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

2022 Urban League of Nebraska scholarship recipients

2023 Urban League of Nebraska Scholarship Program

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.

Questions

For more information regarding scholarship opportunities or the application process, contact LaWanda Gould at Lawanda.Gould@UrbanLeagueNeb.org or call 402-453-9730, ext. 125.