Scholarships for Nebraska Students

These 8 hand-curated scholarships are open to Nebraska Students. We highlight the award amount, deadline, and eligibility for each, ranking fully funded opportunities first so you never miss a deadline that matters to you.

8 scholarships

Refine with filters →
Partial United States Undergraduate

Norma Ross Walter Scholarship

National Willa Cather Center

Amount
$3,000 first place, $2,500 second place, and $2,000 third place
Deadline
Jan 31, 2027

A female graduating senior at a Nebraska high school who will enter an accredited college or university as an English major.

View details →
Partial United States Undergraduate

Antonette Willa Skupa Turner Scholarship

National Willa Cather Center

Amount
$1,000 one-time scholarship
Deadline
Feb 28, 2027

A graduating Nebraska high-school senior entering an accredited college or university and intending to major in English or history.

View details →
Partial United States Undergraduate and vocational

Leslie A. and Helen R. Wilson Memorial Scholarship

National Willa Cather Center

Amount
$500 one-time scholarship
Deadline
Apr 20, 2027

A Webster County, Nebraska resident who attended a county high school, ranks in the upper third of the class, and will study agriculture or…

View details →
Partial United States Undergraduate and vocational

National Willa Cather Center Scholarship

National Willa Cather Center

Amount
$1,000 one-time scholarship
Deadline
May 1, 2027

A graduating Red Cloud High School senior planning to attend college, trade school, or an apprenticeship who demonstrates community service…

View details →
Partial United States Masters and phd

Grotelueschen Graduate Student Scholarship

Nebraska Veterinary Medical Association

Amount
Up to $6,000 across program milestones
Deadline
Sep 1, 2026 (past deadline)

Veterinarians with two years of clinical practice who enter an approved graduate program in veterinary production medicine and epidemiology.

View details →
Partial United States Professional training

Dr. Joseph and Sonya Landholm Scholarship

Nebraska Veterinary Medical Association

Amount
Up to $4,500 in reimbursed training expenses
Deadline
Sep 1, 2026 (past deadline)

Nebraska-origin veterinary students or Nebraska-licensed NVMA veterinarians seeking certification training in veterinary acupuncture.

View details →
Partial United States Vocational, undergraduate, and graduate

2026 Jacob Smaus SuperHero Scholarship

Seven Mile Ridez, Inc.

Amount
$1,000
Deadline
Oct 1, 2026 (past deadline)

Full-time Nebraska-connected U.S. college, graduate, or vocational students with a 2.5 GPA and active volunteer service.

View details →

Advertisements