April Scholarships
April 1
Acacia Leadership Scholarship
515.964.6696
18 selected, $1000 each
Academics/Extracurricular, and community/Male
Preference given to those associated with the fraternity.
Must attend Univ. of NE/ Iowa State/U of Iowa
April 1
Alpha Gamma Sigma
Must attend UNL, male and interested in the Greek System to apply
$200 Application available at office.
April 1
Alegent Health Diversity Healthcare Scholarship
$2000
Must be seeking a degree in healthcare field
Must have a 3.0 GPA in high school. Consider leadership, volunteer and community involvement, extracurricular activities, and essay.
App available: www.educationquest.org
April 1
Dr. Alan C. Brewster Medical Scholarship Fund
Must be enrolled in a medical preparatory program. Must show desire to return.
April 1
Central Platte Natural Resources District
Jamie Harpers Nebraska Children's Groundwater Festival Scholarship
$250
Must be an ag-related major and NE resident.
Preference is given to those who plan to major in a water resource field.
???'s: [email protected] or [email protected] or 800.577.3955
April 1
Central Community College-Davis/Chambers Scholarship
Part of a racial minority group, show financial need, show academic talent,
and plan to transfer to a 4 year NE college after CCC.
April 1
CHS Foundation
Go to "programs," Then "scholarship seekers" Then "Scholarships"
Must be ag-related
April 1
High Plains Chapter of the American Meteorological Society
and the National Weather Association
Jim Johnson Scholarship
Sponsored by the High Plains Chapter of the Meteorological Society and the National Weather Assoc.
$500 to a high school senior pursuing a major in a physical science
Also for those going into teaching physical science
Need to include a one-page essay on how this degree will contribute to their discipline.
Format: 12 pt, double spaced Appl in counselor's office
????'s 308.532.4936 ext 766 or [email protected]
April 1
Linhart Family Youth Scholarship
Not limited to High School Seniors
Min value of $1000 per recipient
Must have resided in the Boyd, Holt, Western Knox Counties for a min. of 4 yrs.
Preference will be given to those who have a desire to return to the area
Must exhibit a history of good moral character and conduct-emphasis on the student's integrity
3 letters of rec's required
Essay that briefly describes their major field of study, and why selected, and your plans for strengthening rural communities
http://www.nebcommfound.org/fund/youthscholarship
Forward app's to PO Box 398, O'Neill, NE 68722
???'s: Delight Hull-402.336.2667 or Andy Hoffman-402.336.2141
April 1
Natural Resources Conservation Service partnering with UNL/CASNR
Conservation Scholarship
$1000
Must be enrolled in the College of Ag Sci and Natural Resources
with an interest in Soil Conservationist, Soil Scientist, Rangeland Management Specialist, Civil/Ag Engineer
Includes potential employment for 2 summers.
http://www.nrcs.usda.gov
???'s: [email protected]
402. 437.5328 or 402.437.5327
April 1
Northeast Community College McIntosh Minority Scholarship Endowment
Davis/Chambers Scholarship
Must be a minority or have a diverse cultural background, academically talented, active in school & community, have financial need and plan to transfer to a 4 yr school.
App is available in counselor's office.
April 1
Weller Foundation
Must provide financial info on form
for 2 yrs programs or nursing at designated school. Must be typed or very neatly printed.
App is available in counselor's office
April 1
College of St. Mary’s FAFSA Priority
Must be enrolled in pre-law, para-legal, legal sec., business, Criminal Justice
April 1
Dana College FAFSA Priority
April 1
Lincoln Builders Bureau Educational Scholarship Program
for member employees and their children majoring in a program with a focus on construction science.
For member eligibility go to www.buildersbureau.com
Appl available in counselor's office.
April 1
Elizabeth Alfred Memorial Sch.
Current or former migrant student
Presidential Freedom Scholarship,
1150 Connecticut Avenue, N.W., Suite 1100, Washington, DC, 20036
Phone: 866-291-7700 (toll-free) Fax: 202-742-5393
Email: [email protected]
April 1
Metro Comm. College FAFSA Priority
April 1
Omaha Archdiocesan Council of National Catholic Women
$500 Scholarship for a Catholic Woman High School senior
Application in scholarship file
April 1
Ne Coaches Assoc.
Top 25% of class/2 yr in 2 sports,
lettering in both
Rec by coach/Min ACT of 24
April 1
NE Agri-Women
Any senior who intends to major in ag related field- 4 yr or technical
NE school only. Must complete the first sem and have at least a C avverage
???'s: Doris Royal, Springview, 402.253.2686
2- $250 Scholarships Awarded
App's in counselor's file
April 1
All Points Scholars
Nebraska College of Ag and the All Points Coop Program
Rewards students a tuition scholarship at the end of first year as long as they maintain a 2.5 GPA
Paid work experience is provided by the All Points Coop, up to $20,000/yr.
