2026 High School Grads: the Walter Scott, Jr. Scholarship Application is Now Open!
FALL 2025
Now available: application for high school seniors graduating in Spring 2026!
Final Deadline: December 29, 2025 | 11:59 PM
Eligible candidates are welcomed into the applicant pool on a first-come, first served basis, and spots are limited.
View the application & join our mailing list for exclusive event invites!
Check out our eligibility requirements and re-take the ACT in October, if needed!
RSVP for a Scott Scholars Open House
Experience what it means to live like a Scott Scholar! Current students will show you their space and you'll have the chance to meet the staff and ask your questions. The whole family is welcome!
UNO 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.
📣 High school counselors and administrators: request a presentation at your school using this quick form!
SPRING 2026
Eligible applicants will be invited to next steps in their candidacy journey: Scott Scholars Applicant Day, on-campus interviews, and more.
Applicants typically recieve notice of their candidacy status in February.
