Bellevue University's Nebraska Career Scholarship

Bellevue University Students in Nebraska have an amazing opportunity to receive up to $10,000 per academic year in specific programs. Learn more about the Nebraska Career Scholarship program and how to qualify today.

About the Nebraska Career Scholarship

The Nebraska state legislature has allocated money for scholarships for undergraduate students in high-demand fields to help fill critical workforce needs in the state of Nebraska. First-time Bellevue University students (freshman, transfer students and continuing Bellevue University students, who don't already hold a degree) who reside in Nebraska can use a Nebraska Career Scholarship for tuition, fees, required tools and equipment including books, on-campus room and board. A select list of degree and certificate programs qualify for use of this scholarship.

The scholarship is awarded for up to $10,000 per academic year (AY) and may be renewable each year, subject to eligibility requirements and available funding. The Nebraska Career Scholarship Program is a collaboration between the State of Nebraska's Department of Economic Development, Department of Labor and the Coordinating Commission for Post-Secondary Education and Nebraska colleges.

Eligibility and Requirements for the Nebraska Career Scholarship

You may qualify for the scholarship if you are:

A first-time freshman (a student who enrolled in an eligible program of study, who has not previously been enrolled in a postsecondary institution within three years immediately preceding the application for a NCS pursuant to the act, who has not previously earned a postsecondary credential except as a duel credit or early-college high school student), a transfer student, or a continuing BU student who does not hold a degree
Have earned a composite ACT score of 18 or higher OR an equivalent score on the SAT OR a final high school GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale

How to Apply: Next Steps to Receive the Nebraska Career Scholarship

Eligible students who are admitted to Bellevue University in qualifying degree programs can apply for this scholarship. Complete the following steps:

Apply for Admission to Bellevue University.
Complete the NCS application.
Submit your ACT or SAT scores OR high school transcript to Bellevue University Admissions.
ACT scores of 18 or higher or SAT scores of an equivalent score of higher or a final transcript reflecting a high school GPA of 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale is required
FAFSA is Optional.
Completing the FAFSA is NOT required, however it is encouraged so you may be offered a comprehensive aid package.
Work with your Admission Counselor or Student Coach to get enrolled.

To qualify for the scholarship, you must be enrolled at Bellevue University in one of the following academic degree programs, which may be either online or in class:

As a scholarship recipient you must be living in Nebraska while receiving the scholarship (but can be from another state, originally).

Funding Details

Investing in Your Education

Bellevue University's Nebraska Career Scholarship offers annual funding of up to $10,000.

The scholarship is renewable for up to four academic years (See conditions for renewal).

The funds are applicable to tuition, fees, required tools and equipment, on-campus room and board.

The scholarship funds can be combined with other funding sources.

Completing the FAFSA is NOT required, however it is encouraged so you may be offered a comprehensive aid package.

Conditions for Scholarship Renewal

Requirements for renewal of scholarship for additional academic years

To continue to receive the scholarship in subsequent academic years,

You must continue to meet initial eligibility requirements in an eligible program.
You must maintain satisfactory academic progress (SAP).
You must maintain an adequate enrollment pace that will enable you to complete your studies within four years.

Nebraska Career Scholarship FAQs

If your major/program changes to an ineligible program, you will no longer receive the scholarship the following term. If you continue in another eligible program, and meet other requirements, you can continue to receive the scholarship.

Transfers who come into Bellevue University that had been receiving the Nebraska Career Scholarship at another institution may be awarded at our discretion as long as their eligibility is still met.

Students who drop out or stop out from an eligible program can no longer receive the funding in the following term. Talk to your Student Coach to discuss what options are available to you.

The internship or work experience requirement has been removed starting Fall 2025. If you're continuing your degree in the 2025/2026 academic year, you no longer need to complete this requirement to maintain your scholarship. However, if you completed your degree during the 2024/2025 academic year, the requirement was still in effect and must have been completed and documented through the submission of the Attestation Form. If it wasn't, your scholarship funding may have been recovered.

Take advantage of the Nebraska Career Scholarship

Contact an Admissions Counselor or your Student Coach for more information or for help getting started today!

800-756-7920
402-293-2000
BRUINSupportServices@bellevue.edu