Native American Heritage Tuition Scholarship

Awarded to identify and attract talented Nebraska resident scholars who have financial need and have demonstrated knowledge and experience in the Native American community or backgrounds and are prepared to use such knowledge to contribute to the education of their fellow students. This scholarship can only be applied toward resident University of Nebraska–Lincoln tuition.

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. Awards are limited based on available funding.

Deadline

• February 1

How to Apply

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

Review Basis

Native American Heritage Scholars are Nebraska residents that demonstrate knowledge and experience with leadership and/or with people from Native 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. Certain out-of-state tribes qualify for Nebraska residency.

Renewability

Students must maintain a 2.500 cumulative GPA 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.

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), the Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture (NCTA) or the University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC). This scholarship will not cover the cost of tuition for classes taken at UNO, UNK, NCTA or UNMC.