APPLICATIONS NOW CLOSED, RE-OPENS IN AUG/SEP
Scholarship Awarding University:
Type of degree:
Bachelor’s
Scholarship Deadline:
Applications for this scholarship will end on the 10th of January 2024
Scholarship Summary:
The Creighton Next Generation Leaders is a program that is dedicated to identifying and empowering domestic students who come from underrepresented backgrounds. The program includes a merit scholarship and elite opportunities for leaders seeking to positively impact the culture of equity, diversity, and inclusion on Creighton’s campus and in their careers. Applicants may pursue a major in any college at the University.
Scholarship Applicant Criteria:
Applicants must meet the following eligibility criteria:
• Come from a traditionally underrepresented race or ethnicity
• Minimum 3.8 high school GPA on a 4.0 scale at time of admission
• Complete an application for the Next Generation Leaders Program by January 10, 2024
Value of Scholarship:
Selected candidates will receive:
• Full tuition scholarship for four years (eight consecutive semesters)
• Intentional programmatic support that will enhance their leadership skills, understanding of, and commitment to issues of equity, diversity, and inclusion
• Invitation to speaker series intended to foster awareness and skills related to racial justice work
• Four-year inclusive leadership development and coaching
• Purposeful connections with the Creighton University network on campus and throughout the Omaha area
• Group service projects
Scholarship Application Guide:
1) Submit your Application for Undergraduate Admission and all required credentials by December 1, 2023; and
2) the Next Generation Leaders Scholarship application with all additional required materials to the Admissions Office by January 10, 2024 at 11:59 p.m. (in your local time zone). The Next Generation Leaders Scholarship Application will be available in the student portal for eligible students.
In addition to the application for the Next Generation Leaders Scholarship, applicants will be expected to submit the following:
• A one-page essay connecting their personal experiences to how they hope to positively impact equity, diversity, and inclusion on Creighton University’s campus
• An activities resume that shows involvement in community and/or school activities
• A video no longer than three minutes in length sharing:
- Why you wish to come to Creighton
- What impact do you want to make in the world and how will a Creighton degree help you to accomplish that?
- What skills, talents, abilities, etc. you will bring to this program?
• Participation in an interview process during Special Programs Day on Sunday, February 5, 2023. For those who are unable to attend, virtual options will be made available.
Renewal requires maintaining standard academic progress and remaining in good standing according to student conduct policies.
Scholarship Website:
Find further information on this scholarship opportunity at the Creighton University Undergraduate Scholarship Page.