The Walter Scott, Jr. Scholarship application for first year students starting classes at UNO in Fall 2024 is now available! Follow instructions below to apply!
Early submissions are highly encouraged! Complete your application by November 5 to be eligible for the Priority Applicant Day and earliest interview opportunities.
All application materials must be received by the final deadline in order to be considered for review.
Priority review deadline: November 5, 2023 | 11:59 PM
Final application deadline: December 31, 2023 | 11:59 PM
1. Apply to UNO
Complete the UNO Application for Undergraduate Admission.
2. Obtain Your NUID and Password
The Scott Scholars Application requires you to input your NUID.
3. Submit the Scott Scholars Application
Please be sure to review the program requirements before completing the application.
To begin, access the online Walter Scott, Jr. Scholarship Application.
If you are logged in to your Google account, your browser may store your unfinished application for up to 30 days, but it is recommended that you complete the application in one session and save your responses in another document.
To prepare, gather and create the following required application materials before starting the form:
- Resume
- Unofficial or official high school and college transcripts
- ACT Scores
- Digital file of portrait or headshot
- Contact information for one STEM-focused recommender who will participate in phone call evaluation (letters of recommendation not required)
- Link to your 12-15 minute video
Applicants are required to provide a YouTube link to a 12-15 minute video as part of the application.
Requested Video Format:
Part 1 - Introduction: Introduce yourself, and tell us why the Scott Scholars program is the best place for you to pursue your degree.
Part 2 - Answer the following questions:
- Describe a time you were an effective leader.
- Tell us about the most significant challenge you’ve faced or something that didn’t go according to plan. How did you respond to the situation?
- In the Scott Scholars program we look for students who can work in interdisciplinary teams to solve the most pressing challenges facing humanity. Describe a time you worked collaboratively to positively impact a community, initiative, or organization.
- How are you making, or do you plan to make, a transformative contribution to society?
- What is the most important thing you’ve learned in high school?
- You can film everything in one take or edit your video how you see fit. Feel free to take breaks and stitch it back together with your favorite video editor.
- You may post your video as "unlisted", meaning only people who know the link to the video can view it.
- We recommend getting comfortable with your answers and speaking conversationally. Consider writing an outline and practicing from that. Avoid reading from a fully formed script, if possible.
If you have any questions as you complete the application, please email unoscottscholars@unomaha.edu.
4. Applicants Invited to Interview
Upon receipt of all application materials, eligible applicants will be invited to attend a Scott Scholars Applicant Day event and interview with the Scott Scholars Admissions Committee.
Applicant Days & Interview Dates
Priority Applicant Day: November 18, 2023
Submit your application by November 5 to be eligible for Priority Applicant Day. Event spots are available on a first-come, first-served basis for eligible applicants. Early application submission is highly encouraged!
Interviews for these applicants will be held between November 18-30.
Applicant Day: January 20, 2024
Remaining eligible applicants will attend the January Applicant Day and participate in an interview between January 20-26.