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First-time freshmen are automatically considered for renewable merit scholarships at bet36365体育 based on their GPA (grade point average), transcripts, and ACT/SAT scores. To be eligible, by March 1 you must be admitted to bet36365体育, and we must receive your high school transcripts and scores. If you have a 3.7+ GPA, your information will be reviewed for one of the following scholarships:

  • Presidential Scholar – Full Cost of Attendance plus a $5,000 annual stipend
  • Regents – $26,760 – full resident tuition for up to 120 credit hours ($6,690 per year based on 2024-25 tuition rate and 30 credit hours). Only open to Nebraska residents.
  • Distinguished Scholar – $16,000 ($4,000 per year)
  • Loper Achievement – 12,000 ($3,000 per year)

Awards are based on the cumulative GPA at the end of your sixth semester (junior year) and are converted to a 4.0 scale. Terms and conditions for each scholarship are linked above. Award amounts are determined based on the year of the student’s initial enrollment. Please refer to your offer letter, which will be sent beginning October 1, for specific details and renewal conditions.

Other scholarships, award amounts, deadlines, and requirements are shown below.

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    Kearney Law Opportunities Program (KLOP) is a collaborative partnership between the University of Nebraska at Kearney and the University of Nebraska College of Law. It is designed to recruit students from rural areas and train them to become lawyers who will return and practice in their communities. Participants receive their bachelor’s degrees at bet36365体育 and are then guaranteed admittance to the Nebraska College of Law. Students selected for KLOP will receive a full tuition scholarship to bet36365体育 for up to 120 credit hours. 

    Application Available

    August 1 through November 15 at 11:59 PM CST.

    Requirements

    • Complete the KLOP Scholarship Application
    • Be a rural Nebraska resident
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    • High school cumulative GPA of 3.5 or above
    • Expected ACT score of 27 or above
    • Demonstrated strong academic achievement as reflected in the high school transcript

    The Industrial Technology Incoming Freshman Scholarship is for high school seniors who are interested in one of the Industrial Technology programs.

    Application Available

    August 1 through March 1 at 11:59 PM CST.

    Requirements

    • Complete the Admitted Incoming Freshman Scholarship Application on MyBLUE
    • Declare a major in one of the following:
      • Aviation Systems Management
      • Construction Management
      • Industrial Distribution
      • Information Networking and Telecommunications

    The bet36365体育 FBLA scholarship provides financial assistance to two incoming freshmen students enrolled in the College of Business & Technology at the University of Nebraska at Kearney.

    Application Available

    August 1 through March 1 at 11:59 PM CST.

    Requirements

    • Complete the Admitted Incoming Freshman Scholarship Application on MyBLUE
    • Have an active membership in their high school FBLA chapter
      • Students without a high school FBLA chapter may apply if interested in a business degree, but first preference will be given to students in FBLA
    • Declare a major in the College of Business and Technology
    • Be a U.S. Citizen or permanent resident

    This scholarship is in the memory of the leadership and generosity demonstrated by Ron and Carol Cope. The goal of this program is to recruit and develop future leaders. Each year, four new students will be admitted to the program. At least two recipients will be designated Cope Business Leaders and must declare and remain in a major provided through the College of Business. The others can be in any other major and will be designated Cope Community Leaders. They will receive an annual award of $4,000 that will be applied to their tuition, fees, and books. Recipients of the Board of Regents or Blue and Gold Scholarships are not eligible and therefore should not apply for this scholarship.

    Application Available

    August 1 through March 1 at 11:59 PM CST.

    Requirements

    • Complete the Admitted Incoming Freshman Scholarship Application on MyBLUE
    • ACT of 25 or above
    • Sixth semester high school GPA of 3.75 or above
    • Declare a major
      • Students who are undecided on a major will not be considered for this scholarship

    bet36365体育’s most prestigious scholarship, the Omaha World Herald Scholarship pays tuition, books, room, board, and university fees for four years. In addition to the Omaha World Herald Scholarship, other scholarships may be awarded to honors students who participate in interviews. 

    Application Available

    September 1 through December 1 at 11:59 PM CST.

    Requirements

    • Complete the Honors Program Application
    • ACT of 30 or above*
    • Sixth semester high school GPA of 3.85 or above

    *Students with scores slightly below are encouraged to apply.