1 Gordon-Rushville High School Scholarship Bulletin 2015-2016 . 2 Scholarships…The Basics There are four basic categories of scholarships ❖ Local ● These scholarships were established by members of the communities of Gordon and Rushville ● Only members of the graduating class of Gordon-Rushville High School are eligible to receive these scholarships. ● All local scholarships with the exception of the Morse United Methodist Church are due April 15, 2016. ❖ Nebraska ● These scholarships are for students graduating from High Schools in the State of Nebraska ● Deadlines vary ❖ National ● These scholarships are open to students graduating from High Schools throughout the ● United States Deadlines Vary ❖ College ● These scholarships are awarded from the college you will be attending ● Many of these scholarships are included in your college Application or are automatic depending on your ACT score, High School GPA or specific talent or ability 3 Scholarships…The Search Local Scholarships ~ The list of local scholarships is in this bulletin. Check out the criteria for each scholarship and apply for those that you qualify for. There are three ways to access these scholarships: ❖ www.grmustangs.org ● Under the Schools Tab…click on High School ● On menu on the left side….click on Guidance Office ● On menu on the left side…click on Scholarships ● Click on the specific scholarship you want to apply for ● Fill out the Application and print it out…it cannot be saved on a flash drive or on your computer ● Turn in to the Guidance Office by April 15, 2016 – note date for Morse United Methodist Church ❖ www.educationquest.org ● Look at the right side of webpage. Under the green banner titled Resources…Click on ScholarshipQuest ● Click on the purple rectangle that says ScholarshipQuest ● Click on orange rectangle that says Click Here to Sign Up ● Create your profile ● A list of scholarships will appear with amounts and deadlines ● Many of these will be local scholarships ● Click on a specific scholarship and you will see the scholarship info, eligibility criteria etc. ● Click on Get Application: ● Type application…save it on a flash drive…print it out ● Turn in to the Guidance Office by April 15, 2016 ❖ Paper Copies ● Come to the Guidance Office and ask for paper copies of local scholarships ● Type Applications on a typewriter ● Turn Applications in to the Guidance Office by April 15, 2016 4 Nebraska and National Scholarships ~ Nebraska and National scholarships are listed in this bulletin. Check out the criteria for each scholarship and apply for those that you qualify for. This list will be updated frequently as new scholarships will become available as the year progresses. There are two ways to access these scholarships: ❖ www.educationquest.org ● Look at the right side of webpage. Under the green banner titled Resources…Click on ScholarshipQuest ● Click on the purple rectangle that says ScholarshipQuest ● Click on orange rectangle that says Click Here to Sign Up ● Create your profile ● A list of scholarships will appear with amounts and deadlines ● Click on a specific scholarship and you will see the scholarship info, eligibility criteria, etc. ● Click on Get Application ● Some scholarships will direct you to a website and others you can complete from the provided document ● Type application:…save it on a flash drive…print it out ● Mail the scholarship to the provided address ❖ Paper Copies ● Come to the Guidance Office and ask for paper copies of Nebraska and National scholarships ● Type Applications on a typewriter ● Mail the scholarships to the provided addresses Additional Nebraska and National Scholarships may be found searching the following websites: ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● www.fastaid.com www.scholarshipmonkey.com www.scholarshipExperts.com www.schoolsoup.com www.fastweb.com www.cappex.com/scholarships www.highfivescholarships.com www.studentscholarships.org 5 Scholarships…The Tips ❖ Organization ● Do your resume and personal essay early. Complete it by December 15th. ● ● ● ● Update your resume as you receive additional awards, honors