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Most UNK students are getting some money to help them pay for their education. Academic scholarships and need-based aid comes in many different forms and sizes, and from different places. We’re here to help you find your scholarships or grants. Scholarships at the University of Nebraska at Kearney may be awarded for a single year or for multiple years. Explore your options here to start building your future.

Total Scholarships

$26 million+

in scholarships / grants awarded annually at UNK

Total Scholarships

$7,930

average scholarship / grant award at UNK in 2017

Total Scholarships

70%

undergraduate students receive scholarship / grant award

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Academic Requirements

Barbara Hurt-Simmons Student Leader Scholarship Variable Application due March 1 3.4 GPA, must declare a major
Blue and Gold Scholarship Full non-resident tuition for up to 125 credit hours Admitted by March 1 29 ACT or 1350 SAT, 3.2 GPA
Board of Regents Scholarship Full tuition for up to 125 credit hours Admitted by March 1 29 ACT or 1350 SAT, 3.2 GPA
Buckle Excellence Scholarship for Prospective CSIT Students $3,000 for 2 years Application due February 28 ACT 26 (at least a 24 in Math), must pursue a major in the Department of Computer Science and Information Technology
Colorado and Kansas Advantage Scholarship Pays the difference between resident and non-resident tuition for up to 8 semesters Admitted by August 1 for the fall, December 1 for the spring Must be a resident of Kansas or Colorado
Continuing Student Scholarships Variable Last day of February Currently enrolled with a UNK GPA
Cooperating School Scholarship Partial tuition waiver for either $750 or $1,500 for up to 8 semesters Admitted by March 1 23 ACT, students are nominated by HS counselors
Davis-Chamber Scholarship Award amounts are between $2,000 to $4,000 per year Admitted by February 1 Graduate from a NE High School
Davis-Chambers Transfer Scholarship $2,000 generally awarded Admitted by Feb 1, Application due April 1 Must file FAFSA, Min 3.25 GPA, Min 45 completed community college credit hours
Department of Art and Design-Art Scholarships $3,000 for one year towards tuition or $6,000 for 2 years towards tuition Application due February 19 Must major in Art with at least one area of emphasis
Department of Mathematics and Statistics-Rathe Scholarship Competition Variable Application due March 1 Must declare a major in either Mathematics, Mathematics 7-12 Teaching Field Endorsement, Computer Science, or Physics
Department of Music and Performing Arts-Music Scholarships Variable Variable Audition Required
Honors Program Variable Application due February 1 Min 12 credit hours completed at UNK, Min 3.5 GPA
Industrial Technology Incoming Freshman Scholarship Variable Application due February 28 Must declare a major in one of the Industrial Technology programs
International Studies Service Scholarship Tuition waiver ranging from $1,000-$2,500 per year Application due by July 1 3.0 GPA, must major in International Studies
Jay Hill Scholarship- Biology Majors Variable Application due February 28 Must major in Biology
Jay Hill Scholarship-Political Science Majors Variable Application due February 28 Must major in Political Science
Kearney Health Opportunities Program (KHOP) Full tuition for up to 125 credit hours Application due November 15 23 ACT, must be a rural NE resident and have a willingness to practice in rural NE
Kearney Law Opportunities Program (KLOP) Full tuition for up to 125 credit hours Application due November 15 27 ACT, 3.5 GPA, must be a rural NE resident
Loper Heritage Scholarship Pays the difference between resident and non-resident tuition for students whose parent(s) graduated from the University of Nebraska at Kearney/Kearney State College. Admitted by August 1 for the fall, December 1, 2019 for the spring Admitted students are initially evaluated for eligibility for the Nebraska Legacy Scholarship and the Colorado/Kansas Advantage Scholarship. The Loper Heritage Scholarship is awarded if the student does not meet the academic criteria for either of these scholarships.
Maestros del Future: Bilingual Educators Scholarship Pays the base room rate to live on campus for 8 semesters Admitted by March 1 and have FAFSA and application completed 22 ACT, 3.0 GPA, Fluent in Spanish, both speaking and writing, and must pursue teaching credentials
Midwest Student Exchange Pays the difference between non-resident tuition and 150% of resident tuition for up to 8 semesters Admitted by August 1 Must be a resident of Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, North Dakota, Ohio, or Wisconsin
Multicultural Community Service Scholarships Full tuition waiver up to 15 credits per semester Admitted by and application due March 1 Demonstrate commitment to diversity/multiculturalism by leadership and participation in school and community activities
Nebraska Bankers Association Scholarship $1,000 for the first year of enrollment Application due March 1 Must declare a major within the College of Business
Nebraska Legacy Scholarship Pays the difference between resident and non-resident tuition for students whose parent or parents graduated from one of the NU campuses Admitted by August 1 ACT 24 or 1180 SAT
Non-Resident Scholarship Pays the difference between resident and non-resident tuition for up to 8 semesters Admitted by August 1 ACT 23 or 1140 SAT, 3.5 GPA
Non-Resident Scholarship Pays the difference between resident and non-resident tuition for up to 4 semesters or until graduation Admitted by August 1 for the Fall, December 1 for the Spring Min 3.0 GPA from all prior institutions
Omaha World Herald/Kearney Hub Scholarships Pays tuition, books, room, board, and fees for 8 semesters Application due November 15 30 ACT, 3.85 GPA
Pepsi Phi Theta Kappa Student Scholarship $2,000 for 2 years Admitted by April 1 Min 3.0 GPA, Min 58 transferable credit hours
Ron and Carol Cope UNK Scholarship $4,000 annually towards tuition, fees, and books Application due March 1 25 ACT, 3.75 GPA, must declare a major
Second, Third, and Fourth Year ROTC Scholarships Full tuition and fees, or $10,000 for room and board, book allowance and monthly stipend Must be enrolled in the Army ROTC program and be a full time student. Must be a US Citizen, and hold a college GPA of 2.5
Supply Chain Management Scholarship $1,000 for the first year of enrollment Application due February 28, must be admitted by March 1 Must major in Business Administration with an emphasis in Supply Chain Management
Susan T. Buffett Foundation Scholarship Maximum $8,700 per year for full time (12+ credit hours) Application and FAFSA completed by February 1 at 5:00 p.m. GPA 2.5
Transfer Legacy Scholarship Pays the difference between resident and non-resident tuition for up to 4 semesters or until graduation for students whose parent or parents graduated from one of the NU campuses Admitted by April 1 Min 3.0 GPA, Min 58 transferable credit hours
Transfer Regents Student Scholarship Full tuition for up to 90 credit hours or until graduation Admitted by April 1 Transfer from a NE Community College, Min 3.5 GPA, Min 45 completed credit hours
Transfer Student Scholarship $2,000 towards tuition for 2 years Admitted by April 1 Min 3.25 GPA, Min 12 transferable credit hours
UNK Distinguished Scholar Award $3,000 per year towards tuition for 8 semesters Admitted by March 1 25 ACT or 1140 SAT, 3.2 GPA
UNK Loper Achievement Award $2,000 per year towards tuition for up to 8 semesters Admitted by March 1 23 ACT or 1070 SAT, 3.2 GPA

HOW TO APPLY FOR SCHOLARSHIPS AND AID

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To receive financial aid, you must be fully admitted at UNK

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FAFSA

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School Code

supply the UNK school code on your FAFSA.

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