2023-24 NE Career Scholarships - Community Colleges

Nebraska Career Scholarships Program is a collaboration between the Nebraska Department of Economic Development (DED) and eligible community colleges. 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 Community Colleges are eligible for Career Scholarship aid under these guidelines. The Nebraska Career Scholarships program uses the public postsecondary institution definition provided in Legislative Bill 902 (2022). Community College means a public postsecondary educational institution which is part of the community college system and includes all branches and campuses of such institution located within the State of Nebraska. b. Ineligible Institutions Nebraska postsecondary institutions that are not eligible for this community college institution Career Scholarship aid include: i. The State College System (eligible for separate Career Scholarship aid) ii. The University of Nebraska (eligible for separate Career Scholarship aid) iii. The Private Non-Profit Institutions (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.