Scholarship Awarding University:
Type of degree:
Bachelor’s
Scholarship Deadline:
Applications for this scholarship will end on the
Scholarship Summary:
New UNK students who are Nebraska residents pursuing high-need degrees may be eligible for up to $8,000 per year, thanks to the Nebraska Career Scholarship. This scholarship allocates $2 million to the University of Nebraska for new scholarships for undergraduate students in high-demand fields to help fill critical workforce needs in the state.
Scholarship Applicant Criteria:
To be eligible, students must,
i. Be Nebraska residents
ii. Obtain a minimum ACT score of 20 with competitive high school GPA
iii. Enrolled in health care, engineering, mathematics, computer information systems, pre-veterinary medicine, communication disorders, biology, chemistry, exercise science, industrial technology, and psychology.
Value of Scholarship:
The UNK Nebraska Career Scholarship is valued as follows;
• Incoming freshmen students with ACT scores 20+ may receive scholarships of up to $8,000. Scholarship funds may be used for tuition, fees, housing and food, or relevant tools and equipment.
Renewal Criteria
• Maintain a 2.5 cumulative GPA
• Successfully complete 30 UNK credit hours each academic year (fall and spring semesters)
• Remain enrolled in eligible degree program
• Complete a Nebraska-based internship, apprenticeship, clinical position or other work related to career field prior to graduation
Scholarship Application Guide:
To apply, complete the following steps by the above deadline:
1. Apply for Admission into an eligible program at UNK.
2. Apply for FAFSA
3. Submit ACT or SAT scores to UNK
4. Complete the General Incoming Freshman Scholarship Application on .
Scholarship Website:
Find further information on this scholarship opportunity at the University of Nebraska at Kearney Nebraska Career Scholarship Page or the Freshman Scholarship Page.