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    NMC Scholarships

    Nebraska Methodist College assists students by providing the following types of scholarships: 

    • Upfront Merit Scholarships — based solely on previous academic performance. Click here to learn about the generous donors for these scholarships.
    • Academic and Leadership Scholarships — based on academic performance, leadership potential demonstrated by participation in activities outside the academic setting and service to the community (separate application required).
    • Membership Scholarships — based on church, club or honor association membership, or relation to an NMC alumnus 

    Click here to view NMC's Scholarship Policy. 

    Methodist Health System Scholarships

    The Methodist Health System provides benefits to their employees, including scholarships for college. These opportunities are only available for Health System employees.

    External Scholarships

    NMC wants to provide you with as many opportunities as possible related to scholarships for college. In addition to those listed below, students and parents are encouraged to look at their own access to scholarship resources: student employers, parent employers, churches and organizations that students and parents belong to.
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    NMC Scholarships

    Scott Scholars

    The Scott Scholars Program provides a renewable award in the amount of tuition and fees available to incoming students seeking a Bachelor of Science in Nursing through NMC’s traditional nursing program. Applicants must meet the following criteria:
    • Complete Scott Scholars Application
    • 3.2 cumulative GPA required
    • Success in math and science coursework
    • Select group of candidates will be invited to participate in an interview
    • Available to Traditional BSN students applying to the Fall term
     
    Call (402) 354-7200 or email admissions@methodistcollege.edu to talk with your admissions counselor about this and other scholarship opportunities.

    Upfront Merit Scholarships - First-Year Students

    Upfront Merit Scholarships Criteria for First-Time First-Year Students
    Scholarship Amount HS GPA (based on a 4.0 scale)
    $4,500 per year >= 3.7
    $3,500 per year >= 3.3
    $2,500 per year >= 3.0

     

    Scholarship funding is limited and distributed based upon deposit date. All students must pay a deposit fee to be eligible. (Not available to students in Surgical Technology, RN to BSN or LPN to BSN programs due to reduced tuition rate.)

    Click here to learn about the generous donors for these scholarships.

    Call (402) 354-7200 to talk with your admissions counselor about this and other scholarship opportunities.

    Upfront Merit Scholarships - Transfer Students

    Upfront Merit Scholarships Criteria for Transfer Students
    Scholarship Amount Cumulative College GPA (based on a 4.0 scale)
    $4,000 per year >= 3.6
    $3,000 per year >= 3.3
    $2,000 per year >= 3.0

    All students must pay a deposit fee to be eligible.

    Scholarship funding is limited and distributed based upon deposit date. (Not available to students in Surgical Technology, RN to BSN or LPN to BSN programs due to reduced tuition rate.)

    Click here to learn about the generous donors for these scholarships.

    Call (402) 354-7200 to talk with your admissions counselor about this and other financial aid for which you may be eligible.

    Upfront Merit Scholarships - Accelerated Nursing (ACE) Students

    Upfront Merit Scholarships Criteria for Accelerated Nursing (ACE) Students
    Scholarship Amount (for total program) Cumulative College GPA (based on a 4.0 scale)
    $5,000 >= 3.6
    $4,000 >= 3.3
    $3,000 >= 3.0

    All students must pay a deposit fee to be eligible.

    Scholarship funding is limited and distributed based upon deposit date.

    Click here to learn about the generous donors for these scholarships.

    Call (402) 354-7200 to talk  with your admissions counselor about this and other financial aid for which you may be eligible.

    Becker Presidential Scholarship

    The Becker Presidential Scholarship provides an award of $9,000 a year for 4 years to a first-time first-year student seeking a bachelor's degree. Applicants must have a minimum 3.5 cumulative GPA. 

    In order to renew, the recipient must maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or above.

    Application Deadline:

    February 1st, 2025

    Apply now

    Call (402) 354-7200 or email admissions@methodistcollege.edu to talk with your admissions counselor about this and other scholarship opportunities.

    Wischmeier Dean's Scholarship

    The Wischmeier Dean's Scholarship provides an award of $6,000 a year for 4 years to a first-time first-year student seeking a bachelor's degree in nursing. Applicants must have a minimum 3.5 cumulative GPA.
     
