Scholarship guidelines are a set of specific criteria and requirements established by scholarship donors to determine who is eligible to receive their financial awards. Think of them as the "rules" of the scholarship.
These guidelines are crucial because they outline exactly what a student needs to possess or demonstrate to be considered for a particular scholarship. They are used by scholarship reviewers to evaluate applications and select the most suitable candidates.
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To quickly search the Scholarship Guidelines for specific requirements, eligibility, or keywords:
- Press Ctrl + F (PC/Chromebook) or Command + F (Mac).
- A small search box will appear. Type your term (e.g., "GPA," "Special essay," "engineering") and press Enter.
- Your browser will highlight all matches on the page!
- Click on the scholarship name to view all scholarship details.
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Special essay, GISH+, college student eligible, 2.0+ GPA, ABCDD Girls Softball participation requirements
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GISH, Summa or Magna Cum Laude
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GISH, Summa or Magna Cum Laude, involved in school and community activities, leadership preference
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Special essay, GISH+, college student eligible, 2.5+ GPA, connection to a United States veteran
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GISH, GPA between 3.0 and 3.5 OR ACT below 24
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GISH+, attended Shoemaker Elementary, 2.5+ GPA, financial need preference
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GISH, Summa or Magna Cum Laude, Fine Arts major/minor
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Special essay, GISH, 3.0+ GPA, four-year college, letter winner in athletics
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GISH, Summa or Magna Cum Laude, female, major in Business preferred
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GISH, Summa or Magna Cum Laude
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GISH, major in Construction Management, Manufacturing, Machining, or Drafting
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GISH, Summa or Magna Cum Laude
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GISH, Summa or Magna Cum Laude
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GISH, Summa or Magna Cum Laude, major in Pre-Med, Chemistry, Biology or Education, attend public Nebraska University
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GISH, Summa or Magna Cum Laude
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Special essay, GISH, 2.5+ GPA, involved in athletics or performing arts
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GISH+, major in Engineering or Accounting, 3.0+ GPA
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GISH+, major in a home-building trade
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Special essay, GISH, attended Lincoln Elementary including 5th grade
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GISH+, major in Plumbing or HVAC, attend Southeast Community College - Milford, Metropolitan Community College, Northeast Community College, Mid-Plains Community College - North Platte or Central Community College - Hastings
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GISH+, major in Education or Special Education, 3.0+ GPA
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Special essay, GISH, attended Barr or Walnut, 2.0+ GPA, participated in arts or athletics
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GISH, Summa or Magna Cum Laude
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GISH+, major in Engineering or Accounting, 3.0+ GPA
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GISH, Summa or Magna Cum Laude, financial need, cannot receive a full tuition or more scholarship, preference for students of single or no parent home
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GISH, Summa or Magna Cum Laude, financial need, cannot receive a full tuition or more scholarship, preference for students of single or no parent home
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GISH, major in Business, attended Gates Elementary preference, 3.0+ GPA and 20+ ACT, attend Nebraska college or university
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Special essay, GISH, 3.0+ GPA, involved in athletics
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GISH+, attended Dodge Elementary
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GISH, major in Education, attended Starr Elementary preference
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GISH+, major in Manufacturing Technology or Machining (Machine Tool Technology), 2.0+ GPA, attend Southeast Community College (Milford), or Central Community College (Hastings)
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GISH, attend college or university in Nebraska, currently enrolled in Academy of Technical Sciences, major in Automotive, Construction, Diesel Technology, Electrical Technology, Plumbing, or Welding Technology
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GISH, Summa or Magna Cum Laude, financial need for 2 of the 4 scholarships
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GISH, attended GIPS K-12 grades, parent graduated from GISH, GPA between 2.0 and 3.5, attend Nebraska college or university
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Special essay, 1 GISH scholarship and 1 Central Valley scholarship, athlete of character, 3.5+ GPA, GISH must participate in 2 sports
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Special essay, GISH, financial need, 2.0+ GPA, attend Nebraska public college or university
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Special essay, GISH, 2.5+ GPA, involved in athletics or music
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GISH+, attended Gates Elementary, 3.0+ GPA
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GISH, Summa or Magna Cum Laude
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GISH, Summa or Magna Cum Laude, major in Journalism prefered
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GISH, major in Business, Finance, Engineering, Architecture, Nursing, Technology, or a skilled trade such as Automotive, Manufacturing, Construction, or Welding, must have employment history and volunteer experience
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GISH, 2.5+ GPA, attend Kansas State University or major in an agriculture related field
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GISH+, major or minor in Vocal Music, participated in Vocal Music courses in high school
