Good Life Great Journey Scholarship Program (NDOT)

Good Life NDOT logoThe Nebraska Department of Transportation is seeking applicants for its Good Life Great Journey Scholarship Program. This program is open to individuals interested in careers in select hard-to-fill positions at NDOT, while also offering opportunities for personal and professional growth.

This scholarship program is for individuals pursuing a technical degree in one of the approved programs at a partnering technical college, while obtaining hands-on experience working at NDOT. Individuals selected will be eligible for up to 100% paid tuition, books, fees, tools, and housing expenses. Additionally, these individuals will work a paid internship at one of the statewide NDOT headquarters which includes travel reimbursement. Upon successful completion of the program there will be an opportunity for full-time employment with NDOT. The eligible programs of study include:

  • Diesel Technology
  • Electronics Systems/Electrical Technology,
  • Land Surveying/GIS/Civil Engineering Technology
  • Drafting/Design Technology, Engineering
  • Information Technology.

Applicants are encouraged to explore programs offered at Metro Community College, Northeast Community College, Southeast Community College, Central Community College, Mid Plains Community College, Western Nebraska Community College and other accredited technical institutions with relevant programs.

The application deadline for this first round of scholarships closes on April 15, 2024.

More information see the Nebraska Scholarship webpage.

Please direct any questions to: ndot.scholarship@nebraska.gov