The following is a list of local area scholarships for which a senior may be eligible:
1. Beta Phi Sunny Kontor Memorial Scholarship
2. Blue Valley Post 4959 Veterans of Foreign Wars
Scholarship
3. Eastern Star Scholarship
4. Farmers and Merchants Bank Scholarship
5. Farmers Cooperative Elevator Co. Scholarship
6. Farmland Foods, Inc. Scholarship
7. First State Bank Scholarship
8 . Future Business Leaders of America Scholarship
9. Nebraska Czechs of Wilber Scholarship
10. Security First Bank-Clatonia Branch Scholarship
11. T.J. Sokol Scholarship
12. Victor Chab Czech Honor Scholarship
13. Western Community Club Scholarship
14. Wilber Area Masonic Lodge Scholarship
15. Wilber-Clatonia FFA Alumni Betterment Scholarship
16. Wilber-Clatonia FFA Alumni Local Scholarship
17. Wilber-Clatonia FFA Chapter Scholarship
18. Wilber Lions Club Memorial Scholarship

Address the letter(s) of application for each local area scholarship as follows:
Scholarship Selection Committee
Name of the Scholarship (insert name of each individual scholarship)
Wilber-Clatonia Public Schools
P.O. Box 487
Wilber, NE 68465
Dear Scholarship Selection Committee:
Precautions:
-Apply only for those scholarships with criteria that you can match and address
that criteria in your letter.
-Signature the letters of application.
-Match the inside address to any other scholarship names or identifying
information in the body of the letter of application.
-The computer spell check will not identify every error, recheck your information for
misspellings and grammar errors.

ELIGIBILITY:
APPLICATION:
BETA PHI SUNNY KONTOR MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
A graduating senior of the Wilber-Clatonia Public Schools who will be attending a postsecondary school majoring in one of the following fields of study: Human Services, Counseling, Criminal Justice.
Applicant is to submit a cover letter, resume, and the following application to the high school counselor. Applications will be provided to the Beta Phi
Sorority.
AWARD:
DEADLINE:
SELECTION
COMMITTEE:
RECEIPT OF
SCHOLARSHIP
FUNDS:
Varies depending on current interest rate.
2010 award was $300.00
MARCH 1
Representatives of the Beta Phi Sorority.
Recipient will receive instructions for collection of funds following graduation. A letter is to be sent to the donor with the following information: name and address of the Financial Aid Office of the institution that the recipient will be attending, recipient’s social security number and a copy of the recipient’s fall class schedule. Also, a thank you letter to the donor is appropriate.

APPLICATION
BETA PHI SUNNY KONTOR MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
NAME: _______________________________________________________________
1. Briefly describe your college goals and career plans:
_________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________
2. Explain your financial need in applying for this scholarship:
_________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________
3. List organizations that you have been active in at school, church and in your community within the last four years:
________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
4. List any full or part-time jobs you have held within the last four years:
________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
5. Describe a community activity that you participated in and why you enjoyed it:
________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
6. Postsecondary institution that you plan to attend:
First choice: ______________________________________________________
Second choice: ___________________________________________________

BLUE VALLEY POST 4959 VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS SCHOLARSHIP
ELIGIBILITY: A graduating senior of the Wilber-Clatonia Public Schools who is of good personal and moral character. Student must have a desire to further his/her education and who is enrolled at an accredited school of higher learner.
APPLICATION: Applicant is to submit a cover letter, resume, and the following application to the high school counselor. Applications will be provided to the Crete
VFW Post 4959.
AWARD:
DEADLINE:
2010 award was $200.00
MARCH 1
SELECTION
COMMITTEE: Representatives of donor.
RECEIPT OF
SCHOLARSHIP
FUNDS: Recipient will receive instructions for collection of funds following graduation. A letter is to be sent to the donor with the following information: name and address of the Financial Aid Office of the institution that the recipient will be attending, recipient’s social security number and a copy of the recipient’s fall class schedule. Also, a thank you letter to the donor is appropriate.

