UNO Scholarships
There are several hundred additional scholarships not listed here that are awarded by the Office of Financial Support and Scholarships to first-year students and returning students.
Additionally, UNO colleges and departments have scholarships available for specific programs or majors. You can view information on additional scholarships by logging into MavLINK and clicking on Apply for Scholarships.
Scholarship criteria and award amounts listed below are subject to change at any time. In addition to using set criteria to award scholarships to incoming applicants we also use a holistic approach.
The holistic approach to scholarship decisions looks at the entire student file. Examples of data that could be considered include coursework, rigor, and grades. These are not the only factors, as we look at multiple data points to understand the context of education of the students in the admitted pool. We will continue to provide assistance to keep UNO as one of the most affordable institutions in the region.
Regents Scholarship
Chancellor's Scholarship
Deans Scholarship
Faculty Scholarship
Maverick Scholarship
Distinguished Scholarship
Urban Health Opportunities Program (UHOP)
Nebraska Legacy Scholarships
UNO Advantage Scholarship
Young Scholars Program
UNO Alumni Association Scholarship
Gerbracht Scholarship
G. Robert Muchemore UNO Scholarship
Walter Scott, Jr. Scholarship (Scott Scholars)
EducationQuest Foundation
The Goodrich Scholarship Program
Phillip Schrager Scholarship Program for Student Leaders
Davis Scholarship
Isaacson Incentive Scholarship
Paul Beck Scholarships
UNO Women's Club Scholarships
Regents Scholarship
Regents Scholarships are offered to residents of Nebraska that are graduating seniors of Nebraska high schools. Applicants with a minimum ACT composite of 30 and either a rank in the top 25% of their graduating class (6th or 7th semester) OR a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher will qualify for the award.
The Regents Scholarship covers undergraduate resident tuition for full-time students and is renewable with a cumulative GPA of 3.25 or higher. The award is renewable for up to four total years or until 120 attempted credit hours is reached (not including hours earned through dual enrollment or AP classes) or a bachelor's degree is earned.
To apply, submit the Application for Admission by February 1 of your senior year. UNO will accept ACT/SAT scores through the February test date of your senior year.
Chancellor's Scholarship
Beginning with new applicants for Fall 2021, the Chancellor's Scholarship awards $4,000 per academic year to residents of Nebraska who are graduating seniors of Nebraska high schools. Applicants must have a minimum ACT score (or SAT equivalent) of 28-29 and either rank in the top 25% of their class OR have a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher. The scholarship is renewable for three additional years if the student maintains full-time enrollment and a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.
To apply, submit the Application for Admission by February 1 of your senior year. UNO will accept ACT/SAT scores through the February test date of your senior year.
Deans Scholarship
Beginning with the Fall 2021 semester, the Deans Scholarship awards $3,000 per academic year to residents of Nebraska who are graduating seniors of Nebraska high schools. Applicants must have a minimum ACT score (or SAT equivalent) of 26-27 and either rank in the top 25% of their class OR have a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher. The scholarship is renewable for three additional years if the student maintains full-time enrollment and a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.
To apply, submit the Application for Admission by February 1 of your senior year. UNO will accept ACT/SAT scores through the February test date of your senior year.
Faculty Scholarship
The Faculty Scholarship awards $1,000 per academic year to residents of Nebraska who are graduating seniors of Nebraska high schools. Applicants must have a minimum ACT score (or SAT equivalent) of 23-25 and either rank in the top 25% of their class OR have a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher. The scholarship is renewable for three additional years if the student maintains full-time enrollment and a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.
To apply, submit the Application for Admission by February 1 of your senior year. UNO will accept ACT/SAT scores through the February test date of your senior year.
The Maverick Scholarship is a tiered scholarship with various amounts to residents of Nebraska who are graduating seniors of Nebraska high schools. Applicants must have a minimum ACT score (or SAT equivalent) of 23 or above and have a cumulative GPA of 3.25–3.49. The scholarship is renewable for three additional years if the student maintains full-time enrollment and a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.