    In order to renew, the recipient must maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or above.
     
    Application Deadline:
    February 1st, 2025
     
     
    Call (402) 354-7200 or email admissions@methodistcollege.edu to talk with your admissions counselor about this and other scholarship opportunities.

    Excellence in Allied Health Scholarship

    The Excellence in Allied Health Scholarship provides an award of $6,000 a year for 2 or 4 years to a first-time first-year student seeking an associate or bachelor's degree in an allied health field. Applicants must have a minimum 3.2 cumulative GPA. (Not available to students in Surgical Technology program due to reduced tuition rate.)
     
    In order to renew, the recipient must maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or above.
     
    Application Deadline:
    February 1st, 2025
     
     
    Call (402) 354-7200 or email admissions@methodistcollege.edu to talk with your admissions counselor about this and other scholarship opportunities.

    Kathleen Montgomery Memorial ACE Scholarship

    The Kathleen Montgomery Memorial ACE Scholarship provides an award of $7,500 for the 12 months of the program. A selected number of scholarships will be awarded each year to ABSN applicants who demonstrate academic merit or financial need (as determined by the FAFSA application).
     
    Application Deadline:
    February 1, 2025
     
     
    Call (402) 354-7200 to talk with your admissions counselor about this and other scholarship opportunities.

    HOSA Leadership Scholarship

    The HOSA Leadership Scholarship provides a one-time award of $1,000 for active members of a high school HOSA chapter. Verification required.

    Scholarship funding is limited and is distributed based upon deposit date. All students must pay a deposit fee to be eligible.

    Call (402) 354-7200 to talk with your admissions counselor about this and other scholarship opportunities.

    NMC Legacy Grant

    The NMC Legacy Grant provides a one-time award of $2,000 to the following:
     
    • Graduates of an NMC degree program
    • Siblings of a current NMC student
    • Sibling, spouse, or dependent child of an alumnus of Nebraska Methodist College.
     
    Scholarship funding is limited and distributed based upon deposit date. All students must pay a deposit fee to be eligible.

    Call (402) 354-7200 to talk with your admissions counselor about this and other scholarship opportunities.

    Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship

    The Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) Scholarship provides a one-time award of $1,000 for initiated PTK members. Documentation of membership is required.

    Scholarship funding is limited and is distributed based upon deposit date. All students must pay a deposit fee to be eligible.

    Call (402) 354-7200 to talk with your admissions counselor about this and other scholarship opportunities.

    Tuition Exchange

    Council of Independent Colleges—Tuition Exchange Program
    The scholarship is awarded to students entering Nebraska Methodist College under the Council of Independent Colleges—Tuition Exchange Program. This scholarship is applicable to dependents, spouses or employees from participating CIC colleges and universities. Please contact the TEP Liaison at your home institution for more information. 

    National Tuition Exchange Program
    This scholarship is awarded to students entering Nebraska Methodist College under the National Tuition Exchange Program. This scholarship is applicable to dependents of employees from other participating colleges and universities. For more information please contact the TEP Liaison at NMC, Lindsay Snipes, at (402) 354-7259 or lindsay.snipes@methodistcollege.edu.

    United Methodist Church Member Award

    The United Methodist Church Member Award provides a one-time grant of $1,000 for members of the United Methodist Church. Documentation of active membership is required.

    Scholarship funding is limited and is distributed based upon deposit date. All students must pay a deposit fee to be eligible.

    Call (402) 354-7200 to talk with your admissions counselor about this and other scholarship opportunities.

    Nebraska Career Scholarship

    The Nebraska Career Scholarship is a collaboration between the Nebraska Coordinating Commission for Postsecondary Education and eligible Nebraska postsecondary institutions. This program provides scholarships to students pursuing degrees in programs of study leading to high wage, high skill and high demand careers. The objective is to increase the skilled workforce in fields where Nebraska has a shortage. 
     
    Funding of the Nebraska Career Scholarship is based on state allocations. Recipients will be selected once the College is notified of allocation amounts, this can take place as late as July.
     
