2009-2010 Scholarships Forms
2009-2010 Scholarships
| Scholarship | Deadline | Submit To | Description |
| Rotary Student of the Week Scholarship | Mrs. Siffring | ||
| Heartland Latino Academic Scholarship | 10/01/09 | Fill out form | Latino-Hispanic heritage pursing post-secondary education in Nebraska. |
| Horatio Algers Scholarship | 10/30/09 |
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-Enrollment full time as a HS senior -A strong commitment to pursuing & completing a bachelor's degree at an accredited institution located in the U.S. (students may start their studies at a 2-year institution and then transfer to a 4-year institution. -Critical financial need ($50,000 or less adjusted gross income per family preferred -Involvement in co-curricular and community activities; -Demonstrated integrity and perseverance in overcoming adversity -Min. GPA of 2.0 -U.S. Citizenship |
| Coca-Cola Scholarship | 10/31/09 |
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U.S. high school senior • U.S. Citizens; U.S. Nationals; U.S. Permanent Residents; Temporary Residents (in a legalization program); Refugees; Asylees; Cuban-Haitian Entrants; or Humanitarian Parolees;• planning to pursue a degree at an accredited U.S. post-secondary institution; • carrying a minimum 3.00 GPA at the end of their junior year of high school. |
| Prudential Spirit of Community Awards | 11/02/09 |
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Students who have distinguished themselves through volunteer work. |
| Columbus Community Hospital High School Student Scholarship |
11/15/09 $300 |
Fill out form | Qualified high school student wishing to take a CNA or other entry level healthcare course. |
| UNL - Raikes School of Computer Science & Management Honors Program |
11/15/09 4-year room & board scholarship |
Complete UNL online & Raikes School |
The Jeffrey S. Raikes School of Computer Science and Management at UNL is a computer science and business management honors program for high ability students. |
| Governor's Opportunity Award for Chadron, Peru or Wayne State | 12/01/09 | Fill out form | To be eligible, the applicant must satisfy ALL of the following requirements: Score between a 21 and 24 on the ACT or between a 1500 and 1650 on the SAT college entrance exam; Graduate in 2010 from a Nebraska high school; Enroll as a full-time college student at Chadron, Peru or Wayne State in the fall of 2010; Be a resident of Nebraska; Submit essay (question detailed in Section 1 C of this application. |
| Wayne State College Rural Health Opportunities Scholarship Program | 12/01/09 | Fill Out Form | Numerous factors are always a part of the selection process; however special emphasis is placed on 1) Academic preparation and potential of the student 2) A rural background 3) A commitment to return to the rural areas to practice 4) A biography of why the student wants to be in the program. |
| Wayne State General Scholarship Application | 12/01/09 | Fill Out Form | Variety of scholarships & requirements |
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RHOP - Rurual Opportunities Program through Wayne State College & Chadron State College |
12/01/09
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Wayne Chadron |
Demonstrate academic potential and a desire to practice medicine, dentistry, dental hygiene, pharmacy, clinical laboratory science, physicians assistant, physical therapy or radiology in rural Nebraska. |
| AXA Achievement Scholarship | 12/15/09 | Fill out form | Active in community, Overcome personal challenges. |
| NFIB Young Entrepreneur Award | 12/31/09 | Apply online | Applicant must be a high school senior entering his or her freshman year at an accredited, nonprofit 2 or 4 year university, college or vocation/technical institute for the full 2010/2011 academic year. Applicant should demonstrate entrepreneurial spirit and initiative, such as starting his/her own business; participation in organization such as DECA, Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA), Jr. Achievement and the National Foundation for Teaching through other initiatives. |
| Peter Kiewit Foundation Legacy Scholarship | 01/06/10 | Fill out form | Applicants must meet all of the following eligibility requirements: be a high school senior who will graduate from a state-approved Nebraska high school by June 2010; be a Nebraska resident;be able to present current ACT or SAT scores; be ranked in the top 20% (80th percentile) of their high school class following their junior year and through the fall term of their senior year; be able to demonstrate financial need. |
