Scholarships
Tuition assistance programs such as scholarships are awarded each year to students who demonstrate qualities such as—but not limited to—outstanding academic achievement, leadership involvement and financial need. The funds come from multiple sources and do not have to be repaid.
For most scholarships, eligibility for a merit-based and/or need-based scholarship is determined at the time the student is first admitted to an undergraduate program at Clarkson College and are based on prior academic strengths and tuition assistance financial need as determined by the student’s FAFSA. Typically, the student will retain scholarship eligibility for subsequent academic years, as long as the following criteria are met:
- Undergraduate student.
- Enrolled at least half-time (six credit hours).
- Maintain the Satisfactory Academic Progress standards.
- Maintain minimum grade point average requirements
The first step to be considered for tuition assistance scholarships is to be admitted to Clarkson College in an undergraduate program. We encourage you to apply for admission early with the intent to meet the first application deadline for your program of interest.
Scholarships are awarded to new, incoming undergraduate students only.
- Must have cumulative GPA of at least 3.4 on 4.0 scale.
- Must be an incoming undergraduate Clarkson College student.
- Must be granted full acceptance (not conditional) as a degree-seeking undergraduate student at Clarkson College.
Clarkson College is selective, and fulfillment of minimum scholarship academic requirements is not a guarantee of award. Students will be considered for scholarships following their acceptance. Students who are accepted early will be given priority. Top candidates may be invited to campus for an interview.
Scholarship funding is limited and distributed based upon acceptance. Scholarship amounts are based on the student’s full time enrollment status (12 or more credit hours). Talk with your admissions counselor about this and other scholarship opportunities.
- This scholarship is currently under construction as part of the scholarship reform efforts taking place at Clarkson College. More information coming soon.
Clarkson College Endowed Scholarships are available to currently enrolled undergraduate and graduate students. The amount of each award is based on fund availability. Awards are not renewable; however, recipients may reapply on an annual basis.
Review the endowed scholarship criteria to view the requirements that are unique to some endowed scholarships.
Scholarship Etiquette
Always follow the guidelines for the scholarship exactly and pay attention to details. Proofread any materials that you submit along with your application.
Recommendations:
- Ask the faculty member for their permission before listing their name for recommendation.
When completing your essay:
- Always include your name.
- Be original.
- Have someone proofread for spelling and grammar (i.e. the Clarkson College Writing Lab).
- Make sure you answer all questions asked.
Don’t forget to thank the people who helped you earn the scholarship with either a verbal or handwritten thank you. If you are awarded an Endowed Scholarship, please write a sincere thank you note to the donor. It is always good to note how you plan to use the money. If you have any questions, contact the Financial Aid office at financialaid@clarksoncollege.edu.
At Children’s Hospital & Medical Center, the new Student to Nurse Pediatric Sponsorship program provides exclusive sponsorship funds and employment to support nursing students who are interested in a pediatric nursing career. Nursing students will be hired into the program before the start of their junior year of nursing school. Benefits of the program include the following:
- $15,000 in sponsorship for education expenses
- $5,000 bonus upon start of the Nurse Residency Program
- Sponsorship funds for tuition and fees and or other educational costs provided at key check points
- Paid relevant work experience
- Career readiness training
- Preference for senior preceptorship placement
- Enrollment in the Nurse Residency Program at the start of the S2RN program
More information can be found on the S2RN Sponsor Program website.
Air Force ROTC students are eligible to compete for college scholarships. Students should enroll in Air Force ROTC classes offered at the University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO). Eligibility and application requirements can be found on UNO’s Air Force ROTC website.
For further information about the Air Force ROTC Scholarship programs, please contact UNO ROTC at 402.554.2318 or visit their website.
To find information about outside scholarship opportunities, students should try:
To find information about outside scholarship opportunities, students should try:
- FastWeb scholarship search.
- EducationQuest scholarship search.
- BigFuture scholarship search by The College Board
- Sallie Mae scholarship search
- Discover scholarship search
- Tuition Funding Sources sponsored by Well Fargo
- Chegg Scholarships
- Visit with high school guidance counselor.
- Check with student and parent place(s) of employment.
- Check with church and civic organizations.
- Clarkson College students: Check Clarkson College e-mail account for scholarship notifications.
Student Financial Services
Hours of Operation
Monday-Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. CST
Contact
Student Financial Services Office
101 South 42nd Street
Omaha, NE 68131-2739
PH 402.552.2749 TF 800.647.5500 FX 402.552.6165
Financial Aid: financialaid@clarksoncollege.edu
Student Accounts: studentaccounts@clarksoncollege.edu
