Scholarships

Students First Scholarship Fund

The Students First Unrestricted Scholarship Fund is a lifeline for students from all walks of life, including new freshmen, new transfer students, current undergraduates, and graduate students. Its flexibility is what makes it truly remarkable. As long as students complete the UNI Scholarship Application by the priority date and maintain a cumulative 2.5 UNI GPA, they can benefit from this scholarship. This means that your support can have a lasting impact on multiple students throughout their academic journey.

Scholarship awards through this fund range from $500 to $5,000, making higher education more accessible to deserving students. By contributing, you enable them to focus on their studies, pursue their dreams, and graduate with less financial burden.

Over the past five years, 286 students have received Students First Awards, totaling $367,274.

Your generosity can help shape the future of UNI students, empowering them to reach their full potential. Please consider making a donation to the Students First Unrestricted Scholarship Fund this Giving Tuesday. Together, we can ensure that every student has the opportunity to thrive at UNI.

Challenge Gift

Mary Peters will match dollar-for-dollar the first $2,000 contributed to the Students First General Scholarship Fund to her established student scholarship.