Scott Scholars engage in an enriched undergraduate educational experience that integrates curricular and co-curricular learning. Challenging by design, the program equips students with the technical, social, emotional, and problem-solving skills necessary to excel as STEM leaders in their communities and chosen professions.
Books, Fees, Room and Board
All Scott Scholars are also recipients of the Regents Scholarship through UNO, which covers tuition. The Scott Scholarship covers the cost of books, fees, materials, technology, and room and board associated with your studies. Scott Scholars are also provided with a personal computer for use during the duration of the scholarship.
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Housing and Food
Scott Scholars live and study in Scott Residence Hall.
- 4 private carpeted bedrooms
- 1 full bathroom
- Furnished living room
- Microwave and small refrigerator
- Cable (both wired and wireless Internet)
- Fitness room
- Game room
- Movie theater
- Study lounge
Scott Café is connected to Scott Hall where every student has access to an unlimited meal plan.
Career Development Institute
The Scott Scholars Career Development Institute (CDI) serves Scott Scholars by connecting their professional interests with internship and career opportunities in existing and emerging fields. CDI programming is designed to guide Scott Scholars through self-exploration, career preparation, and, ultimately, their launch into Nebraska corporations and communities.
Career Week
Scott Scholars hosts a week of exclusive sessions with companies and employers for networking, industry exploration, and employment opportunities seeking out Scott Scholars specifically. Partners from around the country are selected to match the interests of Scott Scholars and include small and large corporations, government organizations, local and national laboratories, and more.
Other Programming
- Career Workshops
- Resume & Cover Letter Review
- LinkedIn Profile Review
- Mock Interviews
- Job and Internship Offer Navigation
- Individualized Summer Experiences
- Job-Shadow Coordination
- Engagement with Scott Scholar Alumni Network
Leadership Development
Leadership should inform all aspects of life. We teach our Scholars to grow important life skills, like introspection, cultural sensitivity, moral acuity, people skills, and decision-making. We want you to inspire others through your actions and words. We want you to be confident when you enter into your professional career.
Experiential Learning
It is a high priority for program leadership to provide engaging and impactful opportunities to Scott Scholars outside of their rigorous academic workloads. These experiential learning opportunities range from traveling to industry- or topic-specific conferences to time to unique local experiences.
Past Experiential Learning Opportunities:
- Aspen Cyber Summit
- Aspen Ideas Festival
- Omaha Gratitude Summit
- MIT Innovation Ignited Fellowship
