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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. 2027
Priority deadline to apply, application review begins

March 15, 2027
Application Closes

Late March 2027
Interview Day at Roskens Hall on the UNO campus

April 2027
Scholarship offers sent out

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  • Dr. Justin Andersson, TSA Director: jandersson@unomaha.edu

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