Scholarship Information
January 16, 2008
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 received information.
Scholarship
*Tecumseh Federal Bank
Scholarships
Criteria
Deadline for Application
Letter of application; Essay; Resume; Relationship with
April 1, 2008
Tecumseh Federal Bank system. Awards: Tecumseh Federal
Bank-$500, Tecumseh Insurance Center- $250, &
J.B. Douglas -$250;
*Nemaha Valley Street Rods
Scholarship
High School Senior; Pursuing a career in the automotive
field; Average GPA; Demonstrate social conscience
and high moral character. Award: $250.
March 31, 2008
*Eastern Nebraska/Western
Iowa Car Council’s Paul
High Memorial Scholarship
Plans to enroll in an automotive technology program at
accredited trade school, community college, college or
university; HS graduate; Awards: (up to 4) $300.
April 15, 2008
*America’s Milk Producers and
USA TODAY –“Scholar
Athlete Milk Mustache of the
Year” SAMMY 2008 Award
Grade 12; High school athlete; Academic performance,
athletic excellence, leadership; community service, and
milk experience; Applications only accepted online @
bodybymilk.com
March 7, 2008
*Husker Harvest Days
Agricultural Scholarship
Pursuing a program/career in agriculture/agribusiness;
Attending any accredited university, 2-4 yr college or
technical school in NEBRASKA; GPA = B or higher;
ONLY one application per school may apply – if interested
turn in application to Mrs. Moles by March 21 for
submission; Award: $600
March 28, 2008
*NFIB Young Entrepreneur
Award
Apply online at www.NFIB.com/YEA with ACCESS KEY= February 1, 2008
NFIB; Demonstrated entrepreneurial spirit or initiative;
Award: $1000-$10,000.
*Salvation Army
-D.J.’s Hero Awards
Nomination for leadership as a positive role model;
Commitment to others & community; Courage to act
independently; Enthusiasm; Humility; Must attend
“Be a Hero” Luncheon in May to receive award: Attend
college or trade school; Award: (6 NE) $5000.
March 3, 2008
*Girl Scouts-President’s
Leadership Award
Female; Ages 18-24; Johnson, Nemaha, Otoe, or Pawnee
county resident; Plan to attend institution of higher
Learning; May download application @
www.homesteadgsc.org/forms or available in counselor’s
office; Must attend awards event on March 29, 2008.
Financial need NOT considered & current or previous
Girl Scout membership NOT a requirement; Award: $1000.
February 15,2008
*Independent Insurance Agents
Chet Linder Memorial
Attend any college/university; Scholastics; Participation &
leadership; Educational goals; Recommended Business or
business-related field; Recommendation by principal or
counselor; Awards: (3) $750
March 1, 2008
*Farm Bureau Scholar-Athlete
Award
Sr. student athlete; Top 25% class rank; Participated in 2
sports for at least 2 yrs.; Lettered in 2 sports; ACT=24;
Letter of recommendation from a coach; Award: (8) $500
April 1, 2008
*Robert C. Byrd Honors
Scholarship
U.S. Citizen; NE resident; graduate of 2008; ACT=30+;
Enroll as a full-time student; Award: Up to $1500/year
up to 4 years; Application available online @
www.nde.state.ne.us/byrd; Award: $1500/yr, renewable
for a total of 4 yrs.
March 15, 2008
*Susan G. Komen for the Cure
College Scholarship
HS graduate; Lost a parent to breast cancer; Plans to attend
a state-supported college or university; Details and
application @ www.komen.org/grants
February 1, 2008
*Better Business Bureau
Scott Mecham Student of
Integrity Awards
Commitment to honesty, ethical practices and
accountability; Application and more details @
www.bbbnebraska.org/StudentofIntegrity.html
Award: $2000
February 15, 2008
HS Sr; Plans to major in Business Administration at
UNO; 3 letters of recommendation;
February 1, 2008
*Univ. of NE – Omaha
- College of Business
Administration
- Other College of Business
Awards
*Nebraska Roping Horse Assoc.
