Program Requirements
Students interested in applying for the prestigious Walter Scott, Jr. Scholarship must meet a set of requirements. In particular, all Scott Scholars must be eligible to receive the UNO Regents Scholarship. To inquire about Regents eligibility, please contact the Office of Financial Support and Scholarships.
In line with current Regents requirements, Scott Scholars applicants must have:- High School GPA of 3.5 or greater
- ACT score (Composite or SuperScore) of 30 or greater
- Permanent Nebraska Residency
Scott Scholars must enroll in approved academic programs associated with the UNL College of Engineering, the UNO College of Information Science & Technology, the UNO College of Arts and Sciences, the UNO College of Public Affairs and Community Service, and the UNO College of Education, Health, and Human Sciences.
View academic pathways approved for Walter Scott, Jr. Scholarship recipients.