SCHOLARSHIPS
Be sure to check out DEADLINES for each scholarship and READ the QUALIFICATIONS in order to know if they apply to you or not. You can also come talk to Mrs. Wetovick about obtaining more information!
EduationQuest- Scholarship Quest
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Women's P.E.O. STAR Scholarship
DUE: OCTOBER 2nd
DESCRIPTION: The P.E.O. STAR Scholarship is open to women who exhibit excellence in leadership, academics, extracurricular activities, community service and potential for future success.
ELIGIBILITY: Must be a senior girl, with a minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale, a legal citizen or permanent resident of the U.S. or Canada, plans to attend a post-secondary education institution in the fall after graduation.
VALUE: $2,500
MUST COMPLETE 2 STEPS:
BELOW YOU FIND THE 2 FORMS TO BE COMPLETED: Student Activity Chart & One Page Essay
ELIGIBILITY: Must be a senior girl, with a minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale, a legal citizen or permanent resident of the U.S. or Canada, plans to attend a post-secondary education institution in the fall after graduation.
VALUE: $2,500
MUST COMPLETE 2 STEPS:
- Complete the Student Activity Chart and write a one page essay discussing your higher education plans and possible career aspirations. A resume may also be included, but is not required. SUBMIT to Mrs. Wetovick by October 2nd. From these applications, one woman from Fullerton will be selected to apply for the National P.E.O. STAR Scholarship.
- The applicant selected will then be required to submit an online application by November 30th to the National P.E.O. Executive office. The local P.E.O. Chapter will help you with this process.
- This P.E.O. Scholarship is separate from the local Fullerton P.E.O Scholarship.
- Any questions can be directed to Tabi Pickrel - 308-550-0081
BELOW YOU FIND THE 2 FORMS TO BE COMPLETED: Student Activity Chart & One Page Essay
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Future of Nebraska Scholarship
DUE: DECEMBER 1st
ELIGIBILITY:
VALUE: 5 - $5,000 Scholarships
ONLINE APPLICATION: business.unl.edu/promo/future-of-nebraska-scholarship/
- Plan to graduate from high school in the fall of 2023 or spring of 2024
- Have a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA and be admitted to the University of Nebraska–Lincoln for the fall of 2024
- Be a Nebraska resident
VALUE: 5 - $5,000 Scholarships
ONLINE APPLICATION: business.unl.edu/promo/future-of-nebraska-scholarship/
Wayne State Art & Design Scholarship
DUE: DECEMBER 1st
ELIGIBILITY: Art Scholarships are available to outstanding students in studio, academic and leadership areas. The awards are based on past achievement and promise of future academic success. These scholarships are awarded by the faculty each year and can be renewed annually. In addition, art students may apply for general academic scholarships and other forms of financial aid.
ONLINE APPLICATION: https://www.wsc.edu/art-design
ONLINE APPLICATION: https://www.wsc.edu/art-design
Equitable Excellence Scholarship
DUE: DECEMBER 15th
ELIGIBILITY:
1. Be United States citizens or legal residents living or claiming residency in one of the 50 U.S. states.
APPLICATION: Click below to find the link for the web page with scholarship information: learnmore.scholarsapply.org/equitableexcellence/
1. Be United States citizens or legal residents living or claiming residency in one of the 50 U.S. states.
- 2. Plan to enroll full-time in an accredited two-year or four-year college or university in the United States** by Fall.
APPLICATION: Click below to find the link for the web page with scholarship information: learnmore.scholarsapply.org/equitableexcellence/
GE- Reagan Foundation Scholarship Program
DUE: JANUARY 5th
ELIGIBILITY: This national program awards college scholarships to high school seniors who embody the characteristics of President Ronald Reagan at school, in the community, in the workplace and at home.
VALUE: $10,000 renewable scholarships- up to $40,000 per student.
ONLINE APPLICATION: http://www.reaganfoundation.org/scholars-program.aspx
VALUE: $10,000 renewable scholarships- up to $40,000 per student.
ONLINE APPLICATION: http://www.reaganfoundation.org/scholars-program.aspx
Smith Diversity Scholarship
DUE: JANUARY 28th
ELIGIBILITY:
2 - renewable scholarships of $12,500 per year to two-year trade school institutions.
ONLINE APPLICATION: www.lfsneb.org/smith-diversity-scholarship/
- Application is open until January 28th
- No minimum GPA, SAT or ACT requirements.
- Two letters of references requested (minimum one letter of reference required. Requests for references can be made through the submission portal).
- Students will need to upload the following in the application:
- Essay
- High School Transcript
- Proof of Household Income (parent/guardian(s) most recent W-2, most recent Tax Return or FAFSA Submission Summary)
- Applicants must be an ethnic minority with a household income under $65,000.
- Applicants must be a 2024 graduating senior attending a Nebraska public, private, charter school or home school association, or have obtained their GED.
- Applicants must plan to begin their freshmen year of post-secondary education the following academic year.
- Applicants do not need to be a U.S. citizen.
- Awards will be announced around April 1, 2024.
2 - renewable scholarships of $12,500 per year to two-year trade school institutions.
ONLINE APPLICATION: www.lfsneb.org/smith-diversity-scholarship/
Teammates Mentoring Scholarship
DUE: JANURARY 15th
ELIGIBILITY: Must currently be a member of the Teammates Mentoring Program at Fullerton High School.
DESCRIPTION: 1- Application for multiple scholarship!
VALUE: Varies
APPLICATION: Click below to find the link for the web page with scholarship information: https://teammates.org/for-mentees/scholarships/
DESCRIPTION: 1- Application for multiple scholarship!
VALUE: Varies
APPLICATION: Click below to find the link for the web page with scholarship information: https://teammates.org/for-mentees/scholarships/
Nebraska Poultry Education Scholarship
DUE: December 15th
ELIGIBILITY: Nebraska residents, those attending school in Nebraska, or those interested in a career in poultry-based in Nebraska are encouraged to apply for the Nebraska Poultry Education Scholarship.
DESCRIPTION: Read and follow the instructions carefully prior to submitting your application. All winners will be notified no later than February 6th. If awarded, the scholarship will be awarded directly to the educational institution. Applicants and winners are encouraged to apply each year and can be awarded the scholarship multiple times but not totaling more than $1,000 per academic year. Winners are required to attend the Nebraska Poultry Industries virtual conference to be presented the scholarship. Non-traditional students are encouraged to apply.
VALUE: A total of 2- $2,500 scholarships may be awarded for the academic year. The four scholarships are awarded based on college credit hours completed (0-26 Freshman, 27-52 Sophomore, 53-88 Junior, 89 or more Senior).
APPLICATION: Click below to find the link for the web page with scholarship information: form.jotform.com/241074264376154
DESCRIPTION: Read and follow the instructions carefully prior to submitting your application. All winners will be notified no later than February 6th. If awarded, the scholarship will be awarded directly to the educational institution. Applicants and winners are encouraged to apply each year and can be awarded the scholarship multiple times but not totaling more than $1,000 per academic year. Winners are required to attend the Nebraska Poultry Industries virtual conference to be presented the scholarship. Non-traditional students are encouraged to apply.
VALUE: A total of 2- $2,500 scholarships may be awarded for the academic year. The four scholarships are awarded based on college credit hours completed (0-26 Freshman, 27-52 Sophomore, 53-88 Junior, 89 or more Senior).
APPLICATION: Click below to find the link for the web page with scholarship information: form.jotform.com/241074264376154
Nebraska Educational Office Professionals Association NEOPA Scholarship
DUE: JANURARY 31st
ELIGIBILITY: Student must be a high school senior who attended high school in Nebraska and demonstrate financial need. The student must have completed two or more business education courses (four semesters) from among the following: computer/information technology (includes digital media and web design), keyboarding, accounting, office procedures, business communication, and/or management courses. See application for more information.
