How do I apply?
Incoming freshmen applying to the CBA Scholars Academy must first be admitted to the UNO College of Business Administration.
To access and complete the Scholars Academy application:
- Sign into AcademicWorks, the University’s scholarship management system. (Note: You must first be admitted to the College of Business Administration to access the application.)
- Complete and submit the General Application Questions for university-wide scholarships.
- After completing the General Application Questions, you will be automatically directed to the College of Business Administration questions for CBA scholarships.
- The final question on the College of Business Administration questions is "Would you like to be considered for the CBA Scholars Academy?" Click yes, and you will be considered for the Academy!
What's on the application?
The selection committee looks for candidates who demonstrate commitment, passion, character, generosity, initiative, and academic excellence exemplified by:
- A 500-word essay prompt, answering the question: What motivates you to pursue a business degree? How will a scholarship help you achieve your goals?
- A résumé showing commitment to the applicant’s community and school through volunteer service and extracurricular activities
I've submitted my application. What's next?
Students are selected for the CBA Scholars Academy on a rolling basis. Up to 15 applicants will be interviewed via Zoom in each of three rounds. Candidates selected to interview will choose one day in the week to interview, with up to five slots available each day.
| Round | Application Deadline | First Day | Second Day | Third Day | Notifications |
| 1 | Nov 15 | Mon, Dec 8, 3-5 p.m. | Tues, Dec 9, 1-3 p.m. | Wed, Dec 10, 10 a.m. to noon | By Dec 19 |
| 2 | Jan 15 | Mon, Feb 2, 3-5 p.m. | Tues, Feb 3, 1-3 p.m. | Wed, Feb 4, 10 a.m. to noon | By Feb 13 |
| 3 | Mar 1 | Mon, March 9, 3-5 p.m. | Tues, March 10, 1-3 p.m. | Wed, March 11, 10 a.m. to noon | By April 1 |
What should my résumé look like?
Your resume should showcase your scholastic distinctions, school service, community service, internships, employment, volunteer positions, organizations, offices held, sports, scholarships, awards, and/or other activities in which you have been involved during high school. Include any leadership or special recognition you have experienced. For examples and tips on how to make a good resume, visit here (pages 16-20), here, or here.