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Undergraduate Scholarships

Creighton supports your education.

Our undergraduate scholarships reward you for your hard work and accomplishments and help make a Creighton education accessible. Creighton offers two kinds of scholarships: general merit scholarships and additional scholarship opportunities.

Learn more about both below.

Creighton Merit Scholarships

All students are evaluated for merit scholarships when they apply to Creighton. You don’t need to fill out a separate application for general merit scholarships. To receive priority consideration for Creighton merit scholarships, submit your application and all required credentials to the Office of Admissions as soon as possible. Scholarships are awarded on a rolling basis with a priority deadline of December 1. 

You’ll receive your scholarship decision along with your admissions decision, typically about 4-6 weeks after you complete your application. We begin reading applications in mid-October, so the first admissions and scholarship decisions are sent in early November.

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More Scholarship Opportunities

Creighton also offers other scholarship opportunities—scholarships that require students to satisfy specific criteria and submit extra materials, including an Additional Scholarship Application. Browse below to find out which scholarship opportunities you may be eligible for and view the application process for each. 

To be considered for these scholarships, you should submit 1) your Application for Undergraduate Admission and all required credentials by December 1, 2023; and 2) the Additional Scholarship Application with all additional required materials to the Admissions Office by January 10, 2024 at 11:59 p.m. (in your local time zone). The Additional Scholarship Applications will be available in the student portal for eligible students. 

You may find answers to your questions on our FAQ page.

The Ashton Welch History Fellows Program provides funding, mentoring, and supplemental programming to support undergraduate historical scholarship and career preparation, regardless of the long-term career plans of the recipients. Welch Fellows will receive $2,500 per year for up to four years ($10,000 total) for educational expenses. These expenses may include tuition, internship stipends, research funds, subsidies for Creighton study abroad programs, and other pre-approved activities.

Apply for this scholarship by visiting the Student Portal. All eligible applicants are required to complete an interview. Applicants may elect to complete their interview virtually over Zoom, or sign up to attend an in-person interview on campus during select dates.

Welch Fellows will have faculty mentors and will be invited to participate in special programming like meetings with visiting scholars and career preparation workshops. Renewal requires:

  • Taking at least one history course in the first year at Creighton
  • Declaring a history major by the fall of the second year
  • Maintaining good academic standing and a minimum 2.75 GPA (in the major and overall)
  • Participating in special History Fellows programming

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The Christina M. Hixson Scholarship in Business awards $5,000 to academically motivated incoming freshmen business students from Colorado, Iowa, Illinois, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, Wisconsin or Wyoming.

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A $32,000 renewable tuition award funded by the G. Robert Muchemore Foundation is available to graduates of Nebraska high schools entering as Creighton Freshmen. Financial need is considered when selecting recipients of these awards. Applicants must file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by March 1, 2024. Students whose academic qualifications place them in the top 3% of our incoming freshmen class are automatically considered for this award.

The Application for Admission serves as the scholarship application.

Renewal requires maintaining a minimum GPA of 3.30 and filing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) each year. This award may not be used in conjunction with other Creighton merit scholarships, but may be combined with additional need-based opportunities.

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Creighton University offers $4,000 scholarships, given by the Grace Keenan Endowment to the Department of Fine and Performing Arts. The renewable scholarships will be awarded to incoming freshmen who intend to major or minor in visual or performing arts. 

All applicants are required to complete an audition or portfolio review. Applicants may elect to complete their audition or portfolio review virtually over Zoom, or sign up to attend an in-person audition or portfolio review on campus during select dates.

Renewal beyond sophomore year requires declaring a major or minor in art, music or theatre or a minor in dance.

Apply for this scholarship by visiting the Student Portal.

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The Harper Nursing Scholars Program is Creighton’s premier nationally competitive nursing scholarship and leadership program. Seven to eight Harper Scholars are chosen annually to receive a $40,000 annual education scholarship.

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Heider College of Business Ethics and Social Responsibility Scholarship provides $2,500 academic scholarships recognizing students for exceptional service accomplishments and leadership potential.

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Any incoming freshman who attends a Jesuit high school will receive a $1,000 Jesuit High School Recognition Award.

The Application for Admission serves as the scholarship application.

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Endowed by the estate of Joella Cohen, a 1948 Creighton graduate, this $6,000 renewable scholarship is available to incoming freshman enrolling in the College of Arts and Sciences with an intended major of Journalism or Graphic Design.

Apply for this scholarship through your student portal. Financial need is considered when selecting recipients of these awards. Applicants must file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by March 1, 2024.

Renewal requires maintaining a minimum GPA of 2.75, filing the FAFSA each year, and declaring a major in either Journalism or Graphic Design.

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The Leo Vincent Jacks Scholarship in Classical Languages is a $2,000 renewable scholarship awarded to incoming freshmen who have an interest in the study of the ancient languages (Greek or Latin) and plan to pursue the Classical Languages Major at Creighton University.

The Application for Admission serves as the scholarship application.

