There are many scholarships for transfer students offered by UNK. The deadline for most transfer scholarships is March 31 annually. Admitted students will access UNK Transfer Scholarships through MyBLUE. That link will not be available until you are admitted to UNK.
Transfer students are considered for merit scholarships at UNK based on GPA alone from their prior institution(s) when admitted by March 31. Explore transfer scholarships to help you continue your education as a Loper.
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The New Nebraskan Scholarship pays the difference between resident and non-resident tuition and may be applied to freshman, sophomore, and junior summer terms.
Must only apply to UNK. No other application is required. There is no deadline.
The ROTC Scholarships are for high school students and current college students. Campus-based 2–4-year scholarships for Active duty and Reserve components include:
Contact Department Chair Captain Cullen to apply or receive more information about this scholarship.
Recipients of this scholarship will receive a full tuition waiver renewable for up to 120 credit hours. Students pursuing any established major at the University of Nebraska at Kearney are encouraged to apply. Recipients will be selected primarily based on leadership and involvement in their communities through participation in school and community activities, specifically work with diverse populations, such as but not limited to Latinx, BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, and other historically underrepresented communities. Their engagement should focus on diversity programming and engagement, or events and activities that promote moving diversity and inclusion initiatives forward in their respective communities.
August 1 through March 1 at 11:59 PM CST.
Students enrolled in health care, engineering, mathematics, computer information systems, pre-veterinary medicine, communication disorders, biology, chemistry, exercise science, industrial technology, and psychology degree programs are eligible. Scholarship funds may be used for tuition, fees, room and board or relevant tools and equipment.
August 1 through March 1 at 11:59 PM CST.-
The Bilingual Service Scholarship provides up to $6,000 annually to live in university housing. The scholarship is awarded to students pursuing a degree in a service field with high need for bilingual professionals. Students majoring in education, social work, criminal justice, and other professions in which bilingual or multilingual skills are prominent are encouraged to apply. The award is renewable for up to 4 years for students who live in on-campus housing.
August 1 through March 1 at 11:59 PM CST.
Recognizes academically promising students from diverse backgrounds who often find that the financial requirements of a college education are a major obstacle. First consideration is given to current Davis-Chambers Scholars at Nebraska Community Colleges. The typical scholarship is $2,000 per year. Please contact your current community college with questions.
Note: You must complete a Davis-Chambers Transfer Scholarship application for each institution you are considering. Individual campuses may have separate scholarship requirements.
Available between August 1 and March 31 at 11:59 PM CST. FAFSA must also be completed by March 31.
This scholarship is a tuition waiver of up to $3,000 annually for up to 4 semesters (2 years) or until graduation, whichever comes first. Review for recipients occurs in the month of April. A limited amount of scholarship funding is available. Selection is competitive and will be based on review of the student’s transcripts.
Renewal requires completion of 24 credit hours each academic year and a cumulative UNK GPA of 3.0 or better. For more information, please view the Transfer Student Scholarship Agreement, which includes the renewal criteria.
Must be admitted to UNK by March 31 at 11:59 PM CST. No other application is required.
The Pepsi Phi Theta Kappa Transfer Student Scholarship offers $2,000 annually for 2 years (4 semesters). New or incoming undergraduate transfer students are eligible to apply.
Students selected for this scholarship must demonstrate a commitment to service-learning and will be required to continue that commitment for renewal of this scholarship while attending UNK.
Must complete the application and be admitted to UNK by March 31 at 11:59 PM CST.
Offered annually to up to 5 incoming freshmen or transfer students pursuing a major in Theatre at UNK.
Award is distributed over the first 2 semesters of enrollment at UNK. First Year Scholarship recipients are expected to achieve a GPA of 3.0 or better during their first semester at UNK in order to retain the award for the second semester.
Must complete the application and be admitted to UNK by March 31 at 11:59 PM CST. Applications received after March 31 will be considered based on scholarship availability.
The Ron and Carol Cope Scholarship for Transfer Students was established for the University of Nebraska at Kearney in the memory of the leadership and generosity demonstrated by Ron and Carol Cope.
It recognizes incoming transfer students who have demonstrated a commitment to leadership and community service. It provides $4,000 a year for 2 years and is applied to tuition, fees, and books.
Students who are already receiving the Transfer Regents Student Scholarship will not also be eligible for this scholarship.
Must complete the application and be admitted to UNK by March 31 at 11:59 PM CST.