At Nebraska, we strive to make college as affordable as possible and offer several opportunities for students to be considered for scholarships within our college. First-year students are considered for our 4-year renewable scholarships.
Upper class students are considered each summer for non-renewable scholarships. Additionally, the College of Engineering has a variety of programs that provide our students with scholarship opportunities.
Tuition for Engineering, Business and Architecture includes a base rate and a differential rate, which supports additional services, programming and technology for students.
Scholars Programs
Kiewit Scholars Program
The College of Engineering and dedicated leadership in the Kiewit Corporation are partnering to offer the exceptional Kiewit Scholars Program, which features 10 students in a cohort each year.
Peter Kiewit Foundation Engineering Academy
Peter Kiewit Foundation Engineering Academy seeks to recruit and retain students committed to supporting and advancing women in engineering in the state of Nebraska, providing students who have financial need with the resources and support to pursue careers in engineering, computing and construction.
Inclusion Scholarship Programs
The Inclusion Scholarship Programs include Women in Engineering (WIE) and the Multicultural Engineering Program (MEP). These cohort-based programs offer a scholarship for talented scholars dedicated to leadership and inclusive excellence. These programs are available to incoming admitted first-year students on both the Lincoln and Omaha campuses.
College and Department Scholarships
Each year, the college awards approximately $1.5 million worth of scholarships to first-year and returning students. In addition, academic departments within the College of Engineering also award scholarships to their students.
Nebraska Career Scholarship
The Nebraska Career Scholarship is $8,500 minimum per year ($4,250 per semester) and is available to students who are Nebraska residents and pursuing certain majors in high-demand fields. All majors in the College of Engineering are eligible for the Nebraska Career Scholarship. This is a merit-based award that is given to students of high-academic potential, 28 ACT or higher is considered competitive for this award. The commitment is renewable for up to four years, contingent upon continued funding from the state of Nebraska, provided specific guidelines are followed. Students are automatically considered after they are admitted (see the website for more guidance).
Special Aid Request
The College of Engineering is committed to ensuring our students graduate on time and with as few interruptions as possible. These special situations can include, one-time emergencies, sequency issues, etc. If applicable, fill out the form below; please complete it in its entirety and your request will be reviewed by the Scholarship Committee. If you have further questions, contact Cass Weishahn.
Student Information
Current Students
We encourage our current students to complete the returning student scholarship application.
- Students on City Campus (Lincoln): use MyRed to complete the application.
- Students on the Scott Campus (Omaha): apply via MavLink.
Both applications should be completed by February 1; the FAFSA should also be submitted to be considered a strong candidate.
Undocumented Students
If you are undocumented and unable to fill out the FAFSA, we encourage you to complete the EducationQuest College Funding Estimator.
EducationQuest College Funding Estimator
Costs and Aid Information
For students enrolling in the UNL College of Engineering in Lincoln (City Campus or East Campus):
For students enrolling in the UNL College of Engineering in Omaha (at PKI), you'll apply through the University of Nebraska at Omaha:
Or visit the Office of Scholarship and Financial Aid
