Nebraska Career Scholarship — High-Demand Fields (Nebraska Residents, Up to $10,000/Year)

About This Opportunity

The Nebraska Career Scholarship is a state-funded scholarship for Nebraska residents pursuing degrees or credentials in high-demand career fields at qualifying Nebraska institutions. Awards can be up to $10,000 per year at NU system schools and Nebraska state colleges, making it one of the highest-value state scholarship programs in Nebraska. High-demand fields typically include healthcare, technology, skilled trades, engineering, and other workforce-priority areas. If you are a Nebraska resident from Omaha planning to attend UNO, UNL, or another qualifying Nebraska institution in a high-demand field, this scholarship represents a significant additional funding opportunity on top of federal aid and institution-specific merit awards. Contact the Nebraska Department of Economic Development or your institution's financial aid office for current eligible fields, application process, and deadlines. COUNCIL BLUFFS STUDENTS: Nebraska Career Scholarship requires Nebraska residency. CB students (Iowa residents) are NOT eligible. Iowa equivalents: Iowa Last-Dollar Scholarship (for Iowa CCs in high-demand programs — seeded in migration 023) and Future Ready Iowa apprenticeship programs.

Who Can Apply

Nebraska RESIDENT required — Iowa residents NOT eligible. Must be pursuing a degree or credential in a qualifying high-demand career field (verify current eligible fields at opportunity.nebraska.gov or with your institution's financial aid office). Must attend a qualifying Nebraska institution (NU system schools, Nebraska state colleges — verify eligible institutions). Contact institution financial aid office for current application process and deadlines. FAFSA may be required depending on program terms.