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Special essay, GISH+, upload 1 minute audio showing proficiency in voice or instrument (theater students upload a monologue or reading), involved in music, musical theater or musical performance in school and/or in the community
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Special essay, GISH+, involved in music or musical performance in school and/or the community, attend University of Nebraska at Kearney and continue to have involvement in any music program, vocal or instrumental
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Special essay, GISH+, upload 1 minute audio showing proficiency in voice or instrument, major or minor in music education, performance, or composition
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Special essay, GISH, upload 1 minute audio showing proficiency in voice or instrument, involved in music or musical performance in school and/or the community
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Special essay, GISH+, upload 1 minute audio showing proficiency in voice or instrument (theater students upload a monologue or reading), involved in music, musical theater or musical performance in school and/or in the community
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Special essay, GISH+, upload 1 minute audio showing proficiency in voice, involved in music, musical theater or musical performance in school and/or in the community
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Special essay, GISH, major in Education or Special Education, **not a scholarship**
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GISH, participated in GISH AFJROTC, *2026 scholarship eligibility verification provided by Lt Col Nguyen
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Special essays, GISH, current Islander Band member, major or minor in Music or participate in a college instrumental music ensemble
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Special essay, GISH, 3.0+ GPA, parent must be GISH graduate, involved in activities at GISH or community, attend 4-year college or university in Nebraska
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Special essay, GISH, 3.0+ GPA, current member and in Student Council for 3+ years
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Must be enrolled in Manufacturing Pathway at the Career Pathways Institute, major in Manufacturing Technology or Machining
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Special essay, GISH - must attend at least 2 years and graduate from, early deadline, admitted to Northwestern University, upload Northwestern University financial aid estimate
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GISH, Summa or Magna Cum Laude, attended Walnut Middle School
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GISH, Summa or Magna Cum Laude, Technology major preferred
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GISH, 3.5+ GPA, officer in a school organization or leadership in school organization
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GISH, Summa or Magna Cum Laude, major in Business, Finance or Accounting, attend GISH 3+ years, live in Hall County 3+ years, attend Nebraska college or university, applicant and/or parent cannot be employed by a Grand Island financial institution
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GISH, Summa or Magna Cum Laude
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GISH, Summa or Magna Cum Laude, female
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Special essay, GISH, 2.5+ GPA, preference Gates Elementary, must have employment history, financial need, must come from a single parent home, preference to major in Education or Counseling
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GISH+, 2.5+ GPA, major in Special Education, Speech Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Counseling/Psychology, Behavioral Sciences (preference to Special Education)
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Special essay, 1 GISH scholarship and 1 GI Northwest scholarship, participate in Golf senior year
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GISH+, attended Jefferson Elementary
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GISH, 2.5+ GPA, 2 sport letter winner and participate in senior year, attend 4-year college or university, cannot receive a full ride scholarship
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Special essay, GISH, overcome obstacle
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GISH, Summa or Magna Cum Laude, financial need, good work ethic and character, preference to attend Nebraska college or university
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GISH, GPA between 2.75 and 3.74, good work ethic and character, preference to attend Nebraska college or university
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Special essay, GISH, attend GISH 3+ years, top half of class, demonstrated regular attendance and good conduct
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GISH, Summa or Magna Cum Laude
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Special essay, GISH, major in Education, financial need, 2.8+ GPA
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GISH, attended Knickrehm Elementary
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GISH, Summa or Magna Cum Laude
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GISH+, major in Engineering or Accounting, 3.5+ GPA
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Special essay, GISH+, 2.5+ GPA
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Special essay, GISH, major in Physical Therapy, job shadowing experience in a Physical Therapy clinic
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GISH, demonstrate volunteerism and leadership, involved in Fine Arts during high school, obstacles, first generation student preferred
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GISH, Summa or Magna Cum Laude
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GISH, Summa or Magna Cum Laude, major in Business, Finance, or Accounting
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GISH, attended GISH 2+ years, well-rounded candidate
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GISH, 2.0+ GPA, obstacle, attend technical school or community college, pursuing a certificate, diploma or Associates Degree one of the following majors: Information Technology, Manufacturing, Automotive, Construction, Welding, Health Occupations – including Nursing and others, Business,
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GISH, Summa or Magna Cum Laude
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GISH, Summa or Magna Cum Laude, highest ACT score
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GISH, Summa or Magna Cum Laude
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GISH, 2.5+ GPA, major or minor in Construction Management, Construction, or Engineering, attend Nebraska college or university, preference to Construction Management
