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Learning takes place outside of the classroom as well as inside it. This happens by bringing together students with diverse backgrounds, cultures, experiences, and social perspectives. The UNL faculty and staff seek to create a stimulating and dynamic environment for living and learning. Working and living on a diverse campus is essential to preparing all students for positions of leadership in our diverse society of the 21^st Century.

These scholarships seek to identify and attract talented student scholars who have demonstrated knowledge and experience in diverse communities or backgrounds and are prepared to use this knowledge to contribute to the education of their fellow students.

The following criteria will be used in the Diversity Enhancement Scholarship selection:

Academic Preparedness (ACT/SAT scores, GPA, class rank, etc.)

Demographic Diversity (geographic, first-generation, low-income, single family household)

Life experiences or involvement living or working in diverse organizations or communities

To Apply for the Diversity Enhancement Scholarships:

Apply for admission to the University
Within five working days, you will receive an email with your NU ID number
Use your NU ID number to access the What About Me! (WAM!) website at http://wam.unl.edu and apply for the Diversity Enhancement Scholarships

Summer Institute for Promising Scholars (SIPS)

Sponsored by the Office of Undergraduate Studies

SIPS is a five-week, summer bridging residential program for high school seniors that will be attending the University in the fall. The program is designed to recruit and retain a diverse student body at UNL.

Award: 2010 summer tuition, fees, room and board, plus books. Upon successful completion of the SIPS program, students who enroll full-time the following academic year may be eligible for a freshman year only $1,000 scholarship, $500 each semester. Priority consideration is provided for residents of Nebraska.

Health Sciences Scholarship

Sponsored by the Office of Undergraduate Studies

The Health Sciences Scholarship identifies academically promising students interested in health science careers that statistically have low college-going rates. Qualified candidates must have a strong desire to work in the Health Sciences field.

Award: Full tuition for freshman year. Priority consideration given to residents of Nebraska.

Davis-Chambers Scholarship

The Davis-Chambers Scholarship recognizes academically promising students that have knowledge and experience in a diverse environment or community.

Award: Full direct cost of attendance at UNL. Student must complete a FAFSA. (Applicants must be a Nebraska high school graduate and a resident of Nebraska)

Native American Heritage Scholarship

Native American tribes are woven into the fabric of Nebraska. Recognizing this, the University of Nebraska-Lincoln (UNL) offers the Native American Heritage Scholarship for freshman and Undergraduate Students and the Native American Community/College Transfer Scholarship.

Freshman and Undergraduate Scholarship - Eligibility Requirements

To identify academically promising students who have knowledge and experience in the Native American community and strive to create opportunities in the advancement of this unique culture.

Award: Depends on financial need. The range per academic year will be from $2,000 to the full direct of attendance. Freshman scholarship is renewable for four years, transfers two years.

Tribal College Scholarship

Students attending Tribal Colleges - Eligibility requirements

Students in progress or completed degree at one of the many tribal colleges are eligible. Subject to complete review of academic profile including course work and grades.

List of Tribal Colleges include: Blackfeet Community College, Cheyenne River Community College, Dull Knife Memorial College,Fort Belknap College, Fort Berthold Community College, Fort Peck Community College, Haskell Indian Nations University, Little BigHorn College, Little Priest Tribal College, Nebraska Indian Community College, Oglala Lakota College, Sinte Gleska University, Sisseton Wahpeton Community College, Sitting Bull College, Turtle Mountain Community College, and United Tribes Technical College.

Cumulative GPA of 2.5 at during previous coursework

Award: Resident tuition for up to 135 credit hours or completion of a bachelor's degree, whichever comes first, inclusive of all undergraduate coursework at all post secondary education institutions attended. Student must complete the FAFSA.

Other Specialty Awards

You may be eligible for other scholarships by applying to the University of Nebraska-Lincoln no later than January 15.

Nebraska Achievement Scholarship: $1,000 for four years or full tuition waiver for up to 135 credit hours inclusive of all University of Nebraska credit, including approved study abroad and Extended Education credit.
Larson Scholarship: award varies
Gupta Scholarship: room and board for students interested in the physical sciences