DESCRIPTION: Award of the scholarship is based upon academic achievement, financial need and initiative of the student. The scholarship amount will be determined according to available funds and will be awarded annually in the spring. It will be awarded in the amount of $500.00 for the 2021-2022 school year. The applicant must have applied for admission to a higher education institution. The course of study will prepare him/her to enter an office-related profession, preferably in the field of education. If the recipient is unable to enroll in an institution of higher education by the fall term of the year he/she is selected, the scholarship will be deemed forfeited and the award will be given to the alternate. All applications will be kept until enrollment of the recipient has been verified.
VALUE: $500
APPLICATION: Click below to find the link for the web page with scholarship information: www.educationquest.org/pdfs/sq/SQneopa.pdf
DESCRIPTION: Award of the scholarship is based upon academic achievement, financial need and initiative of the student. The scholarship amount will be determined according to available funds and will be awarded annually in the spring. It will be awarded in the amount of $500.00 for the 2021-2022 school year. The applicant must have applied for admission to a higher education institution. The course of study will prepare him/her to enter an office-related profession, preferably in the field of education. If the recipient is unable to enroll in an institution of higher education by the fall term of the year he/she is selected, the scholarship will be deemed forfeited and the award will be given to the alternate. All applications will be kept until enrollment of the recipient has been verified.
VALUE: $500
APPLICATION: Click below to find the link for the web page with scholarship information: www.educationquest.org/pdfs/sq/SQneopa.pdf
UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA- KEARNEY
MARCH 1st
URBAN HEALTH OPPORTUNITIES PROGRAM (UHOP) SCHOLARSHIP
DUE: JANUARY 17th
ELIGIBILITY: The purpose of 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.
The UHOP scholarship includes:
The UHOP scholarship includes:
- Tuition assistance at UNO starting freshman year for UHOP scholars
- Automatic UNO Pre-medical Committee sponsorship
- Mentoring by UNMC medical students
- MCAT preparation assistance
- Guaranteed admission to the UNMC Medical Doctorate (M.D.) program
University of Nebraska- Omaha Scholarships
DUE: FEBRUARY 1st
Click link for a complete listing of scholarships and applications! http://www.unomaha.edu/admissions/financial-support-and-scholarships/
SUSAN T. BUFFET SCHOLARSHIP
DUE: FEBRUARY 1st
ELIGIBILITY: To be considered for a scholarship from The Susan T. Buffett Foundation, a student must:
ONLINE APPLICATION: https://app.buffettscholarships.org/
- Be a resident of Nebraska
- Graduate from a Nebraska high school or earn a Nebraska GED
- Achieve at least a 2.5 cumulative unweighted GPA in high school
- 2.5 on a 4 point scale
- 80 on a 100 point scale
- Be a first-time freshman when entering college
- Students obtaining dual enrollment credits in high school are still eligible to apply
- Plan to attend any of the following Nebraska public institutions:
- Nebraska Community Colleges - Central, Metropolitan, Mid-Plains, Northeast, Southeast, or Western Nebraska;
- Nebraska State College System - Chadron State, Peru State, Wayne State; or
- University of Nebraska - NCTA, UNK, UNL, UNMC, or UNO
- Be in need of financial assistance in order to attend school
- Note: Students do not need to be Pell Grant eligible to qualify
- Students with an Expected Family Contribution (EFC) below $10,000 are encouraged to apply
- To calculate your EFC, use the College Funding Estimator
- All eligible applications are reviewed and scored
- Awards are determined on the following criteria:
- Financial need
- Academic merit
- Personal essay
- Strength of recommendations
- Every applicant who completes an application will receive a decision notification via email by May 1st
ONLINE APPLICATION: https://app.buffettscholarships.org/
University of Nebraska-Lincoln Scholarships
DUE: FEBRURARY 1st
Click link for a complete listing of scholarships and applications!
http://admissions.unl.edu/cost.aspx
Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture Scholarships
DUE: FEBRURARY 1st
Elk's Vocational Scholarship
DUE: FEBRURARY 1st
ELIGIBILITY: The Nebraska Elks Association and Scholarship Committee provided the following opportunity for high school seniors. The scholarship is designed to support graduates who wish to pursue a 2-year trade or vocational program at a community college. As you work with students, please help pass the word. The application deadline Saturday, February 1.
APPLICATION: Click the link below to download the application.
www.nebraskaelks.org/pdf/neavocapp.pdf
APPLICATION: Click the link below to download the application.
www.nebraskaelks.org/pdf/neavocapp.pdf
Nebraska Rural Community Schools Association Scholarship
DUE: FEBRUARY 2nd
ELIGIBILITY: Students planning to become teachers or other related occupations, such as counselors or media specialists.
APPLICATION: Click below to download the application.
- Must be a graduating senior.
- Must attend a public or private college in Nebraska.
- Must have a G.P.A. of 3.5 or above on the 4.0 scale.
- Must have an ACT composite score of 20 or higher.
- Must be a student planning to become a teacher or other related occupation, such as counselor or media specialist.
APPLICATION: Click below to download the application.
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Gary Fisher Fine Arts Scholarship
DUE: FEBRUARY 2nd
ELIGIBILITY: Students who excel in the fine arts and are planning to major in the fine arts in college.
APPLICATION: Click below to download the application.
- Must be a graduating senior.
- Must attend a public or private college in Nebraska.
APPLICATION: Click below to download the application.
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Sydney Loofe Memorial Scholarship Presented by The Set Me Free Project
DUE: MARCH 8th
ELIGIBILITY:
AMOUNT: $4,000
APPLICATION: Please visit this website for more the application: www.setmefreeproject.net/scholarship-opportunity
- Must be a high school senior graduating in 2024
- Have a GPA of 3.0 or higher
- Eligible High Schools: Nebraska High Schools (Public, Private or Exempt)
- Demonstrate plans to attend an institution of higher learning that will make an impact on the community in the interest of safety, and the desire to protect the vulnerable in the areas of:
- Countering human trafficking
- Online safety
- Cyber security
This list is not a list of degrees or majors, however a list of areas that the degree will make an impact. This list is not comprehensive and can be done in a number of ways. The individual must be able to demonstrate in their essay how their degree can make a difference in the lives of others.
AMOUNT: $4,000
APPLICATION: Please visit this website for more the application: www.setmefreeproject.net/scholarship-opportunity
Great Plains Communications Scholarship
DUE: FEBRUARY 1st
ELIGIBILITY:
Are you a graduating senior and a customer of Great Plains Communications? If so, you are eligible to apply for the Great Plains Communications Scholarship! We grant up to 21 scholarships to seniors in Nebraska and Indiana, with amounts ranging from $1000 to $5000. Scholarships are awarded on a one-time basis.
AMOUNT: $1,000 - $5,000
APPLICATION: gpcom.com/scholarships-grants/
Are you a graduating senior and a customer of Great Plains Communications? If so, you are eligible to apply for the Great Plains Communications Scholarship! We grant up to 21 scholarships to seniors in Nebraska and Indiana, with amounts ranging from $1000 to $5000. Scholarships are awarded on a one-time basis.
AMOUNT: $1,000 - $5,000
APPLICATION: gpcom.com/scholarships-grants/
Nebraska Press Association Foundation Scholarship
DUE: JANUARY 17th
ELIGIBILITY:
APPLICATION: Click link for the application: nebpress.com/scholarships/
- Plan to enroll in post-secondary educational programs in a Nebraska-based college.
- Enrolled as a full-time college student.
