Beginning Fall 2026, high school seniors are invited to apply to be a Cohort 8 UNO Teacher Scholar. A candidate must be:
- An incoming freshman enrolled in a teacher preparation program in UNO's College of Education, Health, and Human Sciences (CEHHS) for the 2027-28 year.
- Have demonstrated academic excellence.
- Show a commitment to community through volunteer service and extracurricular activities.
Please note:
Acceptance to the UNO TSA scholarship program requires a commitment to work in Nebraska as a teacher upon exiting the TSA program, at a minimum, equal to the number of years in the TSA scholarship program.
Selection process timeline:
Fall 2026
Application opens for TSA Scholarship
Jan 10. 2027
Priority application deadline; applicants who apply by this date are guaranteed a spot at Interview Day
Feb. 7, 2027
Final application deadline
Late March 2027
Interview Day at Roskens Hall on the UNO campus
April 2027
Scholarship offers sent out