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2026 High School Grads: the Walter Scott, Jr. Scholarship Application Opens Early Fall 2025!

Application Timeline for Scott Scholars

FALL 2025

Scott Scholars Application Opens for 2026 High School Grads

Eligible candidates are welcomed into the applicant pool on a first-come, first served basis, and spots are limited.

Application coming soon! Join our mailing list to stay informed.

In the meantime - review our scholarship requirements and take the ACT.


Campus Visit & Be A Mav Day Events

Get to know UNO with a trip to campus. Our team is happy to meet with you and your family while you're on campus, just reach out! Plus, you can find our table during each Be A Mav Day.


Scott Scholars High School Visits

The Scott Scholars team is hitting the road to meet with as many of Nebraska's best and brightest high school seniors as possible. Connect our team with your school counselor to arrange an information session.


SPRING 2026

Eligible applicants will be invited to next steps in their canidacy journey: Scott Scholars Applicant Day, on-campus interviews, and more.

Applicants typically recieve notice of their candidacy status in February.

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