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Susan T. Buffett Foundation Scholarship

Award Amount
$10,000
Award Amount
Application deadline
March 31, 2025
Application deadline
Awarded By:

The Susan Thompson Buffett Foundation

Number of Awards & Eligibility: The number of awards offered varies annually.
In order to qualify, students must meet the following criteria:
  1. This award is for U.S. students.
  2. Must be a U.S. citizen.
  3. Must be a graduating high school senior to apply for this freshman year award.
  4. Must have a grade point average of 2.5 or higher.
  5. Must be a resident of Nebraska.
  6. Must graduate from a Nebraska high school.
  7. Must plan to attend a Nebraska state public school (UNO, UNL, UNK, UNMC, Chadron State, Peru State, Wayne State) or a two-year public college within Nebraska (Southeast Community College, Metropolitan Community College, Northeast Community College, Central Community College, Mid-Plains Community College, Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture, Western Nebraska Community College).
  8. Must be in need of financial assistance.

In order to qualify, students must meet the following criteria:

Description: Nebraska graduating high school seniors who have a grade point average of 2.5 or higher and demosntrate financial need are eligible for this award. Students must attend a Nebraska state university or two-year college.

Application requirements for the Susan T. Buffett Foundation Scholarship are:

  • Essay
  • Recommendation letter
  • FAFSA
  • Application form
  • Official Transcript
Additional Information: Students with an EFC (Expected Family Contribution) below $15,000 are encouraged to apply.

Award Amount: Up to $10,000 annually, renewable for three additional years. The scholarship amount varies based on the postsecondary institution the recipient attends and is typically equal to the average cost of tuition and fees for a full-time student (15 credits) at that institution.  The total dollars awarded for this scholarship is $10,000.

About The Susan Thompson Buffett Foundation:
Address: 222 Kiewiet Plaza Omaha, Nebraska 68131

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