Ray Warren/Tom Forst
Memorial Scholarship
Incoming freshman to UNO; Enroll in College of Business
Administration; Academic achievement, leadership potential
Visit website @ http;//cba.unomaha.edu & click on
“STUDENTS” icon on toolbar;
Top ¼ of graduating class; ACT=26+; Sr.; 3 letters of
recommendation;
February 28, 2008
Attend WSC; Plan to major in Art; Portfolio of 5-10 works
or slides; Application form & letter of interest;
Recommendation letters;
February 25, 2008
*Home Builders Association
Lincoln
-Remodelers Council-Lincoln
-President’s Scholarship
Attending SCC-Milford OR Construction Management at
UNL and entering the construction field – electrical,
plumbing, construction management, etc.;
Awards: (2) $750, (2) $750, & (1) $1000
April 1, 2008
*Commitment to Agriculture
-Monsanto & American Farm
Bureau Foundation for
Agriculture
HS Sr; Planning a career in Agriculture; Farm or ranch
family actively involved in production ag; Leadership;
Work experience; Academic record; Essay; Information
and application available at: www.monsanto.com or
www.ffa.org; FFA membership not required;
Award: (100) $1500
February 15, 2008
* Nebraska City Apple Corps
Barbershop Chorus
Graduating high school senior; Participated the entire year
in either instrumental or vocal music or both during each of
their 4 years of high school; GPA of “B” or better after
7 semesters; Award: (2) $250.
February 8, 2008
* Wayne State College
Dept. of Art & Design
* University of Nebraska-Lincoln
-Alpha Gamma Nu Fraternity Entering UNL; Male; Academic Achievement; Leadership
Community involvement; Award: $500
May 31, 2008
* Southeast Community College
Educational Foundation
Scholarship
U.S. Citizen; HS graduate of 2008; Preference to class
rank in top ½ or classroom performance indicating potential
success; ONLY ONLINE APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED;
Transcript & Class rank/GPA mailed immediately after
application submitted; Award: $500
*Best Buy Scholarship
Volunteer community service; HS Sr.; Academics;
February 15, 208
For more information, application and electronic submission
visit: www.bestbuy.com/scholarships; Awards: $1000-$2000
Susan Thompson Buffett
Foundation Scholarship
Attend NE public college/univ.; NE resident; Financial
need; GPA=2.5+; Copy of SAR showing EPC (FAFSA);
Transcript; Letters of recommendation- character, merit,
need, See www.buffettscholarships.org for more info.
Award: Tuition & fees up to $3200/semester and
books up to $400/semester
February 1, 2008
January 1-April 10, 2008
U.S. Bank Internet Scholarship
Program
Random drawing; No essays; No minimum GPA; Complete October - February
application on-line, print, Counselor endorse, parent sign & 2007-2008
mail; Applications @ usbank.com/studentbanking;
Award: $1000
Norma Ross Walter Scholarship
Program of the Willa Cather
Pioneer Memorial &
Educational Foundation
HS woman; Plans to major in English at accredited
college or university; Application – essay included;
Award: $1000
University of Sioux Falls
-USF Fellowship of Christian
Athletes Award
Attend Univ. of Sioux Falls;
Attend FCA Leadership camp; In local FCA Huddle;
Award: $2500/year renewable up to 4 yrs.
NE Rural Community Schools
Association (NRCSA)
-Nebraska Rural Community
Schools Association
-2008 Gary Fisher Fine Arts
Scholarship
University of Nebraska-Omaha
- Regents
-Chancellor’s
-Alumni Association
-Departmental
-Goodrich
January 31, 2008
February 1, 2008
Plan to enter field of education; Plan to attend college/univ.
in NE; GPA=3.5+; ACT=22+ or SAT=1020+; Activities;
Financial need; Leadership; Character; Only 1 female and 1
male applicant from each school - submit applications to
Mrs. Moles by January 21, 2008! Award: $ TBD
Sr.; Excel in fine arts; Plan to major in fine arts in college;
Letters of recommendation; Activities; Academics;
Award: $400
January 28, 2008
On-line scholarship applications available @
http://www.ses.unomaha.edu/finaid
NE resident – graduating from a NE school; ACT=29+ &
Rank in top 25% of class OR HS GPA=3.5+;
Award: Full tuition renewable to 4 yrs.
