2026-2027 Urban Health Opportunities Program Scholarship Application

2026-2027 Urban Health Opportunities Program Scholarship Application
Application open until 11:59 pm January 17th.

The purpose of the Urban Health Opportunities Program (UHOP) is to enhance the healthcare workforce serving medically underserved populations in urban Nebraska by identifying and preparing qualified students to enter and succeed in health professions training.

UHOP Pre-Medicine Program Highlights
- Tuition assistance at UNO starting freshman year for UHOP scholars
- Automatic UNO Pre-Medical Committee sponsorship
- Mentoring by UNMC medical students
- MCAT preparation assistance
- Opportunities to provide mentorship
- Successful program completion results in guaranteed admission to the UNMC Medical Doctorate (M.D.) program
Requirements for UHOP Pre-Medicine Eligibility
- High School OR College GPA ≥3.25
- ACT Composite and Math Score ≥24 (will also accept UNO's ALEKS Math Placement test)
- 2 Letters of Recommendation
- Demonstrate a strong interest in a career of medicine
- Nebraska Residency
- U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Residency
- Apply as a High School Senior
  - Students are able to apply until the end of their sophomore year of college, we recommend students apply in high school if possible
Deadline 11:59 pm January 17th, 2026

Application Instructions:
Application Instructions:

Please carefully review the information below. This will contain application steps, outline the information you will need to provide, and list necessary contact information for the UHOP Application team.

All steps must be completed by January 17th, 2026 at 11:59 PM. We must receive all application materials in order to be considered.The scholarship is not first come first serve. All applications will be evaluated after January 17th.

Step 1: Apply to UNO:
- https://www.unomaha.edu/admissions/apply/index.php
- For any questions or concerns about your UNO application, please reach out to UNO Admissions at:
  - 402.554.2393
  - unoadmissions@unomaha.edu
Step 2: Complete the application questionaire on the next page.

Step 3: Identify two individuals to write you a letter of recommendation and send them the following link: Letter of Recommendation Form

READ CAREFULLY: Instructions Below Regarding the Letters of Recommendation

Letters of recommendation can be from the following: a high school principal, a high school counselor, a high school science teacher, an academic advisor, a college professor, and/or a medical professional.

The UHOP team will not send letter requests to your letter writer. You must send the link above to your letter writers so that they can submit your recommendation.

If writers have any difficulty they can reach out to unohealthcareers@unomaha.edu or 402-554-5980.

Step 4: Throughout the application you will be asked to provide the following uploads:
- Attach your RESUME, which should include academic, extracurricular, and employment information.
- Complete short answer #1
- Complete short answer #2
- Complete short answer #3
- Attach all relevant transcripts (highschool, college)
Note: Application is open to both high school seniors and current college students.

For any questions or concerns about the application, please reach out to UNO's Health Careers Resource Center (HCRC). You can reach us at:
- 402.554.5980
- unohealthcareers@unomaha.edu

Please select the option that best represents you :*

Current High School SeniorCurrent College Student
NUID (8 digit UNO student ID#)*
To apply to UHOP, you must be admitted to UNO. If unsure of your NUID number please call UNO Undergraduate Admissions at 402-554-2393
Full Name:*

First NameLast Name
Preferred Name
Date of Birth (xx - xx - xxxx)
Email Address (PLEASE DO NOT USE A SCHOOL EMAIL):*
Confirm your email address: (PLEASE DO NOT USE A SCHOOL EMAIL):*
Phone Number*
Please enter a valid phone number.
Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
County of Residence
Ex: Douglas, Sarpy, Cass, etc.
Gender:
Pronouns:

Please list any extracurricular activities you participate in (volunteering, clubs, leadership organizations, etc.)*
Do you currently work? If so, where? Approximately how many hours per week?*
Do you speak a language other than English? If so, which language(s) and what is your proficiency level?*
Please list any honors and awards you have received:*
How did you hear about UHOP?*

My HS CounselorFamily MemberAdvertisementUNO AdmissionsUNO Health Career Resources Center (HCRC)Other
Attach your resume, which should include academic, extracurricular, and employment information.*

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Short answer #1: In no more than 300 words, please describe why you have chosen to pursue a career as a physician?*

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Short answer #2: Please list what you have done to demonstrate your interest in healthcare (job shadowing, volunteering, student organizations, etc.)*

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Short answer # 3: In no more than 300 words, why are you a good fit for the UHOP program? Why should you be selected?*

0/350

READ CAREFULLY: Instructions Below Regarding the Letters of Recommendation

All applicants must submit TWO LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION (a third letter of recommendation can be submitted if desired but is not required) from any of the following: a high school principal, a high school counselor, a high school science teacher, an academic advisor, a college professor, manager/boss, and/or a medical professional. Please see the attached letter request to be given to letter writers.

Please follow the instructions below. All letters of recommendation must be submitted by 11:59 pm on January 17th to be considered.

Identify two individuals to write you a letter of recommendation and send them the following link: Letter of Recommendation Form

NOTE*** The UHOP team will not send letter requests to your letter writer. You must send the link above to your letter writers so that they can submit your recommendation.
Letter Writer 1's Name*

First NameLast Name
Letter Writer 1's Email Address:*
Letter Writer 2's Name*

First NameLast Name
Letter Writer 2's Email Address:*
Letter Writer 3's Name

First NameLast Name
Letter Writer 3's Email
example@example.com

Please double check that all relevant questions and file uploads have been completed. All application material must be received by January 17th, 2026 at 11:59 pm.
Only fully complete applications will be considered. Any applications missing materials will not be considered. Have you completed all aspects of the application?*

YesNo
Did you send the letter of recommendation request link to your letter writers? All letters must be received by 11:59 pm January 17th, 2026 to be included in your application. The letter of recommendation request link is: https://form.jotform.com/252573683945066*

YesNo
This information is submitted as an application for the Urban Health Opportunities Program (UHOP) at the University of Nebraska Omaha and the University of Nebraska Medical Center. The submission of this application is an agreement that, to the best of your knowledge, this information is correct.*

I understand and agree the above is accurate to the best of your knowledge
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2026-2027 Urban Health Opportunities Program Scholarship Application

Application Instructions: