Fall '26 University of Nebraska at Kearney Omaha World Herald Scholarship (US Based)

Scholarship Awarding University: 
University of Nebraska at Kearney

Type of degree: 
Bachelor’s

Scholarship Deadline: 
Applications for this scholarship will close on the  

Scholarship Summary: 
The Omaha World Herald/Kearney Hub Scholarship is the UNK most prestigious scholarship and invitations are extended only to the most exceptional Nebraska applicants.

Scholarship Applicant Criteria: 
To be eligible for consideration, applicants must;
i. Be Nebraska residents
ii. Obtain a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 3.80 unweighted
iii. Score a min. ACT superscore of 27

Value of Scholarship: 
The Omaha World Herald/Kearney Hub Scholarship covers the tuition cost, books, room, board, and university fees for four years (eight semesters). Other scholarships may be awarded in addition to students who participate in interviews
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Scholarship Application Guide: 
To apply;
i. Apply for admission into UNK
ii. Complete the by the above deadline. 
  • All applicants who apply by the deadline and fill out the scholarship portion of the application are considered for the top scholarship and other awards.
iii. The top 40 group of applicants will be invited to compete for the Omaha World Herald Scholarship on Scholarship Day.

Scholarship Website: 
Find further information on this scholarship opportunity at the UNK Scholarship Page.