NE resident – graduating from a NE school; ACT=26+ &
Rank in top 25% of class OR HS GPA=3.5+;
Award: $1500/yr renewable to 4 yrs.
HS sr; ACT=24+ & Top 25% class rank OR GPA=3.5+;
Leadership & involvement in HS; On-line application &
essay; Award: $2,500/yr
Check scholarship website for application/award processes.
Financial need; Multicultural student; Specialized
curriculum and academic support; Award: tuition & fees
February 1, 2008
January 28, 2008
Check website.
February 15, 2008
Missouri Western State Univ.
-Golden Griffin
-President’s
-Regents’
-Deans’
-Other awards
Jami Harper Nebraska Children’s
Groundwater Festival
Scholarship
Art Institutes
-Best Teen Chef Competition
Ag Cooperative Safety Directors
of Nebraska
ACT=27; Top 10% class rank OR 3.5 GPA;
Award: $10,000/yr
ACT=25; Top 15% class rank OR 3.2 GPA;
Award: $4,000/yr
ACT=23; Award: $2000
ACT=21; Top 33% or 3.25 GPA; Award: $1000
Renewable or one year- See Mrs. Moles or see
www.missouriwestern.edu
February 1, 2008
Plan to major in water resources related field; Resident
of NE; Plan to attend accredited post-secondary institution;
Submitted financial aid form to college; Award: $250
March 31, 2008
See artinstitutes.edu/btc for details and entry;
Competition; Awards: Qtr to full tuition to top 9
February 8, 2008
NE resident; GPA = 3.0+; Program of study=Agribusiness,
Agronomy, Animal Science, Diversified Ag, Irrigation,
Mechanical Ag, Safety, or other Ag –based program;
Academics, goals, financial need; Award: (2) $500
February 15, 2008
Northwest Missouri State Univ.
- Charles Hawkins Accounting Attend NWMSU; Major in Accounting; GPA; ACT;
- Karen Hawkins Memorial
Activities; Work Experience; Award: $450;
Accounting
Illinois Institute of Technology
-Camras Scholars
AXA Achievement
Community Scholarship
Dana College Scholarship Days
-Excellence in Allied Health
Peru State College
Cooperating Schools
Scholarship
March 1, 2008
March 1, 2008
March 1, 2008
February or March 2008
February 1, 2008
5 areas of interest-leadership, service, entrepreneurship,
research, and athletics; Visit admission.iit.edu for more info
and application; Award: Full-tuition scholarship,
increased research opportunities and access to IIT
IPRO Program
Demonstrate ambition & drive; Be goal oriented; Respect
for self, family, community; Ability to succeed in college;
For more information and to download an application see
www.axa-achievement.com Award: (12) $2000
February 15, 2008
Interview, tryout, &/or audition; Academic Fair & Activity
Scholarship Days
Fair; Presentations; To Register call 1 (800) 444-3262
March 2, 2007
or online @ www.dana/edu/admissions/scholarshipday/html
Awards: Presidential & Academic All-American Scholars,
Athletic, Performing Arts, & Academic Program.
Scholarships Amts vary.
GPA=3.50+ OR ACT=25+ OR Top 10% class rank;
Associate degree program; Award: $5000
April 1, 2008
Plan to attend PSC fall 2008; Top half class rank;
Recommendation; See Mrs. Moles for application;
Award: 1/2 tuition up to 16 hrs., renewable to 4 yrs.