or complete additional community service. If you have a lot of scholarships to apply for, organize them by deadline dates and complete them in that order. Do not expect scholarship organizations to accept your application after their deadline date. It is your responsibility to manage your time so that you can complete the application and collect the necessary attachments. Use a calendar and write the titles of the scholarships you intend to apply for on the dates that you should mail them or return them to the designated person, not on the date that they are due. Punctuality, as well as following instructions, is part of the criteria by which your application is evaluated. Check your mailbox frequently. Specific scholarships will be placed in your box as well as scholarship update lists. Don’t procrastinate – Start applying for scholarships early so that you do not feel overwhelmed in March. ❖ Applications ● Neatness – Everything about your scholarship tells the people awarding it ● ● ● ● something about you. Presentation is everything. This is a highly competitive market and neatness is the easiest part of your application to control! Focus – Don’t just have one form letter that you use. Identify each scholarship for its focus whether it is athletic, leadership, service, activities or financial need. Voice – Keep your voice active and use plenty of “sizzle” words. For example: NOT – “It is my intention…” or “There are several dreams I have….” BUT – “My intention is to…” or “My dreams are to…” Grammar – Use proper punctuation and capitalization. Remember you are not texting! Don’t use slang or humor. Keep the style formal, respectful and business-like. Make sure you have someone proofread it. Sell Yourself – Don’t be shy-talk about your strengths. Include examples to vividly support your statements. Not just “I have been active in my school as a tutor” but “on weekends I go to the home of a struggling elementary school student and help him with his spelling words and math. The reward for this is that he is passing all his classes and looks forward to going to school.” 6 ❖ Recommendations ● Get your recommendation letters by December 15th. You will need four letters of recommendation: 1 from an administrator, 2 from teachers and 1 from a person in the community. Ask people early as this will give them an opportunity to watch you even more than usual and their letter will be more personal and more effective if they have time to think about it. ● Give them your resume so they can include your activities and honors ● Remember to thank those that wrote a letter of recommendation for you. They took time out of their busy schedule to write the letter and you may need their assistance in the future for another recommendation. ❖ Scams ● Never pay for scholarship searches ● Beware of this type of language: “You’ve been selected.”… “You’re a finalist.”… “The scholarship is guaranteed or your money back.”... “The Scholarship will cost some money.” 7 Scholarships…The Lists Gordon-Rushville High School Local Scholarships Deadlines for all Applications: April 15, 2016 with the exception of the Morse United Methodist Church Scholarship, which is due March 1, 2016 Turn in completed Applications to Guidance Office Scholarship: Amount: Number: Criteria: Gordon-Rushville Common Application Varies Varies This application is used for all scholarships marked with an *. By completing the Gordon-Rushville Common Application just once, you will have applied for all the following scholarships. They are denoted with an *. Scholarship: Amount: Number: Criteria: Raleigh and Mary Jane Barker Scholarship* Varies 2 Minimum GPA of 2.0 Must have lettered in at least 1 sport his /her senior year Scholarship: Amount: Number: Criteria: Selma Jones Barker Scholarship* Varies 1 Minimum GPA of 2.0 Must be planning to pursue a business career Scholarship: Amount: Number: Criteria: Albert Joy Bornemann Scholarship* Varies Varies Demonstrated examples of scholarship and leadership Scholarship: Amount: Number: Criteria: Sarah Lucile Brewer Scholarship* Varies 2 Must pursue at least 2 semesters