Davis-Chambers Scholarship

Available to:

First-Year
In-State
Leadership

Awarded to identify and attract talented Nebraska resident scholars with financial need who have demonstrated knowledge and experience in diverse communities or backgrounds and are prepared to use such knowledge to contribute to the education of their fellow students.

Award

Recipients are awarded a minimum $2,000 ($1,000/semester) toward University of Nebraska–Lincoln costs for four years, not including summers. The award may be offered up to full direct costs for University of Nebraska–Lincoln attendance per year, as calculated by the Office of Scholarships & Financial Aid based on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) Form. Award offers are limited based on available funding.

Deadline

February 1

How to Apply

Apply for admission by February 1.
Complete and submit the Additional Scholarship Opportunities Application in MyRED by February 1.
Complete the ACT/SAT on or before the February national test date and submit scores to Nebraska (optional).
Submit your Enrollment Deposit in MyRED by May 1.
File the FAFSA Form by the May 1 priority deadline.
Submit your final high school transcript to Admissions by June 1.

Review Basis

Davis-Chambers Scholars are Nebraska residents that demonstrate knowledge and experience with leadership and/or with people from diverse communities and backgrounds through engagement in diversity programming, organizations, activities or events. Consideration and selection are also based on affordability and academic profile through a holistic review process.

Renewability

Students must maintain a 2.250 cumulative GPA at the end of their first year and 2.500 each year thereafter and complete 24 credit hours each academic year (fall/spring). Full eligibility and renewal policies are provided at time of offer. Recipients must participate in a POWER program designed to support their success. Recipients will receive information about POWER requirements at New Student Enrollment. See full guidelines for scholarship.

Transferability

Contact your student success coach with questions regarding transferability.

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).