Maverick Scholarship – tiered scholarship
- ACT 23-25, GPA 3.25-3.49, $1,000 per year
- ACT 26-27, GPA 3.25-3.49, $1,500 per year
- ACT 28-29, GPA 3.25-3.49, $2,500 per year
- ACT 30-36, GPA 3.25-3.49, $5,500 per year
To apply, submit the Application for Admission by February 1 of your senior year. UNO will accept ACT/SAT scores through the February test date of your senior year.
Distinguished Scholarship
The University annually awards five Distinguished Scholarships. These scholarships have a total estimated value over a four-year period of $31,000 to $33,000. All five are awarded through the UNO Distinguished Scholarship Competition. Academically talented high school seniors are invited to campus each spring to compete by examination for these top awards. Up to ten additional scholarships are awarded to the top alternates.
Incoming freshmen must apply for admission by February 1st of their senior year to be considered. UNO will accept ACT/SAT scores through the February test date of your senior year.
Urban Health Opportunities Program (UHOP)
The Urban Health Opportunities Program (UHOP) is designed to diversify the urban Nebraska medical workforce by identifying and preparing qualified students from underrepresented groups to enter and succeed in medical school. Considered applicants are high school seniors who have a minimum ACT cumulative and math section score of 24, and are Nebraska residents. Selected UHOP scholars will include those considered underrepresented by the Association of American Medical Colleges. UHOP scholars receive full tuition remission at UNO, and receive guaranteed admission to UNMC's M.D. program with the completion of UHOP requirements. To apply, visit the UHOP Scholarship page.
Nebraska Legacy Scholarships
The Nebraska Legacy Scholarship provides the differential between in-state and out-of-state tuition to first-year students who are children of University of Nebraska graduates that are not residents of Nebraska. Students eligible for review must rank in the upper one-third of their graduating class or have a minimum ACT composite of 24 or higher (or equivalent on the SAT). The scholarship is renewable for up to four years.
To apply, log into MavLINK, click on Apply for Scholarships and complete the General Scholarship application to be considered.
UNO Advantage Scholarship
The University of Nebraska Omaha offers scholarships for an amount up to the difference between resident and non-resident tuition to selected new undergraduate students who are not residents of Nebraska. These scholarships are awarded competitively on a first-come, first-served basis.
UNO Advantage Scholarship
The University of Nebraska Omaha offers scholarships for an amount up to the difference between resident and non-resident tuition to selected new undergraduate students who are not residents of Nebraska. These scholarships are awarded competitively on a first-come, first-served basis.
UNO Advantage – First-Year Students - tiered scholarship:
- ACT 28-36 AND High School GPA 3.5+; $12,000 per year
- ACT 23-27 AND High School GPA 3.5+; $9,000 per year
- ACT 21-22 AND High School GPA 3.5+; $6,000 per year
UNO Advantage – First-Year Students - high school GPA only criteria:
- High School GPA 3.7+; $12,000 per year
- High School GPA 3.5 to 3.69; $9,000 per year
- High School GPA 3.0 to 3.49; $6,000 per year
UNO Advantage – Transfer Students – transfer GPA criteria:
- Transfer GPA 3.7+; $12,000 per year
- Transfer GPA 3.5 to 3.69; $9,000 per year
- Transfer GPA 3.0 to 3.49; $6,000 per year
Young Scholars Program
The Young Scholars Program began at UNO in 2011 and provides a full scholarship to selected students. Students in the Young Scholars Program participate in a variety of activities such as weekly study sessions, various social and academic events, and service projects throughout the school year. Young Scholars have a support system at UNO that includes an Academic Mentor with whom they meet periodically throughout the year.
Information about the selection criteria and application process can be found here.
UNO Alumni Association Scholarship
The UNO Alumni Association Scholarship awards $2,500 per year scholarships to graduating high school seniors who have demonstrated leadership and involvement during high school. The scholarship may be renewed for up to four years total if a cumulative GPA of 3.0 is maintained. To be considered, applicants must meet the following criteria:
- be a graduating high school senior
- have a minimum ACT composite score of 24
- either rank in the top 25% of your class OR have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.5 (on a 4.0 scale)
Apply via the General Scholarship Application in MavLINK. If you meet the minimum qualifications you will be given access to complete the application.