Must be accepted to NCTA and fill out the All Points Scholarship form,
April 1
NE Methodist College FAFSA & Sch. Priority
April 1
Nebraska Seed Trade Assoc. Freshman Scholarship
$500
http://www.agronomy.unl.edu/newhome.html
Must attend UNL & major in an ag-related, show a strong interest in seed industry, crop production, or plant breeding
and major in a program offered by the Dept of Agronomy and Horticulture/CASNR/UNL
Essay required
???'s [email protected] or 402.472.1444 or 402.471.8652
April 1
Nebraskans for Peace
3 $500 Scholarships to students from each of the Congressional Districts
& 6 $100 scholarships from each of the Congressional Districts
Select one of the priorities from their website for essay: http://www.nebraskansforpeace.org
Check website for guidelines. Must use the 6 + 1 traits of writing
Must major in an area consistent with NFP:
Peace with justice through community building, education, and political action.
App must be sent to: [email protected] in the body of the email
(not an attachment)
Submit ???'s to [email protected]
April 1
Sandhills Education Assoc.
Must have attended a rural school district in Holt
Major in education
April 4
Omaha Chapter of the Information Technology Professionals (AITP)
Several $1000 Scholarships for students who plan to attend an eastern Nebraska or western Iowa college
Must have career plans that take them into Information Technology related fields
???'s [email protected]
402.557.7160
April 2
Carriage House Foundation of NE
For those attending a NE community college in an automotive related field.
$1000. Must submit cover letter to show interest in the automotive field. Reference needed from a new car dealer & 1 teacher recommendation. Must contact: Johnny Baxter Carriage House Foundation of NE, 701 South 13th Street, Lincoln, NE 68508
402/475-1079
Application in counselor's file or www.educationquest.org
April 6
UNK Opportunity Fund
Full waiver of tuition and is renewable.
Must be a NE graduate from a Class C or D school and must not be receiving any merit academic scholarships from UNK.
Must show financial need.
Counselor must forward name, SSN, and permanent home address by this date to [email protected]
April 9
Phi Delta Kappa-Lincoln
PDK High School Seniors Scholarship
$250
???'s: [email protected] attend UNL and be in an education-related major
2 essay questions required
???'s: [email protected] or 402.560.1506
April 9
Phi Delta Kappa-Lincoln
PDK Preservice Education Major Scholarship
2-$250
???'s: [email protected] attend UNL and be in an education-related major
2 essay questions required
???'s: [email protected] or 402.560.1506
April 11
Frederick Will Cronk Memorial Scholarship
Must be a resident of Holt County with short autobiography
App available in counselor's file
April 15
Gus Swanson Memorial Communications Scholarship
App and Info available at www.swansonrussell.com Questions to: [email protected] 402/437-6439
GPA of 3.25. For a NE college. Major in Advertising major/Marketing/Mass Communications/Communication Studies/Public Relations/Journalism/Graphic Design/Desktop Publ.
Must submit a marketing strategy
April 15
Joshua Benson Memorial Scholarship
App available by emailing [email protected]
Must be a senior in NE and active in a form of maritial arts
April 15
Ne Conservation Officers’ Assoc.
Must provide FAFSA info, Tax Return, transcript
2 letters of reference, a handwritten explanation
2.5 GPA in high school
Essay: Why I want to be a Conservation Officer from a Ne High school
Rick Seward, Rt 3 Box 119, Ord, Ne 68862
April 15
College of Hair Design Sch.
April 15
Mid-Plains College Sch. – N. Platte
Any college/business related major rec.
April 15
NE cooperative Council Education Foundation
Parents must be an active member of a coop for 3 yrs./ Good standing for 5 yrs.
Must attend UNL, NCTA, or CSC in ag-related major.
Contact Council @402/475-6555
April 23
Farm House Fraternity
3-$200 for any UNL Freshmen
April 23
UBC Family Epilesy Scholarship Program
30 $5000 Scholarships to students with epilesy, their family members, and caregivers
http://www.epilepsyadvocate.com/resources/scholarship.aspx
April 20
Patrick Kerr Skateboard Scholarship
Must attend a NE college, Have a 2.5 GPA, Only 1 recipient /family. Must show paper copy of the FAFSA results. Web: www.skateboardscholarship.org
Essay. Transcript. Other application requirements: Two letters of recommendation. Applicant must be a skateboarder and possess a cumulative 2.5 GPA, Patrick Kerr Skateboard Scholarship Fund, P.O. Box 2054, Jenkintown, PA 19046. Fax: 215-663-5897.
Email: [email protected]
April 25
Ayn Rand "The Fountainhead
Must write essay on selected topics
April 28
Delta Tau Delta
UNK male. $100
April 30
Collegiate Partnership Scholarship Application
Must declare a Civil Engineering and/or Metallurgy major
Nucor Foundation
Application available in counselor's office.
Must include ACT score, class rank, and 2 letters of recommendations.
???'s email [email protected]
April 30
Will to Win Scholarship Program
http://www.schering-ploughwilltown.com
High school senior with asthma may apply