Nebraska First-Year Scholarships
$10,000 Nebraska-Strong Grant
Nebraska-Strong is how we invest in you as a Nebraskan. Every Nebraska student automatically receives this renewable $10,000 grant when admitted to NWU.
$1,000 Campus Visit Grant
You automatically receive this renewable $1,000 grant when you tour campus.
Academic Scholarships
You automatically qualify for a four-year renewable academic scholarship based on your ACT score and high school GPA. Your academic scholarship combines with our Nebraska-Strong and Campus Visit grants to increase the impact of your financial aid at Nebraska Wesleyan (effective for first-time attending students starting Fall 2018).
Scholarship | Annual Amount* | Criteria |
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Founders | $21,000 |
ACT composite of 32 or above (or equivalent SAT score) and cumulative GPA of 3.75 or above |
Board of Governors | $19,000 |
ACT composite of 29 or above (or equivalent SAT score) and cumulative GPA of 3.5 or above |
Presidents | $17,000 |
ACT composite of 26 or above (or equivalent SAT score) and cumulative GPA of 3.5 or above |
Black & Gold | $15,000 |
ACT composite of 23 or above (or equivalent SAT score) and cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above |
Archway | $13,000 |
ACT composite of 20 or above (or equivalent SAT score) and cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above |
Cornerstone | $13,000 |
ACT Test Optional, must have a cumulative high school GPA of 3.50 or above, and be offered admission. |
Nebraska-Strong Grant | $11,000 |
All admitted students |
Cumulative GPA is calculated on a 4.0 scale and may be weighted.
Additional First-Year Scholarships
In addition to your eligibility for an Academic Scholarship listed above, you may be eligible for the following additional NWU Scholarships.
Scholarship | Amount | Deadline |
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Access NWU | Full tuition | Not applicable |
Wesleyan Honors Academy Scholarship | Up to $3,000 per year | Not applicable |
Alumni Legacy Scholarship | $1,000, renewable | Not applicable |
Great Plains United Methodist Scholarship | $500 to $2,000, renewable | Not applicable |
TeamMates Scholarship | $2,000 | January 5 |
Competitive Scholarships and Grants
These NWU scholarships require students to apply and compete against other applicants.
Scholarship | Amount | Deadline |
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Huge-NWU Scholarship | Full tuition, fees, room and board | December 1 |
Innovative Careers Event Scholarship | Vary | October 19 |
Mighty Pen (Writers) Scholarship | Vary | October 26 |
Pre-Health Professions Scholarship | Vary | November 2 |
Future Educators Scholarship | Vary | November 26 |
TeamMates Access Scholarship | Full tuition | January 5 |
Art Scholarship | Vary | January 11 |
NWU STEM Scholarship | Vary | February 1 |
Theatre Scholarships | Vary | Audition dates vary |
Music Ensemble Participation Grant | Vary | Audition dates vary. |
The Bennett Music Scholarship | Vary | Audition dates vary |
The Fosbury Music Scholarship | Vary | Audition dates vary |
The Harrod Music Scholarship | Vary | Audition dates vary |
The Marshall Music Scholarship | Vary | Audition dates vary |
Minority Student Scholarships
Nebraska Wesleyan offers scholarship programs directed toward minority students.
Scholarship | Amount | Deadline |
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Vaughn Scholarship for Students of Color | Range from $1,000-$4,000 | Not applicable |
Contact or visit us
Nebraska Wesleyan UniversityFinancial Aid Office, Smith-Curtis 207
5000 Saint Paul Avenue
Lincoln NE 68504
(402) 465-2167 Fax (402) 465-2194
financialaid [at] nebrwesleyan.edu