Financing Your Education
Education is one of the most important, and possibly the first, big investment of your life. Spend some time researching scholarships as they can be a big factor in financing your years at college.
Aid |
Award | Eligibility | Process | Renewability / Repayment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| International Financial Aid and College Scholarship Search | More information is available at iefa.org |
Scholarships for international students. More information is available at iefa.org |
Visit: iefa.org |
Visit: iefa.org |
| Iraq and Afghanistan Service Grant | Maximum Award $5,550 |
An undergraduate student whose parent or guardian was a member of the U.S. Armed Forces and died as a result of service performed in Iraq or Afghanistan after September 11, 2001. |
Apply for the FAFSA. |
2 full-time semesters or 4 full-time terms per academic year |
| Junior College Graduate Award | $5,000/yr |
For transfer students. Graduated from a two-year college with a 2.75+ cumulative GPA. |
Contact the Office of Admission |
N/A |
| Lift Parts Express Scholarship |
Applicants must be a US or Canadian resident between the ages of 16-21, enrolled for the fall of 2013 with a 3.0 GPA at an accredited university. |
Application information available here. |
This scholarship is not renewable. |
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| Lincoln Community Foundation | Varies. Up to 50 scholarships available yearly. |
Each scholarship is unique and supports students of a variety of backgrounds. |
Visit: lcf.org |
Visit: lcf.org |
| Lower Republican Natural Resources District Scholarship |
Applicants must have permanent residence in the Lower Republican NRD. This includes the towns of Cambridge, Alma, Franklin, Red Cloud, and Superior. |
Applicants essay, grades, class ranking, extracurricular activities, and letters of recommendation will be considered. Stop by the Financial Aid office to pick up an application. |
This scholarship is not renewable. |
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| Merrill Scholarship | $8,000/yr |
For transfer students. 24+ hours of college credit and 3.0+ cumulative college GPA |
Contact the Office of Admission |
3.0 GPA |
| Navy Baccalaureate Degree Completion Program | Up to $54,000 |
For qualified students who meet Navy requirements, provides funds to help complete their education. |
Visit: navy.com |
Visit: navy.com |
| Navy Health Services Collegiate Program | Up to $42,000 |
For students interested in a health care career in the Navy. |
Visit: navy.com |
Visit: navy.com |
| Nebraska Educational Office Professionals Association (NEOPA) | Varies |
Eligible students must have graduated from a Nebraska high school and completed at least 4 semesters of business courses. |
The candidate must complete an application and one-page biographical essay on "Why I Am Choosing an Office-Related Career or Vocation". |
Complete details and applications available at neopa.unl.edu |