- Will be given to students with a specific interest in community based journalism OR agriculture communications.
APPLICATION: Click link for the application: nebpress.com/scholarships/
Nebraska Public Leadership Foundation Scholarship
DUE: MARCH 1st
ELIGIBILITY:
APPLICATION: Click link for the application: www.nepublicleadership.org/
- High school seniors who are pursuing higher education to become a teacher in a Nebraska public school system.
- Students with plans to attend college or university in Nebraska
- Minimum GPA of 3.0 and those students whose school district is a member of the Nebraska Association of School Boards qualify to apply for the scholarship.
APPLICATION: Click link for the application: www.nepublicleadership.org/
Southeast Community College Scholarships
DUE: MARCH 1st
Click link for complete listing of scholarships and applications!
https://www.southeast.edu/scholarships/
https://www.southeast.edu/scholarships/
Northeast Community College Scholarships
DUE: MARCH 1st
For most of the scholarships offered at Northeast just one online scholarship application is required.
Click the button below for complete listing of scholarships and application:
Click the button below for complete listing of scholarships and application:
Central Community College Scholarships
DUE: MARCH 1st
Click link for complete listing of scholarships and applications!
https://ccc.awardspring.com/Home/Scholarships
NOTE:
https://ccc.awardspring.com/Home/Scholarships
NOTE:
- ACT Advantage/Compass Scholarship- DEADLINE: February 15th
- Summer Scholarship- DEADLINE: April 18th
Central Community College Titan Machinery Scholarship
DUE: MARCH 1st
DESCRIPTION: The new Titan Machinery sponsorship program will pay CCC diesel technology program school costs, including tuition, fees, books, and tools. Selected students will be asked to work for Titan Machinery for two years upon completing their CCC diesel program degree.
ELIGIBILITY:
ELIGIBILITY:
- Visit CCC Diesel Program (Contact CCC admission's office to make your appointment)
- Make application to CCC and be accepted
- Complete Titan application for the sponsorship (Download Below)
- Provide Titan Machinery and CCC with transcripts and ACT, COMPASS or ASSET score.
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Mitchell Equipment Ag Scholarship
DUE: MARCH 15TH
ELIGIBILITY:
- Applicants must be 2024-2025 graduates who are seeking to enroll in postsecondary technical colleges, state colleges, or universities.
- This $500 scholarship is for students who currently reside in one of the following counties: Antelope, Boyd, Brown, Garfield, Holt, Keya Paha, Knox, Loup, Rock, Wheeler, Madison, Stanton, Platte, Cummings, Dodge, Nance, Merrick, Polk, Colfax, Boone, Pierce, and Butler.
- Scholarships will be given to students with a specific interest in an agricultural related field of study and an interest in returning to the area after college completion.
- The attached letter of recommendation form must accompany this application.
- Selection is based on the student’s interest in Agriculture or an Ag-related field, an interest in returning to the north-central region of the state, and good citizenship in school and the community.
- Scholarship funds will be paid directly to the technical college, state college, or university and will be applied to second-semester tuition and/or fees.
- The application must be filled out by the applicant and an essay must be provided (see page 2 of application). Applications and recommendation letters can be emailed to: [email protected] by March 15, 2025.
- The winner of the scholarship will be announced on graduation day. Best wishes to you for your great success.
www.mitchellequip.com/scholarships/
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Lincoln Builders Bureau Scholarship
DUE: MARCH 25TH
ELIGIBILITY: Member company employees and their dependents can apply for a $750 college scholarship sponsored by the Lincoln Builders Bureau.
Selection of recipients will be made based on the following:
a. Applicants must be an employee of a Lincoln Builders Bureau member company, or the dependent of an employee.
b. Applicants must be enrolled, or planning to enroll as an undergraduate in the upcoming year of an accredited college, university or trade school with a focus on construction science.
VALUE: $750
ONLINE APPLICATION: Click link to access the online application: buildersbureau.com/Scholarships.asp
Selection of recipients will be made based on the following:
a. Applicants must be an employee of a Lincoln Builders Bureau member company, or the dependent of an employee.
b. Applicants must be enrolled, or planning to enroll as an undergraduate in the upcoming year of an accredited college, university or trade school with a focus on construction science.
VALUE: $750
ONLINE APPLICATION: Click link to access the online application: buildersbureau.com/Scholarships.asp
Maggie Thompson Memorial Scholarship
DUE: FEBRUARY 21st
ELIGIBILITY:
- Desire to increase your independence through education or employment.
- Living with a disability.
OneNebraska Federal Credit Union Scholarship
DUE: April 4th
ELIGIBILITY:
APPLICATION: Click below to access the website www.bankingwithyou.com/about-us/scholarship-application
- Applicants must be a high school senior graduating in May.
- Applicants must be accepted at one of the accredited systems listed above.
- Family members of ONFCU employees and officials are not eligible to apply.
- All previous recipients of an ONFCU scholarship are ineligible for further scholarships.
APPLICATION: Click below to access the website www.bankingwithyou.com/about-us/scholarship-application
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Nebraska Coaches Association Scholarship
DUE: April 10th
ELIGIBILITY:
ncacoach.org/lincoln-country-inn-suites-scholarship-award/
- 1) Upper 25% of class -OR- 3.75 Cumulative GPA
2) Must be at least a 2 year participant in 2 sports
3) Must have earned varsity letter in 2 sports
4) Must include at least one letter of recommendation from a high school coach
5) ACT minimum score of 24
ncacoach.org/lincoln-country-inn-suites-scholarship-award/
Nebraskans for Peace Scholarship
DUE: April 10th
ELIGIBILITY: Nebraskans for Peace is offering scholarships to graduating high school seniors. The awards, based upon written essays, will be evenly divided among the three congressional districts. The recipients will be students who wish to further their education in an area consistent with the mission of Nebraskans for Peace: peace with justice through community building, education and political action.
VALUE: Three $500 scholarships and six $100 scholarships will be awarded to seniors who wish to pursue a college education.
APPLICATION: Click below to download the application.
VALUE: Three $500 scholarships and six $100 scholarships will be awarded to seniors who wish to pursue a college education.
APPLICATION: Click below to download the application.
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Horatio Alger Career and Technical Scholarship
OPENS: March 15th
ELIGIBILITY: The Career & Technical Scholarship Program is funded through the Horatio Alger Endowment Fund and the generosity of Association Chairman Emeritus and Endowment Fund President Walter Scott, Jr. Scholarships are awarded to students who have faced and overcome great obstacles in their lives who wish to pursue a career or technical education at an accredited non-profit post-secondary institution in the United States.
VALUE: The scholarship award is up to $2,500. Scholars can request $625 each eligible semester. Funds may be used for tuition, fees, books and supplies. All scholarship funds are paid directly to the institution on behalf of the recipient.
APPLICATION: horatioalger.org/scholarships/
- Have completed high school (or earned a high school equivalency credential)
- Will be enrolled in eligible program in Fall
- Exhibit a strong commitment to pursue and complete a career or technical program (up to 2 years) at an accredited non-profit post-secondary institution in the United States
- Demonstrated critical financial need (must be eligible to receive the Federal Pell grant as determined by completion of the FAFSA)
- Demonstrated perseverance in overcoming adversity
- Be under the age of 30
- Be a United States citizen
VALUE: The scholarship award is up to $2,500. Scholars can request $625 each eligible semester. Funds may be used for tuition, fees, books and supplies. All scholarship funds are paid directly to the institution on behalf of the recipient.
APPLICATION: horatioalger.org/scholarships/
James M. Cox Foundation Scholarship
DUE: APRIL 10th
ELIGIBILITY:
APPLICATION: Click below to download the application.
