Nebraska Scholarships
Living or studying in Nebraska qualifies you for scholarships that most students never see: statewide awards restricted to NE residents, where the applicant pool is a fraction of any national contest. These verified awards sit on top of the national scholarships and Nebraska's own state aid programs, so treat them as one layer of a larger funding plan.
- Open scholarships
- 4
- Median award
- $1,400
- Largest award
- $2,500
- No essay required
- 1
Better Business Bureau Students of Integrity Scholarship
$2,500Due Jan 30, 2027High school seniors who reside in the Greater Des Moines, Quad Cities, or Siouxland regions served by BBB Greater Iowa may apply for the Students of Integrity Scholarship. Six $2,500 scholarships are awarded annually. Submit a 1,000-word essay on an ethical decision-making situation and your personal definition of integrity, school involvement details, future education plans, a transcript, and two letters of recommendation (only one from school personnel). Applications are judged on essay quality, school involvement, and recommendations.
Essay written for youCharles & Orene Hinds Scholarship
$1,400Annual: March 15Current graduating seniors who reside in townships of the former Odell High School district (now Diller-Odell High School) in Nebraska, with a GPA of 2.75 or better on a 4.0 scale, who plan full-time study at an accredited two- or four-year college may apply through the Lincoln Community Foundation. Financial need is used only as a tie-breaker. Preference goes to applicants without a history of drug, alcohol, or tobacco use. Three $1,400 scholarships are awarded and may be renewed if criteria continue to be met. Submit the foundation application with two references by March 15.
Essay written for youJacob Smaus SuperHero Scholarship
$1,000Rolling deadlineFull-time college students who are U.S. citizens and either Nebraska residents or enrolled at a Nebraska institution may apply. You must have completed at least one term or semester at your current school and maintain a minimum GPA of 2.5. One $1,000 scholarship recognizes students actively involved in community service through volunteer work, nonprofit support, or regular acts of selflessness. Complete the application form on the Seven Mile Ridez website with your personal, academic, and community service information, along with any required supporting documents. The award honors Jacob Smaus, an original Seven Mile Ridez board member known for uplifting others through service.
No essay requiredJimmy Rane Foundation Scholarship
Amount variesDue Feb 5, 2027U.S. citizens or permanent residents who are high school seniors or college freshmen or sophomores under age 20 and residing in eligible states or the District of Columbia may apply. Applicants need a minimum 3.0 GPA (high school seniors) or 2.75 GPA (college students), plus demonstrated academic achievement, leadership, community involvement, and financial need. Award amounts vary based on need and may renew for up to four academic years. Complete the application with details on honors, leadership, community service, financial need, and future goals. Funds must be used at an accredited institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Student-athletes in intercollegiate sports and exclusively online students are ineligible. The Jimmy Rane Foundation has awarded hundreds of scholarships to help deserving students pursue college educations.
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Common questions
How many Nebraska scholarships are there?
Award Scholar currently lists 4 verified scholarships for Nebraska students, with amounts and deadlines checked against each sponsor's official page. The median award is around $1,400, and the largest reaches $2,500.
Do these scholarships require essays?
Not all of them. 1 of the current awards need no essay, so they take minutes to apply to. The essay-based ones tend to be less crowded and pay more, and Award Scholar can draft those essays in your own voice.
What Nebraska financial aid exists beyond scholarships?
Nebraska runs its own aid programs, including Nebraska Opportunity Grant, administered by Nebraska Coordinating Commission for Postsecondary Education. File the FAFSA (No fixed state deadline published. Check with your school's financial aid office and file early.) to unlock them, then stack private scholarships on top. See the full Nebraska financial aid guide for deadlines and eligibility.
Can Nebraska students also win national scholarships?
Yes. Statewide awards restrict the applicant pool to Nebraska residents, which improves your odds, but they are one layer. Most winning students combine state-restricted awards, national scholarships that match their profile, and state aid.
When is the next deadline?
The next verified deadline in this group is January 30, 2027. Deadlines are spread across the whole year, so a miss is never fatal — new windows open every month.