Scholarship Information
November 5, 2009
Printed below is a list of scholarships received by the guidance office. Please review scholarships, criteria, and deadlines.
For more information or for copies of these scholarship applications, please see Mrs. Moles. Check bulletin board in counselor’s office regularly for newly received scholarship information. *Indicates newly listed scholarship.
Scholarship
*Nebraska State Colleges
*-“Board of Trustees”
*- Governor’s Opportunity
Award
Criteria Deadline for Application
Sr. 2010; Attending Wayne, Chadron, or Peru State College; January 15, 2010
ACT=25+ or SAT=1700+; Graduate 2009 from NE high school; NE resident; Recommendation; Award: Full tuition/renewable up to 4 years
Sr. 2010; Apply to WSC, CSC or PSC;
ACT between 21 & 24; or 1500 & 1650 on SAT;
Graduate 2009 from NE HS; NE resident; Recommendation;
500 word essay: Award: ½ tuition/renewable up to 4 yrs
December 1, 2009
*-Davis-Chambers Freshman Sr. 2010; Apply to WSC, CSC, or PSC; 3.0 GPA; Complete January 15, 2010
Scholarship FAFSA; Qualify for financial need; Award: up to $2000.
*KFC Colonel’s Scholars H.S. Sr.; Minimum GPA=2.75+; Have financial need
– complete FAFSA; Plan to attend public, in-state college or univ.; Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree;
Online application @ www.kfcscholars.org
Award: up to $5000/year
December 1, 2009 through
February 10, 2010
January 15, 2010 *National Honor Society Sr; Member of NHS; 2 nominated by school; Complete form online @www.applyists.net, print and submit to chapter adviser; Academics; ACT/SAT; Leadership;
*University of Nebraska-Kearney
Honors; Community Service; See Mrs. Moles for information sheet; Awards: $1,000-$13,000.
* -Omaha World Herald/ ACT=28+; Top 10% class rank; Leadership in activities;
Kearney Hub Scholarship Essay; Apply online @: www.unk.edu/acad/honors
&
(Form also applied for UNK Honors program)
Award: Full tuition plus room, meals, fees & books
*-Honors Program
*-Dept of Music &
Performing Arts
ACT=26+; Top 25% class rank; Essay;
Apply online @: www.unk.edu/acad/honors
Award: Room waivers, tuition scholarships or endowed
Scholarships
Music entrance & scholarship auditions; Register at least
December 1, 2009
February 1, 2010
10 days before audition date; Perform 2 prepared solo pieces; February 12-13, 2010 sight reading, theory and keyboard skills also assessed;
For more information contact Dr. Anne Foradori @
(308) 865-8618 or email: foradoria@unk.edu
January 22, 2010
February 26-27, 2010
March 27, 2010
*Dana College Attend Scholarship Days and compete for scholarships
Presidential - GPA = 3.5+, ACT 25+; Academic All-
American - GPA = 3.5+, ACT 25+; Athletic –meet with coach; Performing Arts – Audition;
Register @ www.dana.edu/scholarshipday admission to Dana @
; Apply for www.dana.edu/admission
November 14, 2009
(Music & Theater only)
November 15, 2009
November 22, 2009
February 21, 2010

*U.S. Bank Internet Scholarship Random drawing; No essays; No minimum GPA; Complete November 2009 --
Program application on-line, print, Counselor endorse, parent sign & March 2010 mail; Applications @ usbank.com/studentloans
Award: (40) $1000
*Marist College, NY
- National Science Foundation Major in Computer Science or Information Technology & February 15, 2010
Systems; Academics; SAT/ACT; Essay; Interview;
Financial need; Award: (12) Full tuition, room & board
*Norma Ross Walter Scholarship HS woman; Plans to major in English at accredited
Program of the Willa Cather college or university; Application – essay included;
Pioneer Memorial &
Educational Foundation
*Gates Millennium Scholars
Award: $1000
HS Sr.; African Am., Am Indian/Alaska Native, Asian
January 29, 2010
January 11, 2010
*Hastings College
Awards:
- Walter Scott Scholarship
- Trustee Scholarship
Pacific Islander Am. OR Hispanic Am.; U.S. citizen, national OR legal permanent resident; HS GPA=3.3 on
4.0 scale; Enroll in U.S. accredited college/univ.;
Demonstrated leadership in community service, extra- curricular or activities; File FAFSA and meet federal Pell
Grant eligibility; Application online @ www.gmsp.org
or see Mrs. Moles; May pursue any academic discipline;
Award: Amt based on cost of tuition, fees, books, and living expenses for 2010-11 year.