- Reside in Nebraska, with special consideration given to students residing in the eastern one-third of the state;
- Demonstrate financial need;
- Demonstrate a likelihood of academic success in chosen field of study;
- Attend a Nebraska-based institution of higher learning;
- Complete and sign the Application;
- Include a certified copy of your high school transcript;
- Include two letters of recommendation from instructors, advisors or counselors; and
- Include an educational commitment essay of no more than 1 page relating to the impact of a higher education on your permanent career objectives.
- Other factors, obstacles or extenuating circumstances of the family such as financial burden, medical expenses, death of a parent, and/or disabilities factor into the decision making process.
APPLICATION: Click below to download the application.
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GOOD LIFE, GREAT JOURNEY SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
DUE: APRIL 15th
ELIGIBILITY:
Individuals selected for the scholarship will be awarded up to 100% paid tuition, books, fees, tools, housing expenses, and a paid internship with NDOT. Upon the successful completion of the degree program, there will be opportunities for full-time employment with NDOT.
APPLICATION: Click below for website application: dot.nebraska.gov/about/scholarship-program/
- Looking to pursue a career where you can make a real impact, while also serving your community? The Nebraska Department of Transportation is where you’ll accomplish that and much more. Our Good Life, Great Journey Scholarship Program is how we invest in you and help Grow Nebraska. This program provides scholarships to individuals pursuing one of the approved technical degrees, at a partnering technical college while obtaining hands-on experience by working part-time as an intern for NDOT.
- Approved Programs of Study:
- Diesel Technology
- Electronics Systems/Electrical Technology
- Land Surveying/GIS/Civil Engineering Technology
- Drafting/Design Technology
- Engineering
- Information Technology
Individuals selected for the scholarship will be awarded up to 100% paid tuition, books, fees, tools, housing expenses, and a paid internship with NDOT. Upon the successful completion of the degree program, there will be opportunities for full-time employment with NDOT.
APPLICATION: Click below for website application: dot.nebraska.gov/about/scholarship-program/
Norden Club Of Lincoln Foundation
DUE: MAY 1st
ELIGIBILITY:
1. The applicant should reside within a 100-mile radius of Lincoln, Nebraska. 2. Fill out the application where it applies to you, and attach a letter of 250-300 words describing your proposed course of Scandinavian related study or activity and how it would fulfill our goals. 3. The application must be sent to me at my address listed below, and postmarked by May 1, 2024. The chosen recipient will be notified by phone, 4. We request that our scholarship or grant recipient attend one of our dinner meetings for the Norden Club of Lincoln, to present a short program about their educational/project experience.
VALUE: $2,000
ONLINE APPLICATION: nordenclub.com/foundation/scholarships/
1. The applicant should reside within a 100-mile radius of Lincoln, Nebraska. 2. Fill out the application where it applies to you, and attach a letter of 250-300 words describing your proposed course of Scandinavian related study or activity and how it would fulfill our goals. 3. The application must be sent to me at my address listed below, and postmarked by May 1, 2024. The chosen recipient will be notified by phone, 4. We request that our scholarship or grant recipient attend one of our dinner meetings for the Norden Club of Lincoln, to present a short program about their educational/project experience.
VALUE: $2,000
ONLINE APPLICATION: nordenclub.com/foundation/scholarships/
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AGC Nebraska Chapter Construction Scholarship
DUE: MAY 1st
ELIGIBILITY:
1. Applicant must be: a. a graduating high school student, or b. enrolled, or plan to enroll, in a construction related program at a technical institute.
2. Applicant must be: a. a U.S. citizen, or b. documented permanent resident of the U.S.
3. Must have a desire to pursue a heavy-highway-utilities construction career.
4. Minimum grade point average of 2.0 out of 4.0 or demonstrate achievement of competency.
VALUE: 6- $2,000 Scholarships
ONLINE APPLICATION: http://www.agcne.org/ne-cc-scholarships
1. Applicant must be: a. a graduating high school student, or b. enrolled, or plan to enroll, in a construction related program at a technical institute.
2. Applicant must be: a. a U.S. citizen, or b. documented permanent resident of the U.S.
3. Must have a desire to pursue a heavy-highway-utilities construction career.
4. Minimum grade point average of 2.0 out of 4.0 or demonstrate achievement of competency.
VALUE: 6- $2,000 Scholarships
ONLINE APPLICATION: http://www.agcne.org/ne-cc-scholarships
"We the Future" Scholarship Contest
DUE: MAY 31st
ELIGIBILITY:
VALUE: $5,000
APPLICATION: Click for online application: constitutingamerica.org/enter/
- Complete the contact information*
- Fill out this form that must accompany every entry
- Click here to watch “Tips From Past Contest Winners” to get inspired!
- Click here to read the complete rules and entry options for your age group
- Entries are due May 31, 2024.
- We prefer entries to be submitted electronically through the online portal on this site. If it is not possible to electronically submit an entry, please mail it to: Constituting America, P.O. Box 1988, Colleyville, Texas 76034. If you have questions please email [email protected]
VALUE: $5,000
APPLICATION: Click for online application: constitutingamerica.org/enter/
Jim Hurlbert Memorial Baseball Scholarship
DUE: JUNE 15th
ELIGIBILITY: At least one scholarship will be awarded from each of the four American Legion Department Membership Areas, as funds are available. Only one candidate will be allowed from each Senior American Legion Baseball Team. Scholarships are awarded for one year only and are nonrenewable. Eligibility is open to Nebraska American Legion Baseball players in their last year of Legion Baseball eligibility and/or graduating senior.
Selection of recipients will be made based on the following:
a. ALL questions answered or N/A indicated
b. Financial need
c. Academic achievement
d. School and community involvement
4. An impartial award selection committee will evaluate applications and select recipients.
5. Student must attend a post-secondary educational institution within the state of Nebraska, and must have maintained a grade point average (GPA) in the upper 50 percent of his/her graduating class.
VALUE: Up to four scholarships not to exceed $500.00 each will be awarded, as funds are available.
APPLICATION: Click below to download the application.
Selection of recipients will be made based on the following:
a. ALL questions answered or N/A indicated
b. Financial need
c. Academic achievement
d. School and community involvement
4. An impartial award selection committee will evaluate applications and select recipients.
5. Student must attend a post-secondary educational institution within the state of Nebraska, and must have maintained a grade point average (GPA) in the upper 50 percent of his/her graduating class.
VALUE: Up to four scholarships not to exceed $500.00 each will be awarded, as funds are available.
APPLICATION: Click below to download the application.
| 2023_jim_hurlbert_application.pdf |
Big Sun Athletic Scholarship
DUE: JUNE 19th
ELIGIBILITY: The BigSun Organization is proud to be able to help young athletes succeed in their academic pursuits. In order to do our part, we are offering an annual scholarship to a deserving student. All student athletes are eligible for this award, regardless of which sport they are participating in.
All student athletes are eligible regardless of the sport they are engaged in. The student must be a high school senior or be attending a post secondary institute. Please remember to include your name and the name of the school that you are attending.
HOW TO APPLY: Please send us a short essay (500 - 1,000 words) answering the following questions:
How did your participation in sports during your high school years influence you? Has your participation influenced your career goals?
Has your participation influenced how you relate to your family?
VALUE: $500
APPLICATION: Click here to take you to application: http://www.bigsunathletics.com/
All student athletes are eligible regardless of the sport they are engaged in. The student must be a high school senior or be attending a post secondary institute. Please remember to include your name and the name of the school that you are attending.
HOW TO APPLY: Please send us a short essay (500 - 1,000 words) answering the following questions:
How did your participation in sports during your high school years influence you? Has your participation influenced your career goals?
