University of Nebraska at Kearney

1996-98 UNK Undergraduate Catalog

SCHOLARSHIPS

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• University of Nebraska at Kearney Scholarship Guidelines
• Athletic Grants
• Cooperating School Honor Scholarship
• Freshman Scholarship Program
• Chancellors Scholarship Program
• Deans Scholarship Program
• Board of Regents Scholarship
• Foreign Student Scholarship
• Honors Scholarship
• Resident Tutor Scholarship
• Special Activity Grants
• Student Academic Advisors
• Transfer Student Scholarship
• Annual and Permanently Endowed Scholarships
• UNMC College of Nursing-Kearney Division Scholarships

University of Nebraska at Kearney Scholarship Guidelines

The philosophy of the Scholarship Committee is to assist students at UNK by providing supplemental financial resources based on academic performance. With the exception of endowed funds, which are awarded according to donor intent, the scholarship committee will have the sole responsibility of establishing regulations governing scholarships.

In administering the UNK scholarship program, determination of eligibility must first be established. To be eligible to receive a scholarship, the following must be met:

1. The student must be admitted to, and remain in good standing, at UNK.
2. Unless specifically indicated by the guidelines of the individual scholarship, the student must currently be an undergraduate student at UNK. Consideration for a scholarship shall cease upon the completion of the 10th undergraduate semester or the awarding of the bachelor's degree, which ever comes first.
3. Scholarships are to be awarded according to the student's enrollment at the time the scholarship will be utilized.
4. The student must be enrolled full-time each semester the scholarship is received, unless specified otherwise.
5. Scholarship awards are made on a yearly basis with half of the award given each semester. Students attending only one semester of the award period will be eligible for only half of the value of the scholarship.
6. No member of the applicant's immediate family (to include parent, sibling, or spouse) will be permitted to serve on the scholarship committee or in any way be associated with the internal workings of the selection process.
7. Scholarship awards are subject to review by the scholarship committee upon student petition.

Federal income tax laws require that income from grants, scholarships and fellowships be considered as income and reported on federal income tax returns in the following situations:

1. Students who are seeking a degree must report grant, scholarship and fellowship awards as taxable income to the extent such awards exceed "course-related expenses." Course-related expenses include tuition, mandatory fees, books, supplies, and equipment required for the course.
2. Individuals who are not seeking a degree, such as faculty fellowships and post-doctoral research associates, are taxed on the full amount of any scholarship or fellowship award.
3. Any portion of a scholarship or fellowship that is awarded for services performed by the individual, including teaching or research assistantships, is subject to taxation. These awards are considered "compensation," even if the teaching or research services are required for the student's degree.

Employers are not required to report scholarship or fellowship payments to the Internal Revenue Service. Since there are no reporting requirements, the University of Nebraska does not issue a Form 1099 Miscellaneous Income, or a Form W-2 for these payments. It is the responsibility of the individual to report their scholarship and fellowship income to the IRS.

Athletic Grants:

Scholarships for men and women athletes are available at the discretion of the Athletic Director and the coaching staff. An individual coach may, if he/she desires, offer a total or partial scholarship to a prospective student athlete. To be eligible, the recipient must meet the transfer and/or entrance requirements of this institution, as well as the standards of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA).

Cooperating School Honor Scholarship:

The Cooperating School Honor Scholarship is awarded to graduating high school seniors of school systems serving as a cooperating school in the student teacher program at UNK. The cooperating school recommends scholarship recipients and alternates equal to the number of scholarships available for that particular school by submitting a list to the UNK Office of Financial Aid by February 15. To be eligible for the scholarship, students must have a score of 24 or above on the ACT or 1100 or above on the SAT and rank in the top 25% of their graduating class. High school counselors of cooperating schools can be contacted for more information and application materials.

A recipient of the Cooperating School Honor Scholarship must be a full-time student each semester. The scholarship is lost if it is not used for two consecutive semesters. The scholarship may not be used during summer sessions. For renewal for the next academic year, the recipient must complete 24 or more semester hours during the current academic year and maintain a 3.0 minimum cumulative GPA. The Cooperating School Honor Scholarship will be terminated if the recipient attends another university or college. Recipients who become University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC) - College of Nursing-Kearney Division students are not considered UNK students and thus lose the scholarship.