or 9 months of education Scholarship: Amount: Number: Criteria: Nettie Brown Memorial Scholarship* Varies 1 Scholarship Committee determines criteria 8 Scholarship: Amount: Number: Criteria: Alice Budd Scholarship* Varies 1 Must be planning to pursue a career in education Scholarship: Amount: Number: Criteria: Chadron State College Cooperating School Scholarship* Varies Varies Attend Chadron State College Top 50% of class Scholarship: Amount: Number: Criteria: Bob and Mary Ann Connealy Scholarship* $500 1 Not based on GPA, but rather on a strong work ethic and a willingness and desire to work towards achieving educational goals Scholarship: Amount: Number: Criteria: Dr. Richard David Scholarship* Varies 1 Scholarship Committee determines criteria Scholarship: Amount: Number: Criteria: Craig Evert Memorial Scholarship* $500 1 Must be pursuing a one or two-year technical certificate or degree in wind energy or other renewable/clean energy program. Preference will be given to students pursuing a two-year degree in wind energy Scholarship: Amount: Number: Criteria: FFA Scholarship* $500 2 Must be an active member of FFA Must be pursuing a technical or Ag career Scholarship: Amount: Number: Criteria: Wade Ginkens Memorial Scholarship* Varies Varies Family chooses recipient Scholarship: Amount: Number: Criteria: Gordon-Rushville Medical Explorer’s Club Scholarship* Varies Varies Given to students active in Medical Explorer’s Club 9 Scholarship: Amount: Number: Criteria: Gordon Memorial Health Services Scholarship* Varies Varies Given to students active in Medical Explorer’s Club Scholarship: Amount: Number: Criteria: Gordon Stylists Association Scholarship* Varies 1 Must be pursuing a career in cosmetology Scholarship: Amount: Number: Criteria: Dwight Griswold Scholarship* Varies 2 Demonstrated examples of scholarship and leadership Scholarship: Amount: Number: Criteria: Grocery Mart Scholarship* $500 1 Must be pursuing a career in business Scholarship: Amount: Number: Criteria: Bob Hinn Memorial Scholarship* $500 Varies Scholarship Committee determines criteria Scholarship: Amount: Number: Criteria: Charles J. Hinn and Margie L. Hinn Scholarship* Varies Varies Must be pursuing a career in business Scholarship: Amount: Number: Criteria: Hollstein Foundation Scholarship-Gordon* Varies 2 One for student attending a four year institution One for student attending a two year institution Scholarship: Amount: Number: Criteria: Hollstein Foundation Scholarship-Rushville* Varies Varies Given to students with the highest GPAs in the class Scholarship: Amount: Number: Criteria: Immaculate Conception Catholic Church Scholarship* Varies Varies Must be a member of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church Church 10 Scholarship: Amount: Number: Criteria: Doug and Candie Johnson Scholarship* Varies 1 Plan to pursue a career in the fine arts Scholarship: Amount: Number: Criteria: Billie Lefler Memorial Nursing Scholarship* $500 1 Demonstrate financial need Top 50% of class Must be pursuing a 2 or 4 year nursing program Scholarship: Amount: Number: Criteria: Jerald David Panzer Scholarship* $1500 1 Must attend the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and major in Business If no student, meets this criteria, may be awarded to a student attending UNL pursuing another major Scholarship: Amount: Number: Criteria: John B Paul/Leo Kearns Scholarship* $400 1 Must be pursuing a degree in an agriculture related major Scholarship: Amount: Number: Criteria: James Robbins Memorial Scholarship* Varies 1 Must be a wrestler at Gordon-Rushville High School Scholarship: Amount: Number: Criteria: Rushville Immaculate Conception Church Scholarship* Varies Varies Must be an active member of Immaculate Conception Church Scholarship: Amount: Number: Criteria: Fritz Sandoz Scholarship* Varies Varies Given to a student with a rural background Scholarship: Amount: Number: Criteria: Shelley Simmons Memorial Scholarship* Varies Varies Must pursue a career in Agriculture, Veterinary Sciences or the Ministry 11 Scholarship: Amount: Number: Criteria: Virginia Smith