Fall '25 University of Nebraska-Omaha Distinguished Scholarship (US Based)

Scholarship Awarding University: 

Type of degree: 
Bachelor’s

Scholarship Deadline: 
Applications for this scholarship will end on the 1st of February, 2025.

Scholarship Summary: 
The University of Nebraska-Omaha annually awards five Distinguished Scholarships to academically talented domestic high school seniors, who are invited to campus each spring to compete by examination for these top awards.

Scholarship Applicant Criteria: 
To be eligible, students must, 
i. Be US citizens or residents
ii. Be in the top 5% of the applicant pool

Value of Scholarship: 
Each Distinguished Scholarship has a total estimated value over a four-year period of $31,000 to $33,000

Scholarship Application Guide: 
To apply, 
i. Submit the Application for Admission by February 1 of your senior year. UNO will accept ACT/SAT scores through the February test date of your senior year.
ii. Complete the General Scholarship Application prior to February 1st, and complete the University Honors Program Application. 
  • Only eligible students will be able to access the Distinguished Scholarship Application (prior to February 1st).

Scholarship Website: 
Find further information on this scholarship opportunity at the University of Nebraska-Omaha Undergraduate Scholarship Page.