| Elks National Foundation's Legacy Award | 01/08/10 |
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To be eligible: Any child or grandchild (or step-child or grandchild or legal ward) of a living ELK who joined the order on or before April 7, 2007, or a charter member of a Lodge that was instituted on or after April 1, 2007; must be a high school senior; must apply online; If the applicants parent and grandparent are both Elk members, the applicant must use the parent as sponsor; Students may apply for more that one ENF; Legacy Awards may only be applied to accredited US American schools, colleges or universities and cannot be used for vocational-technical schools; Applicants must take the Scholastic Aptitude Test or the American College Test by December 31, 2009. |
| Profile in Courage Essay Contest | 01/09/10 |
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Write an original & creative essay of less than 1,000 words that demonstrates an understanding of political courage as described in Profiles in Courage. Use at list five varied sources such as newspaper, articles, books and/or personal interviews. |
| Gates Millennium Scholarship | 01/11/10 | See Mrs. Siffring | A student must be African American, American Indian/Alaska Native, Asian Pacific Islander American or Hispanic American; is a citizen, national or legal permission resident of the United States; have attained a cumulative high school GPA of 3.3 on an unweighted 4.0 scale or have earned a GED; will be enrolling for the first time at a U.S. accredited college or university as a full-time, degree seeking, first-year student in the fall 2010; have demonstrated leadership abilities through participation in community service, extracurricular, or other activities; meet the Federal Pell Grant eligibility criteria. |
| Board of Trustees' Scholarship for Chadron, Peru or Wayne State | 01/15/10 | Fill out form | Score at least a 25 on the ACT or 1700 on the SAT college entrance exam; Graduate in 2010 from a Nebraska high school; Enroll as a full-time college student at Chadron, Peru or Wayne State in the fall of 2010; Be a resident of Nebraska; Provide at least one letter of recommendation from a high school administrator or teacher (other factors may be considered as appropriate, such as grade point average and rank in class). |
| Davis-Chambers Freshman Scholarship for Chadron, Peru or Wayne State | 01/15/10 | Fill out form | Full cost of attendance; renewable for 2 years; for Nebraska high school graduates at attend Chadron, Peru or Wayne State College as freshmen in the fall of 2010-11. |
| Nebraska Educational Office Professionals Association Scholarship | 01/15/10 | Fill out form | A student must be graduating from a Nebraska high school or GED; Completion of two or more business education courses (four semesters) from among the following: computer classes, keyboarding, typing, shorthand,accounting, office practices and procedures and or bookkeeping. |
| Nebraska State College Davis Chambers Scholarship | 01/15/10 |
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NE resident 3.0 GPA Apply at Chadron, Peru or Wayne Letter of recommendation & submit an estimated FAFSA |
| Nebraska State College System Board of Trustee's Scholarship | 01/15/10 |
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NE resident 25 or higher ACT |
| Nebraska Rural Community School Assoc. 2010 Gary Fisher Fine Arts Scholarship | 01/22/10 |
Deadline to Mrs. Siffring is 01/08/10 |
One application per school will be accepted. Applicant must attend a public or private college or university in Nebraska; must be planning to major in the fine arts; must be graduating seniors of schools holding NRCSA school memberships. A student may apply for both the NRCSA Scholarship and Gary Fisher Fine Arts Scholarship, but will only be eligible to win one of the scholarships. |
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Nebraska Rural Community School Assoc. (NRCSA) |
01/22/10 |
Deadline to Mrs. Siffring is 01/08/10 |
One female and one male application per school will be accepted. Applicant must attend a public or private college or university in Nebraska. Applicant must have a scholastic equivalency of a 3.5 or above on a 4.0 scale; must have an ACT composite of 22 or SAT of 1030 (Math and Critical Reading composite only); must be planning to enter the field of education (ie. teacher, media specialist, counselor etc); |
| Platte Valley Cattlemen Scholarship | 01/29/10 | Fill out form | Students must reside in Platte, Butler, Colfax or Polk Counties; Eligible to receive one time; Open to any individual attending college the following year; Pursuing course of study in Agriculture. |
