UNL offers scholarships to Wausa seniors
LINCOLN — The University of Nebraska-Lincoln has offered more than 5,500 university-wide scholarships to the 2020 graduating class from Nebraska high schools. The total potential value of the scholarships is nearly $56 million.
Wausa students earning scholarships include, Kaitlyn Kumm, daughter of Tony Kumm and Shawn and Jenny Clausen, Wausa, Husker Traditions; Taylor Kumm, son of Steve and Cynthia Kumm, Wausa, Chancellor’s Leadership and Husker Traditions; Jailynn Story; daughter of Jon Story and Adria Anderson, Wausa, Regents; Dawson Thorell, son of Marty and Kristal Thorell, Wausa, Husker Power; and Isabelle Vanness, daughter of Darren and Gretchen Vanness, Wausa, Husker Power.
“We believe in the power of each student, which is why we want to make attending Nebraska a reality for as many students as possible,” said Justin Chase Brown, director of scholarships and financial aid. “This year, many of our incoming students have experienced heartbreaking school disruptions and event cancellations due to COVID-19. While the pandemic has affected nearly every aspect of daily life, we want to show our students we’re proud of what they’ve accomplished, and most importantly, support them in planning for the future.” The awards offered include more than 3,200 Husker
The awards offered include more than 3,200 Husker scholarships. In 2017, Nebraska Athletics began contributing $5 million annually in scholarship funds for Nebraska residents who do not participate in intercollegiate athletics.
“With one of the most affordable tuitions in the Big Ten, we’re proud to continue to be able to make attending the University of Nebraska-Lincoln accessible for students through our partnership with Nebraska Athletics,” Brown said.
To further serve students, Nebraska has extended its scholarship deadline for most merit-based scholarships to June 1.
“We expect to make additional scholarship offers throughout the next month,” Brown said. “We’re also still online, connecting with students through virtual events and appointments. We want to develop meaningful one-on-one relationships with students and families, and we invite them to collaborate with us as they plan their path to Nebraska.”
Students and families can connect with Nebraska’s Office of Admissions by requesting an online appointment at https://admissions.unl.edu/visit, emailing admissions@unl.edu or calling 402-472-2023.
Descriptions of the scholarships are below:
• Chancellor’s and Regents scholarships are among the most prestigious awards granted by the university. Each of these awards pays full tuition for full-time students with the potential for renewal at a value of nearly $30,000 over four years.
• Chancellor’s Leadership Scholars are awarded one-year scholarships of $1,000. The award recognizes and rewards students who have excelled both academically and in leadership roles in school and community activities.
• The Husker Traditions Scholarship is a $2,000 renewable scholarship awarded to Nebraska residents who have demonstrated high academic potential.
• The Husker Power Scholarship is a one-year, $1,500 scholarship awarded to Nebraska residents who have demonstrated high academic promise.
In addition to the programs listed, colleges and departments at the university offer various scholarships to first-year students. Students offered scholarships have until June 1 to secure their scholarship with the Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid by notifying the Office of Admissions of their intent to enroll through submission of the enrollment deposit. Students can learn more at https://admissions.unl.edu/deposit.
Students or families who have questions about financial aid, scholarships, grants or any other aspect of paying for college can contact the university’s first-year student services specialists in Husker Hub at huskerhub@unl.edu or 402-472-2030 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Husker Hub is a one-stop center that offers integrated services from the offices of Scholarships and Financial Aid, University Registrar, Bursar and Student Accounts. For more information, visit https://go.unl.edu/5bnb.
