UNO Scholarships for International Students

International Student Scholarship Opportunities

International Academic Excellence Scholarship for Undergraduates

The UNO International Academic Excellence Scholarship funds partial tuition costs for awarded undergraduate students, starting at approximately $3,000 per year*. 

• Renewable for five years or until you receive a bachelor’s degree, whichever occurs first.
• Applies to on-campus courses only.
• Open to first-time and transfer undergraduate students.
• Requires full-time enrollment in at least 12 credit hours unless otherwise approved.
• On-campus courses during the summer term may be included at a pro-rated scholarship amount.

All newly admitted first-time and transfer undergraduate students will automatically be considered for the International Academic Excellence Scholarship after admission.

*Actual scholarship amounts vary based on tuition costs. The International Academic Excellence Scholarship cannot be combined with other tuition-remission-based scholarships. 

Makino Scholarship

The Yutaka Makino Scholarship is awarded annually to an undergraduate student from Shizuoka City, Japan, nominated by the SHARE organization. This scholarship honors the legacy of Mr. Yutaka Makino, a lifelong advocate for international exchange and a longtime friend of UNO. The scholarship covers the difference between resident and non-resident tuition rates and may be renewed through graduation for degree-seeking students.

• Eligibility: Undergraduate students nominated by SHARE (Shizuoka, Japan)
• Volunteer Requirement: 10 hours per semester
• GPA Requirement: Minimum 3.0 GPA

Sieu Mei Tu Endowment Fund Scholarship

The Sieu Mei Tu Endowment at UNO supports international engagement and fosters connections among UNO students and faculty through academic and cultural programs.

• Award Amount: Varies
• Duration: One-time, non-renewable
• Eligibility:
  • Must be a graduate from a high school in Asia
  • Must be a newly admitted UNO student
  • Must be admitted to a degree seeking program at UNO
• Fall Application Deadline: April 1
• Spring Application Deadline: November 1

How to Apply:

1. Log in to unomaha.academicworks.com using your UNO NetID and password.
2. Complete the General Application
3. If eligible, the Sieu Mei Tu Endowment award application will appear under "Other Recommended Opportunities"
4. Select "Apply"
5. Submit application and required essay

The Sieu Mei Tu Endowment

Sir Cyril Taylor Memorial Award

Open to students who are citizens or permanent residents of the Commonwealth countries and who are admitted to UNO are eligible for the Sir Cyril Taylor Memorial Award.

• Duration: One-time, Non-renewable
• Eligibility: Undergraduate, graduate, or non-degree seeking student at UNO

UNO Tajikistan Educational Student Support Fund

The UNO Tajikistan Educational Student Support Fund provides financial support to students whose lives have been affected by past or current events in Tajikistan, regardless of nationality.

• Duration: One-time, Non-renewable

• How to Apply:

  1. Log in to unomaha.academicworks.com using your UNO NetID and password.
  2. Complete the General Application
  3. If eligible, the UNO Tajikistan Educational Student Support Fund award application will appear under "Other Recommended Opportunities"
  4. Select "Apply"
  5. Submit application and required essay

Tom and Janet Miller Scholarship

The Tom and Janet Miller Scholarship is a $1,000 award for students experiencing financial hardship who attended IEP and are pursuing full-time undergraduate studies at UNO. Students must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher.

Contact International Student Advising to learn more and apply.

Additional UNO Financial Support and Scholarship

Information

• For general information about scholarships and financial support, please visit UNO’s Office of Financial Support and Scholarships.
• For information about graduate-specific funding opportunities, contact the Office of Graduate Studies.

Academic and College-Specific Scholarships

International students may become eligible for college-specific academic scholarships once they are enrolled. Individual academic departments at UNO offer scholarship opportunities for all students. Eligibility, selection criteria, amount, and duration vary by department and program.

For more information about college-based scholarships, please visit each college’s website:

• College of Information Science & Technology Scholarships
• College of Arts and Sciences Scholarships
• College of Business Administration Scholarships
• College of Communication, Fine Arts and Media Scholarships
• College of Education, Health, and Human Sciences Scholarships

Graduate Assistantships

Graduate assistantships are competitive and awarded to students with high academic performance and potential at the graduate level. The duties of a GA may include:

• teaching
• instructing and supervising undergraduate-level labs
• grading or evaluating the performance of undergraduate students
• collecting and processing research data for faculty
• preparing presentation materials

Learn More in the Graduate Catalog

External Scholarship and Funding

EducationUSA

Find your nearest EducationUSA Advising Center or search the EducationUSA website for more information about available financing opportunities.

Scholarship and Loan Search Platforms

 Fastweb

International Scholarships

eduPASS

IEFA

IEE Funding for US Study

Local and National Scholarships, Grants, and Loans