Endowment Scholarship* $1500 1 Must attend college in Nebraska Minimum GPA of 2.0 Scholarship: Amount: Number: Criteria: Sones Family Scholarship* Varies 1 Must be a wrestler at Gordon-Rushville High School Scholarship: Amount: Number: Criteria: W.E. Sullens and Juanita P Sullens Memorial Scholarship* Varies 2 Demonstrated examples of scholarship and Leadership Scholarship: Amount: Number: Criteria: Taylor Family Scholarship* Varies 1 Scholarship Committee determines criteria Scholarship: Amount: Number: Criteria: Russell D. Thorp and Dorothy M. Thorp Memorial Scholarship* Varies 1 Minimum GPA of 2.0 Must be attending a vocational or technical school Scholarship: Amount: Number: Criteria: Buddy & Ila Tiensvold Memorial Scholarship* Varies 1 Minimum GPA of 2.0 Must be a participant in at least two extra-curricular activities Scholarship: Amount: Number: Criteria: Waterman Family Scholarship* Varies Varies Scholarship Committee determines criteria Scholarship: Amount: Number: Criteria: WNCC Board of Governors Scholarship* Varies 1 Attend WNCC Scholarship: Amount: Number: Criteria: WNCC Outstanding Leadership Scholarship* Varies 1 Attend WNCC 12 The following scholarships all have separate applications. Scholarship: Amount: Number: Criteria: Selma Jones Barker Post #34 Scholarship Varies 1 Minimum GPA of 2.0 Only children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, adopted children or step children of veterans or members of Fred F. Sturdevant Post #34 may apply. Scholarship: Amount: Number: Criteria: Vallie Bressler Berndt and Fred Berndt Sr. Scholarship Varies Varies Minimum GPA of 3.0 Scholarship: Amount: Number: Criteria: Creative Dining Service Scholarship $250.00 1 Student must eat school prepared lunch on a regular basis Student’s lunch account must be in good standing Scholarship: Amount: Number: Criteria: Eastern Star Scholarship Varies Varies Demonstrated examples of scholarship and leadership Scholarship: Amount: Number: Criteria: Amy Ferguson Memorial Scholarship $500 - $1,000 Varies Must be a US Citizen for at least 5 years and a Gordon-Rushville student for 3 years. Minimum GPA of 2.0 Must have written recommendations from two teachers who have had the applicant in class Scholarship: Amount: Number: Criteria: First National Bank of Gordon Scholarship $500 1 Recipient will be chosen based on character, personality, scholastic achievement and participation in school and community activities. Employees or children of employees will not be eligible for this scholarship 13 Scholarship: Amount: Number: Criteria: First Presbyterian Church Scholarship Varies Varies Must have worked/attended church, choir, youth fellowship or Sunday school at the First Presbyterian Church Minimum GPA of 2.0 Scholarship: Amount: Number: Criteria: Gordon Kiwanis Club Scholarship $500 Varies Kiwanis Club determines criteria Scholarship: Amount: Number: Criteria: Gordon Lions Club Scholarship $500 2 Demonstrated examples of scholarship and leadership Scholarship: Amount: Number: Criteria: Gordon-Rushville Education Association Team Scholarship Varies Varies Education related major Minimum GPA of 3.0 Scholarship: Amount: Number: Criteria: Gordon United Methodist Church Scholarship Varies Varies Must be a member of the United Methodist Church during high school. Must have also worked and/or attended church, choir, youth fellowship or Sunday School. Minimum GPA of 2.0 Demonstrate Financial Need Scholarship: Amount: Number: Criteria: Milbert and Edna Mae Holzberger Memorial Scholarship $250 4 Minimum GPA 2.00 One for boy student attending a 4 year school One for a girl student attending a 4 year school One for a boy student attending a 2 year school One for a girl student attending a 2 year school Scholarship: Amount: Number: Criteria: Immanuel Lutheran Church Scholarship Varies Varies Must be a member of the Immanuel Lutheran Church 14 Scholarship: Amount: Number: Criteria: Robert Knight McGaughey American Legion Scholarship $500 1 Top 50% of class Scholarship: Amount: Number: Criteria: Morse United Methodist Church Scholarship Varies Varies Must be a member of Morse