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01/29/10 | Fill out form | There are 2 separate programs: NMC Sponsorship AND Caterpillar Scholarship. For the NMC Sponsorship a student must visit CCC campus at Hastings; Complete Application and be accepted to CCC; Complete application for the NMC Sponsorship; Take or have taken the school provided COMPAS, ASSET or the ACT test. For the Caterpillar Scholarship students only need to complete the form. |
| Norma Ross Walter Scholarship Program of the Willa Carter Foundation | 01/29/10 | Fill out form | Applicants must be prospective first year college women students who have been or plan to be graduated from Nebraska high schools and who plan to continue their education as English majors in accredited colleges or universities. Selection is based on intellectual promise, creativity and character of the applicant. |
| ACT Advantage Scholarship | 02/01/10 | Application is sent to your home address | Submit your ACT score to Central Community College and an application form will be sent directly to your home address. |
| Nebraska Society of Professional Engineers | 02/01/10 | Fill out form | Application; Recommendations of at least two teachers; Employer Recommendations (optional); Essay (Max 500 words); One Official High School Transcript (must be in sealed envelop); SAT/ACT scores; Attach one official Score Sheet. |
| BVCA Partnership Scholarship | 02/01/10 | Fill out form | Applicant must currently reside in one of the following BVCA Partnership service area: Butler, Fillmore, Gage, Jefferson, Polk, Saline, Seward, Thayer or York Counties in Nebraska or Smith County in Kansas. Applicant must meet the income guidelines. Applicant must return the completed application packet to BVCA which includes application, narrative and three Letters of Recommendation from non-relatives. |
| Burger King Scholarship | 02/01/10 |
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Applicants must: Maintain a cumulative grade point average of 2.5 or higher; Work part-time a min of 10 hrs. per week or 40 weeks per year; Are actively involved in community service activities; Demonstrate financial need and Plan to enroll in an accredited two or four year college, university or vocational/technical school by fall of the application year. |
| Nebraska Presidential Scholarship | 02/01/10 | Guidelines | To be eligible: Be accepted to York College by Feb. 1, 2010; Be a current resident of Nebraska; Have an ACT score of 28 or above. |
| KFC Colonel's Scholars Program | 02/10/10 | Apply online | To qualify, a student must be: Graduating from high school this academic year (between 12/1/09 and 8/31/10); Maintaining a minimum high school cumulative GPA of 2.75 or higher; Enrolling in a public, in-state college or university (start date no later that 9/30/10); Pursuing a bachelor's degree; A U.S. citizen or permanent resident. |
| Wayne State College |
Auditions 02/13/10& |
See Mrs. Siffring |
The Department of Music awards scholarships to students who plan to major in music and to other talented musicians selected to perform in the college instrumental and vocal ensembles. Students seeking these awards must complete a written application and schedule a live audition. Awards are based on performance quality and potential for success in music. Enrollment at WSC is not required prior to the audition. |
| Cargill | 02/15/10 | Apply online | Students apply in their SENIOR year of high school and MUST be a child of U.S. Cargill or Cargill joint-venture employees. |
| Cargill | 02/15/10 | Apply online | Application require the signature of a Cargill or Cargill joint-venture employee from the community where the students lives. Students do not need to be members of FFA to be eligible. Children of Cargill employees are not eligible for this scholarship. If you do not know if a Cargill operation is near your greater community, please send your city, state and zip code to cargill@ffa.org. |
| Best Buy Scholarship | 02/15/10 | Apply online | Must live in the U.S. & Puerto Rico; Students need solid grades; Students involved in volunteer community service or work experience. |
| FFA Scholarship Program | 02/15/10 | Apply online | FFA has one online application for members and non-members. Applicants will be directed to the appropriate questions based on membership response. |
| Wayne State College Art Scholarship | 02/22/10 | Fill out form | Each applicant must submit 5-10 art works or 5-10 slides in PowerPoint on a CD-ROM of their artwork in any media; complete application form; letter expressing interest; two letters of recommendation. |
