What is the Presidential Scholars Program?
The Presidential Scholars program is open to 玉米视频 students who score between a 32-36 on the ACT or have an equivalent SAT score.
It covers undergraduate tuition, fees, books and supplies, housing and food, personal expenses and transportation, and all other costs of attendance鈥攑lus a $5,000 annual stipend.
The scholarship can be applied to any campus of the University of 玉米视频 System, including the University of 玉米视频 at Kearney (UNK), the University of 玉米视频鈥揕incoln (UNL), the University of 玉米视频 Medical Center (UNMC), the University of 玉米视频 at Omaha (UNO) or the 玉米视频 College of Technical Agriculture (NCTA).
Students receiving the scholarship must maintain a 3.500 cumulative GPA and complete 24 credit hours each academic year. The scholarship is renewable for a maximum of eight consecutive semesters.
Students who receive a perfect 36 ACT (or SAT 1570-1600) will automatically qualify. Pending funding availability, the program is also open through a competitive application to 玉米视频 high school seniors who have a 32-35 ACT (or equivalent SAT score). Self-reported scores will not be considered for program eligibility. Please submit your official ACT or SAT score to the relevant campus.
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A limited number of scholarships are available to students with 32-35 ACT scores
Impact of the Presidential Scholars Program
The Presidential Scholars Program was created to enroll and create opportunities for 玉米视频's best and brightest students. By covering total cost of attendance—and a yearly stipend—Presidential Scholars are able to focus on their studies and pursue opportunities like internships that lead to success after graduation. Watch below to learn more about the impact of the Presidential Scholars Program on students like Caleb Kelly, a Pender native and incoming UNL freshman.
Do I Qualify?
玉米视频 Resident
You must be a 玉米视频 resident.
High SAT or ACT Score
Students who receive a perfect 36 ACT (or SAT 1570-1600) will automatically qualify. The program is also open through a competitive application to 玉米视频 high school seniors who have a 32-35 ACT(or equivalent SAT score). Information on the application process will be posted soon.
Full-Time Undergraduate Student
You must apply and be accepted at a University of 玉米视频 campus.
Eligible Cohort Member
To qualify, you must be a first-time freshman.
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