University of Nebraska at Omaha
additional resources.
If you don't find a scholarship in the listings below, visit EducationQuest. Contact information is listed in the General Scholarships section below and they have books full of scholarships for students with disabilities and other types of scholarships, too. Call for an appointment, and a staff member will work with you individually to look for college funding sources.
UNO Financial Aid and Scholarships
General Disability Scholarship Websites
Disability-specific Scholarships
Nebraska Scholarships for Students with Disabilities
National Scholarships for Deaf and Hard of Hearing
Susan Thompson Buffett Foundation College Scholarships
UNO Financial Aid and Scholarships
Financial Aid Deadlines at UNO
Helpful Information from UNO's Financial Aid Office
Current Cost of Attendance at UNO
General Scholarship Websites
EducationQuest
11031 Elm Street (Rockbrook Plaza on 108th & Center)
Omaha, NE 68144
402-391-4033
Other locations: Lincoln 402-475-5222 and Kearney 308-234-6310
Disabled World
http://www.disabled-world.com/disability/education/scholarships/
disaboom
http://www.disaboom.com/scholarships
FastWeb
http://www.fastweb.com
College Net
http://www.collegenet.com
ATTHEU
http://www.attheu.com
College Board
http://apps.collegeboard.com/cbsearch_ss/welcome.jsp
Fin Aid, The Smart Student Guide to Financial Aid
http://www.finaid.org/scholarships/
Students.gov
http://www.students.gov
Peterson's
http://www.petersons.com/finaid/file.asp?id=780
Disability-specific Scholarships
1800wheelchair.com
http://www.1800wheelchair.com/scholarship/
Disabled World
http://www.disabled-world.com/disability/education/scholarships/ (about half way down the page)
American Council of the Blind
http://www.acb.org/
American Foundation for the Blind
http://www.afb.org/Section.asp?Documentid=2962
Anne Ford Scholarship for High School Seniors with a Learning Disability
http://www.ncld.org/about-us/scholarships-aamp-awards/the-anne-ford-and-allegra-ford-scholarship-award
Association for Education and Rehabilitation of the Blind and Visually Impaired: Ferrell Scholarship
http://www.aerbvi.org/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=506
"Will to Win" Asthma Scholarship from Schering-Plough
http://www.schering-ploughwilltowin.com/
Autism Society of America
http://www.autism-society.org/site/PageServer?pagename=asa_awards
Cancer Survivor Scholarships
http://www.finaid.org/scholarships/cancer.phtml
Christian Record Services Scholarship for the Blind
http://services.christianrecord.org/
EAR Foundation: Minnie Pearl Scholarship Program for High School Seniors
http://www.earfoundation.org/education.asp?content=minnie_pearl_scholarship
Jewish Guild for the Blind
http://www.jgb.org/guildscholar.asp
Foundation for Exceptional Children Scholarship for Students with Disabilities
http://www.cec.sped.org/am/template.cfm?section=Home
National Amputation Foundation, Inc.
http://nationalamputation.org/scholar1.html
National Federation of the Blind Scholarships
http://www.nfb.org/nfb/scholarship_program.asp
Parke-Davis: Epilepsy Scholarship Program
http://www.epilepsy-scholarship.com/
Recording for the Blind & Dyslexic for Learning Disabilities
http://www.rfbd.org/About-RFB-D/National-Achievement-Awards/108/
Recording for the Blind & Dyslexic for Blind or Visually Impaired
http://www.rfbd.org/About-RFB-D/National-Achievement-Awards/108/
Sertoma International
http://www.parentsinc.org/finaid/aid7357.html
United States Association for Blind Athletes (USABA)
http://www.parentsinc.org/finaid/aid7359.html
Venture Clubs of America
http://www.parentsinc.org/finaid/aid7361.html
Vocational Rehabilitation
http://www.parentsinc.org/finaid/aid7362.html
National Federation of the Blind: Computer Science
http://www.parentsinc.org/finaid/aid2132.html
National Federation of Music Clubs: V. Menees Nelson
http://www.parentsinc.org/finaid/aid3142.html
American Speech-Language-Hearing Found.: Graduate
http://www.parentsinc.org/finaid/aid3624.html
National Aeronautics & Space Administration: Minority
http://www.parentsinc.org/finaid/aid5237.html
National Science Foundation: Research Fellowships
http://www.parentsinc.org/finaid/aid5243.html
National Institutes of Health: Predoctoral Fellowships
http://www.parentsinc.org/finaid/aid5352.html
National Institutes of Health: Research Grants
http://www.parentsinc.org/finaid/aid5356.html
Multiple Sclerosis Association of America
http://www.parentsinc.org/finaid/aid6233.html
Very Special Arts: Playwright Discovery Program
http://www.parentsinc.org/finaid/aid6270.html
Schering/Key "Will to Win" Asthma Athletes Scholarship
http://www.parentsinc.org/finaid/aid6528.html
Central Intelligence Agency: Undergraduate Scholar
http://www.parentsinc.org/finaid/aid6607.html
Central Intelligence Agency: Undergraduate Program
http://www.parentsinc.org/finaid/aid7117.html
Samuel Lemberg Scholarship Loan Fund, Inc.
