UNO Scholarships for International Students

The International Academic Excellence Scholarship for Undergraduates

The UNO International Academic Excellence Scholarship funds tuition costs for all admitted undergraduate students, starting at approximately $3,000 per year*. 

• Renewable for five years or until you receive a bachelor’s degree, whichever occurs first.
• Applies to on-campus courses only.
• Open to first-time and transfer undergraduate students.
• Requires full-time enrollment in at least 12 credit hours unless otherwise approved.
• On-campus courses during the summer term may be included at a pro-rated scholarship amount.

All newly admitted first-time and transfer undergraduate students will automatically be considered for the International Academic Excellence Scholarship after admission.

*Actual scholarship amounts vary based on tuition costs. The International Academic Excellence Scholarship cannot be combined with other tuition-remission-based scholarships. 

The Tom and Janet Miller Scholarship

The Tom and Janet Miller Scholarship is a $1,000 award for students experiencing financial hardship who attended ILUNO and are pursuing full-time undergraduate studies at UNO. Students must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher.

Contact International Student Advising to learn more and apply.

Academic and College-Specific Scholarships

International students may become eligible for college-specific academic scholarships once they are enrolled. Individual academic departments at UNO offer scholarship opportunities for all students. Eligibility, selection criteria, amount, and duration vary by department and program.

For more information about college-based scholarships, please visit each college’s website:

• College of Information Science & Technology Scholarships
• College of Arts and Sciences Scholarships
• College of Business Administration Scholarships
• College of Communication, Fine Arts and Media Scholarships
• College of Education, Health, and Human Sciences Scholarships

Graduate Assistantships

Graduate assistantships are competitive and awarded to students with high academic performance and potential at the graduate level. The duties of a GA may include:

• teaching
• instructing and supervising undergraduate-level labs
• grading or evaluating the performance of undergraduate students
• collecting and processing research data for faculty
• preparing presentation materials

On-Campus Employment

Many international students have part-time jobs on campus. International students on F-1 visas are eligible to work on campus up to 20 hours per week (including any graduate assistantship responsibilities).

Check out the campus job postings with Maverick Student Employment.

Additional UNO Scholarship Information

• For general information about scholarships and financial support, please visit UNO’s Office of Financial Support and Scholarships.
• For information about graduate-specific funding opportunities, contact the Office of Graduate Studies.

External Scholarship and Funding

International students may apply for other grants and scholarships. Each student is responsible for finding, applying for, and reporting external scholarships.

EducationUSA

Advisers can help prospective students search for scholarships, assist with applications, and prepare for visa interviews. Find your nearest EducationUSA Advising Center or search the EducationUSA website for more information about available financing opportunities.

Scholarship Search Platforms

Websites like fastweb list many scholarship opportunities for international students. Carefully read the eligibility criteria and guidelines before applying.

Local and National Scholarships, Grants, and Loans

Many national, regional, and local governments operate programs to fund education abroad, sometimes in exchange for working at home after completing studies. We have placed information in the table below, and students are encouraged to check with their government to explore other potential funding opportunities.