    Eligibility Criteria:
    • ACT score of 18 or higher - or - minimum high school GPA of 3.0 on 4.0 scale 
    • Must not have previously earned a postsecondary credential
    • Must live in Nebraska while receiving the scholarship
    • NMC considers financial need, so must have a FAFSA application on file by March 1, 2025
    Call (402) 354-7200 or email admissions@methodistcollege.edu to talk with your admissions counselor about this and other scholarship opportunities.

    Youth Salute

    The Youth Salute Scholarship provides a $1,000 award per academic year up to 4 years for Youth Salute Awardees. Verification required.

    In order to renew, the recipient must meet minimum criteria within the scholarship policies.

    Call (402) 354-7200 or email admissions@methodistcollege.edu to talk with your admissions counselor about this and other scholarship opportunities.

    Jobs for America’s Graduates LPN Scholarship

    The Jobs for America’s Graduates (JAG) Licensed Practical Nursing (LPN) Scholarship provides a full-tuition scholarship for the practical nursing certificate to selected applicants who have completed the JAG program.

    To be considered for the 2025 Jobs for America’s Graduates LPN Scholarship, please ensure both your LPN program application and scholarship application are completed.   

    2025 Jobs for America’s Graduates LPN Scholarship

    • July 11, 2025 scholarship deadline
    • Successful completion of the JAG program
    • 2.5 high school cumulative GPA required

    Scholarship Essay Prompt

    Please develop a thoughtful and organized personal statement outlining your career goals in healthcare, evidenced by coursework, extracurricular activities, or volunteer work related to healthcare. Describe your active engagement in JAG initiatives, such as career workshops, internships, and volunteer opportunities. Respond to the questions below.

    Be sure to include your first name and last name on the document itself.  Your essay should be attached to your electronic scholarship application form.

    Prioritize Financial Need

    Priority will be given to students with demonstrated financial need, ensuring support for those who might otherwise be unable to afford further education. Applicants must submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to be considered.

    Please direct any questions to your admissions coordinator or admissions@methodistcollege.edu.

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    Methodist Health System Employee Resources

    Ruth Freed Leadership Scholarship

    Benefit: A $9,000 scholarship for Methodist Hospital, Methodist Women’s Hospital, Methodist Physicians Clinic, Methodist Jennie Edmundson, and Methodist Fremont Health registered nurses seeking a Masters or Doctorate (DNP, PhD or EDD) degree, and scheduled to work 20 hours per week for the past two years.

    Eligibility: Registered Nurses working at Methodist Health System for a minimum of 20 hours per week for the past two years. Continuing interest in Methodist Health System and the nursing profession.

    Selection criteria include patient focus, honor and respect, excellence, teamwork, and service to community.

    Deadline: Online applications available January through March for the upcoming academic year. Applications are due at the beginning of April. Scholarship recipients will be notified in May.

    Online application: https://methodisthospitalfoundation.org/scholarship-application

    Administered by: Methodist Hospital Foundation

    Funded by: Methodist Hospital Foundation

    Contact: Methodist Hospital Foundation at (402) 354-4825 or foundation@nmhs.org

    Carolyn Scott “Spirit of Excellence” Scholarship

    Benefit: A $8,000 scholarship for Methodist Hospital, Methodist Women’s Hospital, Methodist Physicians Clinic, Methodist Jennie Edmundson, and Methodist Fremont Health registered nurses seeking a Masters or Doctorate (DNP, PhD or EDD) degree

    Eligibility: Registered Nurses working at Methodist Health System for a minimum of 20 hours per week for the past two years. Continuing interest in Methodist Health System and the nursing profession.

    Selection criteria include caring qualities, academic excellence, leadership potential and performance record.

    Deadline: Online applications available January through March for the upcoming academic year. Applications are due at the beginning of April. Scholarship recipients will be notified in May.

    Online application: https://methodisthospitalfoundation.org/scholarship-application

    Administered by: Methodist Hospital Foundation

    Funded by: Methodist Hospital Foundation

    Contact: Methodist Hospital Foundation at (402)354-4825 or foundation@nmhs.org

    Employee, Spouse, Dependent Discount Program

    Employees of Methodist Health System may be eligible for a 20% tuition discount for certain academic degree and certificate programs at Nebraska Methodist College (NMC). This discount may also be extended to employee’s legal spouse and eligible children. Courses taken for audit, continuing education, professional education, RN to BSN and the accelerated nursing degree program are not eligible. The discount applies to tuition only.

