2024 Urban League of Nebraska scholarship recipients

2026 Urban League of Nebraska Scholarship Program.

Now open

Scholarships

The Urban League of Nebraska is pleased to provide access to scholarships to make paying for college easier.

Application Deadline: 5:00 PM on Friday, March 27, 2026

We know how important funding can be in pursuit of an education. That’s why Urban League of Nebraska wants to help you reach your goals with an opportunity to earn a scholarship. Below you will find local, state and national scholarship opportunities that are awarded to graduating high school seniors who want to attend college. Program scholarships can be used at any two or four year college or university.

Eligibility

To be eligible for an Urban League of Nebraska scholarship, you must meet the following criteria:

Be a current resident of the state of Nebraska
Have a current cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher
Have completed at least 10 hours of documented community involvement
Have taken the ACT or SAT

Requirements

Application
Official copy of high school transcripts or G.E.D. (General Education Diploma).
Two (2) letters of recommendation from persons attesting to your qualifications and motivation for attending college. Family members and relatives cannot submit letters of recommendation on the student’s behalf.
Essay stating your goals, ambitions, and the reasons you should receive this scholarship. Essays must be no less than 250 words and no more than 500 words in length.
Résumé
Additional information may be requested by the selection committee.

Opportunities

Current scholarships in the Urban League of Nebraska Scholarships program are:
Stanley P. Osborn Scholarships
Charles B. Washington Scholarships
Aileen and Thomas H. Warren, Sr. Scholarship
Urban League of Nebraska Guild
Urban League of Nebraska Young Professionals
Pam Gorham Scholarship sponsored by Hayes and Associates in Business Administration and Finance
Jackie Williams Scholarship (Communications & Human Resources) sponsored by Hayes Cares
Dr. Michael P. Kern, M.D., Scholarship
Nebraska Furniture Mart
Nebraska Ivy Foundation
Nebraska Indemnity Company
North End Teleservices “Keeping the Dream Alive” Scholarship
2025 Ruth Patrick Thomas Scholarship

Additional Scholarships Available

Testimonial

Apply today!

Complete the online form
Return this downloadable application along with copies of the other required documents to:

Urban League of Nebraska Inc.
Attn: Brandy Clements
3040 Lake Street
Omaha, NE 68111

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2026 Urban League of Nebraska Scholarship Form

The completed scholarship application packet (including all requested materials) must be received by 5:00 PM., Friday, March 27, 2026.

Applicant Name

First Name *

Last Name *

PART 1: APPLICATION

Preferred Name

Birthday *

Address *

Address Line 2

City

State *

Zip Code *

Phone Number *

Phone Number 2

Phone Number 3

What is your race and/or ethnicity? *

Please list any Urban League of Nebraska programs in which you are currently or have you ever been involved?

Date Involved

Household Income

STUDENT Savings

FAMILY Savings

STUDENT Work Income

FAMILY Work Income

STUDENT Social SecurityTANF/Veterans Benefits

FAMILY Social SecurityTANF/Veterans Benefits

Student Income

Income

Dad's Income

This is the total:

How many dependents live in your household (including yourself)?*

Have other members of your family attended college?*

Yes

College Plans

What degree or area of study do you plan to pursue (e.g. engineering, business administration, education)?*

Will you live on campus?*

Yes

Have you taken the SAT?*

Yes

Have you taken the ACT?*

Yes

From what sources will you seek financial support?*

High School Information

Name of current high school*

High School Address*

High School Address Line 2

City

State

Zip

List your high school involvement.

Organization/Activity

Position

Years Involved

Attestation

Date

PART 2: PERSONAL ESSAY

Personal Essay

Part 3: COMMUNITY SERVICE

Part 4: UPLOAD REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

DOWNLOAD LINK NAME

Copy of Official Transcript

Copy of ACT and/or SAT Student Report (Optional)

Résumé

Two Letters of Recommendation

Letter Of Recommendation 1

Letter Of Recommendation 2

Questions?

Zachary Bowman - VP of Programs - Urban League of Nebraska

For more information regarding scholarship opportunities or the application process, contact Zack Bowman at

zackary.bowman@urbanleagueneb.org

or call 402-453-9730