United Methodist Church and return the application by March 1. Scholarship: Amount: Number: Criteria: PEO Chapter BZ Selma Jones Barker Scholarship Varies 1 PEO Members determine criteria Scholarship: Amount: Number: Criteria: PEO Chapter BZ Correne Wilhite Scholarship Varies 1 PEO Members determine criteria Scholarship: Amount: Number: Criteria: P.E.O. Chapter DW Scholarship Varies 1 Given to a female graduate Scholarship: Amount: Number: Criteria: Rushville American Legion Post 161 Scholarship Varies 1 Must be a descendent of a veteran of the US Military Minimum GPA of 2.5 Scholarship: Amount: Number: Criteria: Saint Leo’s Catholic Church Scholarship Varies Varies Must be an active member of Saint Leo’s Catholic Church Scholarship: Lyle Sanders Memorial/Niobrara Sportsmen’s Club/Pheasants Forever Scholarship $400 1 Applicant must be planning a course of study relating to conservation of natural resources Amount: Number: Criteria: 15 Scholarship: Amount: Number: Criteria: Security First Bank Scholarship $500 2 Minimum GPA of 3.0 Scholarship: Amount: Number: Criteria: Sheridan County Rural Education Service Cooperative Scholarship Varies Varies Must have attended school at a rural attendance center in Sheridan County for 4 years Scholarship: Amount: Number: Criteria: Sheridan County Rural Textbook Library Scholarship $500 1 Must have attended school at a rural attendance center in Sheridan County for 4 years Scholarship: Amount: Number: Criteria: Sons of The American Legion, Squadron 161 $500 1 Must be a descendent of a veteran of the US Military Minimum GPA of 2.5 Scholarship: Amount: Number: Criteria: Fred and Ethyl Tuchenhagen Memorial Scholarship Varies 1 Must attend college in Nebraska or South Dakota Finalists will be selected and have a personal interview with the selection committee Scholarship: Amount: Number: Criteria: Sonny Walton Memorial Scholarship $150 1 Demonstrate financial need Must have proof of employment during high school Agricultural background Scholarship: Amount: Number: Criteria: Western Trails Conference Scholarship $250 2 Top 50% of class Demonstrated examples of scholarship and leadership 16 The following scholarships require no application. Scholarship: Amount: Number: Criteria: Gordon-Rushville Student Council Scholarship $250 2 Scholarships will be given to one male and one female current student council member Scholarship: Amount: Number: Criteria: William Janssen American Legion Baseball Scholarship $250 Varies Contact Jim Shedeed Scholarship: Amount: Number: Criteria: Ladies Columbian Reading Club Scholarship Varies 1 LCRC Club determines Criteria Scholarship: Amount: Number: Criteria: Logan Musser Scholarship Varies 4 Given to the four students with the highest GPAs in the class Scholarship: Amount: Number: Criteria: Rushville Rotary Club Scholarship $500 2 Must have been a Rotary student of the month and attended a meeting Scholarship: Amount: Number: Criteria: Superfoods/Ideal Market Scholarship Varies Varies Must sign a release for Superfoods to use your picture in store display Scholarship: Amount: Number: Criteria: John and Marie Ukena Scholarship Varies 2 Given to the students ranking second and third in the class 17 Gordon-Rushville High School Nebraska Scholarships Deadlines vary according to application Mail scholarships to address on application Scholarship: Application: Amount: Number: Deadline: Criteria: AITP Omaha Scholarship www.aitpomaha.org $1000 Varies May 1, 2016 Must attend college in Omaha, Eastern Nebraska or Western Iowa Must plan on majoring in a field related to Information Technology Scholarship: Application: Amount: Number: Deadline: Criteria: Acacia Leadership Scholarship http://bit.ly/acacia_unl $1000/$500 1/2 March 1, 2016 Must be a male attending the University of Nebraska-Lincoln Scholarship: Application: Amount: Number: Deadline: Criteria: Aksarben Community College Scholarship Guidance Office $1,000 10 April 1, 2016 Must be planning to attend a community college in Nebraska or Iowa Demonstrate Financial Need Scholarship: Application: Amount: Number: Criteria: Alegent Scholarship Guidance