The Susan T. Buffett Foundation offers a competitive scholarship for students who live in Nebraska, graduate from a Nebraska high school or earn a Nebraska GED, and plan to enter college as first-time freshmen. The award can be used only at eligible Nebraska public colleges, including community colleges, state colleges, and campuses in the state university system. It cannot be transferred to a private or out-of-state institution.
Published requirements include at least a 2.0 unweighted cumulative GPA, financial need, and a Student Aid Index below $10,000. The foundation says Pell Grant eligibility is not required; that does not remove the need or SAI requirement. Applicants who submitted and completed an application in a prior cycle cannot apply again, even if they did not receive an award.
The 2027 application opens November 1, 2026. The current FAQ still displays the 2026 closing date, so applicants should not assume it applies to the new cycle; the foundation lists February 1 in its general steps, but confirm the final date and time when the 2027 form is published. FAFSA is also part of the process: complete the federal application and keep its submission summary for the scholarship file.
The award is calculated by eligible public institution and may cover a substantial share of tuition and fees; the amount depends on published costs and the student’s aid package. The foundation says the scholarship can combine with Pell Grant and Nebraska Promise, subject to the cost-of-attendance calculation. Before accepting, review the current table for the chosen campus and ask its financial-aid office how the award will be applied to the account balance.
Confirm the academic year, local deadline and time, who must submit each document, and whether supplemental questions remain. Keep confirmations and recheck the portal after submitting. Ask the school’s financial-aid office how FAFSA, outside awards, and payments coordinate.
Read the aid-program profile and the FAFSA guide; confirm with the institution how funding is coordinated.
Applicant FAQ and eligibility — Susan Thompson Buffett Foundation.
Foundation scholarship application — Susan Thompson Buffett Foundation.
FAFSA application — Federal Student Aid, U.S. Department of Education.
Information checked against official sources on October 13, 2026. Funding, criteria, and dates can change; confirm the linked cycle rules before submitting documents and ask the school how the award coordinates with other aid.
Confirm eligibility and the 2027 cycle deadline on the official portal before applying.
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Susan Thompson Buffett Foundation Scholarship
The Susan T. Buffett Foundation offers a competitive scholarship for students who live in Nebraska, graduate from a Nebraska high school or earn a Nebraska GED, and plan to enter college as first-time freshmen. The award can be used only at eligible Nebraska public colleges, including community colleges, state colleges, and campuses in the state university system. It cannot be transferred to a private or out-of-state institution. Published requirements include at least a 2.0
College scholarship and financial-aid program
Federal Student Aid — U.S. Department of Education
The agency sets rates, eligibility, and caps; the college certifies need, cost, and the individual amount within those limits.
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Susan Thompson Buffett Foundation · Accessed October 13, 2026
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Susan Thompson Buffett Foundation · Accessed October 13, 2026
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Federal Student Aid, U.S. Department of Education · Accessed October 13, 2026
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Susan Thompson Buffett Foundation · Accessed October 13, 2026
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Susan Thompson Buffett Foundation · Accessed October 13, 2026
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Federal Student Aid, U.S. Department of Education · Accessed October 13, 2026
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Official website of Federal Student Aid — U.S. Department of Education ↗
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Federal Student Aid · Accessed October 13, 2026
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Official website of Federal Student Aid — U.S. Department of Education ↗
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Federal Student Aid · Accessed October 13, 2026
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