Scott Scholars Program

The program, funded by the Suzanne and Walter Scott Foundation, allows up to 15 incoming students each year to receive a renewable scholarship that covers 100 percent of tuition, fees and room and board — plus $2,000 in annual educational and experiential enrichment funding.

Individualized Approach

The Scott Scholars program is both a collaborative and personalized experience specially designed to fit each your academic pursuits, passions and desires. The sky is the limit as you’re actively involved in planning your own program.

Scholars enjoy the opportunity to network, travel and enroll in classes and experiences exclusive to this program. This allows you to gain a wide variety of experiences that are tailored to your interests as well as encounter opportunities that are not readily available to others.

Leadership Development

Scholars are actively involved in campus and the community to grow and gain vital leadership skills necessary for their future. You’ll have the opportunity to meet with leaders throughout Nebraska and beyond to learn about leadership, leadership styles and to develop and strengthen your own leadership skills.

Networking and Resources

As a Scott Scholar, you’ll make purposeful connections with the Suzanne and Walter Scott Foundation and the Hastings College network of professionals, leaders and alumni. These are individuals with wide ranging positions in businesses, communities and organizations. From CEOs and entrepreneurs to the doers and makers who make a difference, you’ll meet and interact with them all.

Student-led Programming and Career Development

As a Scott Scholar, you’ll get first pick in coursework related to your potential career field, as well as exclusive courses and experiences developed for Scott Scholars.

You’ll engage in intentional programmatic and academic major advising to ensure career and further education readiness in your field of choice.

Additionally, you’ll be actively involved in planning a program specific to your career and as using your yearly $2,000 travel stipend to enhance your knowledge and development as a leader in your field.

All Expenses Paid Education

Scott Scholars receive a four-year renewable scholarship that covers 100 percent of tuition, fees and room and board — plus the $2,000 in annual educational and experiential enrichment funding.

It’s an incredible opportunity!

Program Requirements

To be considered for the Scott Scholars program, students must major or double major in Biology, Business, Chemistry, Math or Physics, have an ACT of 26+ or SAT of 1230+, and qualify for a Crimson or Ambassador academic scholarship.

Students must apply to Hastings College, and then apply and be selected to participate in one of the Community Leadership Challenge events. Find details here.