BLUE VALLEY POST 4959 VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS SCHOLARSHIP
APPLICATION
Name: ____________________________________________________ Age: ____________
Address: ____________________________________________________________________
Parents: ____________________________________________________________________
Primary school attended: _______________________________________________________
High school attended: _________________________________________________________
List any members of your family that have served in the Armed Forces of the United
States of America:
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
Student’s GPA: ____________ Rank of ____________ Out of ____________
School you plan to attend: ______________________________________________________
Field of Study: _______________________________________________________________
School activities you participated in: ______________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
Place of employment, If any: ____________________________________________________
Principal or teacher comment: ___________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________

EASTERN STAR SCHOLARSHIP
ELIGIBILITY: A graduating senior of the Wilber-Clatonia Public Schools who best exemplifies good citizenship and high moral character, without regard to scholastic standing or parental finances.
APPLICATION:
AWARD: This scholarship will be awarded at Wilber every other year. 2011 will be awarded at Crete and 2012 will be awarded at Wilber and so on.
DEADLINE:
SELECTION
FUNDS:
MARCH 1
COMMITTEE: Representatives of donor.
RECEIPT OF
SCHOLARSHIP
Recipient will receive instructions for collection of funds following graduation. A letter is to be sent to the donor with the following information: name and address of the Financial Aid Office of the institution that the recipient will be attending, recipient’s social security number and a copy of the recipient’s fall class schedule. Also, a thank you letter to the donor is appropriate.
Applicant is to submit a cover letter, resume, and the following application to the high school counselor. Applications will be provided to the current president of Eastern Star.

APPLICATION
EASTERN STAR SCHOLARSHIP
NAME: _______________________________________________________________
Grade Point Average: ______________________
Class Rank: ______________________
Please give a brief statement on the following topics:
1. Indicate your plans for higher education and your goals for the future.
_______________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
2. Explain the need for scholarships and other aid in financing higher education.
_______________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
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_______________________________________________________________________
3. List organizations you have been active in at school, church, and in your community during the past four years.
_______________________________________________________________________
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List any full or part time jobs you have had in the past four years.
_______________________________________________________________________
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_______________________________________________________________________
4. Describe any volunteer work or activities that would indicate your role as a citizen in your community.
_______________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________

FARMERS AND MERCHANTS BANK SCHOLARSHIP
ELIGIBILITY: A graduating senior (one male and one female) of the Wilber-Clatonia
Public Schools, with a “B” average or better for their four years of high school education. Also must have:
APPLICATION:
A. actively participated in school activities
B. shown leadership ability
C. displayed good citizenship
D. enrolled in a two or four year accredited post high school institution
RECEIPT OF
SCHOLARSHIP
FUNDS:
Applicant is to submit a cover letter and resume, including class rank and
GPA, to the high school counselor stating qualifications outlined in the above eligibility statement. Applications will be provided to the Farmers and Merchants Bank.
AWARD:
DEADLINE:
2010 award was $500.00 each to a male and female.
MARCH 1
SELECTION
COMMITTEE: Representatives of the Farmers and Merchants Bank.
Recipient will receive instructions for collection of funds following graduation. A letter is to be sent to the donor with the following information: name and address of the Financial Aid Office of the institution that the recipient will be attending, recipie nt’s social security number and a copy of the recipient’s fall class schedule. Also, a thank you letter to the donor is appropriate.

FARMERS COOPERATIVE ELEVATOR CO.
ELIGIBILITY:
APPLICATION:
AWARD:
DEADLINE:
SELECTION
COMMITTEE:
Any graduating senior of Wilber-Clatonia Public Schools who will be attending a postsecondary school majoring in agriculture or an agricultural related career. The applicant must be a full time student.
Complete the following application with the 500 word essay.
2010 award was $400.00
MARCH 1
Faculty Advisory Committee, ag instructor, high school principal and high school counselor. The high school counselor will then notify the Plymouth office of the Farmers Cooperative Elevator.
RECEIPT OF
SCHOLARSHIP
FUNDS: Recipient will receive instructions for collection of funds following graduation. A letter is to be sent to the donor with the following information: name and address of the Financial Aid Office of the institution that the recipient will be attending, reci pient’s social security number and a copy of the recipient’s fall class schedule. Also, a thank you letter to the donor is appropriate.