Gerbracht Scholarship
A scholarship fund has been established in memory of long-time University of Nebraska Omaha employee William Gerbracht. Upon his death in June 1991, Gerbracht bequeathed a portion of his estate to establish an academic scholarship fund at UNO which is awarded to a first-year student who is the child of a full-time UNO faculty or staff member. The full tuition scholarship is awarded on academic promise, and is renewable if the student maintains an acceptable GPA. To apply, please complete the UNO Scholarship application in MavLINK by March 1st of your senior year. The application process will require you to upload a letter from your parent verifying they are a UNO faculty or staff member.
G. Robert Muchemore UNO Scholarship
This scholarship is awarded competitively to outstanding first-year students who are graduates of Nebraska high schools that demonstrate financial need. Typically these are awarded to applicants with above average ACT/SAT scores that rank in the top 10% of their high school class.
The scholarship is worth up to $6,000 per year. This scholarship may be renewed for an additional three years if the recipient continues to demonstrate financial need, and maintains full-time enrollment with a 3.0 minimum cumulative GPA. To apply, file the UNO Scholarship application in MavLINK by March 1st and filing a FAFSA form by the June 1st priority deadline.
Walter Scott, Jr. Scholarship (Scott Scholars)
A variety of scholarship opportunities, including the prestigious Walter Scott, Jr. Scholarship, are available for students attending UNL's College of Engineering (UNO, Scott Campus) and UNO's College of Information Science and Technology located in The Peter Kiewit Institute. Start the application process by completing the General Scholarship Application. For details see Scott Scholars Program.
EducationQuest Foundation
This program funds scholarships for students with significant financial need. Recipients must never have defaulted on a student loan or currently owe a repayment on a grant. Applicants are considered for this award by applying for admission to UNO by February 1 and filing a FAFSA form.
The Goodrich Scholarship Program
The Goodrich Scholarship Program intends to provide a college education for persons who otherwise could not afford it while offering them a broad and meaningful experience in general education. The program has a three-pronged approach. It provides:
- financial aid in the form of tuition and fees toward a bachelor's degree
- a specialized curriculum emphasizing the humanities and the social sciences
- a comprehensive program of academic support, counseling and other related student services.
Applications are available through the Goodrich Program Office. More information available here.
Phillip Schrager Scholarship Program for Student Leaders
The Phillip Schrager Scholarship Program for Student Leaders recognizes students who possess outstanding leadership capability. Selection is based primarily on a student's involvement in high school activities and organizations. Documented financial need is required and scholastic achievement is an important qualification. The scholarship is valued at up to $15,000 per year. Preference is given to students from the Omaha metropolitan area. Please complete the UNO Scholarship application in MavLINK to apply by May 15.
Davis Scholarship
The Davis Chambers Scholarship and the Davis Chambers Community College Transfer Scholarship recognize academically promising students who have knowledge and experience in a diverse environment or community. More information is available here.
Isaacson Incentive Scholarship
This program recognizes students who have experience with diversity and are permanent residents of Omaha. Scholarship awards are worth $1,000 each. To qualify for consideration, students must have earned a cumulative 3.0 GPA in high school, from UNO, or the college from which they are transferring. Each scholarship is renewable for up to three years based on continued academic success. More information is available here.
Paul Beck Scholarships
Paul L. Beck, a long-time member of the History Department, urged faculty and staff to go beyond the classroom to assist capable students in their educational pursuits at UNO. Inspired by his call to action, the Faculty Senate of the University of Nebraska Omaha has sponsored scholarships ranging from $500 to $1,000 for meritorious students since 1970. More information about these scholarships is available here.
Apply via the General Scholarship Application in MavLINK.
UNO Women's Club Scholarships
The UNO Women's Club offers at least eight merit-based, partial scholarships for full-time and part-time, undergraduate and graduate students. Applications are due before May 31 each year, and awards are distributed during the subsequent fall and spring semesters.
For more details and to submit an application, please visit the scholarship link on the UNO Women's Club website.