February 1, 2008
University of Nebraska-Kearney
-Honors Program
-Health Science Scholars
Program
College of Saint Mary
-Marie Curie Scholarship
-Scholarship Day
- Women’s Science Fair
2008 Burger King Scholar
Program
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Beta Sigma Psi National
Lutheran Fraternity Alumni
ACT=26+; Top 25% class rank; Essay;
February 1, 2008
Apply online @: www.unk.edu/acad/honors/home.html
Award: Room waivers, tuition scholarships or endowed
scholarships
Interest in Health Science program; Attend UNK;
February 1, 2008
Member of racial,ethnic or cultural group underrepresented
in health careers OR economic need OR first from family to
attend a 4 year college/university; ACT =22 OR SAT = 1050
AND upper ½ class rank; Award: partial to full tuition and
chance to continue in NU PATHS program
Attend dinner on November 16, 2007 to find out how to
apply for Marie Curie Scholarships. For academically talented
first year women in chemistry, biology, or math
Scholarship competition for top academic and fine arts
February 2, 2008
scholarships; held on College of Saint Mary campus;
H.S. Jr. & Sr.women; Strong interest in science; To
March 8, 2008
register visit www.csm.edu or contact Niki Shaw@
1.800.926.5534; Awards: 1st-$400 + trophy; 2nd - $300
+ trophy, 3rd - $150 + trophy; Srs also considered
for Marie Curie Scholarship ($18,100 to $22,400/year)
Sr.; GPA= 2.5 or higher; Work part-time -15 hr/wk, 40
February 15, 2008
wks/yr; Community service; Financial need; Plans to
Enroll in 2/4 yr. college; Apply online @ www.bk.com/scholars;
Award: $1000
Attending UN-L; Lutheran men; Scholastic achievement;
Leadership in school, community & church; Interview;
Northwest Missouri State University
-Theatre
Major in Theatre or Speech/Theatre Education; Application
& resume; Audition dates: 2/15 &16, 2008
- Forensics
Actively involved in forensics; Audition dates: 10/15/2007
Through 2/16/2008;
University of Kansas
-Dept of Music & Dance
- Academic
University of Nebraska
- Diversity Enhancement
Scholarships
Apply to Univ. of KS by February 1, 2008; Apply for
audition date; Audition; Audition application form
available @ www.arts.ku.edu/music/dance or
music@ku.edu; and www.dance.ku.edu or
kudance@ku.edu
February 29, 2008
February 8, 2008
Music Auditions:
February 8 & 9, and
22 & 23, 2008
Dance Auditions:
March 1, 2008
Apply to Univ. of KS before December 1, 2007.
Applications @ www.admissions.ku.edu
UNL; Financial need &/or Underrepresented racial/ethnic
group; Academics; Activities & honors; Leadership;
Service; Letters of support; FAFSA application;
Awards: $2000 OR tuition OR total cost of attendance,
renewable up to 4 years
February 1, 2008
Nebraska Machinery Co.
-Sponsorship
For Agriculture and Heavy Construction; Visit Central
Community College campus at Hastings; Enroll in Diesel
Technology Program; Complete NMCS Application;
Take COMPASS or ACT test; Awards: 6 sponsorships
– full tuition, $2500 tool allowance, books & paid summer
apprenticeship
Attend CCC in Diesel Technology Program; COMPASS
Test; Awards: (5) $1000
February 15, 2008
Highland Community College
Foundation
Academic and personal excellence; GPA = 3.5+; ACT =
22+; Leadership; Activity & Service; At least 2 areas
Of academic &/or performance interest; Award: Kansas
tuition, fees, & book rental, and campus housing
February 1, 2008
American Legion Eagle Scout
of the Year
Boy Scout AND chartered to Am. Legion
Post, Auxiliary Unit, OR son or grandson of Legionnaire or
Auxiliary member; AND received Eagle Scout Award;
Demonstrated citizenship; Submitted by local American
Legion Post; Award: $2500-$10,000.