APPLICATION
FARMERS COOPERATIVE ELEVATOR CO. SCHOLARSHIP
1. Name: ________________________________________________________________
2. Address: ______________________________________________________________
3. Phone Number: ________________________ DOB: ________________________
4. Parent Name: __________________________________________________________
5. Parent Occupation: ______________________________________________________
6. High School Curriculum (college prep, vocational classes emphasized, etc.)
______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
7. Extracurricular Activities (FFA, clubs, student organizations, etc.)
______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
8. Activities outside of School (church, jobs, community, 4-H, etc.)
______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
9. Number of Graduating Students in Senior Class: _______________________________
10. Class Rank: __________________________ GPA: ________________________
11. College Entrance Exam Score ACT: ______________ SAT: _______________
12: Briefly describe your college goals and career plans.
______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
13. Postsecondary institution you plan to attend, please include address.
First Choice: _____________________ Second Choice: ______________________
_____________________ ______________________
_____________________ ______________________
WRITTEN ESSAY:
Please write a short essay of 500 words or less about your past agriculture projects and experiences, as well as, your future plans in agriculture. Preferably typewritten.

ELIGIBILITY:
FARMLAND FOODS, INC. SCHOLARSHIP
Two graduating seniors of the Wilber-Clatonia Public Schools pursuing postsecondary education in any field of study. Must meet the following criteria:
A. A student-employee or a child or dependent of a Farmland Foods Inc., employee.
B. A Cumulative GPA of 3.0 (B) or higher.
C. Attend any type of postsecondary school; two year or four year college/university or technical college.
APPLICATION:
ESSAY
REQUIRED
Applicant is to submit a cover letter and resume, including class rank and
GPA, and an essay in 250 words or less, answer the following question: “How will the Farmland Foods, Inc. Scholarship help you acquire skills that would enable you to return to live and work in the
Wilber area?” to your high school counselor. Completion of the attached application is also required.
AWARD:
DEADLINE:
2010 award was $500.00
MARCH 1
SELECTION
COMMITTEE: Representatives of the Wilber-Clatonia Faculty Advisory Council.
RECEIPT OF
SCHOLARSHIP
FUNDS: Recipient will receive instructions for collection of funds following graduation. A letter is to be sent to the donor with the following information: name and address of the Financial Aid Office of the institution that the recipient will be attending, recipient’s social security number and a copy of the recipient’s fall class schedule. Also, a thank you letter to the donor is appropriate.

Name: ______________________________________________________________________
(Last) (First) (Middle)
Home Address: _________________________________________________
_________________________________________________
Name of Farmland Foods, Inc. Employee: _________________________________________
Relationship of Employee to Scholarship Applicant: __________________________________
A. Cumulative Grade Point Average: __________________
B. List community and school volunteer and/or service activities. (Attach additional page or resume, if needed.)
1. ___________________________________________________________________
2. ___________________________________________________________________
3. ___________________________________________________________________
C. List extra-curricular school activities, leadership activities, honors, and awards. (Attach additional pages or resume, if needed.)
1. ___________________________________________________________________
2.
3.
___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
D. Name and location of postsecondary institution:
_______________________________________________________________________
E. Program of study/college major:____________________________________________
F. In 250 words or less, answer the following question: “How will the Farmland Foods, Inc.
Scholarship help you acquire skills that would enable you to return to live and work in the
Wilber area?”
_________________________________ ________________________________
(Student Signature) (Parent/Guardian/Employee Signature)

FIRST STATE BANK SCHOLARSHIP
ELIGIBILITY:
APPLICATION:
AWARD:
DEADLINE:
SELECTION
COMMITTEE:
RECEIPT OF
SCHOLARSHIP
FUNDS:
A graduating senior of the Wilber-Clatonia Public Schools who is dedicated to achieving a higher learning at an accredited college or university, together with a showing of scholastic ability and financial need.
Applicant is to submit a cover letter and resume, including class rank and
GPA, to the high school counselor. Applications will be provided to representatives of Saline State Bank.
2010 award was $500.00
MARCH 1
Representatives of Saline State Bank.
Recipient will receive instructions for collection of funds following graduation. A letter is to be sent to the donor with the following information: name and address of the Financial Aid Office of the institution that the recipient will be attending, recipient’s social security number and a copy of the recipient’s fall class schedule. Also, a thank you letter to the donor is appropriate.