| Southeast Community College | 02/22/10 |
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Complete and submit the online scholarship application; Provide an accurate email address on the scholarship application; Provide a "Thank You" letter to the scholarship donor. |
| NSIAAA Scholarship | 02/27/10 | Apply online | Student must have participated in two sports for two years and earned at least one varsity letter in each of the two sports. The applicant must complete a scholar/essay application and have a letter of recommendation from the high school athletic administrator. |
| Virginia and Tom Pierce Memorial Scholarship | 03/01/10 | Fill out Form | For students with a physical disability, or if a parent of the student has a physical disability. |
| American Legion Auxiliary National President's Scholarship | 03/01/10 | Fill out form | Candidates for this award shall be daughters, step-daughters, sons, step-sons, grandsons, granddaughters, step grandsons or step-granddaughters of veterans who served in the Armed Forces. Applicants must be in their senior year of high school. David City Unit President: Jacqueline Mahlin P.O. Box 228, David City, Ne Bellwood Unit President: Mary Pat Romshek, P.O. Box 12, David City, Ne; Brainard Unit President: Donna Rae Steager, 1960 Road 33, Brainard, Ne Rising City Unit Presdient: Joyce Rathje, 555 Polk St, Rising City, NE |
| Independent Insurance Agents of Nebraska Foundation Scholarship | 03/01/10 | Fill Out Form | Applicant must be a current graduating senior who is attending a Nebraska high school that is approved and accredited by the State Department of Education; must demonstrate scholastic application and intend to continue his/her education. |
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Averyl Elaine Keriakedes Memorial Scholarship Graduate Scholarship Practical Nursing Scholarship Ruby Lorraine Paul Fund Scholarship Ruby Paul Campaign Fund Scholarship Roberta Marie Stretch Memorial Scholarship Student Aid Grant or Vocational Technical Scholarship Nurse's Gift Tuition Scholarship |
03/01/10 | Apply Online |
Each student may choose ONE of the following Department of Nebraska Scholarships to submit. Applicant must include letter stating their chosen field of study and how the scholarship will help in reaching that goal; A letter of recommendation from the Unit must be submitted for each application; Letters of recommendations MUST be signed by the person writing the letter for the student; Letter size paper 8 1/2 X 11; Applicant MUST sign the application; otherwise it will be disqualified; Submit no more that what is asked; Deadline must be met. No Exceptions. Unit Presidents: See listing online |
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National President's Scholarship
The Non-Traditional Student Scholarship
Samsung American Legion Scholarship
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03/01/10 |
Fill out form See Mrs. Siffring |
Each student may choose ONE of the following National Scholarships to submit. Applicant must include letter stating their chosen field of study and how the scholarship will help in reaching that goal; A letter of recommendation from the Unit must be submitted for each application; Letters of recommendations MUST be signed by the person writing the letter for the student; Letter size paper 8 1/2 X 11; Applicant MUST sign the application; otherwise it will be disqualified; Submit no more that what is asked; Deadline must be met. No Exceptions. Unit Presidents: See listing online |
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ACSD Ag Cooperative Safety Directors of Nebraska |
03/01/10 | Fill out form | Applicant must be Nebraska resident; required minimum GPA of 3.00; open to incoming freshman, second semester freshman or sophomore enrolled in Agricultural program; required program of study: Agribusiness, Agronomy; Animal Science; Diversified Ag. Irrigation, Mechanical Ag. Safety or other approved Agricultural based program. |
| Nebraska Press Assoc. Foundation | 03/01/10 | Fill out form | Eligible to apply are 2101-2011 Nebraska high school graduates and any who graduated in prior years and who are now seeking to enroll in Nebraska colleges and universities. Enrollment must be on a full-time basis. Preference in awarding the scholarships will be given to students with a specific interest in news, editorial, photography, circulation, production,or advertising careers on weekly, semi-weekly or daily newspaper. |
| Central Community College | 03/01/10 | Apply online | Include two recommendation forms and an academic standing form. |