http://www.parentsinc.org/finaid/aid7465.html
Nebraska Scholarships for Students with Disabilities
Scholaship Provider: University of Nebraska at Omaha
Award Name: Crawford Scholarship
Amount: Varies
Number available: Varies
Deadline: Rolling deadline
Renewable: Yes
Eligibility Criteria: For UNO students with a physical disability and financial need.
Complete an application at the Financial Aid Office in Eppley Administration Building or access it online at http://www.ses.unomaha.edu/finaid/scholarship_info.php
Scholarship Provider: Auxiliary of the Great Plains Chapter of the Paralyzed Veterans of America
Award Name: Tom Pierce Memorial Scholarship
Amount: $300
Number Available: varies
Deadline: April 1
Renewable: No
Eligibility Criteria: To apply, student must meet the following criteria:
Demonstrate financial need
Attend college full-time
High School Senior
top 50% of class
Any Disability
Resident of Cass county or Dodge county or Douglas county or Lancaster county or Sarpy county or Saunders county or Washington county
Looking for Freshman scholarships
Other Info: The applicant must be permanently disabled with the potential for financial independence with further education/training. The applicant must demonstrate the need for financial assistance in order to achieve vocational goals through results of a college funding estimator worksheet. The applicant must set realistic/obtainable goals for future vocation in view of physical limitations and prognosis. The applicant must also demonstrate the ability to achieve academically and to overcome attitudinal and societal barriers. An applicant may also be eligible if he/she is not physically disabled but ineligible for other financial assistance and parent/guardian are physically disabled in such a way that family income is limited and or dependent upon social agencies/pensions, etc.
Selection Criteria: A scale of 1-5 will be used in the consideration of the applicants. Neatness and correct grammar, spelling, punctuation, etc. as well as content of essay will be considered. (A 250 word essay is required.) Information given on the application and the results of the College Funding Estimator worksheet will all be considered in determining a recipient.
To apply, contact: Joan McAleer
Auxiliary of the Great Plains Chapter of the Paralyzed Veterans of America
839 South Polk Street
Papillion, NE 68045-2551
(402) 339-3448
Scholarship Provider: Rehabilitation Association of Nebraska
Award Name: Bonnie Watson-Peterson Rehabilitation Association of Nebraska Scholarship
Amount: $500
Number Available: 1
Deadline: March 15
Renewable: No
Eligibility Criteria: To apply, student must meet the following criteria:
Any Disability
Rehabilitation Major
Resident of Nebraska
Selection Criteria: Selection based on application, letter(s) of recommendation, Statement of Disability and grade transcript.
To apply, contact: Vickie Schaepler
Rehabilitation Association of Nebraska c/o Vocational Rehabilitation
2916 West 24th Street
Kearney, NE 68845
(308) 865-5343
v_schaepler@vocrehab.state.ne.us
Scholarship Provider: Omaha Volunteers for Handicapped Children
Award Name: Omaha Volunteers for Handicapped Children
Amount: $1000 min.
Number Available: 5-10
Deadline: July 15
Renewable: Yes
Eligibility Criteria: To apply, student must meet the following criteria:
High School Senior
U.S. Citizen
Minimum GPA of 2.25
Any Disability
Selection Criteria: Selection is based on an essay of no more than 250 words about their future goals in relation to the Orthopedically Impaired and/or Physically Disabled, and their need for the scholarship.
