ACT Scholarships & College Requirements
Northeast Community College (Norfolk, NE)
Admission – Open
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Southeast Community College (Beatrice, Lincoln, Milford, NE)
Admission – Open
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Central Community College (Columbus, Grand Island, Hastings, NE)
Admissions – Open
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Wayne State College (Wayne, NE)
Admission – Open
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Chadron State College (Chadron, NE)
Admission – Open
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Peru State College (Peru, NE)
Admission – Open
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University of Nebraska at Kearney (Kearney, NE)
Admission – Open
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University of Nebraska at Lincoln (Lincoln, NE)
Admission – ACT 20 -or- top half of class
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University of Nebraska at Omaha (Omaha, NE)
Admission - ACT 20 -or- top half of class
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Nebraska Wesleyan (Lincoln, NE)
Admissions – Open
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Midland University (Fremont, NE)
Admissions – ACT 20 or above
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Doane University (Crete, NE)
Admissions - ?
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Creighton University (Omaha, NE)
Admission - ?
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Briar Cliff (Sioux City, IA)
Admission – ACT 19
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South Dakota State University (Brookings, SD)
Admission – ACT 18 or above
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University of South Dakota (Vermillion, SD)
Admission – ACT 21 -or- GPA 2.6
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Vary by ACT Score and Academic Success
** RHOP (Rural Health Opportunities Program) Medical – Full Tuition & Automatic Acceptance to UNMC
** RLOP (Rural Law Opportunities Program) - Full tuition & Automatic Acceptance to Nebraska Law
All of these colleges have many other scholarships based on academics, involvement, and leadership!!! There are really too many to list!!!
Northeast Community College (Norfolk, NE)
Admission – Open
Scholarships –
- Board of Governors – Full Tuition for 4 Semesters – ACT 23 or above
- President Early Entry – ½ Tuition for 4 Semesters – ACT 18 or above
- Dean’s Scholarship - $500 – only one given per school
Southeast Community College (Beatrice, Lincoln, Milford, NE)
Admission – Open
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- Foundation and Alumni Scholarships. Too Many Scholarships to List!!!
Central Community College (Columbus, Grand Island, Hastings, NE)
Admissions – Open
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Wayne State College (Wayne, NE)
Admission – Open
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- Board of Trustees – Full Tuition for 4 years - ACT 25 or above
- Neihardt Scholars – Full Tuition, Room, and $500 Stipend – ACT 25 or above
- Presidential – Full Tuition for 4 years, Renewable – ACT 30
- Omaha World Herald – Full Tuition, Renweable – ACT 25 or above
- Education Matters - $2000 Renewable for 4 years – Maintain 3.0 GPA
- Governor’s Opportunity Award – Renewable – ACT 21-24
- Leadership Award – Room Waiver for 2 years
Chadron State College (Chadron, NE)
Admission – Open
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- Board of Trustees Scholarship – Full Tuition for 4 years/ $600 Leadership Room Waiver – ACT 25 or above
- Governor’s Opportunity Scholarship – ½ tuition for 4 years – ACT 21-24
- Gold Presidential - Full Tuition waiver for 4 years/$600 Leadership Room Waiver - ACT 25+
- Eagle Presidential - 1/2 Tuition for 4 years/$500 Leadership Room Waiver - ACT 23+
- Silver Presidential - 1/4 Tuition for 4 years/$500 Leadership Room Waiver – ACT 21+
- RHOP & RLOP - Full Tuition waiver for 4 years - RHOP- paper RLOP-online
Peru State College (Peru, NE)
Admission – Open
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- Chancellors Scholarship - $8,000 ($2,000 per year) – GPA 3.8
- Presidents Scholarship - $7,000 ($1,750 per year) – GPA 3.4
- Deans Scholarship - $6,000 ($1,500 per year) – GPA 3.0
- Board of Trustees - Full tuition waiver over 4 years - ACT 25+
- Governor's Opportunity Award - 1/2 tuition waiver over 4 years - ACT 21-24
- TJ Majors - $4,000 ($1,000 per year) - GPA 2.6
University of Nebraska at Kearney (Kearney, NE)
Admission – Open
Scholarships –
- Board of Regents – Full Tuition up to 125 credit hours – Maintain 3.25 GPA or higher
- Loper’s Achievement - $2,000 per year for up to 8 semesters - Maintain 3.0 GPA
- Kearney Health Opportunities Program (KHOP) - Full Tuition for coursework - ACT 23+
- Kearney Law Opportunities Program (KLOP) - Full Tuitition up to 125 credit hours- 3.5 GPA or higher - ACT 27+
- Omaha World Herald/Kearny Hub Scholarship- Full Tuition waiver/Room & Board/ Fees/Books - ACT 30+ - GPA 3.85
University of Nebraska at Lincoln (Lincoln, NE)
Admission – ACT 20 -or- top half of class
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- Regents Scholarship – Full Tuition for up to 135 credit hours – ACT 32+
- Davis Distinguished - $3500 for 4 years – ACT 30
- Husker Traditions Scholarship- $2,000 - Renewable up to 3 years - ACT 27+
- Husker Power Scholarship- $1,500 - Nonrenewable - ACT 23+
- Husker Living & Learning Scholarship- $2,500 - Nonrenewable - ACT 26+
University of Nebraska at Omaha (Omaha, NE)
Admission - ACT 20 -or- top half of class
Scholarships –
- Regents Scholarship – Full Tuition up to 5 years of 135 credit hours – ACT 30 or above
- Deans Scholarship - $1,000 per year for up to 3 years - ACT 26+
- Distinguished Scholarship - $25,000-$30,000 total over 5 year period. Seniors invited to compete each springs.
Nebraska Wesleyan (Lincoln, NE)
Admissions – Open
Scholarships –
- Founders Scholarship - $21,000 – ACT 32+ and GPA 3.75+
- Board of Governor’s Scholarship - $19,000 – ACT 29+ and GPA 3.5+
- President’s Scholarship - $17,000 – ACT 26+ and GPA 3.5+
- Black & Gold Scholarship - $15,000 – ACT 23+ and GPA 3.0+
- Archway Scholarship - $13,000 – ACT 20+ and GPA 3.0+
- Cornerstone Scholarship - $13,000 - ACT optional - GPA 3.5+
- Nebraska-Strong Grant - $11,000 - All admitted students
Midland University (Fremont, NE)
Admissions – ACT 20 or above
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Doane University (Crete, NE)
Admissions - ?
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- Presidential Scholarship - $15,000 for 4 years – ACT 26 and GPA 3.65
- Board of Trustees Scholarship - $13,000 for 4 years – ACT 23 and GPA 3.25
- Van Hoy Scholarship - $12,000 for 4 years – ACT 20 and GPA 3.0
Creighton University (Omaha, NE)
Admission - ?
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- Scott Scholars Scholarship – Full Tuition for 4 years – ACT 32 or above
Briar Cliff (Sioux City, IA)
Admission – ACT 19
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- Presidential Scholarship – Full Tuition – ACT 26 or above
South Dakota State University (Brookings, SD)
Admission – ACT 18 or above
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- Jackrabbit Guarantee - $1000 per year for 4 years – ACT 24 or higher
University of South Dakota (Vermillion, SD)
Admission – ACT 21 -or- GPA 2.6
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Vary by ACT Score and Academic Success
** RHOP (Rural Health Opportunities Program) Medical – Full Tuition & Automatic Acceptance to UNMC
** RLOP (Rural Law Opportunities Program) - Full tuition & Automatic Acceptance to Nebraska Law
All of these colleges have many other scholarships based on academics, involvement, and leadership!!! There are really too many to list!!!