For academic year 2026-2027 (2026 high school grads), students with ACT Scores 30+ are encouraged to apply for the Scott Scholars Program. Throughout the cycle, students and the program will work with the Office of Financial Support & Scholarships to confirm the award of a full-tuition scholarship.
Scholarship Awards
Scott Scholars candidates must be eligible to receive one of the following full-tuition scholarships:
- The University of Nebraska System's Presidential Scholarship (ACT Score: 36)
- The UNO Regent's Scholarship (ACT Score: 32-35)
- The UNO Durango Excellence Scholarship (ACT Score: 30-31)
To inquire about full-tutition scholarship eligibility, please contact the Office of Financial Support and Scholarships.
Scott Scholars applicants must meet the following criteria:
- US citizens or permanent US residents with current residency in Nebraska
- Graduating seniors of Nebraska high schools
- Minimum ACT composite score of 30 or greater
- Additional requirement for Scott Scholars: students taking the "new" version of the ACT must have taken the Science test.
Scott Scholars applicants can retake the ACT through December 2025 and submit updated scores via email, even after submitting their intitial application. Email unoscottscholars@unomaha.edu for more on this process.
STEM Major
Scott Scholars candidates must plan to enroll in an approved STEM-focused academic program or major.
View majors approved for Walter Scott, Jr. Scholarship recipients.
Many Scott Scholars choose to double major or minor in academic programs outside of STEM.
