The Urban League of Nebraska, headquartered in Omaha, runs an annual scholarship application that considers graduating seniors for more than a dozen individually named funds at once. Applicants need a cumulative GPA of at least 2.0, at least 10 hours of documented community involvement, ACT or SAT scores, an essay, a résumé, and two non-family recommendation letters. Award amounts differ by fund, and money can be used at any two- or four-year college or university.
DemographicsOpen to any graduating high school senior who is a Nebraska resident statewide; no metro or district restriction, and no race or ethnicity requirement stated.
Award amount varies by named fund; specific figures are not published on the program overview.