| Maynard Jensen American Legion Memorial Scholarship | 03/01/10 | Fill out form | Applicants must be sons, daughters, grandchildren, 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 high school graduate or be earning sufficient credits to graduate from high school at the conclusion of the spring 2010 semester or be enrolled full time in a Nebraska post-secondary institution as of March 1, 2010. 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. |
| 96.9 KX Scholarship Club | 03/01/10 | Fill out form | Weekly 96.9KX will award a "Scholar of the Week" to an area school senior. Weekly winners will be awarded special plaque and will be featured on the www.kzkx.com. at the end of the school year a $500 scholarship will be awarded to the top six weekly winners during the annual Gold Star Banquet. |
| NSIAAA Scholarship sponsored by Horace Mann, The Gerry Gdowski Agency | 03/02/10 | Fill out form. |
This scholarship is for an NSIAAA member's son or daughter. The scholarship will go to a graduating senior in the top 25% of their class and has participated in NSAA activities in High School. |
| 2010 Scholarship Application for DCHS Seniors | 03/05/10 | See Mrs. Siffring | This one application form contains 18 different scholarship awards. Each scholarship has individual qualifications. Check only those you wish to be considered an applicant. Each Senior should qualify for at least 3. |
| Gallup Scholarship | 03/05/10 | Fill out Form | Applications will be judged for leadership skills and work orientation as demonstrated through participation in extracurricular activities and/or part-time employment; A cumulative grade-point average of 2.5 or above (on a 4.0 scale) as of January 2010. |
| Henningsen Foods Scholarship | 03/23/10 | Fill out Form | Applicants must be accepted to enroll in an accredited 4 yr college or university and plan to study for a Bachelor of Arts or Science Degree; Must be in the upper 20% of their graduating classes; Must be active in school and community activities; Must have demonstrated leadership abilities in school or community activities. |
| Peru State College Music Scholarships | 03/12/20 | Fill out Form | Students interested in attending Peru State College in the fall participating in band and/or majoring in music education. Competitive audition on 3/30/10. Winners announced same evening. |
| Nebraska Crop Improvement Assoc. | 03/15/10 | Apply Online | The Nebraska Crop Improvement Association has a $1000 scholarship to provide tuition assistance to a University of Nebraska freshman agronomy student. Students applying for the Nebraska Crop Improvement Freshman Scholarship must be new students enrolling at the University of Nebraska. They must possess a strong interest in agriculture and the seed industry. Students must be enrolled in a degree program offered by the Department of Agronomy and Horticulture. This scholarship will be for $1000 (freshman year only). |
| Sigma Phi Epsilon Balanced Man Scholarship | 03/15/10 | Fill out Form | This scholarship will be awarded to the students who best exemplify the ideals of the Balanced Man, and show a strong commitment to personal and academic development. The application and scholarship in no way entails membership in our organization. |
| Columbus Community Hospital Eagles Scholarship |
03/15/10 $1,000 |
Fill out form | Qualified student in the study of the Radiology field. |
| Columbus Community Hospital HDR Hispanic Scholarship |
03/15/10 $500 |
Fill out form | Qualified student in the study of the Healthcare Career who is fluent in Spanish. Requires formal interview |
| NATA Nebraska Aviation Trades Assoc. | 03/15/10 | Fill out form |
Applicant must be recommended by a member of the NATA. See application for listing of names
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| Orscheln Farm & Home Scholarship | 03/15/10 | Fill out Form | Recipients must be US Citizens and residents of the state of Nebraska; Must have been member of 4-H or FFA during the four years prior to graduating from high school; Must attend the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources; Must exhibit outstanding leadership potential, possess good character and moral traits, be self-oriented and recognized for good academic performance during their four years of high school; May be female or male, rural or urban, but must have a keen interest in the family farm and its importance to our society. |
