Scholarships

The purpose of the Distinguished Faith and Learning Scholarship is to draw high achieving academic students to campus while also giving those students a defined purpose on campus. Successful applicants are not just capable of high academic quality, but also demonstrate a heart for community, ministry, service and spiritual transformation: the ideals that embody our mission.

This scholarship is a $10,000 annual academic award available to students who score 23 or higher on the ACT or its SAT equivalent (1130). 

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No application is required; however, you must submit the FAFSA. Provide a copy of your National Merit Certificate to your enrollment counselor to receive this scholarship.

Not stackable with any other York University scholarships.

ACT of 27 or above required and must provide transcript showing class ranking, or letter from principal or guidance counselor.

This is stackable with other York University scholarships up to $16,800.

Collegiate FBLA

• Boasting as one of Nebraska's largest chapters, York University's Collegiate FBLA chapter is dedicated to inspiring and developing the next generation of leaders by preparing students for careers in business and business-related fields.
• YU offers scholarships for incoming students who commit to participate in Collegiate FBLA leadership capacities and competitive events.
• For more information talk to your enrollment counselor. 

Kristie Holoch Women in Business Scholarship

• The scholarship will be awarded annually to a female student majoring in business with a strong record of academic achievement and leadership ability. 
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Dr. Robert Lawrence Endowed Scholarship

• This scholarship was established to honor Dr. Robert Lawrence, who served York University from 1968 until his retirement in 1995, teaching both Bible and English. 
• Scholarship awards are to be made to deserving students of York University with preference given in this order:
  
  • First preference for students majoring in English.
  • Second preference for student minoring in English or English education majors.
  • Third preference for students majoring in the humanities or those who are recognized for outstanding achievement in their English studies regardless of major. 

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Mike Myers Bible Scholarship

• The scholarship is available to Bible majors to be given in memory of Mike Myers, long-time supporter of Christian education and a member of the YU Board of Trustees for thirteen years (2008-2020).
• The annual scholarship, in the amount of $7,500, is renewable each academic year. S

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YU offers scholarships for incoming students who are pursuing careers in S.T.E.M.; biology, 
pre-engineering, psychology, science education, math, and math education.

The scholarship is based on academic performance within the high school or junior college/ university science curriculum and an expressed commitment to the York University professional STEM Club and Science Department. Students eligible for this scholarship are not allowed to receive an athletic or fine arts scholarships, but would be eligible for academic scholarships, consistent with stacking policies.

Students receiving this scholarship will be expected to meet specific requirements on a yearly basis. These requirements include: 

• Maintaining a 3.5 GPA
• Serve as a judge for the York Community Science Fair and the Nebraska Junior High State Science Fair
• Participate in two industry events, as organized by the Science Club
• Participate in two educational science events
• Participate in all STEM Club activities, unless excused
• Serve a role within the STEM Club and Science Department, as identified prior to the first day of each semester
• Complete an internship in a related science field, prior to graduation

For more information talk to your enrollment counselor. 

Must complete full AIM program, including mission, to qualify.

This is stackable with other York University scholarships up to a combined total of 25% of tuition.

A parent must be a ful-time employee, eligible for benefits, at a Christian elementary or secondary school. Verification must be provided annaully. 

This is stackable with other York University scholarships up to a combined total of $3000.

A parent must work for a Christian college/university that has a reciprocal agreement with York University. Verification must be provided annually.

This is stackable with other York University scholarships up to a combined total $6,000.

A parent must be a full-time or part-time minster in the Church of Christ. Verification must be provided annually.

This is stackable with other York University scholarships up to a combined total $7000.

A parent must be a foreign misionaries supported by the Churches of Christ.Verification must be provided annually.

This is stackable with other York University scholarships up to a combined total $6000.

This scholarship opportunity is available to first-time students from the Churches of Christ and the
Christian Church. The scholarship is a 50% off tuition scholarship for prospective students who
meet specific criteria. The Founders Scholarship aims to support active members of the Church of
Christ and Christian Church. 

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$2,500 per year. Can be obtained in junior or senior year of high school. One award to be used per academic year. 

Subject to stacking policies.

Award for first-time student applicants that graduate from a NCSA member school. 

This is stackable with other York University scholarships up to a combined total $4,300.

Chosen by campus minister, student interns receive $2,500 a year. 

Subject to stacking policies.

The University Singers are the premier performing ensemble at York University.

The choir is comprised of all grade levels and majors, and is highly recognized for their level of choral artistry. Members are required to meet a rigid rehearsal schedule and to maintain a minimum GPA. Each year they travel 3,000 – 4,000 miles representing York University. 

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York University offers numerous performance opportunities for students interested in theatre as a hobby or as a major. There are two mainstage productions each year, typically a comedy in the fall and a drama in the spring. 

Apply for a Theatre Scholarship

Celebration Singers is a small ensemble that performs popular and seasonal music. It functions much like a swing choir, and gives members an opportunity to sing a style of music beyond the traditional choral repertoire.

Auditions for Celebration Singers are held once at the beginning of the fall semester. The ensemble is open to all students. 

This scholarship opportunity is available to first-time students that are residents of York County, Nebraska. The scholarship is a 50% off tuition scholarship for prospective students who meet specific criteria. The Good Neighbor Scholarship aims to support residents of York County, Nebraska. 

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Financial need as determined from the FAFSA and/or the York University Need-Based Aid.
Application will be considered in awarding of these scholarships.

For students who have participated in the TeamMates program as a student. 

This is stackable with other York University scholarships up to a combined total $6000.