ELIGIBILITY:
FUTURE BUSINESS LEADERS OF AMERICA SCHOLARSHIP
A graduating senior of the Wilber-Clatonia Public Schools who is a FBLA member enrolled in an advanced study in Business. Is based primarily on need and contribution to the organization.
APPLICATION: Applicant is to submit a cover letter and resume, including class rank and
GPA, to the high school counselor. Applications will be provided to the
FBLA advisor.
AWARD:
DEADLINE:
SELECTION
COMMITTEE:
RECEIPT OF
SCHOLARSHIP
FUNDS:
2010 award was $200.00
MARCH 1
FBLA advisor.
Recipient will receive instructions for collection of funds following graduation. A letter is to be sent to the donor with the following information: name and address of the Financial Aid Office of the institution that the recipient will be attending, recipient’s social security number and a c opy of the recipient’s fall class schedule. Also, a thank you letter to the donor is appropriate.

NEBRASKA CZECHS OF WILBER SCHOLARSHIP
ELIGIBILITY: A graduating senior of the Wilber-Clatonia Public Schools who, during the past four years in high school has made significant contributions to the community in furthering Czech heritage. Ethnic background, class standing, and school activities are not a factor in this scholarship.
APPLICATION: Applicant is to submit a cover letter and resume, including class rank and
GPA, to the high school counselor. Applications will be provided to the current president of the Nebraska Czechs of Wilber.
Contributions to furthering Czech heritage shall include the following areas of activities:
1. ART: Showing personal art work and/or helping with the art show; promoting Czech culture through the design of and/or wearing of costumes at functions designed to promote the heritage, etc.
2. DECORATIONS: Helping with displays that depict Czech culture, at home, in the downtown business area, building decorations, painting of fireplugs, posts, etc.
3. DANCING: Participation in folk dancing groups such as the Beseda group, promoting the polka, etc.
4. FLOAT: Helping with construction of, modification of, a Czech float, taking part as a rider on a Czech float, etc.
5. FOOD: Help with preparation, serving, or demonstrations of food at Czech activities or during Czech Days.
6. INFORMATION: Promoting Czech heritage functions, working in the information booth, or promoting the heritage at any other activity, etc.
7. MUSEUM: Participation in music groups that depict Czech culture, etc.
8. PAGEANT: Helping with or participating in the annual pageant.
9. MUSIC: Participation in music groups that depict Czech culture, etc.
10. PROMOTION: Helping with raffle ticket sales including booster trips, distribution of posters, taking part in TV or radio broadcasts, being Czech Royalty and taking part in parades and other social functions, etc.
11. OTHER: Any other help with any Czech Days functions or any other activity that promotes Czech heritage.
AWARD:
DEADLINE:
2010 award was $100.00
MARCH 1
SELECTION
COMMITTEE:
RECEIPT OF
SCHOLARSHIP
FUNDS:
Representatives of Nebraska Czechs of Wilber.
Recipient will receive instructions for collection of funds following graduation. A letter is to be sent to the donor with the following information: name and address of the Financial Aid Office of the institution that the recipient will be attending, recipient’s social security number and a copy of the recipient’s fall class schedule. Also, a thank you letter to the donor is appropriate.

ELIGIBILITY:
SECURITY FIRST BANK-CLATONIA BRANCH SCHOLARSHIP
A graduating senior of the Wilber-Clatonia Public Schools who is seeking to further his/her education and meets the following criteria:
APPLICATION:
1. That the graduating senior of Wilber-Clatonia Public Schools,
2.
3. That the applicant shall have demonstrated leadership ability by active involvement in student government, student organizations, and/or other extracurricular activities which may include but need not be limited to athletics and music.
4. That if more than one applicant meets the first three criteria, a decision will be made based on financial need. Financial need will be determined from information provided by the applicant on the form specified. designated the recipient, or his/her parents, shall be a customer of the Security First Bank-Clatonia Branch, planning to attend any accredited school, college, university, vocational, technical or skilled training center located in the United States.
That the applicant shall have at least a “B” (an 86%) cumulative grade point average for their high school career.
Applicant is to submit a cover letter and resume, including class rank and
GPA, to the high school counselor.
AWARD:
DEADLINE:
SELECTION
COMMITTEE:
2010 award was $500.00
MARCH 1
Superintendent of schools, high school principal, high school counselor, and the members of the Faculty Advisory Council of the Wilber-Clatonia
Public Schools.
RECEIPT OF
SCHOLARSHIP
FUNDS: Recipient will receive instructions for collection of funds following graduation. A letter is to be sent to the donor with the following information: name and address of the Financial Aid Office of the institution that the recipient will be attending, recipient’s social security number and a copy of the recipient’s fall class schedule. Also, a thank you letter to the donor is appropriate.

