The Nebraska Good Life Opportunities Program is a partnership between the University of Nebraska at Kearney (体育菠菜大平台) and the University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO), which prepares students for high-demand careers as city managers, urban and regional planners, non-profit managers, public policy administrators, community and economic development officials, among many others. Students within this program complete their undergraduate work at 体育菠菜大平台, with guaranteed admission into the Master’s in Public Administration program at UNO.
To apply, you must have applied and been admitted to the University of Nebraska at Kearney. The Nebraska Good Life Opportunities Program application is open now through February 1 2025. Access the online application below and click on "Admitted Incoming Freshmen” to apply.
Contact
If you have questions about the Nebraska Good Life Opportunities Program, please contact:
Dr. Chuck Rowling
Email: rowlingcm@866kq.com
Phone: (308) 865-8171
Benefits
- Full-tuition scholarship at 体育菠菜大平台 for up to 120 credit hours
- One-on-one mentorship from the 体育菠菜大平台 faculty director of Nebraska Good Life Opportunities Program
- Structured undergraduate curriculum, focused on building critical thinking, reading and writing skills and providing foundational knowledge in preparation for the UNO MPA program
- Membership in the Student Chapter of the International City Managers Association (ICMA)
- Professional development and experiential learning opportunities, including: preferred access to internships; regular interactions with city, county and state administrators; visits to the UNO School of Public Administration to meet with faculty, staff and students; paid undergraduate research opportunities
- Participation in at least two field study courses at 体育菠菜大平台, including: (1) a one-week trip to Washington, D.C. to learn about policymaking at the federal level; and (2) a one-week trip to the southern United States to study contemporary civil rights issues
- Opportunity to take an international field study course (offered each year) in such places as Cuba, Colombia, Ireland, Japan, and elsewhere
- Guaranteed acceptance into the UNO MPA program following graduation from 体育菠菜大平台, provided a minimum of a 3.5 GPA is maintained at 体育菠菜大平台
- Preferred access to scholarships, graduate assistantships and employment opportunities through the UNO MPA program
Eligibility
- Minimum high school GPA of 3.5
- Apply and be admitted to the University of Nebraska at Kearney
- Commitment to public service and a desire to pursue a career in government or public administration
How to Apply
- The application deadline is February 1, 2025.
- Access the online application and click on “Admitted Incoming Freshmen.”
- You will be asked to complete two essays and provide names and emails of two individuals who can provide a reference letter.
