Student Opportunities

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Student Organizations

Build relationships in religious studies through the Religious Studies Student Association, or branch out to meet other Mavericks through UNO Student Organizations.

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Scholarships

Financial assistance is available through both departmental scholarships and university-wide scholarships.

Religious Studies Student Association (RSSA)

RSSA is a UNO student organization sponsored by the Religious Studies Department to encourage and foster the academic interest in studying religion.

We provide a forum for students to discuss religion, spirituality, current event and trends in the academic study of religion. We promote the awareness of various topics dealing with religion and spirituality. RSSA is open to all UNO student, faculty and community members interested in discussing religion. RSSA will connect you with other like-minded individuals, keep you up-dated on current trends in the study of religion and inform you of possibly opportunities to learn more about religion.

Learn more about RSSA.

Religious Studies Scholarships

Religious Studies at UNO annually awards about $11,000 in scholarships to religion students.

Application Deadline: February 28th each year
Criteria:

Religious Studies major, minor, or concentration in the College of Arts and Sciences, University of Nebraska Omaha
Junior or senior class standing (junior standing requires 58 credit hours)
Write an 250-300 word personal narrative about how the study of religion will influence your career

Amount: Up to $2500 per academic year

Application Deadline: February 28th each year
Criteria:

Candidates must be regularly enrolled at the University of Nebraska Omaha.
Recipients shall have a sophomore class standing (27 hours) or above.
Recipients shall have at least a 3.0 grade point average (GPA).
Candidates shall be a religious studies major, minor, or concentration in the College of Arts and Sciences, University of Nebraska Omaha
Application by deadline

Amount: $500 per academic year

Application Deadline: February 28th each year
Criteria:

Religious Studies major, minor, or concentration in the College of Arts and Sciences, University of Nebraska Omaha
Junior or senior class standing (junior standing requires 58 credit hours)
Enrollment in RELI 4000 course and participation in a Tri-Faith Initiative internship

Amount: TBD