Has your participation influenced how you relate to your family?
VALUE: $500
APPLICATION: Click here to take you to application: http://www.bigsunathletics.com/
Abbott & Fenner Scholarship
DUE: JUNE 10th
ELIGIBILITY: The A&F Scholarships are available to all high school juniors and seniors as well as all students currently registered in any accredited post secondary institution.
DESCRIPTION: Abbott & Fenner are committed to continuing our efforts at helping those who have the desire and ambition to succeed. The winner(s) of this annual scholarship will receive their award within 2 weeks of the listed deadline. All applicants should include their full name and mailing address with their submissions.
To apply for this scholarship you will need to write an essay on the topic below. The essay should be between 500 and 1000 words. Your submissions must be sent by email at: [email protected]
Describe your educational career and life goals. Explain your plan for achieving these goals. Include your degree/major, why you selected it, and how this degree/major will help you achieve your goals.
VALUE: $1,000
ONLINE APPLICATION: http://www.abbottandfenner.com/scholarships.htm
DESCRIPTION: Abbott & Fenner are committed to continuing our efforts at helping those who have the desire and ambition to succeed. The winner(s) of this annual scholarship will receive their award within 2 weeks of the listed deadline. All applicants should include their full name and mailing address with their submissions.
To apply for this scholarship you will need to write an essay on the topic below. The essay should be between 500 and 1000 words. Your submissions must be sent by email at: [email protected]
Describe your educational career and life goals. Explain your plan for achieving these goals. Include your degree/major, why you selected it, and how this degree/major will help you achieve your goals.
VALUE: $1,000
ONLINE APPLICATION: http://www.abbottandfenner.com/scholarships.htm
LARIAT FUTURE INNOVATORS FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP
DUE: JUNE 15th
ELIGIBILITY: Our Lariat STEM Scholarship is directed towards students between 18-24, from lower-income families in rural areas, who are pursuing a degree in math or science.Our Lariat STEM Scholarship is directed towards students between 18-24, from lower-income families in rural areas, who are pursuing a degree in math or science.
DESCRIPTION: Students awarded the scholarship, and who continue to meet eligibility requirements, will receive funding annually as follows:
$6,000 as a Freshmen
$6,000 as a Sophomore
$8,000 as a Junior
$10,000 as a Senior
For Eligibility Requirements and information on applying, Please see the For Students page.
VALUE:
$6,000 as a Freshmen
$6,000 as a Sophomore
$8,000 as a Junior
$10,000 as a Senior
ONLINE APPLICATION: lariatfoundation.org/scholarships-and-requirements/
DESCRIPTION: Students awarded the scholarship, and who continue to meet eligibility requirements, will receive funding annually as follows:
$6,000 as a Freshmen
$6,000 as a Sophomore
$8,000 as a Junior
$10,000 as a Senior
For Eligibility Requirements and information on applying, Please see the For Students page.
VALUE:
$6,000 as a Freshmen
$6,000 as a Sophomore
$8,000 as a Junior
$10,000 as a Senior
ONLINE APPLICATION: lariatfoundation.org/scholarships-and-requirements/
Letter of Recommendation
Request Form
Click below to download the letter of recommendation request form. This form should be used EVERY TIME you ask someone to write you a letter of recommendation.
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AES Engineering Scholarship
DUE: OCTOBER 5th
DESCRIPTION: AES will award this scholarship based on character as determined by essays. Must submit an essay between 500 and 1,000 words.
ELIGIBILITY: Intended for future leaders across a wide spectrum of fields of study. Available to high school seniors and all students attending a post secondary educational facility. YOU ARE NOT REQUIRED TO BE TAKING ENGINEERING COURSES TO BE ELIGIBLE.
VALUE: $500
ONLINE APPLICATION: www.aesengineers.com/scholarships.php
ELIGIBILITY: Intended for future leaders across a wide spectrum of fields of study. Available to high school seniors and all students attending a post secondary educational facility. YOU ARE NOT REQUIRED TO BE TAKING ENGINEERING COURSES TO BE ELIGIBLE.
VALUE: $500
ONLINE APPLICATION: www.aesengineers.com/scholarships.php
Chadron State College RLOP Scholarship
DUE: November 15th
ELIGIBILITY:
BENEFITS:
APPLICATION: https://www.csc.edu/rlop/
- Chadron State College has continued their partnership with the University of Nebraska-Lincoln to offer the Rural Law Opportunities Program (RLOP). RLOP is a scholarship for students from rural Nebraska interested in becoming a lawyer and practicing in rural Nebraska communities. Students can purse any degree program, but must have a Legal Studies minor to be part of the RLOP program.
BENEFITS:
- Full CSC tuition waiver
- Visits to UNL College of Law
- Mentoring and Internship Opportunities
- Free LSAT Test Prep
- Provisional acceptance to UNL College of Law
APPLICATION: https://www.csc.edu/rlop/
Elk's Most Valuable Scholarship
DUE: November 12th
ELIGIBILITY:
APPLICATION: Click the link below to download the application.
www.elks.org/scholars/scholarships/mvs.cfm
- Most Valuable Student (MVS) Contest:
- Applications can be found online at www.elks.org/scholars/scholarships/mvs.cfm
- The Elks National Foundation (ENF) awards 500 four-year scholarships based on academics, leadership, and financial need.
- National awards range from $1,000 per year to $12,500 per year.
- The national awards will be announced in April.
- Grand Island Elks Lodge #604 also awards scholarships at the local level. Last year we awarded $6,200 in scholarships to local students. Those students are selected from the students who apply on-line for the Most Valuable Student contest.
- MVS scholarships are for students pursuing a four-year degree on a full-time basis (minimum of 12 semester hours), at a U.S. college or university next school year.
- Some important applicant details include:
- ★ Current high school seniors (or equivalent) who are citizens of the United States are eligible to apply.
- ★ Applicants do not have to be related to a member of the Elks.
- ★ Male and female students compete separately.
- Applicants select from a list of the Lodges closest to their home address zip code. Please have your students choose Grand Island Elks Lodge #604 as their sponsoring Lodge.
- For any questions, please contact me at [email protected].
APPLICATION: Click the link below to download the application.
www.elks.org/scholars/scholarships/mvs.cfm
The Hagan Scholarship Foundation
DUE: DECEMBER 1ST
ELIGIBILITY:
ONLINE APPLICATION: haganscholarships.org/
- Must be a U.S. Citizen.
- Must attend an Eligible Public High School.
- Must be a student in the high school graduating class.
- Must have achieved a high school CGPA of 3.75 or higher.
- Must enroll at an eligible four-year college the first semester following high school graduation.
- Must work 240 hours in the twelve months prior to the start of college.
- Must complete the FAFSA showing the EFC.
- Must be Pell Grant eligible.
- Must not have been convicted of a felony.
- The scholarship disbursement amount will be determined each semester by HSF by using one-half of the Total Cost of Attendance (COA) published by the National Center for Educational Statistics and posted on the HSF website; then subtracting the total dollar amount of all scholarships, awards, grants, and waivers received by recipient; one-half of the recipient’s EFC; and $1,250 representing the recipient’s contribution for their education.
- The scholarship award amount can be increased subsequent semesters to offset the expiration of other scholarships, awards, and grants.
- During the fall semester of the second year of college a $15,000 Schwab Scholar Account will be established for each scholarship recipient.
- During the fall semester of the third year of college each recipient achieving a 3.50 CGPA will be eligible for an all expense paid Study Abroad Award, up to $8,000.
- During the fall semester of the fourth year of college after establishing a personal Schwab Account each recipient will receive $2,000 to be used to start investing for their long term financial security.
