DCS Scholarship Opportunities

SYLVIA SIPORIN MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

The Sylvia Siporin Memorial Scholarship honors the life of Sylvia Siporin. Sylvia attended college while in her 40s and passed away before completing her degree. It is the donor’s wish to enable others to accomplish Sylvia’s goal of earning a college education. The amount of this scholarship varies from year to year, but typically ranges from $500 to $1000.

Eligibility Criteria

Eligibility for the scholarship includes, but is not limited to:

  1. Pursuit of any Area of Concentration in the Bachelor of Multidisciplinary Studies (BMS) Degree;
  2. Regular (consistent) enrollment in the Division of Continuing Studies (minimum of two semesters);
  3. Status as a non-traditional, undergraduate student; and,
  4. Demonstrated financial need.

The 2017-2018 application deadline has passed.

BLACKETER SCHOLARSHIP

The Division of Continuing Studies offers the Blacketer Scholarship each Fall and Spring. This is a one-semester scholarship in the amount of $200-$300. To apply, you must be a current Division of Continuing Studies student, have a cumulative GPA of a 2.5 or better, and demonstrate financial need. You may be enrolled either full time or part time. This scholarship is not intended for those students who have their tuition paid for by either their employer or the military. University of Nebraska system full-time employees are also not eligible. 

Fall 2018 Application due June 1, 2018.

DCS STUDENT AMBASSADOR SCHOLARSHIP 

Eligibility Requirements:

  • Enrolled in the Bachelor of Multidisciplinary Studies (BMS) Degree and
  • Regular (consistent) enrollment in the Division of Continuing Studies

The amount of this scholarship varies from year-to-year, but is typically $250 in the fall semester and $250 in the spring semester. 

The 2017-2018 application deadline has passed.