We want to recognize you for your accomplishments with a scholarship!
96% of first-year students receive a scholarship or grant to attend Nebraska. *
Scholarship Consideration
Apply to Nebraska with your cumulative high school GPA and ACT/SAT score (test scores are preferred; not required) to be considered for academic scholarships. Complete your application for admission by November 1 to receive your scholarship award notification on February 1.
Upload your current high school transcript in MyRED. We will offer you the best academic scholarship award possible based on either your GPA alone or the combination of your GPA and highest composite ACT/SAT score.
How to Apply for Scholarships
In-State Applicants
- Apply for admission by the November 1 priority date to receive your scholarship award notification on February 1. All application materials, including the supplemental Scholarship Application, must be submitted by February 1 to be considered for in-state scholarships and Leadership Enhancement Scholarships. If you applied for admission by November 1 and wish to receive a full comprehensive scholarship notification on February 1, we encourage you to submit the supplemental Scholarship Application well in advance of the February 1 deadline.
- Take the ACT/SAT on or before the February test date and submit scores (test scores are preferred; not required). Note: Some scholarship programs may require a test score.
- Upload a current unofficial high school transcript in MyRED.
- Submit the enrollment deposit or deferral in MyRED by May 1.
- Submit a final high school transcript in MyRED by June 1.
Out-of-State Applicants
- Apply for admission by the November 1 priority date to receive your scholarship award notification on February 1. The supplemental Scholarship Application must be submitted by February 1 to be considered for Leadership Enhancement Scholarships. If you applied for admission by November 1 and wish to receive a full comprehensive scholarship notification on February 1, we encourage you to submit the supplemental Scholarship Application well in advance of the February 1 deadline. All application materials for out-of-state students must be submitted by May 1 to be considered for out-of-state scholarships.
- Take the ACT/SAT on or before the February test date and submit scores (test scores are preferred; not required). Note: Some scholarship programs may require a test score.
- Upload a current unofficial high school transcript in MyRED.
- Submit the enrollment deposit or deferral in MyRED by May 1.
- Submit a final high school transcript in MyRED by June 1.
International Applicants
Processes vary for each international scholarship. Please view scholarship-specific details using the Scholarship Finder tool below.
Find Your Scholarship
Choose the filters that apply to you and see the scholarships you may be considered for.
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Chancellor's Tuition Scholarship
First-Year, In-State, Out-of-State
Award:
Full Tuition per year
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David Distinguished Tuition Scholarship
First-Year, In-State
Award:
$4,000/year (toward tuition)
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Davis-Chambers Scholarship
First-Year, In-State, Leadership
Award:
$2,000/year minimum (up to full direct costs)
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George Beadle International Baccalaureate Tuition Scholarship
First-Year, Out-of-State
Award:
$15,000/year (toward tuition)
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George Beadle Tuition Scholarship
First-Year, Out-of-State
Award:
$15,000/year (toward tuition)
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Global Ambassador Scholarship
First-Year, International, Transfer
Award:
$10,000/year (toward tuition)
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Global Delegate Scholarship
First-Year, International, Transfer
Award:
$4,000/year (toward tuition)
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Global Laureate Scholarship
First-Year, International, Transfer
Award:
$15,000/year (toward tuition)
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Husker Heritage Tuition Scholarship
First-Year, Out-of-State
Award:
$3,000 or $5,000/year (toward tuition)
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Husker Power Scholarship
First-Year, In-State
Award:
$2,000 (nonrenewable)
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Husker Salute Pledge
First-Year, Out-of-State
Award:
Waiver of Nonresident Portion of Tuition (estimated at $17,730)
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Husker Traditions Scholarship
First-Year, In-State
Award:
$2,500/year
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International Scholarship Program Agreements
First-Year, International, Transfer
Award:
$15,000/year (toward tuition)
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National First Responder Pledge
First-Year, Out-of-State
Award:
Waiver of Nonresident Portion of Tuition (estimated at $17,730)
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Native American Heritage Tuition Scholarship
First-Year, In-State, Leadership
Award:
$2,000/year minimum (up to full direct costs)
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Nebraska Achievement Community College Tuition Scholarship
In-State, Transfer
Award:
$1,000/year (toward tuition)
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Nebraska Achievement Tuition Scholarship
First-Year, In-State, Leadership
Award:
$1,000/year (toward tuition) or Full Tuition/year
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Nebraska Career Scholarship
First-Year, In-State
Award:
$8,000/year minimum
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Nebraska Emerging Leaders Tuition Scholarship
First-Year, In-State, Leadership
Award:
$2,000/year (toward tuition)
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Nebraska First Responder Pledge
First-Year, In-State, Transfer
Award:
Waiver of resident tuition after other scholarships and grants for up to five years, including summers.
