Scholarships
Scott Scholars
The Walter Scott, Jr. Scholarship Program (Scott Scholars) is the most prestigious scholarship extended by the University of Nebraska system. The scholarship provides complete funding for an undergraduate college experience that includes tuition, room and board, and whole-person learning opportunities. Eligible areas of study include majors within the UNL College of Engineering, UNO College of Information Science and Technology, and other STEM-related programs (including Biomechanics).
Nebraska Career Scholarships
New UNO students who are Nebraska residents and meet the required qualifications may be eligible for up to $25,000 per year in funding as part of this new program with a potential renewal of the program based on meeting the necessary GPA; course enrollment; internship or apprenticeship requirements; and continued funding from the state of Nebraska. To be eligible for funding through the Nebraska Career Scholarships program, scholars must enroll in qualifying degree programs in high-demand fields like engineering, mathematics, healthcare, and information technology (including Biomechanics).
Nebraska Promise Program
The Nebraska Promise program covers undergraduate tuition at the University of Nebraska's four campuses (UNK, UNL, UNMC, and UNO). Tuition is covered for students who meet academic qualifications and have a family income of $65,000 or less (Adjusted Gross Income/AGI) or are Pell Grant-eligible.
Visit the UNO Financial Aid webpage and UNO Scholarships page for additional information on University scholarships and financial support for both resident and non-resident students.
Reduced Tuition Programs
Graduate Regents Tuition Waiver
The Graduate Regents Tuition Waiver covers the cost of resident tuition for graduate students enrolled in a graduate certificate or degree program. Funds are limited and will be used to recruit highly qualified students. Students are eligible for one academic year with an additional year available to students who maintain a 3.0 GPA. Nominations are submitted on behalf of students by the department graduate program committee Chair. Students should contact the Graduate Program Committee Chair for their designated program if they qualify and are interested.
Graduate Assistantships
Graduate Assistantships are intended as awards to students who have demonstrated high academic performance and potential at the graduate level. Graduate Assistants receive a tuition waiver covering up to 12 credit hours per semester. Students applying for the MS in Biomechanics or Ph.D. in Biomechanics & Kinesiology are encouraged to apply to the program by February 1st to be considered for a graduate assistantship.
Omaha Urban Rate (OUR)
The University of Nebraska at Omaha offers current residents or high school graduates of several states the opportunity to attend UNO at significantly reduced tuition rates through an initiative called the Omaha Urban Rate (OUR). OUR states include: Colorado, Kansas, Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota, Missour, Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, Wisconsin, Wyoming
Midwest Student Exchange Program (MSEP)
The University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO) participates in the Midwest Student Exchange Program (MSEP), an interstate initiative established by the Midwestern Higher Education Compact to increase educational opportunities for students in its member states. This program serves residents of: Illinois, Iowa, Indiana, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, and Wisconsin.
UNO Advantage Scholarship
The University of Nebraska at Omaha offers scholarships for an amount up to the difference between resident and non-resident tuition to selected new undergraduate and graduate students who are not residents of Nebraska. These scholarships are awarded competitively on a first-come, first-served basis.
Department Awards
| Awards | Description | Eligibility |
| University Honors Convocation Award | This award is presented to one undergraduate student who displays a combination of outstanding scholastic achievement and demonstrated leadership on campus and in the community. The award is presented at the Honors Convocation and one is chosen by the Department Chair to compete with other College of Education, Health, and Human Sciences recipients for the Dean’s Award. Dean’s award recipients from all colleges compete for the Vice Chancellor’s Award. |
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| Vaya Stergiou Distinguished Scholarship in Biomechanics |
The Vaya Stergiou Distinguished Scholarship in Biomechanics is a scholarship founded in honor of the Founding Chair’s mother, who was unable to pursue a college education herself but worked tirelessly to ensure her children had the opportunity to receive a college education. |
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| Ali Zolfaghari Sichani Memorial Award |
The Ali Zolfaghari Sichani Memorial Award in Biomechanics honors the legacy of Ali Zolfaghari Sichani, a dedicated doctoral student in the Department of Biomechanics at the University of Nebraska at Omaha. Each year, a Biomechanics graduate student is selected to receive the Ali Zolfaghari Sichani Memorial Scholarship and receives $500 to help fund their education and research endeavors. |
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Financial Support Resources
You can view information on additional scholarships by logging into MavLink and clicking on Apply for Scholarships.
College of Education, Health, and Human Sciences Scholarships
General Information: Financial Support and Scholarships
UNO Graduate Studies Scholarships, Fellowships, Awards, and Waivers