| Stoops Scholarship | 03/23/10 | Fill out Form | Each applicant may be an entering freshman or an upperclassman enrolled for post-secondary education at an accredited school of higher education in the general areas of agriculture or environmental studies. An applicant must be a current year or an earlier year graduate. Each scholarship must be used at post-secondary accredited school or higher education. |
| Rotary Club of David City | 03/26/10 | Fill out Form | Applicant must be planning to attend a vocational, technical or trade school ("2 year" school) after graduation. Application and essay is preferred typed. |
| Nebraska Coaches Assoc. | 03/26/10 | Fill out Form | Senior athletes in the top 25% of their class, have participated in two sports for at least two years, and lettered in two sports. |
| Columbus Area Human Resource Assoc Scholarship | 03/19/10 | Fill out Form | 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 Assoc. Students must be majoring in a Business or Human Resource program of study. |
| BC Area Foundation Scholarship | 03/29/10 | Fill out Form | Each applicant must be entering his or her first semester of post-secondary education at an accredited school of high education. |
| Verone C Gibb and Martha Glock Gibb Scholarship | 03/30/10 | Fill out Form | This scholarship was created to aid other DCHS graduating seniors in continuing their education at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. |
| DC Wrestling Scholarship | 03/30/10 | Fill out Form | Applicant will be considered with four year high school participant; GPA of 2.5 or better; total letter points accumulated over the four year span; wrestling accomplishments service to the program. |
| Columbus United Federal Credit Union Scholarship | 03/31/10 | Pick up application at the Columbus Federal Credit Union | Applicants must be a member with a primary account in good standing with Columbus United Federal Credit Union. Entrants must plan to attend an accredited university, college, junior college, vocational, or business school during the 2010-2011 school year. |
| Nebraska Legal Professionals | 03/31/10 | Fill out Form | This scholarship is awarded to a Nebraska high school, college or business school student who wishes to further his or her education in law or the legal support field at an institution of higher education and who carries a cumulative 2.5 GPA (on a 4.0 scale). A second place scholarship is also awarded. Must be enrolled in pre-law, paralegal, legal secretarial, criminal justice or a law-related program. |
| Knights of AKSARBEN Ike Friedman Student Leadership Award | 03/31/10 | Fill out Form | This award seeks to identify students who take action to satisfy the needs of others, who actively participate in community service, and who motivated others to become involved. Any high school senior may compete. |
| U.S. Bank | 03/31/10 | Apply online | Available to high school seniors and college undergraduates. 40-$1,000 randomly awarded. No essays. |
| CHS Foundation Scholarship | 4/01/10 | Apply online | Students must be a graduation high school senior; Planning to pursue an agricultural-related degree from a two-or four year college; A U.S. Citizen. |
| Chapter BQ PEO Scholarship | 4/15/10 | Fill out Form | Female graduate of DCHS. Good citizenship. |
| Platte County Farm Bureau | 04/15/10 | Fill out Form | Applicants must be a graduating high school senior exhibiting the desire and ability to continue at a post-high school education institution; Applicants must not be a Farm Bureau member but must be a resident of Platte County or if not Platte County resident must be a member of a Platte County Farm Bureau Family. Preference will be given to Production Agriculture, but consideration will be given to each application. |
| ALMA Chapter No. 20 Order of Eastern Star | 04/01/10 | Fill out Form | Two scholarships of $500.00 will be awarded to two seniors of the class of 2010.Fill out application. |
| Donald D Mahlin Memorial Ag-Education Scholarship | 04/01/10 | Fill out Form | Applicant must further his/her education in the field of agriculture at a Nebraska college or technical school; Must have completed, at least, one year of an agricultural education course; must be a graduating senior planning to further their education in the field of agriculture; must be a student in good standing and must have proof of acceptance from the College/technical school in which they plan to attend. |
| Nebraska Seed Trade Assoc. | 04/01/10 | Apply Online | This scholarship is for a freshman student enrolling at the University of Nebraska. The student must posses a strong interest in the area of seed industry, crop production, seed technology, or plant breeding and major in a degree program offered by the Department of Agronomy and Horticulture, College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources, Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources, University of Nebraska. |
