Scholarship Opportunity

Nebraska Career Scholarship at Community Colleges

Offered by Nebraska Coordinating Commission for Postsecondary Education

The Nebraska Career Scholarship at Community Colleges provides substantial renewable support to students entering eligible high-wage, high-skill, and high-demand programs at Nebraska community colleges.

EssayNot required
RenewableYes
Grade LevelCollege Freshman, Transfer Student

AI Use Policy

No AI policy is stated

Application requirements are established by participating community colleges; no statewide generative-AI policy is stated.

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Application Timeline

Important application dates

This scholarship offers more than one application cycle. Review each window carefully before applying.

Annual Institutional Cycle

OpensTo Be Announced
DeadlineTo Be Announced

Eligibility

  • Live in Nebraska while receiving the scholarship.
  • Be a first-time freshman or transfer student; dual-credit coursework does not by itself count as previous enrollment.
  • Enroll in an eligible high-demand program at a participating Nebraska community college.
  • Meet any additional criteria established by the community college.
  • Register with the appropriate campus office for a Nebraska-based internship, apprenticeship, clinical experience, experiential-learning activity, or major-related employment before completing the eligible program.

Requirements

  • Participating-college scholarship application
  • Meet program-specific college requirements
  • Complete required career-connected experience registration

How to Apply

  1. 1Choose an eligible program at a participating Nebraska community college.
  2. 2Apply directly through the college.
  3. 3Complete any FAFSA or additional documentation required by that college.