Freshman Scholarships

All-University Scholarships

Incoming freshmen will be awarded scholarships based on their high school rank in class at the end of the sixth semester as well as their highest composite score on the ACT or SAT examinations.

Geographical, Need-Based, and Other Scholarships

Scholarships that consider an applicant's academic record and other factors such as state of legal residence and financial need.

Student Leadership Scholarships

Scholarships based upon high school leadership activities and community service.

University Honors Scholarships

Scholarships associated with the University Honors Program and the J.D. Edwards Honors Program.

National Merit/National Achievement/National Hispanic Scholarships

These scholarships are awarded by UNL in cooperation with the National Merit Scholarship Corporation. Scholars listing UNL as their college of first choice may receive, at a minimum, tuition plus $2,000 in University awards annually for up to four years.