Scholarship Awarding University:
Type of degree:
Bachelor’s
Scholarship Deadline:
Applications for this scholarship will end on the
Scholarship Summary:
The Walter Scott, Jr. Scholarship Program (Scott Scholars) provides complete funding to Nebraska students for an undergraduate college experience including tuition, room and board, and whole-person learning opportunities. Eligible areas of study include majors within the UNL College of Engineering, UNO College of Information Science and Technology, and other STEM related programs.
Scholarship Applicant Criteria:
Scott Scholars applicants must be:
• US citizens or permanent US residents with current residency in Nebraska
• Graduating seniors of Nebraska high schools
Minimum ACT composite score of 30 or greater
- Additional requirement for Scott Scholars: students taking the "new" version of the ACT must have taken the Science test.
• Scott Scholars candidates must plan to enroll in an approved STEM-focused academic program or major.
Value of Scholarship:
The UNO Scott Scholars Award provides complete funding for an undergraduate college experience including tuition, room and board, and whole-person learning opportunities for the entire duration of undergraduate study.
Scholarship Application Guide:
To apply,
1. Apply to UNO
Complete the UNO Application for Undergraduate Admission.
- Be sure to identify a Scott Scholars-approved STEM major.
2. Obtain Your NUID and Password
The Scott Scholars Application requires you to input your NUID.
3. Submit the Scott Scholars Application
To begin, access the online .
To prepare, gather and create the following required application materials before starting the form:
- Resume
- Unofficial or official high school and college transcripts
- ACT Scores
- Digital file of portrait or headshot
- Contact information for one STEM-focused recommender who will participate in phone call evaluation (letters of recommendation not required)
- Link to your 5-7 minute video.
4. Applicants Invited to Interview
Upon receipt of all application materials, eligible applicants will be invited to attend a Scott Scholars Applicant Day event and interview with the Scott Scholars Admissions Committee.
Full application details found here.
Scholarship Website:
Find further information on this scholarship opportunity at the University of Nebraska-Omaha Undergraduate Scholarship Page.