ELIGIBILITY:
APPLICATION:
T.J. SOKOL SCHOLARSHIP
A graduating senior of the Wilber-Clatonia Public Schools who will be attending an accredited 2 or 4 year college or university and who is dedicated to promoting the Czech heritage.
Applicant must be a member of T.J. Sokol Wilber for two or more years
OR
Applicant’s parent or grandparent must be an active present member or past member of T.J. Sokol Wilber for at least 2 years.
Applicant is to complete the T.J. Sokol Scholarship application form and submit it to the high school counselor. Applications will be provided to representatives of the T.J. Sokol organization.
2010 award was $150.00
MARCH 1
AWARD:
DEADLINE:
SELECTION
COMMITTEE:
RECEIPT OF
SCHOLARSHIP
FUNDS:
Representatives of the T.J. Sokol organization.
Recipient will receive instructions for collection of funds following graduation. A letter is to be sent to the donor with the following information: name and address of the Financial Aid Office of the institution that the recipient will be attending, recipient’s social security number and a copy of the recipient’s fall class schedule. Also, a thank you letter to the donor is appropriate.

T.J. SOKOL SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION
Name: ______________________________________________________________________
Address: ____________________________________________________________________
Phone Number: __________________________________ DOB: ______________________
Parent Name: ________________________________________________________________
How many years have you, your parent or grandparent been a member of T.J. Sokol Wilber:
Name: __________________________________________________ Years: ____________
Name of postsecondary institution you will be attending:
____________________________________________________________________________
List high school activities, honors and awards you have received:
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
List church, community or other activities that you have participated in:
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________

List ways you have promoted the Czech Heritage:
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
Employment:
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
I certify that the above statements are true, complete and correct to the best of my knowledge.
______________________________________________ _____________________________
Applicant’s Signature Date

ELIGIBILITY:
APPLICATION:
AWARD:
DEADLINE:
SELECTION
COMMITTEE:
VICTOR CHAB CZECH HONOR SCHOLARSHIP
A graduating senior of the Wilber-Clatonia Public Schools who is at least
50% Czech and ranks in the top 10% of their graduating class.
Preference will be given to those who plan to enter the College of
Engineering and Technology at UNL, but application to any University of
Nebraska campus will suffice.
If no qualified candidates are available from the Wilber-Clatonia Public
Schools then others will be sought from Saline county.
Applicant is to submit a cover letter, which includes information about your Czech lineage, and a resume, including class rank and
GPA, to the high school counselor.
The information will be forwarded to the University of Nebraska Foundation.
Varies depending on current interest rate.
MARCH 1
University of Nebraska Foundation.

WESTERN COMMUNITY CLUB SCHOLARSHIP
ELIGIBILITY:
APPLICATION:
AWARD:
DEADLINE:
SELECTION
COMMITTEE:
RECEIPT OF
SCHOLARSHIP
FUNDS:
A graduating senior of the Wilber-Clatonia Public Schools who has a
Western address. Applicant must have a 2.0 GPA or better and will be attending any Nebraska two-year or 4-year college or technical school.
Applicant is to submit the following application accompanied by an essay entitled “The Importance of Community Volunteers”, 250 to 300 words, two letters of reference, a resume and a transcript. The scholarship must be used during the next school term after which it is issued.
$250.00
MARCH 1
Committee of the Western Community Club
The winner must be available to attend a meeting of the club to accept their scholarship and agree to have their name in the paper.