February 15, 2008
Transcript; Activities; Recommendations; Personal
aspirations; Award: $750-$1000;
Varies with entry date
-Caterpillar Foundation
Scholarship
College of Hair Design
Hair Art Scholarship
Baker University
-Presidential Scholarship
-Faculty Merit Scholarship
-University Scholarship
- Harter Scholarship
- Academic Leadership
February 15, 2008
ACT=28 or SAT= 1260; 3.75 GPA; Top 10% class rank;
Award: $8000/year
ACT=25 or SAT=1140; 3.50 GPA; Top 25% class rank
Award: $7000
ACT=22 or SAT=1030; 3.00 GPA; Top 50% class rank;
Award: $6000
ACT=30 or SAT=1340; 3.85 GPA; Top 5% class rank
Award: Full tuition
ACT=22 or SAT=1030; GPA=3.0; Top 50% class rank
Award: $1,500
Christian College Scholarship
Go to www.christianconnector.com to register;
Award: $2500 drawing
University of Dayton
-Trustees’ Merit
-President’s Merit
-Deans’ Merit
-Father Chaminade Award
Admission to UD in Dayton, OH;
GPA=A; ACT=31-36; Award: $50,000-$100,000 (4 yrs)
GPA=B+; ACT=29-36; Award: $36,000-$60,000 (4 yrs)
GPA-B; ACT=24-28; Award: $30,000-$45,000 (4 yrs)
GPA=B; ACT=21-23; Award: $20,000-$30,000 (4 yrs)
2008 Maynard Jensen American
Legion Memorial
Veteran connected; NE HS graduates; Enroll in a NE
institution of higher education; Academic achievement;
Extracurricular activities; Financial need; Application;
Award: $500.
March 1, 2008
Swanson Russell Associates
Gus Swanson Memorial
Communications
Enroll in NE college or university; 3.25+ GPA; Plan
to major in advertising, marketing, mass communication,
communication studies, public relations, journalism,
Graphic design/desktop publishing; Write marketing
strategy essay (sample outline available); Applications
also available @ www.sramarketing.com Award: $500
March 15, 2008
Discover Colleges Drawing
Log onto www.discovercolleges.com to request information
& to automatically be entered in the $2500 scholarship drawing.
Northwest Missouri State
University
- President’s
www.nwmissouri.edu/finaid
Full-time enrollment
Combination of ACT and GPA index (185-199); 10 awards
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
Combination of ACT & GPA index (140-174);
Award: $1500
Combination of ACT & GPA index (100-139);
Award: $500
Combination of ACT & GPA index (140-199); Resident of
NE, KS, MI, ND, MN, or WI;
Award: 50% reduction in difference between in-state &
out-of-state tuition (~$2,229)
Am. Indian/Alaska Native, Asian, Black/African Am.,
Hispanic, Pacific Islander/Native Hawaiian
Combinations of ACT & GPA index
Awards: $500-$1,200
Son/Daughter or Spouse of NWMSU alumnus
Award: $500
- Distinguished Scholar
- Academic Excellence
- Tower
-Freshman Merit Award
- Midwest Student Exchange
Program
- Cultural Enrichment
- Alumni Scholarship
Iowa State University
-Academic Recognition
-Awards for Competitive
Excellence:
-Level I
- Level II
Morningside College
- President’s Scholarship
Award
- Dean’s Scholarship Award
-Mustang Co-Curricular
Award
- Talent Achievement
Awards
Admission by 2/1/08
NE resident attending ISU; Top 25% class rank;
March 1, 2008
Automaticallyawarded; Award: $4,500/year, renewable
3 additional yrs.
NE resident attending ISU; Automatically awarded if meet
March 1, 2008
criteria and date for ISU admissions:
Math (1 yr Calculus), Science(Biology, Physics & Chemistry),
Foreign language (3 yrs in same lang. or 2 yrs in 2 F. Lang.),
GPA = 3.30+; ACT = 28+ (Composite) or SAT = 1240+
(CR & M)Awards: $7,000/yr, renewable to 4 yrs.
Math (4 yrs college-prep); Science (Biology, Physics &
Chemistry),GPA = 3.00+; ACT = 26+ (Composite) or SAT
= 1170+ (CR & M)Awards: $5,500/yr, renewable to 4 yrs.
Top 10% of class; ACT=27+; Attend a Celebration of
Excellence Scholar Weekend; Awards: $10,000/yr
renewable up to 4 yrs.
Top 20% of class; ACT=23=; Attend a Celebration of
Excellence Scholar Weekend; Awards: $6,000/yr
renewable up to 4 yrs.
Nominations based on leadership, involvement and
minimum academic standards; Participate in a Celebration
Of Excellence Scholar Weekend; Awards: $3,000/yr,
renewable up to 4 yrs.
Identified talent in art, cheerleading, creative writing,
instrumental music, theatre, computer technology,
mass communications, or vocal music; Audition/
evaluation or portfolio; Awards: $4,000/yr renewable
up to 4 yrs.