Office or www.studentscholarships.org $1500 February 15, 2016 Must pursue a career in the Health Field Scholarship: Application: Amount: Number: Deadline: Criteria: Horatio Alger Nebraska Scholarship Guidance Office or www.horatioalger.org/scholarships $2500 100 October 25, 2015 Nebraska students who have exhibited integrity and perseverance in overcoming personal adversity Critical financial need Minimum GPA of 2.0 18 Scholarship: Application: Amount: Deadline: Criteria: Alliance Chamber Commerce Ag Committee Scholarship Guidance Office $500 April 1, 2016 Pursuing an Agriculture Career Available freshman through senior year Scholarship: Application: Amount: Number: Deadline: Criteria: Alpha Gamma Sigma Scholarship Guidance Office $200/$500 1/2 April 1, 2016 Must attend the University of Nebraska-Lincoln Scholarship: Application: Amount: Number: Deadline: Criteria: American Legion Auxiliary Averyl Elaine Keriakedes Memorial Scholarship Guidance Office or www.nebraskalegionaux.net/scholarships.htm Varies Varies February 25, 2016 Preferably a female enrolled at the University of Nebraska who plans to teach social studies Scholarship: Application: Amount: Number: Deadline: Criteria: American Legion Auxiliary Licensed Practical Nursing Scholarship Guidance Office Not to exceed $300 Varies March 1, 2016 Must be veteran connected Must be a Nebraska resident for at least 3 years Scholarship: Application: Amount Number: Deadline: Criteria: American Legion Auxiliary Non-Traditional Student Scholarship Guidance Office $1000 Varies March 1, 2016 Must be member of American Legion, American Legion Auxiliary or Sons of The American Legion Dues must have been paid preceding 2 years Scholarship: Application: Amount: Number: Deadline: Criteria: American Legion Auxiliary Nurses Gift Tuition Scholarship Guidance Office $200-$400 Varies March 1, 2016 Applicant or parent must have military experience 19 Scholarship: Application: Amount: Number: Deadline: Criteria: American Legion Auxiliary Ruby Lorraine Paul Scholarship Guidance Office or www.nebraskalegionaux.net/scholarships.htm Varies 1 February 25, 2016 Must be veteran connected and a Nebraska resident 3.0 Average the last two semesters of High School Scholarship: Application: Amount: Number: Deadline: Criteria: American Legion Auxiliary Ruby Paul Campaign Fund Scholarship Guidance Office or www.nebraskalegionaux.net/scholarships.htm Varies 1 February 25, 2016 Must be the son, daughter, granddaughter of grandson of an American Legion or Legion Auxiliary member Minimum GPA of 3.0 Scholarship: Application: Amount: Number: Deadline: Criteria: American Legion Auxiliary Roberta Marie Stretch Memorial Scholarship Guidance Office or www.nebraskalegionaux.net/scholarships.htm $400 1 February 25, 2016 Must be veteran connected and a Nebraska resident Preference will be given to former Nebraska Girls State Citizens Scholarship: American Legion Auxiliary Student Aid Grant or Vocational Technical Scholarship Guidance Office or www.nebraskalegionaux.net/scholarships.htm $300 Varies March 1, 2016 Must be a veteran or veteran’s child Must be a resident of Nebraska for 5 years Application: Amount: Number: Deadline: Criteria: Scholarship: Application: Amount: Number: Deadline: Criteria: American Legion Jim Hurlbert Memorial Baseball Scholarship Guidance Office $500 Varies June 15, 2016 Applicants must attend a Nebraska college and rank in the top ½ of their class Must have played Legion Baseball your final year of eligibility 20 Scholarship: Application: Amount: Number: Deadline: Criteria: American Legion Maynard Jensen Memorial Scholarship Guidance Office $500 Varies March 1, 2016 Applicants must be connected to the American Legion through parents, grandparents or great grandparents Scholarship: Application: Amount: Number: Deadline: Criteria: Basin Electric Power Cooperative and Subsidiaries Guidance Office $1000 1 February 11, 2016 Parent must be a member or consumer of Basin Electric Power and served by Lacreek Electric or Northwest Rural Public Power Scholarship: Application: Amount: Number: Deadline: Criteria: Better Business