Freshman Scholarship Program:

Completion of only one scholarship application is necessary as an application for the Board of Regents, Chancellors, and Deans Scholarship. The application also covers all endowed and annual scholarships available to freshman students. A student must take the ACT or SAT on or before the December national test dates and have the scores reported directly to UNK. The student must have a score of 24 or above on the ACT or 1100 or above on the SAT and rank in the top 25 percent of their graduating class. The student must be fully admitted and a completed application must be received by February 1 for the student to be considered. Additional information may be requested for specific scholarships.

A recipient of the Board of Regents Scholarship must be a full-time student each semester. The scholarship is lost if it is not used for two consecutive semesters. The scholarship may be used during summer sessions when the recipient is attending full-time. For renewal for the next academic year the recipient must complete 24 or more semester hours during the academic year and maintain a 3.2 minimum cumulative GPA. The Board of Regents Scholarship will be terminated if the recipient attends another university or college.

Foreign Student Scholarship:

These scholarships are awarded to citizens of other countries who are taking classes at UNK. A maximum of forty foreign students may receive a 12 hour tuition waiver. Contact Jerry Fox of the International Studies Program for more information.

Honors Scholarship:

Full-time undergraduate students (freshmen or sophomores) may receive room waivers for double occupancy rooms in the University residence halls. These waivers are awarded to a limited number of students. Acceptance into the Honors Program is required. Contact the director of the Honors Program for more information and application materials. The application deadline is March 1.

Resident Tutor Scholarship:

For transfer students and UNK upperclassmen. Room or tuition waiver for recipients who aid in tutoring residence hall residents. Contact the director of the Learning Center for applications.

Special Activity Grants:

These grants are for the very talented student in any academic department of UNK. Students must submit a scholarship application to the department chairman not later than March 15. Special application forms must be obtained from the individual department.

Student Academic Advisors:

Tuition waivers are available to upperclassmen who serve as academic advisors to UNK students. Contact the Advising and Counseling Center for applications and further information.

Transfer Student Scholarship:

These scholarships are awarded to transfer students for one year. Students receive a tuition waiver up to 16 hours per semester. Contact the Office of Financial Aid for more information and applications.

Annual and Permanently Endowed Scholarships

An annual scholarship is one where a donor has made a commitment to the university to award a scholarship each academic year. A permanently endowed scholarship is one whose funds have been raised from private sources and invested by the University of Nebraska Foundation. The income derived from the investment pays the scholarship. To apply for these scholarships, incoming freshmen students are required to fill out a Freshman Scholarship application in the fall of the students' senior year of high school. These applications are available from high school counselors or the UNK Office of Admissions and must be received by February 1. Upper-class students must submit an Annual and Endowed Scholarship application, which is available from the UNK Office of Financial Aid each February 1 and must be submitted by March 1. Along with the application, an Annual and Endowed Scholarship book may be obtained. The book lists all annual and endowed scholarships that are available along with criteria a student must meet to be eligible for the scholarships.

The Annual and Endowed Scholarship book is divided into six sections consisting of one for each college (Education, Business & Technology, Fine Arts & Humanities, and Natural & Social Sciences), athletics, and miscellaneous. Students majoring in a specific field should refer to the corresponding college section, while the miscellaneous section lists scholarships available to the general student population regardless of major. Those students participating in intercollegiate athletics may be considered for scholarships listed in the athletics section.

Students are encouraged to contact the Office of Financial Aid for additional information on the application process or with any other scholarship question.

UNMC College of Nursing-Kearney Division Scholarships

Once students are fully admitted into the College of Nursing-Kearney Division, they are no longer considered UNK students and are ineligible to apply for UNK Annual and Endowed scholarships. However, UNMC does offer scholarships for Kearney Division nursing students. Contact the College of Nursing-Kearney Division or the UNMC Office of Financial Aid for more information on these scholarships.