Career Scholarships

The Career Scholarship program offers Chadron, Peru, and Wayne State students to attain their degrees at an affordable cost while also providing career experience through internships and other experiential learning opportunities. Scholarships can range from $2,000 - $10,000 per year that can cover tuition, fees, room, and board expenses. The scholarship is renewable for up to four years for students who remain eligible.

Chadron State Programs

Chadron State College offers several bachelor's degree completion programs that are eligible for the Career Scholarship Program:

Business Administration
Communication
Education
Justice Studies
Rangeland Management

Learn about all of the options available through the Career Scholarship at Chadron State.

Contact Chadron State Admissions

Peru State Programs

Peru State offers multiple options and concentrations under these degree programs as a part of the Career Scholarship Program:

Business Administration
Criminal Justice
Education

Interested in learning more about the Career Scholarship Program at Peru State?

Contact Peru State Admissions

Wayne State Programs

The Wayne State Career Scholarship offers so many opportunities. You can study:

Business Administration
Communication
Computer Information Systems
Computer Science
Criminal Justice
Education
Engineering Technology
Industrial Technology

Contact Wayne State Admissions

Career Scholarships Provide Opportunities for Students

The Career Scholarship Program will provide a total of $1 million in scholarships to be awarded to Chadron State College, Peru State College, or Wayne State College students who are pursuing careers in critical workforce areas. Eligible students can choose from a wide range of majors, including rangeland management, computer information systems, industrial technology, education, criminal justice, business administration, and communication, and participate in one or more program-embedded internships with participating employers. The investment made by the State of Nebraska will provide affordable access to a four-year college education, and decrease debt for students in the program.

Eligibility Requirements

ACT Score of 18 or higher
First-Time Freshman or Transfer Student
Enrolled in an approved program in the following areas of study:
- Business Administration
- Communication
- Computer Information Systems
- Criminal Justice
- Education
- Industrial Technology
- Rangeland Management