Scholarships

Scholarships

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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
  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. Upload a current unofficial high school transcript in MyRED.
  4. Submit the enrollment deposit or deferral in MyRED by May 1.
  5. Submit a final high school transcript in MyRED by June 1.
Out-of-State Applicants
  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. Upload a current unofficial high school transcript in MyRED.
  4. Submit the enrollment deposit or deferral in MyRED by May 1.
  5. 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.

View full scholarship eligibility and renewal policies from the Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid.

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  • Chancellor's Tuition Scholarship

    • First-Year
    • In-State
    • Out-of-State

    Award

    Full Tuition per year

    Application Deadline

    • Priority: November 1
    • In-State: February 1
    • Out-of-State: May 1
  • Regents Scholar Tuition Commitment

    • First-Year
    • In-State

    Award

    Full Tuition

    Application Deadline

    • Priority: November 1
    • Final: February 1
  • Nebraska Career Scholarship

    • First-Year
    • In-State

    Award

    $8,000/year minimum

    Application Deadline

    • Priority: November 1
    • Final: February 1
  • Nebraska Achievement Tuition Scholarship

    • First-Year
    • In-State
    • Leadership
    • Diversity

    Award

    $1,000/year (toward tuition) or Full Tuition/year

    Application Deadline

    • Priority: November 1
    • Final: February 1
  • David Distinguished Tuition Scholarship

    • First-Year
    • In-State

    Award

    $4,000/year (toward tuition)

    Application Deadline

    • Priority: November 1
    • Final: February 1
  • Nebraska Emerging Leaders Tuition Scholarship

    • First-Year
    • In-State
    • Leadership
    • Diversity

    Award

    $2,000/year (toward tuition)

    Application Deadline

    • Priority: November 1
    • Final: February 1
  • Husker Traditions Scholarship

    • First-Year
    • In-State

    Award

    $2,500/year

    Application Deadline

    • Priority: November 1
    • Final: February 1
  • Husker Power Scholarship

    • First-Year
    • In-State

    Award

    $2,000 (nonrenewable)

    Application Deadline

    • Priority: November 1
    • Final: February 1
  • Pepsi Service Scholarship

    • First-Year
    • In-State
    • Leadership
    • Diversity

    Award

    $1,000 (nonrenewable)

    Application Deadline

    • Priority: November 1
    • Final: February 1
  • Resident Nebraska Housing Credit

    • First-Year
    • In-State
    • Leadership
    • Diversity

    Award

    $1,500 (nonrenewable) toward on-campus housing and meals

    Application Deadline

    • Priority: November 1
    • Final: February 1
  • Davis-Chambers Scholarship

    • First-Year
    • In-State
    • Leadership
    • Diversity

    Award

    $2,000/year minimum (up to full direct costs)

    Application Deadline

    • February 1
  • Native American Heritage Tuition Scholarship

    • First-Year
    • In-State
    • Leadership
    • Diversity

    Award

    $2,000/year minimum (up to full direct costs)

    Application Deadline

    • February 1
  • George Beadle Tuition Scholarship

    • First-Year
    • Out-of-State

    Award

    $15,000/year (toward tuition)

    Application Deadline

    • Priority: November 1
    • Final: May 1
  • George Beadle International Baccalaureate Tuition Scholarship

    • First-Year
    • Out-of-State

    Award

    $15,000/year (toward tuition)

    Application Deadline

    • Priority: November 1
    • Final: May 1
  • Nebraska Legacy Tuition Scholarship

    • First-Year
    • Out-of-State

    Award

    $14,000/year (toward tuition)

    Application Deadline

    • Priority: November 1
    • Final: May 1
  • Ruth Leverton Tuition Scholarship

    • First-Year
    • Out-of-State

    Award

    $13,000/year (toward tuition)

    Application Deadline

    • Priority: November 1
    • Final: May 1
  • Scarlet Tuition Scholarship

    • First-Year
    • Out-of-State

    Award

    $5,000/year (toward tuition)

    Application Deadline

    • Priority: November 1
    • Final: May 1
  • Husker Heritage Tuition Scholarship

    • First-Year
    • Out-of-State

    Award

    $3,000 or $5,000/year (toward tuition)

    Application Deadline

    • Priority: November 1
    • Final: May 1
  • Nonresident Nebraska Housing Credit

    • First-Year
    • Out-of-State
    • Leadership
    • Diversity

    Award

    $3,000 (nonrenewable) toward on-campus housing and meals

    Application Deadline

    • Priority: November 1
    • Final: May 1
  • Transfer Chancellor Tuition Commitment

    • Transfer
    • In-State

    Award

    Full Tuition per year

    Application Deadline

    • Fall: March 1
    • Spring: October 1
  • Transfer Nebraska Career Scholarship

    • Transfer
    • In-State

    Award

    $8,000/year (minimum)

    Application Deadline

    • Fall: March 1
    • Spring: October 1
  • Nebraska Achievement Community College Tuition Scholarship

    • Transfer
    • In-State

    Award

    $1,000/year (toward tuition)

    Application Deadline

    • Fall: March 1
    • Spring: October 1
  • Transfer Tribal College Tuition Scholarship

    • Transfer
    • In-State

    Award

    Full Tuition per year

    Application Deadline

    • Fall: March 1
    • Spring: October 1
  • Transfer Student Tuition Scholarship

    • Transfer
    • In-State

    Award

    $1,000 (nonrenewable) (toward tuition)

    Application Deadline

    • Fall: March 1
    • Spring: October 1
  • Transfer George Beadle Tuition Scholarship

    • Transfer
    • Out-of-State

    Award

    $15,000/year (toward tuition)

    Application Deadline

    • Fall: May 1
    • Spring: December 1
  • Transfer Nebraska Legacy Tuition Scholarship

    • Transfer
    • Out-of-State

    Award

    $14,000/year (toward tuition)

    Application Deadline

    • Fall: May 1
    • Spring: December 1
  • Transfer Ruth Leverton Tuition Scholarship

    • Transfer
    • Out-of-State

    Award

    $10,000/year (toward tuition)

    Application Deadline

    • Fall: May 1
    • Spring: December 1
  • Transfer Aaron Douglas Tuition Scholarship

    • Transfer
    • Out-of-State

    Award

    $4,000/year (toward tuition)

    Application Deadline

    • Fall: May 1
    • Spring: December 1
  • Husker Salute Pledge

    • First-Year
    • Out-of-State

    Award

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

    Application Deadline

    • Priority: November 1
    • Final: May 1
  • Transfer Husker Salute Pledge

    • Transfer
    • Out-of-State

    Award

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

    Application Deadline

    • Priority: November 1
    • Final: December 1
  • Global Laureate Scholarship

    • First-Year
    • Transfer
    • International

    Award

    $15,000/year (toward tuition)

    Application Deadline

    • Priority: November 1
    • Final: May 1
  • Global Ambassador Scholarship

    • First-Year
    • Transfer
    • International

    Award

    $10,000/year (toward tuition)

    Application Deadline

    • Priority: November 1
    • Final: May 1
  • Global Delegate Scholarship

    • First-Year
    • Transfer
    • International

    Award

    $4,000/year (toward tuition)

    Application Deadline

    • Priority: November 1
    • Final: May 1
  • Robitschek Scholarship

    • First-Year
    • Transfer
    • International

    Award

    Full Direct Cost for two semesters

    Application Deadline

    • March 1
  • International Scholarship Program Agreements

    • First-Year
    • Transfer
    • International

    Award

    $15,000/year (toward tuition)

    Application Deadline

    • Priority: December 1
    • Final: July 15
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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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