Scholarship Search

• Member of the UNK football team and is in a leadership role and/or unity council
• Cumulative GPA of 2.5 or above

• Demonstrated financial need

• Established to help support students enrolled at UNK.
• Recipients must have a student classification of sophomore or above and be a member of the varsity football team.
• Recipients will be selected by the football coaches and athletic director of UNK.
• The recipient should be academically eligible and remain so to participate in athletics and be moving toward graduating with a degree from UNK.

Established by friends and family of Alvin Brown, this scholarship will be awarded to a full-time undergraduate student.
Recipient must be a member of the varsity football or men's basketball program, and have graduated from a Nebraska high school. Selection shall be made by the Athletic Director, Football and Men's Basketball Coach.
 

• Annually or otherwise for one or more scholarships to regularly enrolled undergraduate students. 
• Candidates shall be graduates of a NE or KS high school defined as high schools with a class "C" classification or below under the NESAA or the equivalent for Kansas high schools. 
• Candidates shall have expressed a desire to pursue a career in the area of teaching/coaching, broadcasting or marketing in that order of priority following graduation from UNK. 
• Candidates shall be members of the varsity Women's Basketball Team.

Annually or otherwise for one or more scholarships to regularly enrolled undergraduates. 
Candidates shall be members of either the football team or the volleyball team. 
Preference shall be given to candidates who are residents of Kearney or Phelps counties.

• Member of the UNK Football and/or Wrestling team
• Freshman class standing or above
• Cumulative GPA of 2.5 or above

• Demonstrated Financial Need and/or academic merit-based aid

• Member's of the men's basketball team, UNK
• Freshman or above class standing
• Cumulative GPA of 2.0 or above

• Demonstrated financial need

Awarded to student who is a member of the varsity football team at UNK; first preference to candidates pursuing major in the College of B & T at UNK. Recipient to be determined by head football coach, dept of intercollegiate athletics, UNK.

Established to help support students in athletics, with track to be given preference.
Recipients should have a minimum 3.0 GPA, or if a freshman, be in the top 20% of their high school graduating class.
Recipients shall be selected by the UNK Scholarship Committee from applicants recommended by the Athletic Director.

• Member of the Football team in the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics at UNK
• Incoming freshman class standing, except for renewals 
• Cumulative GPA of 3.3 or above
• Resident of NE

• Demonstrated financial need

Established to assist one or more full-time undergraduate students enrolled at UNK. Selection criteria include being active in varsity athletics at UNK, a resident of Nebraska, of sophomore, junior, or senior status, and a minimum 2.0 GPA. Financial need will not be a criteria. Recipients shall be selected by the UNK Scholarship Committee.

Annually or otherwise for one or more scholarship to members of the Varsity Football Team.  Candidates must be graduates of a NE high school and maintain at least a 2.75 GA.

Annually or otherwise for one or more scholarships to regularly enrolled members of the football team.

Recipients must participate in a varsity athletic program at the University of Nebraska at Kearney. First preference is given to basketball. The recipient must be a sophomore, junior, or senior with a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.0. Recipients must be graduates of a Nebraska High School.

Any major, and on the men's or women's tennis team. Must be a US citizen or lawful permanent resident. To be determined by the tennis coach or athletic director.

Established by Charlie Foster to assist male student athletes participating in track. Selection will be made by the track coaches.

Established by Charlie Foster to assist female student athletes participating in track. Selection will be made by the track coaches.

For one or more scholarships to undergrad students pursuing any major at UNK, and who are members of the track and field team, dept of athletics; frist preference shall be to a sprinter or long jumper. Recipient will be chosen by the head coach of the track and field team

Annually or otherwise to one or more regularly enrolled student(s), playing football (principally offensive line), and sophomore status or above. 2.5 GPA required. Demonstrates high moral character.  To be determined by Head Football Coach in consultation with the Director of Intercollegiate Athletics.

Annually or otherwise for a men's basketball team member.

• Participating in varsity athletics at the University of Nebraska at Kearney
• Junior class standing or above
• Cumulative GPA of 2.5 or above
• Graduates of a Nebraska High School

• First preference shall be for Varsity Track athletes
• Second preference shall be for Varsity Football athletes
• Majoring in Music, Department of Music, Theater and Dance, College of Arts and Sciences, UNK
• Demonstrated Financial Need

• Regularly enrolled at UNK
• Member of the UNK football team

Annually or otherwise for one more scholarships to members of the volleyball team. Candidates shall have sophomore class standing or above and a cum GPA of 3.0 or above.

