2026-27 University of Nebraska-Lincoln David Distinguished Tuition Scholarship (US Based)

Scholarship Awarding University:

Type of degree:
Bachelor’s 

Scholarship Deadline:
Applications for this scholarship will end on the

Scholarship Summary:
The David Distinguished Tuition Scholarship is awarded to outstanding Nebraska residents who have demonstrated academic excellence and academic distinction.

Scholarship Applicant Criteria:
David Distinguished Scholars demonstrate academic distinction. Selection is based on a holistic review that includes a balanced objective assessment of competitive academic achievement, including exceptional grade point average in combination with an excellent class rank or competitive test score, with a subjective final academic review.

Value of Scholarship:
Recipients are awarded $4,000 toward University of Nebraska–Lincoln undergraduate tuition for the academic year ($2,000/semester) for up to four years, not including summers.

Students must maintain a 3.500 cumulative GPA and complete 24 credit hours each academic year (fall/spring).

Scholarship Application Guide:
To apply;
•  by the deadline.
•  Take the ACT/SAT on or before the February test date and submit scores (test scores are preferred; not required). 
•  Upload a current unofficial high school transcript in MyRED.
•  Submit your Enrollment Deposit or deferral in MyRED by May 1.
•  Submit your final high school transcript to Admissions by June 1.
•  File the FAFSA form by the May 1 priority deadline

Scholarship Website:
Find further information on this scholarship opportunity at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln Undergraduate Scholarship Page.