University of Nebraska--Kearney, NE
School Type
Public
Acceptance Rate
84%
Tuition
$8,382 in-state
$22,790 out-of-state
Eligibility For Public Schools
Both
International Students
N/A
US News Ranking
#124 in National Universities
Scholarships
Barbara Hurt-Simmons Student Leader Scholarship
Type
Automatic
Amount
Varies
Required GPA
3.4
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
20-25
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math 520-660
SAT Critical Reading 500-640
SAT Writing not reported
Description
Barbara Hurt-Simmons Student Leader Scholarship
This fund has been created by Barbara Hurt-Simmons, a Hastings, Nebraska, native and 1982 graduate of UNK. 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 UNK and their community following graduation.
Cooperating School Scholarships
Type
Automatic
Amount
$750-$1,500
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
22-28
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math 520-660
SAT Critical Reading 500-640
SAT Writing not reported
Description
Cooperating School Scholarships: The University provides school districts who host UNK student teaches Cooperating School Scholarships in the amount of either $750 or $1500. Students are nominated by the schools. These scholarships are renewable for up to eight semesters and required a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or above and the completion of 24 credit hours during the academic year, fall and spring semesters combined.
Industrial Technology Incoming Freshman Scholarship
Type
Automatic
Amount
Varies
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
22-28
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math 520-660
SAT Critical Reading 500-640
SAT Writing not reported
Description
Industrial Technology Incoming Freshman Scholarship
The Industrial Technology Incoming Freshman Scholarship provides assistance to incoming freshman students pursuing a degree in one of our Industrial Technology programs.
Jay Hill Scholarship- Biology Majors
Type
Automatic
Amount
Varies
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
22-28
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math 520-660
SAT Critical Reading 500-640
SAT Writing not reported
Description
Jay Hill Scholarship- Biology Majors
This scholarship is for entering freshmen who have declared a major in Biology. Preference is to first generation college students who have financial need. The application form can be submitted from October 1, 2017 through February 28, 2018.
Jay Hill Scholarship- Political Science Majors
Type
Automatic
Amount
Varies
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
22-28
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math 520-660
SAT Critical Reading 500-640
SAT Writing not reported
Description
Jay Hill Scholarship- Political Science Majors
This scholarship is for entering freshmen who have declared a major in political science. Preference is to first generation college students who have financial need. The application form can be submitted from October 1, 2017 through February 28, 2018.
Kearney Health Opportunities Program
Type
Automatic
Amount
Varies
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
22-28
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math 520-660
SAT Critical Reading 500-640
SAT Writing not reported
Description
The Kearney Health Opportunities Program (KHOP) is a cooperative program between the University of Nebraska at Kearney (UNK) and the University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC). The purpose of the program is to recruit and educate students from rural Nebraska who are committed to returning to rural Nebraska to practice healthcare. This program represents a commitment and dedication to the education of Nebraskans and to quality health care for citizens of the state. High school seniors from rural Nebraska who will be receiving a high school diploma or equivalent, have a sincere interest in becoming a health care provider and a willingness to practice in rural Nebraska are encouraged to apply.
Kearney Law Opportunities Program
Type
Automatic
Amount
Full tuition
Required GPA
3.5
Required SAT
0
Required Act
27
Mid 50 ACT
22-28
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math 520-660
SAT Critical Reading 500-640
SAT Writing not reported
Description
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 UNK and are then guaranteed admittance to the Nebraska College of Law. Students selected for KLOP will receive a full tuition scholarship to UNK for up to 125 credit hours.
Maestros Del Futuro: Bilingual Educators Scholarship
Type
Automatic
Amount
Varies
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
22-28
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math 520-660
SAT Critical Reading 500-640
SAT Writing not reported
Description
Maestros del Futuro: Bilingual Educators Scholarship
The Maestros Scholarship provides a scholarship to pay for room costs at the University of Nebraska at Kearney. The scholarship is capped at the base room rate, which is the room rate charged for residents of Men's Hall. It is awarded to students pursuing classroom teaching credentials at the University of Nebraska at Kearney.
Midwest Student Exchange
Type
Automatic
Amount
150% of In state tuition
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
22-28
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math 520-660
SAT Critical Reading 500-640
SAT Writing not reported
Description
Midwest Student Exchange (MSEP) provides more affordable opportunities for students to attend out-of-state institutions. The program enables residents of Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, North Dakota, Ohio and Wisconsin to enroll in academic programs at reduced tuition levels. The student must be enrolling as a non-resident student at UNK and must indicate on their application for admission that they are applying as an MSEP student to be eligible for reduced tuition. Tuition for the MSEP is equal to 150% of regular resident tuition.