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GISH, 2.5+ GPA, major or minor in Construction Management, Construction, or Engineering, attend Nebraska college or university, preference to Construction Management
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Special essay, GISH, 2.5+ GPA, attended either West Lawn Elementary School or Walnut Middle School for 2 years, involved in school activities, attend Nebraska college or university
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Special essay, GISH, 2.5+ GPA, multi-sport athlete
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Special essay, GISH, 3.0+ GPA, 20+ ACT, major in a hospitality field such as tour and travel, hotel/restaurant management, convention planning, event planning, etc., attended Dodge Elementary preference, work history in hospitality field preference
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GISH, attend Hastings College
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Special essay, GISH+, must have worked in hospital, assisted living, long-term care, and/or memory care facility
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GISH, attended Walnut, 2.5+ GPA, attend Nebraska college or university
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Special essay, GISH+, 3.0+ GPA, financial need preference, involved in 3 school activities and 2 community activities
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GISH+, 3.0+ GPA, major in Education with a preference for students who want to become a secondary science teacher
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Special essay, GISH, 3.0+ GPA, attend Nebraska college or university, upload 8-10 artworks saved as PDF files
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Special essay, GISH+, 3.0+ GPA, major in Visual, Multimedia or Graphic Arts field, attend Nebraska college or university
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Special essay, GISH, 3.0+ GPA, preference to Construction, Interior Design or Architecture majors, attend 4-year college or university in Nebraska
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GISH, Summa or Magna Cum Laude, letter winner
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Special essay, GISH, 3.0+ GPA, major in Education, involved in school activities, attend college or university in Nebraska or Western Iowa
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Special essay, GISH, preference for students that demonstrate a passion for history
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GISH, attended Lincoln Elementary preference, financial need, 2.0+ GPA, attend public Nebraska college or university
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GISH, attend Scholarship Fair and submit a completed drawing slip, complete GIPS Foundation scholarship application
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Grand Island Lutheran High, Grand Island Central Catholic, or Grand Island Northwest, attend Scholarship Fair and submit a completed drawing slip, complete GIPS Foundation scholarship application
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GISH+, attended Seedling Mile Elementary
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GISH+, major in Manufacturing Technology or Machining (Machine Tool Technology), 2.5+ GPA, attend Southeast Community College (Milford), or Central Community College (Hastings)
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GISH, Summa or Magna Cum Laude
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Special essay, GISH, 3.0+ GPA, involved in sports or music, held at least one leadership role in school or community activities
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Attended Dodge Elementary, financial need preference
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GISH+, major in Engineering or Accounting, 3.5+ GPA
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Special essay, GISH+, College student eligible, 2.0+ GPA, ABCDD Girls Softball participation requirements, financial need or obstacles
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GISH, 2.5+ GPA, major or minor in Construction Management, Construction, or Engineering, attend Nebraska college or university, preference to Construction Management
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GISH, 2.5+ GPA, major or minor in Business, attend Nebraska college or university, preference to business management
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GISH, Summa or Magna Cum Laude, attend Hastings College preference
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Special essay, GISH, attend Central Community College - Grand Island or Lincoln Southeast Community College
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GISH+, attended Stolley Park Elementary, 3.0+ GPA
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GISH, Summa or Magna Cum Laude, major in a medical field
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Special essay, GISH, active in vocal music and theater performances
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Special essay, GISH, active in vocal music and theater performances
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Special essay, GISH, active in theater performances
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GISH, Summa or Magna Cum Laude, active in school and community activities, preference given to students whose parent(s) work for GIPS
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Special essay, GISH, major or minor in Education or Special Education, preference to Special Education or Elementary Education, college student eligible if previous winner of this scholarship
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Special essay, GISH+, college student eligible, 2.5+ GPA, connection to a United States veteran of war
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Attended Wasmer Elementary
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GISH, complete leadership essay, 3.0+ GPA, major in Pre-med, Occupational Therapy, Nursing, Health Occupations, Physical Therapy, Pharmaceutical, or Dentistry, financial need
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GISH, Summa or Magna Cum Laude, major in Math, Math Education, Engineering or Accounting
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GISH, 2.5+ GPA, major in science field with intent to pursue medical field (pharmacy or medicine), attend a University of Nebraska Campus (Kearney, Lincoln, or Omaha), minority student preference
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GISH, Summa or Magna Cum Laude, prefer major in Education or Medical
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GISH, major in Education, with preference to student who has plans to become an Art Teacher, financial need preference