- Each scholarship is renewable for up to seven additional semesters if the recipient fulfills the renewal criteria, attends the mandatory workshops, and fulfills their Schwab Account responsibilities.
- There is no limit to the number of credit hours a recipient can earn during the term of their scholarship. Recipients graduating college in less than four years can use the remainder of their Hagan Scholarship to attend graduate school or a professional school.
- Recipients must attend a free mandatory workshop prior to the start of each academic year of college. HSF provides funding for travel and lodging costs.
- Each recipient must work 240 hours in the twelve months prior to the start of each academic year of college and provide proof of employment.
ONLINE APPLICATION: haganscholarships.org/
Martha & Don Romeo 4-H Scholarship
DUE: NOVEMBER 30TH
ELIGIBILITY:The selection of the scholarship recipients will be made by the NAFM Scholarship Committee whose members will consider the following:
APPLICATION: Click below to download the application.
- Each applicant must have exhibited his/her 4-H projects in a County Fair or at the State Fair within the last four years.
- Each applicant must hold a 2.5 high school grade point average (based on a 4.0 system). Each applicant must also maintain a 2.5 grade point average for the first semester in college and carry at least 12 credit hours.
- Each applicant must agree to apply the scholarship funds for tuition or fees at a two or four year college or its equivalent, to be judged by the committee.
- Each applicant must have demonstrated support for his/her school and community.
- Each applicant must exhibit during the application process a desire to achieve the goals of which he/she is capable.
- Financial need will not be considered in the selection process.
- One male and/or female finalist will be selected by the 4-H award committee in each local Extension Office.
- Recipients are requested to personally accept the award at the Nebraska Fair Managers Convention.
APPLICATION: Click below to download the application.
| martha___don_romeo.docx |
Wayne State College Freshmen Scholarships
DUE: DECEMBER 1st
Click link for a complete listing of scholarships and applications! https://www.wsc.edu/scholarships
Chadron State College Scholarships
DUE: JANUARY 15th
Click link for complete listing of scholarships and applications!
http://www.csc.edu/start/finaid/scholarships/index.csc
Peru State College Scholarships
DUE: JANUARY 15th
Click link for complete listing of scholarships and applications!
www.peru.edu/affordability/competitive.html
www.peru.edu/affordability/competitive.html
RHOP
Rural Health Opportunities Program
Click on the following links to take you to the RHOP application page for Wayne, Chadron & Peru State. This is for students wanting to go into healthcare with academic potential and commitment to practicing in rural Nebraska.
DUE: DECEMBER 1st
KHOP
Click the following link to take you to the KHOP application page for UNK- University of Nebraska-Kearney. This is for students wanting to go into healthcare with academic potential and commitment to practicing in rural Nebraska.
DUE: DECEMBER 1st
LROP
Click the following link to take you to the LROP application page for Wayne State College. This is for students wanting to major in Pre-Law with academic potential and commitment to practicing in rural Nebraska.
DUE: DECEMBER 1st
National FFA Scholarships
DUE: JANUARY 18th
ELIGIBILITY: Whether you are pursuing a trade school, vocational certificate or a two-year or four-year degree, don’t miss your chance to apply for a National FFA Scholarship to help with your next steps in education. If you are a senior FFA member in high school or FFA Alumni in college, just one application is required for multiple scholarship opportunities totaling nearly $2.5 million.
To apply, please ensure you have the following:
To apply, please ensure you have the following:
- Your FFA member ID that is linked to your active membership and the linked FFA.org email address. Need help finding your FFA member ID? Click here: https://help.ffa.org/articles/how-to-find-your-ffa-id/.
- A copy of your official or unofficial academic transcripts to upload.
America's Farmers Grow Ag Leaders Scholarship
DUE: JANUARY 18th
ELIGIBILITY:
1. America's Farmers Grow Ag Leaders, sponsored by the Monsanto Fund is offering more than $500,000 in scholarships to students in rural communities who are looking to continue their education in an ag-related field of study and become the next generation of ag leaders.
2. Apply on the website located below.
3. Obtain two farmer endorsements of your application.
VALUE: $1,500
ONLINE APPLICATION: www.ffa.org/participate/scholarships
1. America's Farmers Grow Ag Leaders, sponsored by the Monsanto Fund is offering more than $500,000 in scholarships to students in rural communities who are looking to continue their education in an ag-related field of study and become the next generation of ag leaders.
2. Apply on the website located below.
3. Obtain two farmer endorsements of your application.
VALUE: $1,500
ONLINE APPLICATION: www.ffa.org/participate/scholarships
Past Exalted Ruler's Scholarship
DUE: FEBRUARY 15th
ELIGIBILITY:
1. Open to any high school senior.
VALUE: Six - one time scholarships. $1250 - $800
APPLICATION:
www.nebraskaelks.org/scholarships.php#
1. Open to any high school senior.
VALUE: Six - one time scholarships. $1250 - $800
APPLICATION:
www.nebraskaelks.org/scholarships.php#
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Nebraska Society of Professional Engineers Scholarship
DUE: FEBRUARY 1st
ELIGIBILITY:
APPLICATION: nspenebraska.org/about/scholarship/
- Applicants must plan to attend an engineering program that is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology.
- Minimum GPA of 3.5
- Minimum Math ACT of 29 and English ACT of 25
- List references, activities, financial information and jobs
- Provide an essay
APPLICATION: nspenebraska.org/about/scholarship/
J.B. Ferguson Golf Scholarship
DUE: FEBRUARY 15th
ELIGIBILITY:
APPLICATION:
- Open to boys or girls, applications must be completed in full, the applicant must be a member of his/her high school golf team and be planning to participate in a college golf programs.
APPLICATION:
| jb_ferguson_golf.pdf |
Nebraska School Counselor Association Scholarship
DUE: March 1st
ELIGIBILITY:
- Must be a high school senior attending a public or private-secondary school in Nebraska
- Write an essay describing how your school counselor has assisted you plan/decide/resolve/grow in an area in your life.
| 2025_nsca_scholarship_application_.pdf |
AKRS Equipment John Deere Scholarship
DUE: FEBRUARY 21st
ELIGIBILITY:
- As you consider your post high school education and career plans, there are so many things to think about. Because of this, we created a short list of reasons the AKRS Jump Start Program could be the opportunity you’ve been looking for!
- Are you interested in:
- Graduating from college debt-free
- Working with cutting edge technology
- Working on state-of-the-art equipment
- Learning by doing with hands on classroom curriculum and on the job training
- Working in the ag industry supporting neighbors, family and friends
- Pursuing a career that offers stability, growth and excellent pay and benefits
APPLICATION: Click the link to take you to the application: www.akrs.com/s/jump-start
BILL LEWIS SCHOLARSHIP
DUE: February 1st
ELIGIBILITY:
- The Bill Lewis Scholarship program is open to dependents of individuals who are currently registered officials
with the NSAA or have been a registered official within the prior twenty (20) years. - Further, the dependent must
meet the following criteria: - At the time of application, are in the final year of secondary education
- Be a Nebraska resident
- Must, at the time of award, be accepted to two or four college or university located in the United States of
America
APPLICATION: Click below to access the application:
form.jotform.com/243154899913166
Better Business Bureau Scholarship
DUE: February 28th
ELIGIBILITY:
www.bbb.org/local/0714/bbb-student-of-integrity-awards
- The BBB Student of Integrity Awards scholarship program is sponsored by the Better Business Bureau (BBB) Foundation.
- Twelve $2,000 scholarships are awarded annually to high school seniors, including home-schooled seniors, who reside in the geographic area served by the BBB: 3 from Metro Omaha/Southwest Iowa, 3 from Metro Lincoln/Greater Nebraska, 3 from South Dakota and 3 from The Kansas Plains.
