APPLICATIONS NOW CLOSED- RE-OPENS IN AUG/SEP
Scholarship Awarding University:
Type of degree:
Bachelor’s
Scholarship Deadline:
Applications for this scholarship will end as follows;
i. Priority deadline: 1st of February, 2025
ii. Final deadline: 1st of May, 2025
Scholarship Summary:
As a commitment to academic excellence, University of Nebraska-Lincoln is delighted to award several academic merit-based scholarships to high-achieving Nebraska non-resident students to offset the cost of out-of-state tuition and thus can only be applied to non-resident University of Nebraska–Lincoln tuition.
Scholarship Applicant Criteria:
A competitive UNL Non-resident Scholar;
i. demonstrates superior academic potential and
ii. has a minimum 23 ACT (or SAT equivalent) and
iii. an outstanding high school grade point average or excellent class rank (Min. 3.00 GPA)
Value of Scholarship:
The University of Nebraska-Lincoln Academic Merit Scholarships are valued as follows;
i. New Nebraskan Tuition Scholarship - $12,000 to $20,000/year (toward tuition)
ii. Nebraska Legacy Tuition Scholarship - $14,000/year (toward tuition)
iii. Husker Salute Pledge - Waiver of Non-resident Portion of Tuition (estimated at $18,000)
iv. National First Responder Pledge -Waiver of Non-resident Portion of Tuition (estimated at $18,000)
Scholarship Application Guide:
To apply;
1. Apply for admission by May 1 (apply by February 1 for priority consideration).
2. Complete the ACT/SAT on or before the February national test date and submit scores to Nebraska.
3. Upload a current unofficial high school transcript and submit your Enrollment Deposit in MyRED by May 1.
4. Submit your final high school transcript in MyRED by June 1.
Scholarship Website:
Find further information on this scholarship opportunity at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln Undergraduate Scholarship Page.