Scholarships
Creighton scholarships help you dream bigger.
If you have good grades, demonstrate financial need or meet other criteria, you can earn a scholarship to help fund your education. Scholarships don’t need to be repaid, and they make a lasting difference for students.
Creighton offers 500+ scholarships across all our schools. Speak to an advisor to find an opportunity available to you.
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Undergraduate Scholarships
Creighton University awards need-based and non-need-based academic scholarships to students enrolled in the College of Arts and Sciences, Heider College of Business, and the College of Nursing. The dollar amount of these scholarships varies. To be considered for need-based scholarships, a student must submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and apply to Creighton. Creighton does not require the CSS Profile.
Merit-Based 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.
Additional Undergraduate Scholarships
In addition to Creighton Merit Scholarships, Creighton also offers other scholarship opportunities—scholarships that require students to satisfy specific criteria and submit additional required materials, including an Additional Scholarship Application. The Additional Scholarship Applications will be available in the student portal for eligible students.
To be considered for these scholarships, you should submit 1) your Application for Undergraduate Admission and all required credentials by December 1; and 2) the Additional Scholarship Application with all additional required materials to the Admissions Office by January 10 at 11:59 p.m. (in your local time zone).
See a list of additional scholarships below.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
Heider College of Business Ethics and Social Responsibility Scholarship provides $2,500 academic scholarships recognizing students for exceptional service accomplishments and leadership potential.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
Scholarships for International Undergraduate Students
Like all undergraduate students, international applicants are automatically considered for merit-based scholarships. Additionally, all international students who apply to Creighton before March 1 are automatically considered for Matteo Ricci, S.J. Awards, which vary in amount. We’re looking for students who achieve in the classroom, students with extraordinary talent, students who give back to their communities and students who embody Jesuit ideals.
Other Scholarship Opportunities
Creighton University also works closely with EducationUSA, which is in over 100 countries across the globe. Please reach out to your local EducationUSA branch to see if they have any additional information about local and government scholarships, or payment opportunities that are available to students from your home country.
Frequently Asked Questions for International Students
- Where is Creighton University located?
- Creighton is located in Omaha, Nebraska in the central United States
- Does Creighton accept International students?
- Yes, Creighton University accepts international students from around the world.
- How do international students apply to Creighton?
- Where can I submit my documents?
- All documents can be uploaded into your student portal or by emailing them to admissionsforms@creighton.edu (PDF format is preferred).
- English is already my first language, do I still need to submit an English proficiency test score?
- The answer depends on your country of origin or the type of school you attended.
- Does Creighton offer scholarships to international students?
- Yes, Creighton offers merit scholarships to students admitted to the University. Scholarships range in award and are determined by application.
- Does Creighton offer need based aid to international students?
- No, Creighton does not offer need based financial aid to international students. While we offer as much as we can in merit aid, full tuition and cost of attendance scholarships are not available. Students should not apply unless they can realistically pay the costs associated with attending Creighton. More information can be found here
- Can I fill out the FAFSA?
- It depends on your status. If you are a US Citizen, a permanent resident/green-card holder, have been granted asylum or refugee status, or fit into one of these categories
- It depends on your status. If you are a US Citizen, a permanent resident/green-card holder, have been granted asylum or refugee status, or fit into one of these categories
- What activities and services are available to international students at Creighton?
- There are numerous services ISSS is able to offer international students, including International student orientation, international student focused community activities, social activities, and Visa/I-20 advising.
- Can international students become employed while at Creighton?
- There are limited work opportunities on campus for students, including international students. Students may work on campus if work is available and only typically after the first semester of classes. Students must apply, interview, and work the hours hired for, if they work on campus. Work is not guaranteed to any student and students should not come to Creighton expecting to be hired for a part-time job. Off campus work is typically not authorized for international students, due to US immigration policies.
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.
Graduate School Scholarships
Applicants to the School of Medicine, School of Law and School of Pharmacy and Health Professions are automatically considered for scholarships when they apply. Once you become a student, you may be eligible for additional scholarships, which range from $500 to full tuition.
