The state of Nebraska is home to almost forty four-year public universities, two-year community colleges, and private undergraduate and graduate universities combined. Whether you’re a high school senior looking at attending a Nebraska college or university, or you’re a current college student at one of Nebraska’s many institutions, this post highlights many great scholarships and resources for you to take advantage of.
Let's go over a few of Nebraska's best scholarships for students.
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: June 30, December 31
Before we get into all of the Nebraska-specific private scholarships, check out our very own no-essay scholarship open to high school students of all years!
Amount: $25,000
Deadline: Monthly
Details: This monthly scholarship is open to all college students! Just fill out one simple registration form.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: February 1
Eligibility: Scholarships are awarded on a competitive basis to first-time freshman entering college who live in Nebraska, graduate from a Nebraska high school (or GED) with plans to attend a Nebraska public college, and demonstrate financial need.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: April 24
Eligibility: Current or incoming post-secondary student of Latino heritage who will be attending an institution of higher education in Nebraska for the upcoming school year.
Amount: $1,500
Deadline: December 5
Eligibility: The scholarship is open to any female-identifying high school, undergraduate, or graduate student pursuing healthcare (including mental health) in Nebraska with a 3.0 or above GPA may apply for this scholarship, but students planning to practice rurally are preferred.
Amount: up to $29,900
Deadline: October 15
Eligibility:To be eligible, applicants must: have completed two semesters of veterinary education and pursuing completion of the professional program; be a graduate of a Nebraska High School or State of Nebraska approved home school program; and must have at least a 3.0 GPA.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: January 15
Eligibility: Eligibility of applicants is based on the individual criteria and requirements provided for each scholarship offered. Recipients are selected based on academic achievement, financial need and Quarter Horse involvement, as well as an applicant’s outstanding leadership and communication skills.
Amount: $2,000 to $3,000 (3 scholarships in total)
Deadline: May 15
Eligibility: The Norma Ross Walter Scholarship is to provide financial assistance to female graduates of Nebraska high schools who plan to enroll as English majors in accredited colleges or universities.
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: February 28
Eligibility: Applicants must be high school seniors who are prospective first year college students and plan to continue their education as English or history majors in accredited colleges or universities.
Amount: $500
Deadline: April 20
Eligibility: Applicants must be a resident of Webster County (Nebraska) and plan to enroll in a two- or four-year course of study in an agricultural or secondary education pursuit.
Amount: $1,000 per year
Deadline: February 28
Eligibility: Applicants must be high school seniors who are prospective first year college students and plan to continue their education as English or history majors in accredited colleges or universities.
Amount: $5,000
Deadline: April 1
Eligibility: The IMEF scholarships are available to students pursuing a 2 or 4 year degree in Graphic Communication & Print related majors. This includes: Press Operation, Print Management, Graphic Design, and other degrees involving print.
Amount: $1,000 (10 available)
Deadline: April 30
Eligibility: The ISL Midwest Senior Scholarship is open to high school seniors, and parents of students, who are residents of Illinois, Missouri, Nebraska, South Dakota or Wisconsin.
Amount: $1,250
Deadline: Varies
Eligibility: The scholarship was created to help women achieve full potential in careers as engineers and leaders, expand the image of the engineering profession as a positive force improving the quality of life, and demonstrate the value of diversity.
A great resource for Nebraska students comes from the Nebraska Department of Education. Students can access a lot of great resources on the site by completing the online form to apply.
Nebraska student debt snapshot
According to the Department of Education, Nebraska residents owe $7.9 billion in federal student loan debt with student borrowers, owing on average $31,337. 55% of these loan borrowers are under the age of 35 and 12.8% of all state residents have student loan debt.
When looking for ways to fund your higher education journey, remember that scholarships allow you to take fewer loans. Be sure to apply for as many as you’re eligible. You will surely want to take advantage of any merit & need-based scholarships from colleges in Nebraska.