The University of Nebraska-Lincoln has set a record in offering more than 6,100 universitywide scholarships to the 2021 graduating class from Nebraska high schools. About four out of five admitted resident students have been offered an academic scholarship. The university is also on pace to receive a record number of first-year applications.
“We believe in the power of every student, which is why we see these awards as an investment in their future and in the communities they will serve after graduating,” said Patrick Winter, associate vice chancellor for academic services and enrollment management. “We’re proud of everything our incoming students have achieved this year amid a global pandemic. We’re committed to supporting these students as they plan for their future.”
“With one of the lowest tuition rates in the Big Ten, we’re proud to make a high-quality, affordable university education accessible for students and their families,” said Justin Chase Brown, director of scholarships and financial aid and interim director of Husker Hub.
Beyond these scholarships, the university has extended its priority deadline to file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by one month, to May 1. The extension gives students additional time to complete the FAFSA and qualify for need-based aid, including the Nebraska Promise -the university’s financial aid program that guarantees tuition will be covered for qualifying Nebraska students with family incomes of $60,000 or less.
“We expect to make additional aid offers throughout April,” Brown said. “While Nebraska is open to visitors for limited-capacity visits, we’re also connecting with students online through Husker Hub virtual visits – no appointment necessary. We want to develop meaningful one-to-one relationships with students and families as they plan their path to Nebraska, no matter how we connect.”
In addition to the programs listed, colleges and departments offer various scholarships to first-year students. Students offered scholarships have until May 1 to secure their scholarship with the Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid by submitting their enrollment deposit to the Office of Admissions.
Students or families who have questions about financial aid, scholarships, grants or any other aspect of paying for college can contact Husker Hub at huskerhub@unl.edu or 402-472-2030 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Husker Hub is a one-stop center that offers integrated services from the offices of Scholarships and Financial Aid, University Registrar, Bursar and Student Accounts. Students and families can also connect with Nebraska’s Office of Admissions at admissions@unl.edu or 402-472-2023.
Descriptions of the scholarships are below:
* The Husker Study and Stay Scholarship is a one-year, $1,200 tuition award plus a four-year, $500 housing credit for students who have demonstrated academic promise.
* The Husker Traditions Scholarship is a $2,000 renewable scholarship awarded to Nebraska residents who have demonstrated high academic potential.
* The Husker Power Scholarship is a one-year, $1,500 scholarship awarded to Nebraska residents who have demonstrated high academic promise.
* The Nebraska Achievement Tuition Scholarship is based on academic achievement, admission scores, GPA and information in the student’s personal statement.
* Nebraska Emerging Leaders Tuition Scholarships are awarded to students identified as emerging leaders through academic profile; attendance at one of the university’s diversity programs; and demonstrated interest, knowledge and experience with leadership and diversity. These scholars receive $2,000, with potential for renewal, and participate in a leadership curriculum.
* The Regents Scholar Tuition Commitment is awarded to Nebraska students who have demonstrated academic excellence and is among the most prestigious awards granted by the university. This award pays full tuition for full-time students, with the potential for renewal at a value of nearly $30,000 over four years.
Following is a list of area scholarship earners by high school:
Alliance
Chloe Blumanthal, Husker Study and Stay. Julia Carlson, Husker Study and Stay. Lizbeth Carrillo, Husker Study and Stay. Bryson Chipperfield, Husker Power. Courtney Cox, Husker Traditions. Crayten Cyza, Husker Power. Parker Dahlberg, Husker Study and Stay. Bryson Darveau, Husker Study and Stay, and Nebraska Achievement. Emma Freeze, Nebraska Emerging Leader. Kelsey Horton, Husker Traditions. Diana Kollars, Husker Power. Madison Maxey, Husker Traditions. Shaylee Messersmith, Regents. Kyndal Paterakis, Husker Power. Caisey Pfeiffer, Husker Study and Stay.
Hemingford
John Ansley, Husker Power. Danea Hanson, Husker Study and Stay. Rayne Jespersen, Husker Power. Landrie Nelson, Husker Traditions. Brian Turek, Husker Power. Katelyn Varner, Husker Power. Kenneth Wyland, Husker Traditions.
Hyannis
Kaylee Davis, Husker Power.