Elsewhere, the Health Careers Opportunity Program (HCOP) is a federally funded grant that provides students from economically or educationally disadvantaged backgrounds an opportunity to develop the skills needed to successfully compete for, enter, and graduate from health professional schools. HCOP will offer a scholarship (to cover tuition, fees, books and other related educational expenses) to students who matriculate or are currently in the professional schools of medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, physical therapy or occupational therapy.
In the School of Dentistry, students may be eligible for scholarships in the second semester of their first year.
For more information, contact the Office of Financial Aid.
As a Jesuit, Catholic university, we offer special rates for graduate students in ministry and education. Students in other graduate school programs may access a limited number of scholarships. Students should contact the Dean’s Office of the school they are enrolled in for further information or review available outside scholarships. Potential students can contact admissions for more scholarship information:
402.280.2703
gradschool@creighton.edu
Special Rates and Remission
Ministry Remission
Full-time or part-time clergy; religious or parish administrators; pastoral ministers; catechists, ministers with youth, elderly, family or prisoners; deacons, etc., enrolled in graduate programs in Ministry, Theology or Spirituality may take up to nine credit hours per semester during the regular academic year and unlimited hours in the summer at 50% off regular tuition. Explore programs.
Education Students
- Secondary Education Certification Program: If you’re a college graduate, you can complete professional education courses at Creighton in a post-baccalaureate certificate program at a 50% discount.
- Special Education Certification Program: If you have teaching certificates in either elementary or secondary education, you can take the necessary EDU courses to obtain K-6 or 7-12 special education certification at a 50% discount.
- Religious Education K-12 Teaching Endorsement: Sponsored by the Catholic Schools Office of the Archdiocese of Omaha and Creighton University Education Department, this 50% discount is offered to current teachers and administrators who want to earn a secondary endorsement in Religious Education.
- Elementary Education Discount: If you have a bachelor’s degree and wish to complete elementary education certification requirements, you’re eligible for a 50% discount.
Academic Scholarship Renewal
If a student receives a scholarship, it is generally renewed by maintaining the required cumulative grade point average associated with the scholarship and making normal academic progress toward a degree. Some scholarships are only for one year or term, and this is explained in the announcement letter. Some scholarships are based on financial need in addition to other criteria, and so the FAFSA needs to be completed each ensuing year to remain eligible for renewal.
Scholarship renewal is reviewed at the end of each spring term for the next academic year’s renewal. Students also receive a warning letter after the fall term if their grade average is below the required renewal level. Specific criteria for eligibility and renewal can be found in your scholarship announcement letter or in the University’s catalogs and bulletins.
Outside Scholarships
If you are the recipient of an external scholarship, you must notify the Creighton Financial Aid Office. The Financial Aid office is required by law to adjust federal aid if the addition of an outside scholarship results in an over-award situation.
There are certain times when an outside scholarship may make you ineligible for the federal financial aid you were previously awarded. Your financial aid officer will notify you if a change is made in your aid offer.
All outside scholarship checks should be mailed to:
Creighton University
Financial Aid Office
2500 California Plaza
Omaha, NE 68178
These prestigious awards recognize the nation’s best students. They offer considerable support either for continued education at the graduate level or for other significant post-graduate work, such as service to the nation or the community. Academic fellowships provide full tuition, fees, living expenses and a stipend. Non-academic honors include a stipend and other benefits.
Some of the most well-known scholarships and fellowships, such as the Rhodes Scholarship, Marshall Scholarship and the Fulbright Scholarship involve international work overseas, although some, such as the National Science Foundation fellowships allow you to pursue your graduate work at the university of your choice in the U.S.
Some of these, such as the Truman Scholarship, the Udall Scholarship and the Goldwater Scholarship can be held when you are an undergraduate, with the award carrying over to your graduate studies as well. Explore Creighton’s resources and information about these awards.
Military and Veteran Benefits
There are a variety of benefits available to members of the military.
You can pursue a healthcare career while serving your country in the Army. Learn more about the benefits or call 402.343.9400.
The Navy offers several scholarship programs to help pay for school so you can enjoy college life and focus on your studies before starting a career in the Navy. View the college scholarship options with the Navy or call 402.558.2121.
You can also learn about using military and veteran benefits at Creighton and explore ROTC scholarships.
Scholarships for Student-Athletes
Athletic scholarships 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.
Scholarships and Study Abroad
Creighton students who are interested in studying abroad may be eligible for scholarship funding.
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