Urban Health Opportunities Program (UHOP) at the University of Nebraska

Mission of UHOP:
The purpose of the Urban Health Opportunities Program is to enhance the healthcare workforce serving medically underserved populations in urban Nebraska by identifying and preparing qualified students to enter and succeed in health professions training.

See Urban Health Opportunities Program – https://www.unomaha.edu/college-of-arts-and-sciences/health-careers-resource-center/premed/uhop.php

MINIMUM UHOP SCHOLARSHIP REQUIREMENTS:

You must be a high school senior.
You must be a permanent resident or citizen of the United States, and be a Nebraska resident.
Prior to applying, you must have achieved an ACT composite AND math score of 24 or higher. You must also have an unweighted high school GPA minimum of 3.0.

Award
Varies
Deadline
01/17/2024
Supplemental Questions
  1. What is your current high school unweighted GPA?
  2. What is your highest ACT composite score?
  3. What is your highest ACT Math subscore OR UNO ALEKS Math score?
  4. Parent #1 occupation:
  5. Parent #2 occupation:
  6. Upload an official or unofficial copy of your high school TRANSCRIPT.
  7. In the text box provided (no more than 1,200 words) in response to this statement:

    “Describe why you wish to be a doctor and how you will help achieve the purpose of the UHOP program.”?

  8. In the text box provided (no more than 1,200 words):

    “Describe what you can bring to the healthcare career field - your values, life experiences, languages, and/or cultural understanding – and how this might help you enhance the healthcare workforce serving medically underserved populations in urban Nebraska.”

  9. LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION Please provide the name and email address from any TWO of the following:

    a high school principal

    a high school counselor

    a high school science teacher

    a medical professional.

    Once you save or submit your application, the references you list will be sent an email asking to provide a letter of recommendation on your behalf.
    • Reference 1
    • Reference 2
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