    See full Eligibility Criteria here.

    Tuition Assistance Program

    The Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) provides up to $2,000 a year for employees who have worked at least six months, at a minimum of 16 hours prior to the beginning of the semester or term. The actual amount is limited to tuition costs of a course or degree program that is directly related to the employee's current position or promotion within MHS.

    Find out more here.

    Academy Programs

    The Methodist Health System Academy Program provides tuition coverage for MHS employees enrolled in specific programs (see below). This coverage is specifically designated for tuition and does not include funding for textbooks or any other associated fees. In exchange for coverage, employees must agree to the terms and conditions outlined in the Eligibility Guidelines.

    MHS offers the Academy Program to employees upon acceptance to Nebraska Methodist College, completion of Academy selection form, approval through Human Resources and as Academy funding is available.

    Selection forms providing eligibility and sponsorship by affiliate are also available on our internal portal, Lawson.  Follow this path on Lawson for the selection forms: Human Resources > MHS Benefits or MJE Benefits > Pursuing Your Dreams. 

    Learn more about the programs available to academy students:

    Contact NMC Admissions at (402) 354-7200 or admissions@methodistcollege.edu with any questions.

    External Scholarships

    180 Medical Scholarships

    Applicants for the 180 Medical Scholarship must be under a physician's care for one of the following conditions: spinal cord injury, spina bifida, transverse myelitis, neurogenic bladder, ostomy (ileostomy, colostomy, and/or urostomy). Learn more at https://www.180medical.com/scholarships/. 

    The 180 Medical Caregiver Scholarship is for students who are serving as the primary unpaid caregiver for a family member or loved one with a chronic disability or medical condition requiring in-home care. Visit https://www.180medical.com/caregiver-scholarship/ to learn more. 

    American Association for Men in Nursing Foundation

    American Association for Men in Nursing Foundation offers scholarships for male nursing students. For more information visit www.aamn.org.

    American Association of Colleges of Nursing

    American Association of Colleges of Nursing has many nursing and nursing related scholarships, along with links to the organizations that offer them. For more information visit www.aacnnursing.org/Students/Financial-Aid.

    Citizens Scholarship

    Enter for a chance to win a Grand Prize of $15,000, or one of the $2,500 monthly prizes. In addition, each quarter a student who meets the required criteria for the Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Scholarship Prize will receive a $2,500 quarterly prize. Visit https://www.citizensbank.com/student-loans/scholarship.aspx to learn more and submit your entry.

    College Board

    The College Board provides an up-to-date scholarship search, as well as advice on how to apply for a scholarship and spot a scholarship scam. For more information visit https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/pay-for-college/bigfuture-scholarships/scholarship-details/explore-scholarships

    Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR)

    Several scholarships available with varying criteria.  Application cycle is open from November 1 through January 31 at 11:59 PM (Hawaii Time) each year. For details visit https://dar.academicworks.com/. 

    Discover Student Loans Free Scholarship Search

    Use this search tool to search 3 million scholarships worth over $18 million. There's no registration required and users can customize search criteria to find unique scholarships suited to their needs. 

    EducationQuest Foundation

    EducationQuest is located in Omaha, Lincoln and Kearney, and provides several services to students including a free scholarship search. For more information visit www.educationquest.org.

    Exceptional Nurse

    Exceptional Nurse awards scholarships to qualified students with a documented disability. Preference is given to undergraduates. For more information visit www.exceptionalnurse.com/scholarship.php.

    FastWeb

    FastWeb scholarship search lets students create a personalized profile that is matched against an expansive database of colleges and scholarships. As the oldest and most popular free online scholarship matching service, the database has over 1.5 million scholarships totaling more than $3.4 billion. FastWeb also notifies students when new scholarships are added and application deadlines are approaching. For more information visit www.fastweb.com.