- The Student of Integrity Award scholarships are not based on ethnicity or grade point average. These awards recognize students that personify values, leadership and integrity.
www.bbb.org/local/0714/bbb-student-of-integrity-awards
MAYNARD JENSEN MEMORIAL AMERICAN LEGION SCHOLARSHIP
DUE: MARCH 1st
ELIGIBILITY:
- Applicants must be sons or daughters, grandchildren or great-grandchildren, adopted or stepchildren of members of Department of Nebraska, The American Legion or POW, MIA, KIA, or any veteran that was a current Legion member at time of death.
- Applicants must be a high school graduate or be earning sufficient credits to graduate from high school at the conclusion of the spring semester, or be enrolled full time in a Nebraska post-secondary institution as of March 1, application deadline date.
- Applicants must be enrolled or in the process of being enrolled full time in an accredited NEBRASKA institution of higher education to include university, college, or technical school, public or private.
- Selection of recipients will be made based on the following:
a. ALL questions answered or N/A indicated. b. Financial need.
c. Academic achievement.
d. Extracurricular activities. - Department of Nebraska American Legion Scholarship Committee will evaluate applications and select recipients.
- Scholarships must be used at the beginning of the academic year immediately following notification of awards. Use cannot be delayed nor can awards be held for future use or transferred to other individuals. Scholarship must be used at school indicated on application.
- Scholarship stipends will be sent to the institution of the recipient's attendance to be held for use in their name for tuition and fees, books, room and board only. Should the recipient drop out of school, any unused money must be returned to the Department of Nebraska, American Legion.
- Contact financial aid office to determine how a scholarship might affect other funding.
- Winners will be announced through The Nebraska Legionnaire and letters to selectees. Recipients will receive scholarship funds allotted as follows:
$250 awarded first semester $250 awarded second semester
(In the case of trimesters or quarters, scholarship funds will be distributed accordingly.)
APPLICATION: Click the link: www.nebraskalegion.net/Programs/Scholarships.html
Or Click below to download the application
| 2023_maynard_jensen_application.pdf |
Frontier Cooperative Scholarship
DUE: MARCH 5th
ELIGIBILITY:
- The Frontier Cooperative Scholarship will be awarded to a son/daughter of a parent/legal guardian who is an active stockholder of Frontier Cooperative as defined by the Articles and By-Laws of this association. The scholarship recipient's family must do a minimum of $5,000 in business with the Coop during the year.
- Recipient must be accepted as a student in a college or technical school majoring in agricultural-related studies as determined by that school. Upon completion of the first semester of school, recipient will receive up to $1,000.
- Recipient must have demonstrated academic excellence as determined by ACT scores. Recipient must also rank in the top one-half of his/her class.
APPLICATION: Click the link: www.frontiercooperative.com/careers/scholarships
Or Click below to download the application
Nebraska Women Involved in Farm Economics
Cynthia Thomsen Scholarships
DUE: MARCH 15th
ELIGIBILITY:
APPLICATION: Click below to download the application:
- This scholarship is sponsored by NEBRASKA Women Involved in Farm Economics (NE WIFE). Nebraska WIFE is a grassroots organization dedicated to improving profitability in production agriculture.
- The scholarships will be awarded in two parts. The first half or $1000.00 will be awarded upon proof of college acceptance by August 15, 2025. The second half or $1000.00 will be awarded upon the completion of the first semester with proof that the recipient has a 3.0 GPA and has had 12 hours or more of classes per semester.
- The recipient is responsible to notify Nebraska WIFE by February 15,
2026 to receive the second half. If above information is not received by the above dates, your scholarship will be forfeited.
APPLICATION: Click below to download the application:
| cynthia_thomsen_scholarship_application_final.docx |
ASQ Section 1302 Phil Shanline Scholarship
DUE: MARCH 15th
ELIGIBILITY:
APPLICATION: Click below to download the application:
- The scholarships are open to all person(s) seeking a postsecondary education in Nebraska or the states identified above. The only applicant criteria is that they must have a 2.0 GPA and must live in or being going to school in NE, KS, SD, IA, CO.
APPLICATION: Click below to download the application:
| phil_shanline_scholarship.pdf |
Horatio Alger National Scholarship
DUE: MARCH 15TH
DESCRIPTION: The Horatio Alger Association seeks to assist students who have demonstrated integrity, perseverance in overcoming adversity, strength of character, financial need, a good academic record, commitment to pursue a college education and a desire to contribute to society.
ELIGIBILITY:
ONLINE APPLICATION: app.smarterselect.com/programs/66358-Horatio-Alger-Association
ELIGIBILITY:
- Be enrolled full time as a high school senior in the United States; be progressing normally toward graduation in spring/summer of 2021 with plans to enter a college in the United States no later than the fall following graduation
- Exhibit a strong commitment to pursue and complete a bachelor’s degree at an accredited non-profit public or private institution in the United States (students may start their studies at a two-year institution and then transfer to a four-year institution)
- Demonstrate critical financial need ($55,000 or lower adjusted gross family income is required)
- Be involved in co-curricular and community service activities
- Display integrity and perseverance in overcoming adversity
- Maintain a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.0; and
- Be a United States citizen
ONLINE APPLICATION: app.smarterselect.com/programs/66358-Horatio-Alger-Association
Creative Writing Scholarship Competition
DUE: MARCH 16TH
DESCRIPTION: Nebraska high school seniors planning to atend college
ELIGIBILITY:
DOWNLOAD APPLICATION: See Attachment Below
ELIGIBILITY:
- Only one submission per student. Submissions must take the form of one of the following genre:
- Poetry of all forms, including song lyrics
- Works of fiction: short story, novella, novel, prologue, excerpt, etc.
- Plays and screenplays, or TV scripts
- Speeches
- Other (We understand creative writing can take many forms. If there is a question about your desired form, please contact us by email or text.)
DOWNLOAD APPLICATION: See Attachment Below
| asf_writing_scholarship_flyer_2024-25.pdf |
Mid-Plains Community College Scholarships
DUE: March 1st
Click link for complete listing of scholarships and applications!
mpcc.awardspring.com/
mpcc.awardspring.com/
Scholarship Competition for Creative Writing
DUE: March 22nd
ELIGIBILITY:
- Nebraska College-Bound High School Seniors
- Only one submission per student
- Submissions must take the form of one of the following genre: · Poetry or song lyrics · Short fiction of all subgenres, Play, movie, or television script, Speech or letter, Memoirs or diary entry, Biography/autobiography, Personal essay, Other (We understand creative writing can take many forms.
- If there is a question about your desired form, please contact us by email or text.)
- Submissions do not have to be newly created, but must be original works.
| asf_writing_scholarship_flyer_2023-24.pdf |
Nebraska Independent Fabric Shops Scholarship
DUE: March 31st
ELIGIBILITY:
- Nebraska Residency
- Acceptance into an accredited college, university or community college
- Minimum GPA of 2.75 on a 4.0 scale
- Short essay about "How Sewing Has Affected My Life"
- 3 page portfolio of sewn projects
| nebraska_independent_fabric_shops_scholarship.pdf |
Nebraska Insurance Federation & Nebraska Actuaries Club Scholarship
DUE: March 31st
ELIGIBILITY:
- Two $4,000 scholarships will be awarded, payable in four installments of $1,000 per semester over the course of the 2022-2023 and 2023-2024 academic years.
- Three $2,000 scholarships will be awarded, payable in two installments of $1,000 per semester over the course of the 2022-2023 academic year.
- Applicants must be entering a college or university as a freshman in the fall of 2022. Each scholarship is open to students graduating from any U.S. high school. Students must major in Actuarial Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Finance, or Economics with an interest in pursuing an actuarial career.