Nebraska Bankers Association Scholarship
Type
Automatic
Amount
Varies
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
22-28
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math 520-660
SAT Critical Reading 500-640
SAT Writing not reported
Description
Nebraska Bankers Association Scholarship
The Nebraska Bankers Scholarship provides scholarship assistance to incoming freshmen students enrolled in the College of Business at the University of Nebraska at Kearney. First preference will be given to students who demonstrate a commitment to pursuing a banking-related career in Nebraska. Second preference will be given to students who demonstrate commitment to pursuing business careers in Nebraska. Preference is given to Nebraska resident students. However non-resident students may apply. U.S. Citizenship or permanent residency is also required.
Supply Chain Management Scholarship
Type
Automatic
Amount
Varies
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
22-28
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math 520-660
SAT Critical Reading 500-640
SAT Writing not reported
Description
The Supply Chain Management Scholarship provides assistance to incoming freshmen students pursuing a degree in Business Administration with an emphasis in Supply Chain Management.
Susan T. Buffett Foundation Scholarship
Type
Automatic
Amount
Varies
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
22-28
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math 520-660
SAT Critical Reading 500-640
SAT Writing not reported
Description
The Susan T. Buffett Foundation provides scholarships that can be used to cover expenses related to attending college (e.g. tuition and fees, housing, books). The amount of the scholarship varies by institution but is typically equal to the average cost of tuition and fees for a full-time student (12 credits) at that institution. For example, the maximum 2018-19 scholarship amount is $4,350 per semester at the University of Nebraska schools. Incoming freshmen planning to start at UNK during the 2018-19 academic year can apply for this scholarship between November 1, 2017 and February 1, 2018 at 4pm/5pm CST/MST.
UNK Advantage Scholarship
Type
Automatic
Amount
Varies
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
22-28
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math 520-660
SAT Critical Reading 500-640
SAT Writing not reported
Description
UNK Advantage Scholarship pays the difference between resident and non-resident tuition for admitted students from Colorado or Kansas. Freshmen students must be admitted by August 1, 2018 and indicate a permanent home address on their application for admission from Colorado or Kansas. Recipients of the Blue & Gold Scholarship will not be eligible for the Advantage Scholarship.
UNK Distinguished Scholar Award
Type
Automatic
Amount
$3,000
Required GPA
3.2
Required SAT
0
Required Act
31
Mid 50 ACT
22-28
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math 520-660
SAT Critical Reading 500-640
SAT Writing not reported
Description
UNK Distinguished Scholar Award: Provides $3000 annually towards tuition for up to eight semesters. In order to renew the scholarship, recipients must maintain a 3.0 cumulative grade point average and earn at least 24 credit hours during the academic year, fall and spring semesters combined.
Blue & Gold Scholarship
Type
Competitive
Amount
Full Tuition
Required GPA
3.2
Required SAT
1350
Required Act
29
Mid 50 ACT
19-26
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math 470-550
SAT Critical Reading 430-520
SAT Writing not reported
Description
The Blue and Gold Scholarship will provide full non-resident tuition for up to 125 credit hours and is renewable with a cumulative 3.25 grade point average and the completion of 24 credit hours each academic year, fall plus spring semesters.
Board Of Regents Scholarship
Type
Competitive
Amount
Full tuition
Required GPA
3.2
Required SAT
0
Required Act
34
Mid 50 ACT
20-25
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math 470-550
SAT Critical Reading 430-520
SAT Writing not reported
Description
UNK Board of Regents Scholarship: Provides full tuition (not fees) for up to 125 credit hours. In order to renew the scholarship, recipients must maintain a cumulative grade point average of 3.25 or above and earn at least 24 credit hours during the academic year, fall and spring semesters combined.
Cope Student Leadership Program
Type
Competitive
Amount
$4,000
Required GPA
3.75
Required SAT
0
Required Act
25
Mid 50 ACT
20-25
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math 470-550
SAT Critical Reading 430-520
SAT Writing not reported
Description
The goal of Cope Student Leadership Program is to recruit and develop future business and community leaders. Each year, four new students will be admitted to the program (2 designated Cope Business Leaders and 2 designated Cope Community Leaders). They will receive an annual award of $4,000 that will be applied to their tuition, fees, and books.
Davis-Chambers Scholarship
Type
Competitive
Amount
$2,000 to $4,000
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
20-25
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math 470-550
SAT Critical Reading 430-520
SAT Writing not reported
Description
Davis-Chambers Scholarship recognizes academically promising students from diverse racial, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds who find that the financial requirements of postsecondary education are a major obstacle. Qualified applicants must be Nebraska residents who have graduated from a Nebraska high school.