Western Community Club
Scholarship Application
Student Name: _______________________________________________________________
Address: ____________________________________________________________________
Parent Name: ________________________________________________________________
Address: ____________________________________________________________________
School I plan to attend: _________________________________________________________
Major area of study: ___________________________________________________________
Volunteer Activities: ___________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
Describe your affiliation with the Western community (church, shopping, live there, parent belongs to an organization there, etc.):
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________ ___________________________
Student Signature Date

WILBER AREA MASONIC LODGE SCHOLARSHIP
ELIGIBILITY:
APPLICATION:
AWARD:
DEADLINE:
SELECTION
COMMITTEE:
RECEIPT OF
SCHOLARSHIP
FUNDS:
A graduating senior of the Wilber-Clatonia Public Schools who is dedicated to achieving a higher learning at an accredited college or university, together with a showing of scholastic ability and financial need.
Applicant is to submit a cover letter and resume, including class rank and
GPA, to the high school counselor. Applications will be provided to representatives of the Wilber Area Masonic Lodge.
2010 award was $200.00
MARCH 1
Representatives of Wilber Area Masonic Lodge.
Recipient will receive instructions for collection of funds following graduation. A letter is to be sent to the donor with the following information: name and address of the Financial Aid Office of the institution that the recipient will be attending, recipient’s social security number and a copy of the recipient’s fall class schedule. Also, a thank you letter to the donor is appropriate.

ELIGIBILITY:
WILBER-CLATONIA ALUMNI BETTERMENT SCHOLARSHIP
Any graduating senior of the Wilber-Clatonia Public Schools who has been a dues paying roster member of the Wilber-Clatonia FFA Chapter during all four years of high school. This scholarship can be used in any number of ways for self-improvement. It is not limited to the Agriculture field.
APPLICATION:
Some examples of what this scholarship may be used for:
 Purchase of Tools/Equipment for Trade
 Books for College and/or Tuition
 Trade School
 Chemical Application Training
 EMT Schooling
 Real Estate License Fees
Applicant is to submit a cover letter and resume, including class rank and
GPA, to the high school counselor. Applications will be provided to the
Agriculture instructor.
AWARD:
DEADLINE:
SELECTION
COMMITTEE:
RECEIPT OF
SCHOLARSHIP
FUNDS:
2010 award was $250.00
MARCH 1 – Scholarship award must be requested within 3 years of student’s high school graduation date.
Agriculture instructor and alumni members.
Recipient will receive instructions for collection of funds following graduation. A letter is to be sent to the donor with the following information: name and address of the Financial Aid Office of the institution that the recipient will be attending, recipient’s social security number and a copy of the recipient’s fall class schedule. Also, a thank you letter to the donor is appropriate.

Wilber-Clatonia FFA Alumni Betterment Scholarship
Payment Form
In order for the recipient to receive the award, this form must be completed and mailed along with the requested information to:
Wilber-Clatonia FFA Alumni c/o Eric Kracke, Treasurer
1825 County Road 2500
DeWitt, NE 68341-2227
Name: ___________________________________________________________________
Address: ___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
Date of Request: ________________ High School Graduation Date: ________________
1. What did you use the Betterment Scholarship for?:
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
2. How has the Betterment Scholarship helped you?:
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
3. Send a copy of one of the following along with this payment form:
Cancelled check, tuition statement, class schedule, bill of sale, paid receipt or credit card statement.

ELIGIBILITY:
WILBER-CLATONIA FFA ALUMNI LOCAL SCHOLARSHIP
APPLICATION:
AWARD:
DEADLINE:
SELECTION
COMMITTEE:
RECEIPT OF
SCHOLARSHIP
FUNDS:
A graduating senior of the Wilber-Clatonia Public Schools who has at least one parent being a dues paying member of the Wilber-Clatonia FFA
Alumni Chapter by May 1 of the year prior to the student member’s graduation. (Example: must be a member by May 1 of 2010 if student member is graduating from high school in 2011.) Applicant must have a grade point average of “B” or higher; ag related field of study is preferred, but not required and be enrolled as a full-time student in a college/university. Funds will be paid directly to the college/university and recipient may choose to use the funds over the first two years of their education. FFA member must have applied for the State FFA Degree and submit his/her State FFA Degree application in addition to the scholarship application. If there are no qualified candidates, the scholarship will not be awarded.
Applicant must complete the scholarship application and submit his/her
State FFA Degree application along with the scholarship application.
Include one letter of recommendation from someone other than the FFA advisor or family member. The recommendation is to be placed in a sealed envelope to be opened by the scholarship committee. Applicants may submit up to two pages of photos illustrating their SAE projects or
FFA involvement. Only complete applications will be considered for the scholarship.
2010 award was $1000.00
MARCH 1
W-C FFA Alumni Organization
Recipient will receive instructions for collection of funds following graduation. A letter is to be sent to the donor with the following information: name and address of the Financial Aid Office of the institution that the recipient will be attending, recipient’s social security number and a copy of the recipient’s fall class schedule. Also, a thank you letter to the donor is appropriate.