- All applicants must have demonstrated mathematical ability and evidence of some understanding of the actuarial field.
- The $4,000 scholarships are funded by the Nebraska Insurance Federation and will be awarded to students entering the University of Nebraska in Lincoln, Omaha, or Kearney.
- The $2,000 scholarships are funded by the Nebraska Actuaries Club and will be awarded to students entering any college or university in the state of Nebraska.
| 2022-2023_nac_scholarship_application.pdf |
Nebraska Society of Mayflower Descendants Scholarship
DUE: March 31st
ELIGIBILITY:
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSebCpAiwdomk3VDftn1wsL9mlt_G9t483sq94DQA59pYc8fcQ/viewform
WEBSITE: nebraskamayflower.org/scholarship/
- Scholarship applicants must be a resident of Nebraska and a U.S. citizen. Applicants will be evaluated by a written essay, GPA and class rank, ACT or SAT scores, honors received, school or volunteer activities, employment, demonstrated leadership and a letter of recommendation from a teacher or guidance counselor. Mayflower ancestry is NOT a requirement.
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSebCpAiwdomk3VDftn1wsL9mlt_G9t483sq94DQA59pYc8fcQ/viewform
WEBSITE: nebraskamayflower.org/scholarship/
Johnny Baxter Carriage House Foundation Scholarship
DUE: April 1st
ELIGIBILITY:
- All seniors planning to attend a Nebraska Community College in the fall.
- Must be planning to enroll in one of the automotive related courses of study.
- Applicant must submit a letter of recommendation from at least one teacher describing the applicant's aptitude and attitude and student must include high school transcript.
- Must submit a cover letter to be attached to the applicant form indicating his/her interest in the automotive field and their plan for technical training.
- An interview and reference letter from a new car dealer would be given additional consideration.
| johnny_baxter_foundation__.pdf |
| johnny_baxter_brochure_.pdf |
NEBRASKA FUR HARVESTERS HIGHER EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIP
DUE: APRIL 1st
ELIGIBILITY:
- NFH awards an annual academic scholarship. Our association hopes to be a small part of the effort to encourage youth to pursue their future endeavors in general, and in particular, aspire to help and support anyone hoping to engage in a career that will enhance, protect, and foster our world- recognized wildlife success stories in Nebraska, and beyond.
| nebraska_fur_harvesters_scholarship_application_doc.docx |
NEBRASKA SORGHUM PRODUCERS SCHOLARSHIP
DUE: APRIL 1st
ELIGIBILITY:
- Applicant must be currently enrolled in post high school education or enrolled for the fall semester after graduating from high school
- Applicant must show production agriculture or a related area as his or her intended career.
- The scholarship recipient may be invited to attend Nebraska Sorghum Producers annual conference for introduction to the members of the Association.
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ROY & DORIS ABOOD SCHOLARSHIP
DUE: APRIL 1st
ELIGIBILITY:
APPLICATION: Click link to begin the application: www.kearneyfoundation.org/scholarships
- Open to all students and available to any year of college including graduate school. Applicant may receive the award more than one time, but not more than four times as an undergraduate, or no more than two times as a graduate student.
- Must be enrolled full-time (minimum 12 hours) in undergraduate study or enrolled in graduate study at the University of Nebraska - Kearney in the upcoming fall semester.
- Award to first generation college students (A first generation college student is defined as a student whose parent(s)/legal guardian(s) have not completed a bachelor's degree. This means that you are the first in your family to attend a four-year college/university to attain a bachelor's degree.)
- Requirements Include:
- Financial need
- Scholastic achievement
- Involvement in non-academic, extra-curricular activities including community, charitable and youth group oriented activities.
- 250-word essay submission explaining "Why college is important for my future and how this scholarship will help." Receipt of application and essay postmarked before April 1st.
APPLICATION: Click link to begin the application: www.kearneyfoundation.org/scholarships
BD Scholarship Program
DUE: APRIL 1st
ELIGIBILITY: Scholarships are available for the following technical degrees:
VALUE: $4,000
APPLICATION: Click below to download the application.
- Electric / Electrical Mechanical
- Mechatronics
- Machine Tool
- Mold Maker
- Manufacturing Engineering Tech
- ACT minimum of 18
- Minimum GPA of 2.5
- Must be admitted into the program before submitting an application.
VALUE: $4,000
APPLICATION: Click below to download the application.
| bd_scholarship.pdf |
| bd_scholarship_fact_sheet__2_.pdf |
Columbus Area Human Resource Association Scholarship
DUE: March 25th
ELIGIBILITY:
APPLICATION: Click below to download the application.
- Students must be employed or have a family member who is employed with a company that is a member of the Columbus Area Human Resource Association.
- Current CAHRA Employers
Advance Services, Inc., Archer Daniels Midland
Associated Staffing, Inc, Becton Dickinson
Behlen Mfg. Co., Bierman Contracting
Brookestone Acres, Butler County Health Care Center
CAMACO, Cargill Value Added Meats
Center for Survivors, Central Confinement Service Ltd
Columbus Area Chamber of Commerce Columbus Community Hospital Columbus Housing Authority, Columbus Hydraulics Columbus Physical Therapy PC, DuoLift Mfg. Co. Inc - East Central District Health Dept., First National Bank
First Nebraska Bank, FlexCon
Global Industries, John Crane
Lagoon Pumping & Dredging, Loup Power District
Midwest Medical Transport Co., Nebraska Public Power District, Northwest Electric LLC Pillen Family Farms, Preferred Sands of Genoa - Samson LLC, Sentinel Building Systems
StaffCo Inc, State of Nebraska Vocational Rehabilitation
Stock Realty & Auction, Big Iron
Timpte Inc., Valmont Newmark - Students must be majoring in a Business or Human Resource program of study
- Current CAHRA Employers
APPLICATION: Click below to download the application.
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Pink Bandana Scholarship
DUE: APRIL 1st
ELIGIBILITY:
VALUE: $1,000 per year for 4-year college or $2,000 per year for 2-year college
APPLICATION: pinkbandana.org/pink-bandana-college-scholarship/
- Must be a senior at a Nebraska high school who is planning to enroll in a 2 or 4-year college for the next academic year.
- Must be a student who has battled breast cancer or a student who has a sibling, guardian or biological parent who has battled breast cancer within the past 10 years.
- Complete the following application submit via mail or e-mail by April 1st.
VALUE: $1,000 per year for 4-year college or $2,000 per year for 2-year college
APPLICATION: pinkbandana.org/pink-bandana-college-scholarship/
Kids' Chance of Nebraska Scholarship
DUE: AUGUST 1st
ELIGIBILITY:
APPLICATION: Click link for the online application. www.kidschancene.org/scholarships
- Must be between the ages of 16 – 25 years old
- Must have a high school diploma, GED or a high school student in good standing (who will graduate in the current academic year).
- Dependent of a parent who suffered either an employment related fatality or injuries that have had a significant adverse effect on family income.
- Proceeds can be used for vocational / technical school, junior college, undergraduate or graduate programs
- Proceeds must be used for tuition, fees or room and board only (will be paid directly to the institution).
- Prior to award of the scholarship, applicant must demonstrate that they meet the minimum criteria for acceptance to the institution to which they have applied. This can be accomplished by either submitting the formal acceptance letter from the institution, or providing documentation (transcripts, tests scores) meeting the institution’s minimum admission criteria.
- Scholarship awards are contingent on availability of funds and may be renewed
- Scholarship funds will be paid out each semester upon approval of board that recipient is still attending educational institution and meeting required criteria
APPLICATION: Click link for the online application. www.kidschancene.org/scholarships