H.S. Sr.; Apply to Hastings College; Class Rank top 20%
OR GPA = 3.75; ACT of 26+ or SAT of 1170; Complete
Walter Scott Application; Activities Resume;
Interview; Full-tuition – renewable with 3.0 average for 4 yrs
$16,500/year – renewable
January 8, 2010
- President Scholarship
- Dean Scholarship
- Ambassador Scholarship
- Ringland Scholarship
- ProRege Scholarship
*University of Kansas
- School of Music
$14,500/year - renewable
$12,500/year - renewable
$11,500/year - renewable
$10,500/year – renewable
$8,500/year - renewable
Audition Dates:
Apply to KU; Scholarships available for band & orchestra, November 20, 2009
Jazz rhythm section, piano, organ, voice; Info & applications January 29 & 30, 2010
February 12 & 13, 2010 @ www.music.ku.edu
*2010 Maynard Jensen American Veteran connected; NE HS graduates; Enroll in a NE
Legion Memorial institution of higher education; Academic achievement;
March 1, 2010
Extracurricular activities; Financial need; Application available from Mrs. Moles or @ www.nebraskaleagion.net
under scholarships; Award: $500.
*Nebraska Academy of Sciences HS srs.; Plans to attend college or university in Nebraska;
Scholarship application summary, essay, transcript, list of activities, 2-3 testimonial letters; Interest in some area of science; See Mrs. Moles for application or visit website for more information and application @ neacadsci.org
(under Info) Awards: $100-$1000;
March 1, 2010

*Elks Club
-Past Exalted Ruler
-J.B. Ferguson Golf
-Vocational Education
Nebraska Machinery Co.
-Sponsorship
-Caterpillar Foundation
Scholarship
Applications available from Nebraska City Elks lodge;
Local and state awards; See Mrs. Moles if interested and she will contact for lodge for forms
Heavy Construction and Agricultural Diesel Technician program; Attend Central Community College campus at Hastings; Enroll in Diesel Technology Program;
Complete Application; Take COMPASS or ACT test;
Awards: 6 sponsorships – full tuition, tools and tool box
(estimated $14,000 total) and summer intern positions
Attend CCC in Diesel Technology Program; COMPASS
Test; Awards: (5) $1000
January 15, 2010
January 29, 2010
January 29, 2010
Northwest Missouri State
University
- President’s
- Distinguished Scholar
- Academic Excellence www.nwmissouri.edu/finaid
Full-time enrollment
Combination of ACT and GPA index (185-199); 10 awards Admission by 2/1/10
Competitive; Award: $5,000
Combination of ACT and GPA index (185-199);
Award: $2,500
Combination of ACT and GPA index (175-184);
Award: $2,000
- Tower
-Freshman Merit Award
Combination of ACT & GPA index (140-174);
Award: $1500
Combination of ACT & GPA index (100-139);
Award: $500
- Midwest Student Exchange Combination of ACT & GPA index (140-199); Resident of
Program NE, KS, MI, ND, MN, or WI;
Award: 50% reduction in difference between in-state &
- Cultural Enrichment out-of-state tuition (~$2,361)
Am. Indian/Alaska Native, Asian, Black/African Am.,
Hispanic, Pacific Islander/Native Hawaiian
Combinations of ACT & GPA index
- Alumni Scholarship
Awards: $500-$1,200
Son/Daughter or Spouse of NWMSU alumnus
Award: $500
Northwest Missouri State University (Must apply to college and audition)
Major in Theatre or Speech/Theatre Education; Application January 29, 2010
& resume; Audition dates: 2/6 & 7, 2010
-Theatre
- Forensics
NE Educational Office
Professionals Association
Student Scholarship
Actively involved in forensics; Major not required; Audition January 29, 2010 dates: 2/1-28/10 by appointment
Sr.; Entering an office-related profession – completed
2 or more business education courses (4 sem.) in H.S. such as: computer classes, keyboarding, accounting, office practices & procedures; 3 letters of recommendation;
Transcript; Award: $1000 ($500/semester for 1 year)
January 9, 2009
Missouri Western State Univ.
-Golden Griffin www.missouriwestern.edu
for more information
ACT=27; Top 10% class rank OR 3.5 GPA; Competitive;
Award: $7,500/yr Renewable
February 1, 2010

-President’s
-Provost’s
-Governors’
-Deans’
ACT=27; Top 10% class rank OR 3.5 GPA; Automatic;
Award: $4,000/yr Renewable
ACT=25; Top 15% class rank or 3.25 GPA; Automatic;
Award: $2000/yr; Renewable
ACT=23; Top 25% class rank OR 3.00 GPA; Automatic;
Award: up to $1500/year; Renewable
ACT=21; 3.00 GPA; Automatic;
Award: up to $1000/yr; Renewable
Wayne State College Attend WSC;
-Rural Health Opportunities 5 career areas: Physician Assistant, Physical Therapy,
RadiolgraphyDental Hygiene, Dentistry, Medicine,
Program (RHOP) Pharmacy, Clinical Laboratory Science; Academic preparation; Rural background; Commitment to return to rural areas; Biography; See Mrs. Moles for more information and application or log on to www.wsc.edu/schools/nss/rhop/ Award: Tuition waiver at WSC & acceptance into UNMC upon satisfactory completion of WSC program
Washington Crossing
Foundation
Sr.; Interest in history, politics, government or military service; Visit website – gwcf.org or call 1 215-949-8841
Awards: $1000 - $7500.