| Nebraska Agri-Women | 04/01/10 | Fill out Form | To qualify, applicant must plan on receiving an Agricultural related degree from either a college or technical trade school in Nebraska only. Applicant must complete the first semester of schooling and have at least a "C" average to receive the Scholarship money. |
| Jami Harper Nebraska Children's Groundwater Festival Scholarship | 04/01/10 | Fill out form | Applicant must be a resident in the State of Nebraska; Registered to attend an accredited-post secondary institution during the 2010-2011 school year; Submitted a financial aid form at their college by the scholarship deadline; All applications, statements, & transcripts must be submitted to the festival office in Grand Island by the close of business on April 1, 2010. |
| First National Bank Scholarship | 04/01/10 | Click here for details | Graduating seniors; for this competition a written essay is required. |
| Virtual Business Scholarship | 04/01/10 | Apply online | Applicant must by a high school business, marketing and personal finance students currently enrolled in their junior and senior years of high school. |
| Butler County 4-H Council Scholarship | 04/01/10 | Fill out Form | Qualifications are: At least 2 years in 4-H; may be from another county program; Graduating high school senior or a graduate of a high school who is an active member of 4-H in Butler County; Will attend an accredited institution of higher learning and be able to receive the scholarship within 2 years of the award date. |
| Lincoln Builders Bureau Educational Scholarship | 04/01/10 | Fill out Form | Member company employees and their children can apply. Applicants must be a employee of a Lincoln Builders Bureau member company, or the child of an employee; Applicants must be enrolled, or planning to enroll as an undergraduate in the upcoming year of an accredited college or trade school with a focus of construction science. |
| Johnny Baxter Carriage House Foundation | 04/02/10 | Fill out Form | Students who meet the following criteria may apply: All seniors planning to attend a Nebraska Community College in the fall of 2010; Must be planning to enroll in one of the automotive related courses of study; Must submit a letter of recommendation from at least one teacher describing the applicant's aptitude and attitude and student must include a transcript of his/her grades; Must submit a cover letter to be attached to the applicant form indicated 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. |
| Wake Foundation | 04/02/10 | Fill out form | Applicant must have a desire to continue education at a college or technical school; ability to do advanced work and the need for financial assistance. |
| College of Hair Design | 4/10/2010 | Fill out form | Letters of Recommendation, Transcript and Application. |
| Lilas Lou Grotelueschen Scholarship | 04/04/20 | Fill out Form | This scholarship is intended for those graduation seniors who will major in education. |
| Assoc. of Information Technology Professionals | 04/04/10 | Apply Online | Applicant must attend college in the Omaha, Eastern Nebraska and Western Iowa region and major in Information Technology related fields. |
| DCEA Teacher Education Scholarship | 04/09/10 | Fill out Form | This scholarship is awarded to a graduating senior who is planning to pursue a college degree in the field of education. |
| Nebraskans for Peace | 4/15/10 | See instructions | The recipients will be students who wish to further their education community building, education and political action. |
| Eastern Ne/Western Iowa CAR Council's Paul High Memorial Scholarship | 4/15/10 | Fill out Form | Open to anyone who is planning or is currently enrolled in an automotive technology program at an accredited trade school, community college, college or university. First consideration will be given toward an applicant who may have ties to an organized car club that is a member of ENWICC. Consideration may also be given to an individual who is pursuing the 2nd year of the program and has already been awarded a scholarship for the first year. All high school graduates are eligible. |
| Gus Swanson Memorial Communications Scholarship | 04/15/10 | Apply Online | Applicant must enroll in a Nebraska college or university and pursue a degree in one of the following fields: Advertising, Marketing, Mass Communications, Communication Studies, Public Relations, Journalism, Graphic Design/Desktop Publishing. |