Bureau Scholarship http://nebraska.bbb.org/studentaward/ $2000 2 March 4, 2016 Must be nominated Scholarship: Application: Amount: Number: Deadline: Criteria: Booth-Englert Families’ Scholarship Guidance Office $2,500 - $10,000 40 March 30, 2016 Minimum GPA of 2.5 Demonstrate financial need Scholarship: Application: Amount: Number: Deadline: Criteria: William B. Brandt Memorial Scholarship Guidance Office or www.nebankers.org/index.php/scholarships.html $1,500 12 January 31, 2016 Must attend a Nebraska College Must major in Business Must be a customer of a bank in the Nebraska Bankers Association (Security First Bank) 21 Scholarship: Application: Amount: Number: Deadline: Criteria: Susan Thompson Buffet Foundation Scholarship Guidance Office or www.buffettfoundation/scholarship Up to $3200 per semester for tuition and fees and up to $400 for books Varies February 1, 2016 Minimum GPA of 2.5 Attend college in Nebraska Scholarship: Application: Amount: Number: Deadline: Criteria: Robert C Byrd Honors Scholarship www.education.ne.gov/byrd $1500/Renewable for up to four years 40 March 15, 2016 Minimum ACT score of 30 Scholarship: Application: Amount: Number: Deadline: Criteria: Cabela’s Women in Leadership Scholarship Guidance Office or www.thehugefoundation.org $2500/Renewable for up to four years 4 January 4, 2016 Must be female Scholarship: Application: Amount: Number: Deadline: Criteria: Carriage House Foundation Scholarship Guidance Office $1000 6 April 5, 2016 Must Attend a Nebraska Community College in an Automotive related career Scholarship: Application: Amount: Number: Deadline: Criteria: Cattle Capital Cattlemen Foundation Scholarship Guidance Office $500 1 March 31, 2016 Must major in a degree directed toward the beef industry Scholarship: Application: Amount: Deadline: Criteria: Chevrolet Classic Club Scholarship Guidance Office $1000 April 15, 2016 Studies related to Automotive Industry 22 Scholarship: Application: Amount: Number: Deadline: Criteria: CHS Foundation www.chsfoundation.org $150 Varies Deadlines vary for individual post-secondary Must be enrolled in an agricultural related program Must attend a 2 or 4 year college Scholarship: Application: Amount: Number: Deadline: Criteria: Educational Service Unit #13 Scholarship Guidance Office $300 One April 15, 2016 Student must be receiving services through an Individualized Education Plan (IEP) Scholarship: Application: Amount: Number: Deadline: Criteria: Engebretson Foundation Scholarship www.engebretsonfoundation.org $10,000 One March 1, 2016 Demonstrate Financial Need Minimum ACT of 28 Demonstrate Leadership potential Scholarship: Application: Amount: Number: Deadline: Criteria: Great Plains Communications College Scholarship Guidance office or www.gpcom.com/about/scholarships $1000 10 February 1, 2016 Must be a Great Plains Communications customer Must attend a Nebraska college or trade school or Northwest Technical Institute in Goodland, Kansas or Mitchell Technical Institute in Mitchell, SD Scholarship: Application: Amount: Number: Deadline: Criteria: Hagan Scholarship Foundation Guidance office or www.hsfmo.org Up to $5000/semester Varies November 15, 2015 Minimum GPA of 3.5 Must have scored 23 or higher (composite score) on the ACT. Must enroll in a four year college the first semester after high school. Must work 240 hours in the 12 months prior to start of college. 23 Scholarship: Application: Amount: Number: Deadline: Criteria: High Plains Chapter of the AMS/NWA Jim Johnson Scholarship Guidance Office $500 Varies April 1, 2016 Must plan to major in Physical Science Scholarship: Application: Amount: Number: Deadline: Criteria: Highway 20 Antique Tractor Club Scholarship Guidance Office $250 1 April 1, 2016 Must major in an Agricultural field of study Scholarship: Application: Amount: Number: Deadline: Criteria: Independent Cattleman of Nebraska Hanna Memorial Scholarship Guidance Office or independentcattlemen@yahoo.com $500 Varies April 30, 2016 Minimum GPA of 2.5 Must be involved in extra-curricular activities Scholarship: Application: Amount: Number: Deadline: Criteria: Independent