scholarships
Bellevue University Scholarship Program
scholarships are also available for international students, students pursuing a graduate level degree, or those studying at a distance. Scholarships you receive are considered part of your total financial aid package and unlike a loan, do not
need to be paid back. Scholarships may be awarded to cover or subsidize the costs of attending college including tuition and fees, books, living expenses, and other educational expenses.
- Merit-based scholarships are available to recognize outstanding academic achievement by incoming freshmen.
- Participation in extracurricular activities and personal recommendations are other considerations for applicants.
- Specific degree programs may offer scholarships.
- Athletics, eSports, art, and special projects award scholarships for exceptional ability.
The scholarship application process is simple
- Apply for all Bellevue University scholarships with one application – using Community Force.
- Find out how to start the application process or look for answers to your questions in Frequently Asked Questions.
- Scholarship Application Essay Questions
- Scholarship Reviewer Scoring Rubric

To help match your profile to available scholarships, Bellevue University uses the CommunityForce Online scholarship application.
Renewable scholarships
Renewable Scholarships are select scholarships that can be earned by undergraduate students year-over-year for 4-5 years or until you earn a bachelor’s degree, if certain conditions are met.
Outside scholarships
In addition to our institutional scholarship program at Bellevue University, we also gather information from outside sources and donors offering scholarship opportunities. Some scholarship requirements are very general while eligibility for others is specific to you and your particular interests including the degree you are seeking, education level or year in the program, state of residence or place of origin, future career goals, etc.
Upcoming Dates and Deadlines
See our Dates and Deadlines page for all scholarship application deadlines.
For more information on the various scholarship opportunities available at Bellevue University, please contact scholarships@bellevue.edu or call 402-293-2000, toll free 800-756-7920.
Are you a current student facing a financial emergency?
You might qualify for an Emergency Grant.
