New scholarship hopes to draw nursing students to state

    The UNMC College of Nursing is offering a new scholarship program, the Nebraska Neighbors: UNMC Nursing Rural Advantage Scholarship, to nursing students entering the UNMC from select neighboring states who plan to attend the college’s Scottsbluff, Kearney or Norfolk campuses.
     “These scholarships are designed to make it easier for students from neighboring states to study on one of our rural campuses,” said Juliann Sebastian, PhD, dean of the UNMC College of Nursing.
    Students in the following states can apply to attend at these specific campuses:
    Wyoming, Colorado and South Dakota students: Scottsbluff campus.
    South Dakota and Iowa students: Norfolk campus
    Kansas and Colorado students: Kearney campus
    The college historically has seen interest from prospective nursing students in each of these states, and the three rural campuses have room for out-of-state students.
    “These students will not be taking seats from eligible Nebraska applicants,” Dr. Sebastian said. “We have room on these campuses for individuals interested in the Nebraska Neighbors program.”
     The scholarships will reduce the net cost of out-of-state tuition to at or near resident tuition rates, Dr. Sebastian said.
    Applications for fall 2023 are now open with an initial deadline of Feb. 1. Prospective students can find a list of available prerequisites online.
    Students with questions can reach the UNMC College of Nursing student services team by calling 402-559-5102 or via email.