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International students at UNO find a variety of opportunities to help pay for their education.

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.

Use the links below to learn about scholarships and funding.

Scholarships and Assistantships from Academic Departments
On-Campus Employment
Other Scholarship Opportunities

International Academic Excellence Scholarship - Undergraduate

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

  • Renewable for renewable for a total of 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 rate

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 and the amount awarded. The International Academic Excellence Scholarship cannot be combined with other tuition-remission-based scholarships. 

International Graduate Scholarship

The UNO International Graduate Scholarship funds tuition costs for graduate students, starting at approximately $2,000 per year*. 

  • Renewable for up to:

*3 years for master’s degrees
*4 years for specialist degrees
*5 years for doctoral (PhD) degrees

  • Applies to on-campus courses, including summer courses
  • Open to first-time and transfer graduate students
  • Requires full-time enrollment in at least 9 credit hours
  • On-campus courses during the summer term may be included at a pro-rated scholarship rate

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

*Actual scholarship amounts are based on tuition costs and the amount awarded. The International Graduate Scholarship cannot be combined with other tuition-remission-based scholarships. 


Academic and College Specific Scholarships

International students may become eligible for college-specific academic scholarships once they are currently enrolled students.

Individual academic departments at UNO offer scholarship opportunities that are open to all students, including international 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 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
  • College of Public Affairs and Community Service Scholarships
  • College of Information Science & Technology Scholarships

Graduate Assistantships

Graduate assistantships are intended as awards to students who have demonstrated high academic performance and potential at the graduate level.

To be eligible to a Graduate Assistantship, students:

  • Must be admitted to a graduate program
  • Work up to 20 hours each week
  • May be eligible for tuition remission
  • Receive a monthly stipend
  • Be eligible for subsidized health insurance
  • Enroll in a minimum of six (6) graduate hours each semester

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, and/or preparing presentation materials. Assistantships may be awarded on an academic-year basis, a calendar-year basis, or semester-by-semester basis.

GAs are selected by each department individually. Please contact your department's office to apply.


On-Campus Employment

Many international students choose to study and have part-time jobs on campus. International students on F-1 visas are eligible to work on campus up to 20 hours per week (including any graduate assistantship responsibilities).

Check out the campus job postings with Maverick Student Employment.


External Scholarship and Funding

International students may also apply outside grants and scholarships to their education at UNO. Finding, applying for, and reporting external scholarships are the responsibility of each individual student.

Some resources international students have utilized for identifying external scholarships and funding include:

  • EducationUSA Advisers: Advisers at EducationUSA advising centers around the world can help prospective students learn about and search for scholarships, assist with applications, and prepare for visa interviews. Find you nearest EducationUSA Advising Center or search the EducationUSA website for more information about available financing opportunities.
  • Local and/or National Scholarships and Grants: Many national, regional, and local governments operate programs to fund a citizen's education abroad, sometimes in exchange for working at home after the completion of studies.
  • Scholarship Search Platforms: Websites such as fastweb list many scholarship opportunities that international students may be suited for. Be sure to read eligibility criteria and other guidelines fully before applying.
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Scholarship Tips

Scholarships, graduate assistantships, and jobs are competitive so applicants need to do their best in completing forms and writing essays.

Follow these tips:

Be thorough: Read the application thoroughly before you begin responding to the questions. This will give you a chance to come up with ideas for each section and to make a plan for addressing all of the application criteria.

Be neat: Write a rough draft before submitting your scholarship. Grammar, spelling, and overall appearance are important. Whenever possible, type your answers even if it means attaching your responses on separate pieces of paper. A tidy, well organized application will please the reviewers.

Focus: Stay focused on the topic of each question. Rambling or straying into other topics will distract the reviewers and give them a negative impression.

Shine: The application is the only way the reviewers have to learn about you. This is your time to shine. See this as your opportunity to show the committee who you really are and what you value most. Tell them how your values align with the specific criteria they have asked for.

Give it your all: The form should be filled out completely. References to "see resume or statement of purpose" will not be accepted as complete. The application should look like you gave it a lot of effort.

Be thoughtful: Unless instructed otherwise, do not feel limited to the space provided on the application form. If you run out of space, include more information on a separate piece of paper. But don't stray off topic. An effective response will answer the question fully and succinctly.

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