Wilber-Clatonia FFA Alumni Local Scholarship Application
Name: _________________________________________________________________
Address: _______________________________________________________________
GPA: ____________________ Class Rank: _____________________
Post-Secondary Institution: _______________________________________________
Program of Study: _______________________________________________________
Please list any FFA contests you participated in and check the level(s) of competition.
Examples: Creed Speaking, Employment Skills, Livestock Judging, Welding,
District or State Proficiency . . .
FFA Contests District State National

Please list any FFA Awards or Honors received and the level it was awarded:
Examples: Top Fruit Sales man, Proficiency, Star Chapter Farmer . . .
FFA Awards and Honors Chapter District State National
Please list your high school activities and check the year(s) of participation.
Examples: Football, basketball, NHS, FBLA, One-Act Play, etc . . .
School Activities FR SO JR SR

Please list any honors you received during your high school years.
Example: Athletic, music, academic, other organizations, etc . . .
School Activities FR SO JR SR
List any community service or activities you have participated in and the year(s) of involvement.
Examples: Delivering meals on wheels, Big Brother/Big Sister program, baseball . . .
Community Involvement Year(s)

WILBER-CLATONIA FFA CHAPTER SCHOLARSHIP
ELIGIBILITY:
APPLICATION:
AWARD:
DEADLINE:
SELECTION
COMMITTEE:
RECEIPT OF
SCHOLARSHIP
FUNDS:
A graduating senior of the Wilber-Clatonia Public Schools who is a FFA member. Preference given to students attending a four year college majoring in agriculture. Based on students past FFA activities and supervised occupational experience program.
Applicant is to submit a cover letter and resume, including class rank and
GPA, to the high school counselor.
2010 award was $250.00
MARCH 1
FFA advisor
Recipient will receive instructions for collection of funds following graduation. A letter is to be sent to the donor with the following information: name and address of the Financial Aid Office of the institution that the recipient will be attending, recipient’s social security number and a copy of the recipient’s fall class schedule. Also, a thank you letter to the donor is appropriate.

WILBER LIONS CLUB MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
(Lumir Karpisek and Jim Emal)
PURPOSE:
ELIGIBILITY:
APPLICATION:
ESSAY
REQUIRED
AWARD:
DEADLINE:
SELECTION
COMMITTEE:
RECEIPT OF
SCHOLARSHIP
FUNDS:
In recognition of Lumir Karpisek and Jim Emal’s long and dedicated service to the Wilber Lions Club, a scholarship has been established in their names.
A graduating senior of the Wilber-Clatonia Public Schools. The recipient must attend a post secondary school the year following graduation from high school. Qualifying schools of high education include accredited colleges, universities, two year vocational schools, and schools of nursing.
Applicant is to submit a cover letter and resume, including class rank and
GPA, to the high school counselor. Include your educational plans, past community/school accomplishments, and the extent of your financial needs for furthering your education.
The application must be accompanied by a 300-500 word story entitled “Community Awareness – My Responsibility as a Citizen.”
The recipient’s story will be published in the local newspaper. The scholarship will not be awarded solely on the basis of this story.
Varies depending on current interest rate.
2010 award was $750.00
MARCH 1
Representatives of the Wilber Lions Club.
Recipient will receive instructions for collection of funds following graduation. A letter is to be sent to the donor with the following information: name and address of the Financial Aid Office of the institution that the recipient will be attending, recipient’s social security number and a copy of the recipient’s fall class schedule. Also, a thank you letter to the donor is appropriate.