Celebration of
Excellence Scholar
Weekends:
February 8-9, 2008
February 22-23, 2008
March 7-8, 2008
March 1, 2008
Hastings College
Walter Scott Scholar. Program Graduating HS Sr.; Rank in top 20% class rank; ACT=26+
or SAT=1170+ (Critical Read & Math); Complete admissions
file & WS application; Activities Resume; Renewable with 3.0
College GPA;
-Walter Scott Scholarship
Award: (3) Full-tuition/year scholarships
-Trustee Scholarship
Award: $14,000/year
-President Scholarship
Award: $13,000/year
-Dean Scholarship
Award: $12,000/year
-Ambassador Scholarship
Award: $10,000/year
-Ringland Scholarship
Award: $8,000/year
-ProRege Scholarship
Award: $7,000/year
American Legion Auxiliary
Scholarships
A student may submit 1 application for 1 Dept (State) Scholarship and 1 application
for 1 National Scholarship. Submit to local Am. Leg. Aux. Post President.
-National President’s
Sr.; Son/Daughter of veteran; Essay; 50 hrs of community
Service; Transcript; ACT/SAT; Letters of recommendation;
Character; Financial need; Leadership; Americanism;
Submit application to president of local Am. Legion Aux.;
Awards: $2500, $2000, $1000
March 1, 2008
-Spirit of Youth
Jr. member of Am. Leg. Auz.; Sr; GPA = 3.0+; 1000 word
Essay; Transcript; ACT/SAT; Award: $1000/yr up to
4 years.
March 1, 2008
-Non-traditional
Member; Returning to the classroom; At least 1 yr college;
Financial need; Community service; Activities; Goals;
Award: $1000.
March 1, 2007
-Roberta Marie Stretch
Veteran connected; 4-yr college or university; Letters of
recommendation; Financial statement; Award: $400
March 15, 2008
-Student Aid Grant or
Vocational Technical
Resident of NE; Veteran connected; Letters of
recommendation; Transcript; Vocational course of study;
Award: up to $300
March 15, 2008
- Licensed Practical Nursing
Veteran connected; Enroll in school of practical nursing;
Financial statement; Letters of recommendation; Transcript;
Award: up to $400.
March 15, 2008
- Averyl Elaine Keriakedes
Memorial
Female preferred; UNL; Plans to teach middle school or
jr. high school social studies; Veteran connected; Letters of
recommendation; Transcript; Financial statement; Award:
$500.
March 15, 2008
- Nurse’s Gift Tuition
Veteran connected; Plans to enter nursing; Letters of
Recommendation; Financial stqtement;
March 15, 2008
-Ruby Lorraine Paul
Daughter/son/granddaughter/grandson/ggd/ggs of Am.
Leg. Or Am. Leg. Aux. member; Sr or HS graduate;
GPA=B or better; Recommendations; Essay; Transcript;
Not enrolled in school of nursing;
March 15, 2008
-Ruby Paul Campaign Fund
Veteran connected; HS Sr.; College or University; NE
Resident; GPA=B or better; Letters of recommendation;
Essay; Transcipt; Financial need;
March 15, 2008
Nelnet $1 Million Scholarship
Giveaway
No academic info required; No essay; No ACT/SAT; Enter
@ www.nelnet.com/win OR send in paper application;
Can enter daily; Awards: (10) $25,000, (750) $1000
Midwest Student Exchange
Program
Available from some public/private colleges in Kansas,
Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, North Dakota, & Wisconsin;
http://msep.mhec.org for more information; Award:
Reductions in out-of-state tuition
Final drawing date:
August 8, 2008
For Your Information:
2008 Nebraska Aviation Art
Contest
Theme “Aviation in the Heartlands”; Category III: Ages
March 7, 2008
14-17; Format=A3 (11 ¾ x 16”); Medium – by hand
Watercolor, acrylic, oil paint, indelible marker pens felt-tip
pens, soft ball-point pens, indelible ink, Crayola, or similar
indelible medium; State winners and runners-up will be selected;
Top 3 in age category will earn a special recognition
certificate and trophy.