Program Requirements for Applicants
Students interested in applying for the prestigious Walter Scott, Jr. Scholarship must meet a set of requirements.
Scott Scholars candidates must be eligible to receive the UNO Regents Scholarship. To inquire about Regents eligibility, please contact the Office of Financial Support and Scholarships.
In line with current Regents requirements, Scott Scholars applicants must have all of the items below:- High School GPA of 3.5 or greater
- ACT score (Composite or SuperScore) of 30 or greater
- Permanent Nebraska Residency
The University of Nebraska System's Presidential Scholarship is also accepted in lieu of Regents.
Scott Scholars candidates must plan to enroll in an approved STEM-focused academic program or major.
View academic pathways approved for Walter Scott, Jr. Scholarship recipients.