March 1, 2010
March 1, 2010
March 1, 2010
March 1, 2010
December 1, 2009
Discover Colleges
NATA
Nebraska Aviation Trades
Association
Log onto www.discovercolleges.com
to request information
& to automatically be entered in the $2500 private college scholarship drawing.
Any NE HS Sr.; Essay: “How Agricultural Aviation Helps March 15, 2010
Farmers and Consumers”. Recommended by a member of
NATA (see list of members); Awards: $1000, and $500
Chadron State College
-Rural Health Opportunities Attend CSC; Demonstrate academic potential – ACT/SAT December 1, 2009
Program (RHOP) scores & GPA/Class rank; Want to be a health care provider in rural NE; From rural NE; Interview; Health areas of:
Dentistry, Medicine, Physical Therapy, Physician Assistant;
Medical Technology, Dental Hygiene, Nursing, Pharmacy,
Radiography; On-line application ONLY;
Award: Early acceptance at UNMC; + possible tuition waivers
University of Nebraska
-Jeffrey S. Raikes School
of Computer Science
and Management
Apply for admission to UNL; Complete separate application; November 15, 2009
Interest in Computer Science & Management-computers, business, engineering; ACT = 30+; Top 5% class rank;
Apply to be a National Merit Scholar; Calculus, Computer program class; Business class; 2 Recommendation letters;
Interview; To apply (on-line application ONLY): complete UNL application @ www.admissions.unl.edu/apply
Then complete Jeffrey S. Raikes School application @ http://wam.unl.edu
For more info see: raikess.unl.edu.
Award: Room & Board for 4 years in Kauffman Center
.
National American Legion
Auxiliary - Girl Scout
Achievement Award
Earned Girl Scout Gold award; HS Jr. or Sr.; Actively involved in religious institution; Demonstrated practical citizenship; Letter of recommendation; Essay about
Gold award project; Award: $1000
March 1, 2010

National American Legion
Auxiliary - Americanism
Youth Conference
Typed essay –“Civic Education…Why It’s Important to
Me” – 500 word; Sponsorship from Am Leg. Aux. Unit or Am. Leg. Post or SAL Squadron; Good student grades
10-12 ; Leadership through extra-curricular activities &
Community service; Application; Award: Trip to Freedoms
Foundation at Valley Forge, PA on March 4-7, 2010.
November 24, 2009
NE Wesleyan Scholarships Application to Nebraska Wesleyan University:
-Board of Governors Scholar ACT=32+ or SAT=1410+; Maintain 3.25 GPA; Award: $11,500/year
- Wesleyan Scholar
- Fredstrom
-President’s
ACT=29-31 or SAT=1280-1400; Maintain 3.0 GPA; Award: $9,500/year
ACT=27-28 or Top 10% class rank; Maintain 2.75 GPA; Award: $8500/year
ACT=24-26; Top 25% class rank; Maintain 2.5 GPA; Award: $7000/year
-Recognition
-Founders
-Diversity
-Talent
-NE United Methodist
ACT=22-23; Top 33% class rank; Maintain 2.25 GPA; Award: $5500/year
Additional scholarships; Maintain 2.5 GPA – amounts vary
African Am. Asian Am. Hispanic & Native Am.; Submit FAFSA
Top 33% class rank; ACT=21; Art, music, or theater; Audition or portfolio; ONLY Art must be an art major;
Member of NE United Methodist church; Submit FAFSA;
Awards: $500-$2000; May be renewable
Wayne State College
- NSCS Advantage Program
Southeast Community College
1 st time freshman who qualify for a federal Pell Grant; Must be a NE resident; Enroll in at least 12 on-campus credit hrs/sem.; Award: Tuition at WSC
Complete FAFSA
Educational Foundation
U.S. citizen; Graduating from hs this academic year; Plan to December 1, 2009 enroll at SCC; Preference given to students in top ½ of February 22, 2010 graduating class; Online applications ONLY @ https://scc.scholarships.ngwebsoluttions.com Then request transcript to be mailed and received by March 1, 2010.
For Your Information:
For ACT/SAT registration: Johnson County Central High School’s school code number is 282-319 .
Basic Fee is $32.00 (No Writiting) $47.00 (With Writing) Fee Waivers Available.
Register at www.actstudent.org
or see Mrs. Moles for paper application.
FREE Scholarship Searches:
EducationQuest Foundation: www.educationquest.org
or call (800) 666-3721; Offices: 1300 “O” Street, Lincoln, NE;
ScholarshipQuest scholarship search at www.educationquest.org
Fastweb - site for free scholarship and college search: www.fastweb.com
Student Aid on the Web – site for information about applying for FAFSA, scholarships, college, grants, savings plans, and
more: www.studentaid2.ed
www.fastaid.com
www.scholarshipmonkey.com
http://scholarshipexperts.com
schoolsoup.com scholarships.com
} Most of these sites require students to register, submit
an e-mail address, ACT score, and program of study
MeritAid.com - Free resource to help students find merit aid scholarships from colleges before they apply. at www.meritaid.com