Kearney Bound Scholars

Kearney Bound prepares first-generation and income eligible students from North Platte High School, Lexington High School, Kearney High School, and Kearney Catholic High School to achieve excellence through knowledge, character, and commitment. This is achieved through academic counseling and support, leadership, personal development, and financial assistance to attend the University of Nebraska Kearney. Students are selected at the end of their 9th grade year and supported through college graduation.

Prospective Students

Student Organization

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Peer Mentor Program

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Current Students

Living Learning Community

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Foundations for Learning Course

Kearney Bound Pillars

Knowledge

KB Scholars will aim to acquire new innovative knowledge by achieving academic success both inside and outside the classroom.

character

KB Scholars will make moral and ethical decisions, promote honesty, and carry themselves with integrity.

Commitment

KB Scholars will demonstrate motivation to participate and fulfill the obligations set by their respective high school, the University of Nebraska at Kearney and Kearney Bound.

"Coming into college, I knew I wanted to get out of my comfort zone and get to know people who weren’t from the same town as me. I love the sense of community we have built and seeing how our program continues to grow. In my second year as a scholar, I became a mentor for the incoming freshman. Being a mentor allowed me to get to know more people and build relationships with new scholars. I would say that being a mentor was the best thing I’ve experienced from the Kearney Bound Program because not only was I able to grow bonds with my mentees, but I was also inspired to pursue a career in School Psychology."