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Nebraska Legacy Tuition Scholarship
First-Year, Out-of-State
Award:
$14,000/year (toward tuition)
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Nonresident Nebraska Housing Credit
First-Year, Leadership, Out-of-State
Award:
$3,000 (nonrenewable) toward on-campus housing and meals
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Pepsi Service Scholarship
First-Year, In-State, Leadership
Award:
$1,000 (nonrenewable)
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President's Scholarship
First-Year, In-State
Award:
Full cost of attendance for up to four years, plus an annual $5,000
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Regents Scholar Tuition Commitment
First-Year, In-State
Award:
Full Tuition
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Resident Nebraska Housing Credit
First-Year, In-State, Leadership
Award:
$2,500 (nonrenewable) toward on-campus housing and meals
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Robitschek Scholarship
First-Year, International, Transfer
Award:
Full Direct Cost for two semesters
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Ruth Leverton Tuition Scholarship
First-Year, Out-of-State
Award:
$13,000/year (toward tuition)
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Scarlet Tuition Scholarship
First-Year, Out-of-State
Award:
$5,000/year (toward tuition)
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Transfer Aaron Douglas Tuition Scholarship
Out-of-State, Transfer
Award:
$4,000/year (toward tuition)
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Transfer Chancellor Tuition Commitment
In-State, Transfer
Award:
Full Tuition per year
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Transfer George Beadle Tuition Scholarship
Out-of-State, Transfer
Award:
$15,000/year (toward tuition)
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Transfer Husker Salute Pledge
Out-of-State, Transfer
Award:
Waiver of Nonresident Portion of Tuition (estimated at $17,730)
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Transfer National First Responder Pledge
Out-of-State, Transfer
Award:
Waiver of Nonresident Portion of Tuition (estimated at $17,730)
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Transfer Nebraska Career Scholarship
In-State, Transfer
Award:
$8,000/year (minimum)
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Transfer Nebraska Legacy Tuition Scholarship
Out-of-State, Transfer
Award:
$14,000/year (toward tuition)
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Transfer Ruth Leverton Tuition Scholarship
Out-of-State, Transfer
Award:
$10,000/year (toward tuition)
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Transfer Student Tuition Scholarship
In-State, Transfer
Award:
$1,000 (nonrenewable) (toward tuition)
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Transfer Tribal College Tuition Scholarship
In-State, Transfer
Award:
Full Tuition per year
Scholarship Notifications
Scholarships are awarded based on the current pool of applicants. If a student applied after the November 1 priority deadline, (and by February 1 if in-state; May 1 if out-of-state) they can still qualify for scholarships. After November 1, scholarships will be awarded based on funding availability at time of application. Scholarship notifications or updates will be sent out on a rolling basis starting on February 15. Students can view scholarships in the "Financial Aid" tab in MyRED any day February 15 forward.
External Scholarships
Many organizations outside of the university offer scholarships to college-bound students. Nebraska keeps a list of top scholarship opportunities—including the Susan T. Buffett scholarship worth $11,100 per year.
Husker Hub
Student Services Center
Husker Hub is Nebraska’s “one stop” for you to get assistance with the FAFSA Form, scholarships, grants, loans and more. Our Husker Hub full-time student services specialists are available remotely Monday-Friday through a Virtual Queue to help answer all of your questions about paying for college.
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