Who is eligible for the Scott Scholars Walter Scott Jr. Scholarship?

Full-Time Enrollment: Applicants must be full-time undergraduate students enrolling at UNO. Academic Excellence: Applicants should have an exceptional academic record, with a minimum GPA of 3.75 on a 4.0 scale and strong ACT/SAT scores. Leadership Qualities: Applicants must demonstrate leadership skills and community involvement. This may include extracurricular activities, volunteer work, or other leadership roles in school or the community. Renewal Requirements: The scholarship is renewable for up to four years, provided the recipient maintains full-time enrollment and continues to meet the programâs academic and leadership expectations.

Scott Scholars Walter Scott Jr. Scholarship

Name: Scott Scholars (Walter Scott, Jr. Scholarship)

Award Amount: Full tuition, fees, and a $5,000 stipend per year

Information and Eligibility:

The Scott Scholars program, named after Walter Scott, Jr., is a prestigious scholarship designed to support high-achieving students who demonstrate leadership potential and a strong commitment to making a difference in their communities. This scholarship covers full tuition and fees and includes a $5,000 stipend per year. The scholarship aims to recognize students who have exceptional academic records and who show potential for success in both their academic careers and future leadership roles.

Eligibility for the Scott Scholars program includes:

Full-Time Enrollment: Applicants must be full-time undergraduate students enrolling at UNO.
Academic Excellence: Applicants should have an exceptional academic record, with a minimum GPA of 3.75 on a 4.0 scale and strong ACT/SAT scores.
Leadership Qualities: Applicants must demonstrate leadership skills and community involvement. This may include extracurricular activities, volunteer work, or other leadership roles in school or the community.
Renewal Requirements: The scholarship is renewable for up to four years, provided the recipient maintains full-time enrollment and continues to meet the program’s academic and leadership expectations.

Deadline: February 1

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