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Nebraska Scholarships
It’s not just corn that Nebraska offers—the state is ripe with scholarship opportunities for all sorts of students. Whether you’re a Korean-Nebraskan, or a Lincoln animal lover, you’re sure to find financial support for your college journey with these Nebraska scholarships.
Jump ahead to:
- Top Nebraska Scholarships
- Resources for Nebraska Students
- Summary of Scholarships
- Upcoming scholarships
Check out a variety of Nebraska scholarships below!
Top Nebraska scholarships
ISL Senior Scholarship
- Eligibility: High school seniors living in states bordering Iowa
- Amount: $1,000
- Deadline: April 30, 2021
Korean American Midwest Region Scholarship
- Eligibility: Students with Korean heritage and at least 3.0 GPAs
- Amount: $5,000
- Deadline: June 30, 2021
Nebraska Nurses Association Scholarships
- Eligibility: Students enrolled in Bachelor, Masters, or Doctoral program in nursing
- Amount: Varies
- Deadline: September 1 of each year
Aksarben Horatio Alger Scholarship Program
- Eligibility: Students who exhibit integrity and perseverance in overcoming adversity, with at least 2.0 GPAs
- Amount: $10,000
- Deadline: October 25, 2021
Norma Ross Walter Scholarship
- Eligibility: Female graduates of Nebraska high schools who plan to enroll as English or history majors in accredited colleges and universities
- Amount: $2,500, $1,750, and $1,250 (three awards!)
- Deadline: March 1, 2022
Resources for Nebraska students
FAFSA Guide
On October 1st of every year, the FAFSA opens nationwide. Students in Nebraska should apply for the FAFSA ASAP for the Nebraska Promise Scholarship at the University of Nebraska. To receive priority consideration, you will need to submit your application by May 1st of each year!
Nebraska Department of Education
The Nebraska Department of education offers students and families of all ages a wealth of resources. The website if very easy to navigate, and even includes a dedicated scholarship page. Bookmark this one!
Summary of Scholarships
- ISL Senior Scholarship
- Korean American Midwest Region Scholarship
- Nebraska Nurses Association Scholarships
- Aksarben Horatio Alger Scholarship Program
- Norma Ross Walter Scholarship
Upcoming Nebraska scholarships
Susan T. Buffett Scholarship
- Eligibility: Students with at least 2.0 GPAs demonstrating financial need
- Amount: Varies year to year
Oxbow Nebraska High School Senior Scholarship
- Eligibility: Students pursuing an animal-related field
- Amount: $1,000
Al Wright Scholarship
- Eligibility: Migratory students demonstrating financial need
- Amount: Varies year to year
Dick & Chris Draper Scholarship
- Eligibility: Graduating seniors of Elgin, Nebraska high schools who demonstrate financial need and have at least 3.25 GPAs
- Amount: $2,500
Florence Turner Karlin Scholarship
- Eligibility: Former graduates of a Nebraska high school with at least a 3.0 GPA
- Amount: $1,500
Margaret & Max Pumphrey Scholarship
- Eligibility: Seniors attending Lancaster County, NE high schools who demonstrate financial need
- Amount: $2,000
Colleen Farrell Gerleman Scholarship
- Eligibility: Graduating seniors of Lincoln, Nebraska high schools who demonstrate financial need
- Amount: $1,500
BEN Scholarship
- Eligibility: Black students with a 2.75 or higher GPA
- Amount: $2,000
Barrientos Scholarship
- Eligibility: Hispanic students
- Amount: $1,500 – $5,000
