Scholarships

The Peter Kiewit Institute offers over two hundred scholarships which are available to students pursuing degrees offered at the Institute.   The academic scholarships vary in terms of requirements, field of study and financial need.  The scholarships cover a full range of costs from full tuition and expenses to partial coverage by semester.

The Peter Kiewit Institute Undergraduate Scholarship Application Process

To apply for scholarships offered through The Peter Kiewit Institute, please complete the appropriate form. The application deadline is
January 15, 2011.

Incoming Freshman: Fill out and electronically submit The PKI 2011 Application for Incoming Freshman. (To be posted shortly)

Upperclassman/Transfer Students: Fill out and electronically submit The PKI 2011 Application for Upperclassman/Transfer Students.  (To be posted shortly)

The Walter Scott, Jr. Scholarship Application Process

The Walter Scott, Jr. Scholarship is the most prestigious scholarship extended by The Peter Kiewit Institute (PKI), University of Nebraska. The scholarship provides four years of funding for undergraduate programs based within the Peter Kiewit Institute and taught by the College of Engineering or College of Information Science & Technology. 

The Walter Scott, Jr. Scholarship covers: university fees, required course books and materials, room and board for Fall and Spring terms at Scott Resident Hall and  personal computer for use during the duration of the scholarship. When paired with The University of Nebraska Regents' Scholarship, it can be considered a "full-ride" scholarship.

Recipients for the Walter Scott, Jr. Scholarship are selected as incoming freshman.  Eligibility for the Walter Scott, Jr. Scholarship are as follows: composite ACT score of 30 or higher (1340 SAT) and rank in the top 10 percent of their high school graduating class. Selected candidates will be contacted to interview with the scholarship selection committee.

Required Documents to be Submitted
① Fill out and electronically submit the PKI 2011 Scholarship Application (available shortly)
② Download and submit Recommendation Forms (Two recommendations required per applicant)
③ Download and submit the Academic Verification Form


E-mail confirmation will be sent to you upon submission of your scholarship application. If you do not receive an e-mail confirmation, we have not received your application.

Financial Aid

There many ways to get need-based aid to attend college. Here are some links to get started:


 

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