle Tuition Scholarship
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$15,000/year (toward tuition)
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Transfer George Beadle Tuition Scholarship
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Transfer Nebraska Legacy Tuition Scholarship
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$14,000/year (toward tuition)
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Transfer Nebraska Legacy Tuition Scholarship
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Transfer Ruth Leverton Tuition Scholarship
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$10,000/year (toward tuition)
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Transfer Ruth Leverton Tuition Scholarship
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Transfer Aaron Douglas Tuition Scholarship
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$4,000/year (toward tuition)
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Transfer Aaron Douglas Tuition Scholarship
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Husker Salute Pledge
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Waiver of Nonresident Portion of Tuition (estimated at $17,730)
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Husker Salute Pledge
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Transfer Husker Salute Pledge
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Waiver of Nonresident Portion of Tuition (estimated at $17,730)
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Transfer Husker Salute Pledge
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Global Laureate Scholarship
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$15,000/year (toward tuition)
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Global Laureate Scholarship
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Global Ambassador Scholarship
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$10,000/year (toward tuition)
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Global Ambassador Scholarship
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Global Delegate Scholarship
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$4,000/year (toward tuition)
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Global Delegate Scholarship
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Robitschek Scholarship
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Full Direct Cost for two semesters
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Robitschek Scholarship
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International Scholarship Program Agreements
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$15,000/year (toward tuition)
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International Scholarship Program Agreements

Supplemental Scholarship Application
To maximize your consideration for departmental scholarships as well as leadership and service scholarships, we encourage you to submit the supplemental Scholarship Application, which opens in October in MyRED for admitted students.
These scholarships are awarded based on holistic review, meaning academic performance is only one of many aspects of consideration. Nebraska also reviews your resume of activities and other responses within your supplemental Scholarship Application.
The deadline for admitted first-year students to submit the supplemental Scholarship Application is February 1. Once you have submitted your application, you can return and update your information at any time prior to the deadline.
External Scholarships
Many organizations outside of the university offer scholarships to college-bound students. Nebraska keeps a list of top scholarship opportunities—including the Susan T. Buffett scholarship worth $11,100 per year.
Husker Hub
Student Services Center
Husker Hub is Nebraska’s “one stop” for you to get assistance with the FAFSA Form, scholarships, grants, loans and more. Our Husker Hub full-time student services specialists are available remotely Monday-Friday through a Virtual Queue to help answer all of your questions about paying for college.
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