    Johnson & Johnson Nursing

    This site, hosted by Johnson & Johnson, has an extensive nursing scholarship search feature. For more information visit nursing.jnj.com/scholarships.

    National Association of Hispanic Nurses

    The National Association of Hispanic Nurses (NAHN) awards scholarships to NAHN members enrolled full-time in an undergraduate or graduate nursing program. For more information visit nahnnet.org.

    National Student Nurses Association

    The National Student Nurses' Association offers scholarships to undergraduate nursing students. 

    Nebraska Department of Education Migrant Education Program

    This agency provides a list of scholarships available to migrants and other populations. Visit https://www.education.ne.gov/migrant/family-and-community-engagement-mep/scholarship-opportunities/ to learn more. 

    Nebraska Hospital Association Health Care Career Scholarship Program

    The Nebraska Hospital Association (NHA) Research and Educational Foundation provides scholarships for both undergraduate and graduate students pursuing careers in health care.  For more information visit https://www.nebraskahospitals.org/education/hc_careers/.

    NURSE Corps Loan Repayment Program

    The NURSE Corps Loan Repayment Program, administered by HRSA, is available for registered nurses (RNs), advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs), and nursing faculty.

    Applicants must work full-time in an eligible Critical Shortage Facility in a high need area, or in an accredited school of nursing.

    NURSE Corps Scholarship Program

    The NURSE Corps Scholarship Program, administered by HRSA, is available to students enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate nursing program.

    The scholarship assists with tuition, fees and other educational costs; in exchange, the recipient must work at an eligible facility upon graduation.

    To apply, students must be free from an existing service agreement.

    Offutt Enlisted Spouses Club

    Each year, this organization awards college scholarships to graduating seniors and spouses who are dependents of active duty, retired or deceased military personnel. Visit https://offuttenlistedspousesclub.com/scholarships/ for details. 

    Oncology Nursing Society Foundation

    The Oncology Nursing Society Foundation awards academic scholarships for students pursuing bachelor's, master's or doctoral degrees. For more information visit https://www.onfgivesback.org/apply-now.

    P.E.O.

    PEO is a philanthropic, educational organization with the purpose of "Women Helping Women Reach for the Stars!" 

    PEO Scholar Awards - a one-time, competitive, merit-based award for women pursuing a doctoral level degree at an accredited college or university. Priority is given to women who are well established in their programs, study or research, and who will make significant contributions in their field. Learn more at https://www.peointernational.org/scholar.

    View other PEO supported projects at https://www.peointernational.org/peo-projects-and-philanthropies

    Peterson's Scholarship Search

    Search the database containing more than 1.9 million scholarships, grants, and fellowships. Visit https://www.petersons.com/scholarship-search.aspx to get started. 

    PNC Student Solution Scholarship Sweepstakes

    Enter for a chance to win $10,000. Six students selected randomly every six months. Must register for a user account on PNC.FinancialLiteracy101.org and meet other eligibility requirements. Visit https://pnc.financialliteracy101.org/scholarship/ to learn more. 

    Sallie Mae

    Sallie Mae provides two scholarship databases and free access to the Scholly scholarship search app. 

    Scholarship Search includes more than 6 million college scholarships worth up to $30 billion.

    Graduate School Scholarship Search includes 950,000 scholarships worth up to $1 billion.

    Visit www.myScholly.com to create an account, or visit the App Store or Google Play to download the app.

    Scholarships.com

    Scholarships.com was founded in 1998 with the purpose of making college funding more attainable and has grown into the largest independent, free scholarship search and financial aid information online. For more information visit www.scholarships.com.

    Sigma Global Nursing Excellence

    Sigma Global Nursing Excellence maintains a list of nursing scholarship opportunities. 

    SoFi Scholarship Search Tool

    Search thousands of scholarships, grants and other award opportunities at https://www.sofi.com/scholarship-search/. 

    United Methodist Church Scholarship Programs

    NMC students who are active, full members of a United Methodist Church may be eligible to apply for scholarships offered by the United Methodist Church Foundation or the General Board of Higher Education and Ministry.

    Award amounts range from $2,000 to $5,000. The NMC Financial Aid Office distributes information about these opportunities when the application cycle opens.