Renewal requires:

  • Declaring and continuing a pursuit of the Classical Languages Major
  • Maintaining a 2.5 cumulative GPA and a 3.5 GPA in courses taken in the major
  • Participating in department life and activities, such as research, Eta Sigma Phi, and recruiting efforts

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Creighton University is a sponsor of National Merit Scholarships. If you are a National Merit finalist and want to compete for a Creighton-sponsored award, select Creighton as your first-choice school and apply for admission. For more information, please visit the National Merit Scholarship Corporation.

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Native American Merit Scholarships are $32,000 renewable tuition scholarships awarded to students who show a strong and continuous commitment to diversity through extracurricular activities and leadership. Applicants must meet the following eligibility criteria:

  • Demonstrate proof of tribal enrollment
  • Minimum 3.3 high school GPA on a 4.0 scale at time of admission
  • Must be defined as Federal Pell Grant eligible
  • Must be a first-generation college student

Applicants must file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by March 1, 2024. The Application for Admission serves as the application for the Native American Merit Scholarship.

Renewal requires maintaining a minimum GPA of 2.75 and filing the FAFSA each year.

This award may not be used in conjunction with other Creighton merit scholarships, but may be combined with additional need-based opportunities.

Free Application for Federal Student Aid

Application for Admission

The Next Generation Leaders is a program that is dedicated to identifying and supporting students who come from underrepresented backgrounds. The program includes a merit scholarship and elite opportunities for leaders seeking to positively impact the culture of equity, diversity, and inclusion on Creighton’s campus and in their careers. Applicants may pursue a major in any college at the University.  

Applicants must meet the following eligibility criteria:

  • Come from a traditionally underrepresented race or ethnicity
  • Minimum 3.8 high school GPA on a 4.0 scale at time of admission
  • Complete an application for the Next Generation Leaders Program by January 10, 2024

In addition to the application for the Next Generation Leaders Scholarship, applicants will be expected to submit the following:

  • A 650-word essay answering the following prompt:  
    • What is leadership and why is it important to you? How would you like to continue to grow as a leader who positively impacts the culture of equity, diversity, and inclusion at Creighton University?  
  • An activities resume that shows involvement in community and/or school activities. 
  • A video no longer than three minutes in length that answers the following prompts: 
    • In your opinion, what does a sense of belonging mean and why is it important to you? 
    • Who is a leader that has been influential in your life? How did their leadership qualities impact your sense of belonging? 
  • Participation in an interview process during Special Programs Day on Sunday, February 4th. For those who are unable to attend, virtual options will be on various dates in January. 

Selected candidates will receive:

  • Full tuition scholarship for four years (eight consecutive semesters)
  • Intentional programmatic support that will enhance their leadership skills, understanding of, and commitment to issues of equity, diversity, and inclusion
  • Invitation to speaker series intended to foster awareness and skills related to racial justice work
  • Four-year inclusive leadership development and coaching
  • Purposeful connections with the Creighton University network on campus and throughout the Omaha area
  • Group service projects

Renewal requires maintaining standard academic progress, remaining in good standing according to student conduct policies, and regular participation in the Next Generation Leaders program requirements. 

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Creighton offers Army ROTC and has a partnership with the University of Nebraska at Omaha for Air Force ROTC. 

The Army and Air Force ROTC scholarships contribute towards tuition and fees, a book allowance, and a 10-month stipend. Recipients are selected by the Army ROTC and by the Air Force ROTC. Creighton will provide a full room and board supplement upon activation of the scholarship.

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The Scott Scholarship provides full tuition, mandatory University fees, on-campus room and board fees covered through scholarship dollars for four years (eight consecutive semesters), sponsored by the Suzanne & Walter Scott Foundation and Creighton University. Students who receive this scholarship will also be enrolled in our premier four-year leadership development program as a Scott Scholar.

Eligibility Requirements:

  • Be a first-time University student or immediate high school graduate
  • Minimum 3.8 GPA on a 4.0 scale at time of admission
  • Minimum 28 ACT or 1300 SAT
  • US Citizen
  • Intend to pursue a business degree and work in the business field

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Scholarships for Student-Athletes

Athletic scholarships are a massive part of Creighton’s success. They not only solidify our commitment to our student-athletes; they also give them what they need to perform at their best—on the playing field and in the classroom. 

Athletic grants-in-aid are available and administered in accordance with NCAA rules and coordinated with other University, federal, state and private third-party student financial assistance programs. To find more detailed information on athletic scholarships, please contact the Director of Athletics.

Adult Undergraduate Scholarships

Adult students returning to school for an undergraduate degree are eligible for certain scholarships at Creighton University. Adult undergraduates are also encouraged to explore outside scholarships.

Osher Re-entry Scholarships

Awarded to a limited number of undergraduate students, ages 25-50, who are pursuing their first degree after a cumulative gap in education of at least 5 years and who demonstrate the promise of achieving academic success. This is a tuition-only scholarship. Students will be reviewed for this scholarship with their admission application.

Dean’s Merit Award

A need-based scholarship designed to help adult students with the cost of tuition. Based on FAFSA results and available for currently enrolled students.

Take the Next Step

Scholarships can make your road to Creighton even more affordable. Speak to an Admissions Counselor to learn how you can earn as much as you deserve. 

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