To apply, contact: Lois Carlson
Omaha Volunteers for Handicapped Children
2010 Country Club Avenue
Omaha, NE 68104
(402) 553-0378
Scholarship Provider: Omaha Volunteers for Handicapped Children
Award Name: Omaha Volunteers for Handicapped Children
Amount: $1000 min.
Number Available: 5-10
Deadline: July 15
Renewable: Yes
Eligibility Criteria: To apply, student must meet the following criteria:
U.S. Citizen
Major: Education-related Major or Health Occupations-related Major
Selection Criteria: The applicant must major in teaching or health with an emphasis on the Orthopedically Impaired and/or physical disabilities. Selection is based on an essay of no more than 250 words about their future goals in relation to the Orthopedically Impaired and/or Physically Disabled, and their need for the scholarship.
To apply, contact: Lois Carlson
Omaha Volunteers for Handicapped Children
2010 Country Club Avenue
Omaha, NE 68104
(402) 553-0378
Scholarship Provider: Wayne State College
Award Name: Lynley M. Potts Memorial Endowed Scholarship
Amount: Varies
Number Available: varies
Deadline: January 15
Renewable: No
Eligibility Criteria: To apply, student must meet the following criteria:
Attend college full-time
Attend Wayne State College - NE
Any Disability
Looking for Undergraduate scholarships
Other Info: The applicant must have a physical disability. The applicant must submit prospective/current student scholarship application to be eligible.
Selection Criteria: Selection is based on application process.
To apply, contact: Financial Aid Office
Wayne State College
1111 Main Street
Wayne, NE 68787
(402) 375-7430
http:// www.wsc.edu/financial_aid/
Scholarship Provider: Nebraska State Grange
Award Name: Nebraska State Grange Hearing Impaired Scholarship
Amount: $150
Number Available: 1
Deadline: March 15
Renewable: Yes
Eligibility Criteria: To apply, student must meet the following criteria:
Demonstrate financial need
Attend college full-time
Minimum GPA of 2.50
Hearing Impairment
Resident of Nebraska
Selection Criteria: Selection is based on highest financial need and outstanding character.
To apply, contact: Shannon Cooksley
Nebraska State Grange
Route 2 Box 930
Berwyn, NE 68814
(308) 872-2659
scooksl@bbps.org
Scholarship Provider: Salvation Army
Award Name: D.J.'s Hero Awards
Amount: $2500
Number Available: 5
Deadline: March 7
Renewable: No
Eligibility Criteria: To apply, student must meet the following criteria:
Resident of Nebraska
Other criteria: 17-19 years old
Other Info: Students are encouraged to seek nominations from their schools, churches, friends, family and community leaders. Nomination forms are also available by contacting your local Salvation Army. D.J.'s Heroes will be recognized at the D.J.'s Hero Awards Luncheon on May 2, 2005 at the Holiday Inn Convention Centre in Omaha.
Selection Criteria: Criterion for selecting honorees include commitment to the community and others, courage to act independently, enthusiasm for life, humility, and unique achievements that set them apart from others.
To apply, contact: Patti Cameli
Salvation Army
(402) 898-5906
Apply online
National Scholarships for Deaf or Hard of Hearing
http://clerccenter.gallaudet.edu/InfoToGo/390.html
http://deafness.about.com/cs/caid/
Children of Deaf Adults (CODA) Scholarship
http://www.coda-international.org/DesktopDefault.aspx?tabid=32
Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf, Inc.
www.rid.org
Alexander Graham Bell Association for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
www.agbell.org
Minnie Pearl Scholarship
www.earfoundation.org
Miss Deaf America Pageant
(National Association of the Deaf)
www.nad.org
Sertoma Scholarship for Hearing Impaired Students
Serteens Scholarship for Hearing Impaired Students
www.sertoma.org
National Fraternal Society of the Deaf Scholarship
www.nfsd.com
Easter Seal Society of Iowa, Inc.
PO Box 4002
Des Moines, IA 50333-4002
H.P. Feibelman Jr Award
Scholarship Committee
AG Bell Association For The Deaf
3417 Volta Place NW
Washington DC 2007
202-337-5221
Scholarship Trust For the Deaf and Near Deaf
Traveler's Protective Association of America
3755 Lindell Blvd
St. Louis, MO 63108-3476
314-371-0533
Geoffrey Foundation Student Financial Aid
Ocean Avenue
PO Box 1112
Kennebunkport, ME 04046
207-967-5798