| Loewenstein Scholarship | 04/15/10 | Fill out Form | Recipients must be US Citizens and residents of the state of Nebraska; Must have been member of 4-H or FFA during the four years prior to graduating from high school; Must attend the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources; Must exhibit outstanding leadership potential, possess good character and moral traits, be self-oriented and recognized for good academic performance during their four years of high school; May be female or male, rural or urban, but must have a keen interest in the family farm and its importance to our society. |
| James M. Cox Scholarship | 4/15/10 | Fill out Form | Applicant must be a 2010 high school graduate with an academic record that indicated he/she will be successful in the field or high education he/she has chosen. The Scholarships are awarded on the basis of need, and therefore, a FAFSA must be completed. Complete and print a College Funding Estimator and Results for each college choice from www.educationquest.org |
| DCHS Alumni Assoc. Scholarship | 4/15/10 | Fill out Form | A parent of a student must be a graduate of DCHS. Applicant must have an accumulative average of 85%. Must be enrolled full-time (12 hours) at an accredited college or technical school by December 31. Characteristics taken into consideration will be class standing of the applicant, leadership positions, community involvement, response to essay questions and neatness of application. |
| Columbus Area Artist Visual Arts Scholarship | 4/21/10 | Fill out Form | This scholarship is offered to any graduating senior residing in Platte, Butler or Colfax County, who has maintained a minimum of a "B" grade or its equivalent and who demonstrates talent in the visual art area. The student should be planning on an art major or minor in the post-secondary school. |
| U.S. Bank | 4/22/10 | Fill out Form | School qualifications: Any 4 year Nebraska college or university offering a business degree; Any 2 year Nebraska college with specialized courses in business; B or higher and a student with financial need to the extent that need can be determined; Course of Study: Business; Must be a full time student or equivalent with a minimum of 12 hrs. Due to Mrs. Siffring by 4/22/10 |
| Balanced Man Scholarship | 4/30/10 | Fill out Form | Applicants must be male and, beginning in the Fall 2010 semester, attend the University of Nebraska at Kearney. |
| Henry F Klosterman Memorial Scholarship | 4/30/10 | Fill out Form | The winning candidate will have maintained as high a scholastic level as deemed within their capability while participating in activities that promote school, community and agriculture. These activities can be self-initiated or of school, community or club origin; Candidates shall have a freshman class standing; Candidates must be enrolled in the College of Agricultural and Natural Resources at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln or the Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture at Curtis, Ne; Candidates shall have expressed a desire to pursue a career in agriculture following graduation from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. |
| Hanna Memorial Scholarship | 04/30/10 | Fill out Form | ICON-Independent Cattlemen of Nebraska has established the Jim Hanna Scholarship Fund. Open to the child of any ICON member who plans to attend college in the fall of 2010. |
| Learn and Work Scholarship | 05/01/10 | Fill out Form | Criteria considered: Demonstrate financial need; Special consideration demonstrating an ability to overcome personal challenges and obstacles in the pursuit of educational goals; Academic excellence; Two or four year college candidates; Special consideration to candidates from southeast Nebraska and those planning on attending school in southeast Nebraska; Demonstrated Spirituality; Work study willingness; Denominational affiliation of Scholarship Applicant need not be Lutheran |
| Norden Club of Lincoln Foundation | 05/01/10 | Fill out Form | The committee will select an applicant who wishes to pursue a project pertaining to any of the five Scandinavian countries: Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden. The applicant should reside within a 100-mile radius of Lincoln, Ne. |
| Alpha Gamma NU Alumni Scholarship | 05/31/10 | Fill out Form | This scholarship recognizes young Nebraska men who demonstrate outstanding academic achievement, unparalleled leadership, and unmatched community involvement. |
| BETA SIGMA PSI - UNL | 06/15/10 | Fill out Form | Lutheran men attending University of Nebraska Lincoln in 2010-11. |
