The Susan T. Buffett Foundation offers scholarships on a competitive basis to first-time freshmen entering college who live in Nebraska, graduate from a Nebraska high school (or GED) with plans to attend a Nebraska public college, and demonstrate financial need. It includes an award ranging between $200–$5,500.
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Susan Thompson Buffett Foundation Scholarships 2024 – Overview
Scholarship Name | Susan Thompson Buffett Foundation Scholarships |
Application Open Date | November 1, 2023 |
Application Deadline | February 1, 2024 |
Winners | 1 |
Scholarship Amount | $200–$5,500 |
Official Website | https://buffettscholarships.org/application-requirements |
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Eligibility Criteria
Follow the requirements for applying for the Program:
- Must have a minimum GPA of 2.0 and an Expected Family Contribution (EFC) of less than $10,000.
- Must submit a Student Aid Report (SAR), a high school transcript, and a recommendation letter.
- The EFC can be obtained from the SAR.
- The award money will be disbursed by the Financial Aid Office at the beginning of each term.
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Application Process
To apply for the program, you will have to submit your application.
- Application forms
- One recommendation
- FAFSA Submission Summary (previously called Student Aid Report)
- High school transcript
- Consent form
Short Answers- respond to the prompts using 150-350 words:
- Tell us about yourself. In your response, include important things you would want us to know about you and discuss a meaningful time/experience in your life that has shaped who you are.
- Tell us about your academic experiences in high school. In your response, include how you think these experiences have or have not prepared you for college.
- In what ways would receiving this scholarship impact your life? In your response, please think about your life now, during college, and/or future after college.
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Selection Process
Applicants will be selected based on financial need, academic merit, and recommendations.
FAQs
What is the application deadline?
February 1, 2024
What is the Scholarship amount?
$200–$5,500.