2023 - 24 NE Career Scholarships - Private Nonprofit Postsecondary Institutions Application

Nebraska Career Scholarships Program is a collaboration between the Nebraska Department of Economic Development (DED) and eligible private nonprofit Nebraska postsecondary institutions. This program will provide scholarships to students pursuing degrees in programs of study leading to high wage, high skill and high demand careers.

Program website: https://opportunity.nebraska.gov/programs/business/nebraska-career-scholarships/

Questions may be directed to: Rose Baker, Talent Development Team Leader Nebraska Department of Economic Development Rose.baker@nebraska.gov 402-471-1559 Additional information: https://opportunity.nebraska.gov/programs/business/nebraska-career-scholarships/

a. Eligible Institutions Private nonprofit Nebraska postsecondary institutions are eligible for Career Scholarship aid under these guidelines. The Nebraska Career Scholarships program uses the postsecondary institution definition provided in Legislative Bill 902 (2022): Private College means a accredited private non-profit institution of postsecondary education located within the State of Nebraska. b. Ineligible Institutions Nebraska postsecondary institutions that are not eligible for this private nonprofit postsecondary institution Career Scholarship aid include: i. The Community Colleges (eligible for separate Career Scholarship aid) ii. The State College System (eligible for separate Career Scholarship aid) iii. The University of Nebraska (eligible for separate Career Scholarship aid) iv. Independent For-Profit Colleges and Universities v. Private Career Schools

Resources: General and Program specific user guides and videos can be found at https://opportunity.nebraska.gov/programs/amplifund/. Statewide Relay System: Individuals, who are hearing and/or speech impaired and have a TTY, may contact the Department through the Statewide Relay System by calling (800) 833-7352 (TTY) or (800) 833-0920 (voice). The relay operator should be asked to call DED at (800) 426-6505 or (402) 471-3111.

In the project information section, you will be asked to request an award amount. Please enter $1.00 in this field. Remember that the award amount will be based on responses to the application questions and the program's aid distribution model.