Applicant must have a minimum composite ACT score of 30.

Applicant must have demonstrated academic success and have made a commitment to extensive high school involvement, other significant leadership and volunteer opportunities will be considered.

Applicants must have graduated from a Nebraska high school. Applicant must enroll (or have already enrolled) in a Nebraska college/university that will qualify a graduating student for at least an entry-level position in print journalism. Preference is given to applicants with an interest in news, editorial, photography, circulation, production, or advertising...

Applicant must have earned a minimum of 28 credits by the end of the academic year (14 by the end of the first semester) in year of application.

Applicant must be a a transfer from a Nebraska community college with at least 45 credit hours and a minimum 3.0 GPA.

Applicant must plan to enroll in a vocational or technical school and must be connected to a veteran.

Applicant must be a member of the Nebraska National Guard.

Applicant must be accepted into an ALA-accredited graduate school or into a program that meets ALA/AASL curriculum guidelines. Applicant must be have been a Nebraska resident and an NLA member for the past year, and must have been an employee of a Nebraska library for at least one year. Transcripts, three...

Applicant must rank in the top 20% of their class and have a minimum ACT score of 27 (combined SAT Reasoning score of 1200).

Applicant must have a minimum ACT score of 22 (combined SAT Reasoning score of 1010) and a minimum cumulative 3.0 GPA. Automatic consideration for award after being accepted to the university.

Applicant must be an incoming male freshmen (new or transfer) at the University of Nebraska - Omaha who exhibits academic excellence, demonstrates leadership skills, and commits to health and well-being.

Applicant must be a recent high school graduate who plans to major in math, biology, engineering, or chemistry. Minimum 3.5 GPA and minimum combined SAT Reasoning score of 1020 (composite ACT score of 22) required.

Applicant must be a graduate of a Cuming County High School who is planning to obtain an associate degree from an accredited junior college. Applicant must have had part of their class attendance in the form of special education or resource room classes. Current IEP in place is required.