Awarded to a student participating in varsity athletics from any of the following counties: Buffalo, Hall, Adams, Kearney, Phelps, Dawson, Custer, Sherman, Howard, Valley and Greeley.

Annually or otherwise to full-time UG students. Must be a member of the Women's golf team.
**Each scholarship shall be in the amount of $1000.00, however last scholarship can be more than $1000.00 in order to use up remaining balance of fund.**

Scholarship shall be determined by the head coach of the Women's Golf Team.
 

Established by the friends and family of Don Childs, to provide financial assistance to two sophomore, junior, or senior track athletes. Selection will be based upon the athletes' ability in distance running, as well as leadership qualities, and general good character. Recipients shall be selected by the track coaches.

Annually for one or more scholarships, full-time enrolled members of any athletic team.  Candidates shall be pursuing any major, demonstrated academic excellence and potential for future academic and professional growth.  Financial need may be considered but shall be be the controlling criterion.  May be renewed with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above.

Used annually for one or more scholarships to fulltime students who are members of the men's or women's tennis teams.  Candidates shall be pursuing any major and have demonstrated academic excellence and demonstrated a potential for future academic and professional growth.  Renewable for 3 years with a GPA of 3.0 or above.

Annually or otherwise for one more scholarship to members of the basketball team pursuing any major at UNK.  Candidates shall be graduates of any NE high school whose basketball teams are classified as Class B,C, or D.  Preference shall be given to candidates who have demonstrated financial need.

Established by Dr. Francis L. Richards and Donald K. Briggs, this scholarship shall be awarded to a male or female member of the varsity track program. Recipients shall have sophomore, junior, or senior class standing, have a minimum 2.5 GPA, and have graduated from a Nebraska high school. Financial need shall be a criteria but not the determining factor. Recipients shall be selected by the UNK Scholarship Committee upon recommendation from the Men's and Women's Track coaches.

Established by Gary D. Graham, M.D. in memory of his father, Dudley Graham, who was an athlete at Kearney State College and was actively involved in the athletic program. This scholarship will be awarded alternately between athletes participating in football and men's basketball. Recipients shall be selected by the Athletic Director in consultation with the respective coach.

Established to provide support for students of UNK. Recipients must meet the academic standards of the University to be eligible. Financial need may be considered, but will not be the determining factor. Recipients shall be selected by the UNK Scholarship Committee from applicants recommended by the Athletic Director.

Established by the friends and family of F. Keith Cottrell, who was a Kearney State College graduate and a member of the Athletic Associates. This scholarship will be awarded to a UNK athlete. Selection will be based upon financial need. Recipients shall be selected by the Athletic Director in consultation with coaches.

This scholarship is awarded to a full-time, undergraduate, track athlete. The recipient shall be selected by the track coach.

This fund shall provide one or more scholarships to undergraduate students on the carsity football team, Department of Intercollegiate Athletics, UNK.

Students meeting the following criteria shall be eligible:
 

• Member of the carsity football team, Department of Intercollegiate Athletics, UNK
• Cumulative GPA of 2.8 or above, or an ACT score of 21 or higher
• Graduates of a Nebraska high school

Established by the family of Gary Johnson to provide financial assistance to a full-time UNK student athlete from Nebraska. The recipient must be a sophomore, junior, or senior and should be participating in football. Recipients shall be selected by the football coach in consultation with the Athletic Director.

Given to football player. First preference to a Kearney High Graduate. Second preference is to a Minden High graduate.

Annually or otherwise for one or more scholarships to members of the volleyball, football and basketball teams.

• Pursuing a degree in any College/Program
• Demonstrated financial need and/or academic merit-based aid

Annually or otherwise to be awarded to a(n) athlete(s). Sophomore or above with any major.

• Member of the UNK Wrestling Team
• Cumulative GPA of 2.5 or above

This scholarship, established by the Kearney Tennis Association, shall be awarded to male and female students who are members of the UNK Tennis Team. Recipients may have any class standing and must have a minimum 2.0 GPA. The UNK Scholarship Committee shall select the recipients upon recommendations from the tennis coach.

Established to help full-time students at the University of Nebraska at Kearney. Selection criteria include being a senior and being the son or daughter of currently employed, deceased, or retired law enforcement officer within the State of Nebraska. Applicants in any major or minor may apply; however, Criminal Justice majors and minors will receive special consideration. Those who have proven academic excellence and provided proof of financial need shall be given first consideration. Please include on your application the name and past/present position of the parent who qualifies you for this scholarship.

