Scholarships & Financial Assistance
Emerging Media Arts students are eligible for scholarships and financial assistance through the Johnny Carson School of Theatre and Film. After students are accepted to the program, they will be considered for Carson School Scholarships based upon their audition/portfolio materials. Additional scholarships are awarded.
Incoming & Transfer Students
As an incoming freshman or transfer student admitted to the School of Theatre & Film, you are automatically considered for Carson School based on audition/portfolio materials.
To be considered for academic scholarships, incoming students must enter their cumulative high school GPA and ACT/SAT score (test scores are preferred; not required) when applying to Nebraska.
If you would like to be considered for need-based scholarships, you will need to complete the FAFSA.
Returning Students
Continuing undergraduate students can apply for scholarships through the Scholarship Application for the next academic year beginning in October. The application deadline is February 1.
Scholarship Application can be found in MyRED under the Financial Aid tab. Submission of this application allows you to be considered for scholarships awarded by the Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid and to have your information made available to your academic college or department.