The Home of Persistent Student Success
Welcome to the nationally recognized and award-winning Goodrich Scholarship Program, an academic unit of the College of Public Affairs and Community Service.
Goodrich Scholarship Program was established in 1972
In 1972, Nebraska legislature established the Goodrich Scholarship Program that removes the obstacle of financial need to provide an exceptional meritorious educational program for all eligible Nebraska residents who otherwise could not afford it.
Since then, Goodrich has been making crucial differences for the good of Nebraska. Goodrich has produced over 3,000 graduates, many of whom now occupy leadership and other productive positions in the public, non-profit, and private sectors of the economy.
For over 50 years, Goodrich has provided an opportunity for any Nebraskan, from anywhere in the state, who has financial need and academic merit to earn a college degree at UNO.
Award-winning Program
Goodrich was the first UNO department to win the prestigious University of Nebraska systemwide departmental teaching award. Goodrich's award-winning professors, staff, and students continue to make Goodrich a place where STUDENTS ALWAYS come FIRST.
What the Goodrich Program Offers
The Goodrich Scholarship Program intends to provide a college education for persons who otherwise could not afford it while offering them a broad and meaningful experience in general education. The program provides:
- Financial aid in the form of tuition and fees toward a bachelor's degree
- Specialized curriculum emphasizing the humanities and the social sciences
- Comprehensive program of academic support, counseling and other related student services
Goodrich's first-year courses include:
- HUMN 1200 (Autobiographical Reading and Writing)
- ENGL 1150 (English Composition I) or ENGL 1160 (English Composition II)
- HUMN 1110 (American Humanities, 6 credit hours)
Second-year courses include:
- GDRH 2110 (Lifespan Development)
- GDRH 2120 (Social Issues)
- PHIL 1010 (the Meaning of Life)
Goodrich faculty teach all Goodrich classes and our ever-responsive Goodrich staff go miles with smiles to help students succeed. Come and experience what largely accounts for Goodrich's student success: The Goodrich Experience!
For details, contact us at 402.554.2274.
Troy Romero, Ph.D., Chair Goodrich Scholarship Program
