Jim and Shirley Young Scholars

Young Scholars is a privately funded scholarship program that supports first-generation students attending UNO. If selected, students receive a full financial scholarship and also become a part of a community of learners that receive academic, social, and career development support during their college careers. For more info, visit: https://www.unomaha.edu/young-scholars/

Students that are selected typically meet the following criteria. Demonstrate financial need but are not eligible for federal Pell Grants or other significant scholarship assistance, be a first-generation college student (i.e. neither parent received a degree from a 4-year college or university), graduate from a Omaha Metro area high school.
In addition to the above criteria, candidates that are selected typically demonstrate the following qualities; High level of responsibility and reliability in following through with commitments, strong motivation to attend college and complete a degree, interest and track record of participating in volunteer/service activities, and participation in student organizations and extra-curricular activities