Dedicated National Guard Scholarship
Type
Competitive
Amount
Varies
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
20-25
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math 470-550
SAT Critical Reading 430-520
SAT Writing not reported
Description
Dedicated National Guard (DEDNG)
2-3 year scholarship
Full tuition and mandatory fees or $10,000.00 per year for room and board
Book allowance of $1200.00 per academic year
Can not be used with the G.I. Bill
Tax-free monthly stipend of $300-$500 depending on class year
Guaranteed Reserve Forces Duty Scholarship
Type
Competitive
Amount
Full Tuition Plus
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
20-25
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math 470-550
SAT Critical Reading 430-520
SAT Writing not reported
Description
Guaranteed Reserve Forces Duty (GRFD)
2 year scholarship
Full tuition and mandatory fees or $10,000.00 per year for room and board
Book allowance of $1200.00 per academic year
Can be used with the G.I. Bill
Tax-free monthly stipend of $300-$500 depending on class year
International Studies Service Scholarship
Type
Competitive
Amount
$1000-$2500
Required GPA
3
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
20-25
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math 470-550
SAT Critical Reading 430-520
SAT Writing not reported
Description
International Studies Service Scholarship - Incoming freshmen who intend to major in International Studies may apply for tuition waivers ranging from $1000-$2500/academic year. Applicants should have at least a 3.0 overall high school gpa (preferred), must complete the International Studies Service Scholarship application by July 1, 2016, must designate the required major on the UNK admissions application, and must enroll in at least one course within the INTS major per semester. Additionally, for each $1000 awarded, the student must provide a minimum of 48 hours of service per year (24 hours per semester) to the international community.
Loper Excellence Award
Type
Competitive
Amount
$2,000
Required GPA
3.2
Required SAT
0
Required Act
23
Mid 50 ACT
20-25
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math 470-550
SAT Critical Reading 430-520
SAT Writing not reported
Description
UNK Loper Achievement Award: Provides $2000 annually towards tuition for up to eight semesters. In order to renew the scholarship, recipients must maintain a 3.0 cumulative grade point average and earn at least 24 credit hours during the academic year, fall and spring semesters combined. Click HERE for the Loper Achievement Scholarship Agreement which includes the renewal criteria.
Multicultural Community Service Scholarships
Type
Competitive
Amount
Full tuition
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
20-25
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math 470-550
SAT Critical Reading 430-520
SAT Writing not reported
Description
Multicultural Community Service Scholarships are designed to provide students an opportunity to serve UNK by establishing a diverse and lively community. Recipients of this scholarship will receive a full tuition waiver up to 15 credit hours per semester. This scholarship is renewable for eight semesters and two summers. Recipients will be selected primarily on the basis of leadership in the multicultural community through participation in school and community activities
Nebraska Legacy Scholarship
Type
Competitive
Amount
OOS Tuition Waiver
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
1160
Required Act
24
Mid 50 ACT
20-25
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math 470-550
SAT Critical Reading 430-520
SAT Writing not reported
Description
The Nebraska Legacy Scholarship pays the difference between resident and non-resident tuition for non-resident students whose parent or parents graduated from one of the University of Nebraska campuses. To qualify a student must be admitted to UNK by August 1, 2018 and must rank in the upper l/3 (33%) of their high school graduating class OR have a minimum composite score of 24 on the ACT (1160 on the SAT). This scholarship is renewable for up to eight semesters.
Non-resident Scholarship
Type
Competitive
Amount
OOS Tuition Waiver
Required GPA
3.5
Required SAT
1130
Required Act
23
Mid 50 ACT
20-25
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math 470-550
SAT Critical Reading 430-520
SAT Writing not reported
Description
UNK Non-Resident Scholarship pays the difference between resident and non-resident tuition. Freshmen students must be admitted by August 1, 2018 and must meet at least two of the following criteria:
*Top 25% rank in high school graduating class
*ACT composite score of 23 or higher (or 1130 on the SAT combining the evidence based reading and writing and math scores only)
*Sixth semester unweighted, cumulative grade point average of at least a 3.5. The University will convert all grade point averages to a 4.0 scale.
Buckle Excellence Scholarship Fund
Type
Competitive
Amount
$3,000
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
26
Mid 50 ACT
22-28
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math 520-660
SAT Critical Reading 500-640
SAT Writing not reported
Description
?Buckle Excellence Scholarship Fund?, Buckle is providing a new kind of opportunity for young men and women headed to college at the University of Nebraska at Kearney. Each year, one freshman majoring in Computer Science or Information Technology will be selected to receive a two year scholarship, in the amount of $3,000 per year and two CSIT students are selected to each receive a $3,000 scholarship!
Department Of Music And Performing Arts Scholarship
Type
Talent
Amount
Varies
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
22-28
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math 520-660
SAT Critical Reading 500-640
SAT Writing not reported
Description
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.
Thomas Chrobak, CCFS®
CERTIFIED COLLEGE FUNDING SPECIALIST®
Other
1130 West Lake Cook Road, Buffalo Grove IL, 60089
(847) 737-7533