The Admitted Incoming Freshman Scholarship Application is the primary application for first-time freshmen bet36365体育 scholarships. It’s available in students’ MyBLUE from August 1 to March 1, and becomes accessible only after being admitted to bet36365体育. By completing this single application, students are considered for most scholarships. However, some scholarships require a separate application, which can be accessed from the list below.

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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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    The New Nebraskan Scholarship pays the difference between resident and non-resident tuition and may be applied to freshman, sophomore, and junior summer terms.

    Application Deadline

    Must only apply to bet36365体育. No other application is required. There is no deadline.

    Requirements

    • Students must be enrolled in full-time courses during the fall and spring semesters
      • During the summer, less than full-time enrollment is allowed
    • Students must remain in Academic Good Standing with the University
    • Students enrolled in an exclusively online degree program are not eligible for this scholarship
      • If a student changes their major program of study to an exclusively online degree program, this will result in cancellation of the scholarship

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    Students who intend to be admitted into the Department of Music and Performing Arts as a music major or minor require an audition. Those who are successful with their audition may be considered for music scholarships. View the list of Music Scholarships. View more information about auditioning and the program.

    Scholarship Application and Auditions

    Through the “Buckle Excellence Scholarship Fund”, Buckle provides the opportunity for young men and women headed to college at the University of Nebraska at Kearney. Each year, one freshman majoring in a Cyber Systems major program will be selected to receive a two-year scholarship, in the amount of $3,000 per year, and two Cyber System students are selected to each receive a $3,000 scholarship! 

    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 the Department of Cyber Systems
    • Preference will go to students who have a minimum ACT (or SAT equivalent) composite score of 26 (with at least a 24 in Math), but all new Cyber Systems students are encouraged to apply

    This fund has been created by Barbara Hurt-Simmons, a Hastings, Nebraska, native and 1982 graduate of bet36365体育. Barbara was a very active member of the campus community, with notable contributions to Gamma Phi Beta sorority, Panhellenic Council and Student Senate. Barbara was a founder of the Student Alumni Board and served as half of the first all-female student body president/vice president team. It is her intent to assist an up-and-coming student leader in their development as an individual who will also contribute to bet36365体育 and their community following graduation.

    Application Available

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

    Requirements

    • Complete the Admitted Incoming Freshman Scholarship Application on MyBLUE
    • Sixth semester high school GPA of 3.4 or above
    • Declare any major

    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

    Recipients of this scholarship will receive up to $5,000 for the first and second year of pre-nursing at bet36365体育. Students from select counties in Nebraska are eligible. Pre-nursing students should plan to attend UNMC College of Nursing.

    Application Available

    January 31 through April 1 at 11:59 PM CST.

    Requirements

    • Complete the scholarship application
    • High school GPA of 3.0 or above
    • ACT composite of 20 or above
    • Enroll in the pre-nursing program with an intent to continue education at UNMC
    • Applicant will complete a brief essay to describe their motivation for pursuing a career in nursing
    • Student must be from one of these counties in Nebraska:
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