This scholarship shall be awarded to regularly enrolled undergraduate students who are members of any UNK varsity sport. Candidates shall be members of the Student Athlete Advisory Committee.

Annually or otherwise for one or more scholarships to members of the football team.  Candidates shall have freshman class standing and a GPA of 3.0 or above.

Candidates must be members of Varsity Track and Field Team, UNK, have sophomore, junior, or senior class standing, cum gpa of 2.5 or above; preference given to grads of NE High School and to candidates participating in long jump, triple jump, high jump or pole vault events.

This scholarship, established by Dick Beechner, shall be awarded to a student athlete. The recipient shall be selected by the Athletic Director in consultation with coaches.

This fund shall be awarded to members of the UNK Baseball Team.

This scholarship shall be awarded to regularly enrolled undergraduates who are members of the UNK football team. Recipients shall be determined by the head football coach.

Awarded to a member of the UNK Volleyball Team.

Annually or Otherwise for football playing student(s). To be chosen by Head Football Coach.

The recipient must be a member of the Men's or Women's Varsity Golf program. Selection is made jointly by the Golf Coach and the Director of Athletics

• Member of the varsity track, softball, and/or football team
• Cumulative GPA of 2.5 or above

Awarded to a full-time student who participates in baseball. The recipient is selected by the Athletic Director in consultation with the baseball coach.

Annually or otherwise to regularly enrolled undergraduates who are members of the Women's Soccer Team.

• Member of varsity football team
• Graduates of Kearney High School
• Incoming freshman class standing

• Majors in Art
• Need considered
• involvement in school and/or church activities

• Member of the UNK Football Team
• Cumulative GPA of 2.5 or above

• Except for renewal, incoming freshman class standing
  • Scholarships may be renewed for up to 3 additional years so long as the recipients maintain a 3.0 GPA or above.

Annually or otherwise for 5 or more scholarships to regularly enrolled undergraduates to cover tuition and fees.  Candidates shall be members of the varisty football team and have a cumulative GPA of 2.75 or above.

This scholarship shall be used to award athletes from Nuckolls County, NE.

• Member of the UNK Men's or Women's Cross Country Team
• Cumulative GPA of 2.5 or above
• Graduate of a Class C or D Nebraska high school as defined by the NSAA

• Demonstrated financial need
• Freshman class standing

• Pursuing a degree in any College/Program
• Demonstrated Financial Need and/or academic merit-based aid

• Members of the Varsity Football Team, UNK
• Graduates of a Nebraska High School
• Minimum GPA of 2/5 or above

• Demonstrated financial need

To be given to a regularly enrolled football player. Chosen by Head Coach.

Awarded by the Athletic Department to one female athlete and one male athlete. The recipients must be entering her/his final year and be a resident of Nebraska. These students must demonstrate financial need and use the funds for direct educational expense. Recipients shall be selected by the Athletic Director in consultation with coaches.

• Pursuing a degree in any College/Program
• Demonstrated financial need and/or academic merit-based aid

Annually or otherwise to one or more student who is a member of the track team.3.0 GPA The scholarship can be renewed as long as the above criteria is met. Selection made by head track coach.

This scholarship shall be awarded to regularly enrolled undergraduate students at UNK who are members of the baseball team. Recipients shall be selected by the baseball coach in consultation with the Athletic Director.

Shall provide one or more scholarships or fellowships to students at the University of Nebraska at Kearney.  Each scholarship shall be a minimum of $1000.  In the event the spendable balance of the Fund is less than $2000 and no annual gift from Donor is received by UNF, the scholarship and/or fellowship may be awarded at a lesser amount.  Students meeting the following criteria shall be eligible:

• Except for renewals, members of any varsity athletic team, Department of Intercollegiate Athletics, UNK
• Except for renewals, any undergraduate major at UNK
• Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher

• Residents of Buffalo County, NE
• Residents of any of the following central NE counties: Adams, Custer, Dawson, Hall, Howard, Kearney, Phelps, or Sherman
• Any otherwise qualified student

This Fund shall provide one or more scholarships to undergraduate students at the University of Nebraska at Kearney.

Students meeting the following criteria shall be eligible:

• Candidates shall be athletes on the Men's Varsity Basketball Team.

Established by Mr. & Mrs. William F. Johnson to provide financial assistance to a graduate of a Kimball County high school and a full-time undergraduate at UNK. Selection will be based upon academic achievement.

• Participiating in varsity football, men's basketball, women's basketball, volleyball, and/or wrestling.