Insurance Agents of Nebraska Memorial Scholarships Guidance Office $1000 3 March 1, 2016 Based on scholarship, activities, leadership Scholarship: Application: Amount: Number: Deadline: Criteria: ISM Nebraska Excellence in Business Scholarship http://www.naplm-ne.org/ $1500 Varies Varies Pursuing collegiate degrees in business (administration) Scholarship: Application: Amount: Number: Deadline: Criteria: Knights of AK-SAR-BEN Scholarship Guidance Office Varies Minimum of 10 Varies Leadership Potential, academic achievement, financial need 24 Scholarship: Application: Amount: Number: Deadline: Criteria: Mitchell-Gantz Educational and Charitable Trust Guidance Office Varies Varies March 31, 2016 Resident of one of the Northwest Nebraska counties Scholarship: Application: Amount: Number: Deadline: Criteria: Clara E. Muehlberger Scholarship Guidance Office or www.otcf.org $1000/Renewable for up to 4 years Varies April 1, 2016 Must major in education or a health care related field Minimum ACT of 21 Scholarship: Application: Amount: Number: Deadline: Criteria: National Wild Turkey Federation Guidance Office Local - $250/State - $1000/National - $10,000 1 January 1, 2016 Minimum GPA of 3.0 Must support the preservation of the hunting tradition and actively participate in hunting sports Must have a current hunting license and be a member of NWTF Scholarship: Application: Amount: Number: Deadline: Criteria: Nebraska Academy of Sciences Guidance Office Varies Varies March 1, 2016 Science Careers Scholarship: Application: Amount: Number: Deadline: Criteria: Nebraska Agricultural Youth Institute Guidance Office Delegate will have all costs paid by NAYI to 5 day conference in Lincoln Varies April 15, 2016 None Scholarship: Application: Amount: Number: Deadline: Criteria: Nebraska Agri-Women Scholarship Guidance Office $250 1 April 1, 2016 Must pursue an agricultural related degree in Nebraska 25 Scholarship: Application: Amount: Number: Deadline: Criteria: Nebraska Association of County Extension Boards Scholarship Guidance Office one (1) $1000 one (1) $500 2 March 15, 2016 UNL College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources or the College of Education and Human Sciences Scholarship: Application: Amount: Number: Deadline: Criteria: Nebraska Aviation Trades Association Guidance Office $500/$1000 2 March 15, 2016 400 word essay, “What it takes to become a professional aerial applicator” Scholarship: Application: Amount: Number: Deadline: Criteria: Nebraska Cattlemen Foundation Scholarship Guidance Office $1000 Varies March 1, 2016 Minimum GPA of 2.0 Preference will be given to students majoring in an agricultural field of study Preference will be given to students attending college in Nebraska Scholarship: Application: Amount: Number: Deadline: Criteria: Nebraska Coaches Scholar/Athlete Scholarship Guidance Office Varies Varies March 25, 2016 Must be in upper 25% of class Must be at least a 2 year participant in 2 sports Minimum ACT score of 24 Students participating in athletics at NCAA Division I or II schools not eligible Scholarship: Application: Amount: Number: Deadline: Criteria: Nebraska Cooperative Council Education Foundation Scholarship Guidance Office or www.nebr.coop 5 $950 April 15, 2016 Must be a son or daughter of parent or guardian who has been an active member, director or employee for at least the prior three years of a cooperative Must attend UNL and be accepted as a student in CASNR majoring in Ag Business or Ag Economics OR Must attend NCTA and major in business/management or ag production systems 26 Scholarship: Application: Amount: Number: Deadline: Criteria: Nebraska Elks Association J.B. Ferguson Golf Scholarship Guidance Office or http://webpages.charter.net/neelks/elk_scholarships.htm $500 1 January 15, 2016 Must be a member of the high school golf team and be planning to participate in a college golf program Scholarship: Application: Amount: Number: Deadline: Criteria: Nebraska Elks Association Past Exalted Ruler’s Scholarship Guidance Office or http://webpages.charter.net/neelks/elk_scholarships.htm $1,100/$800/$600 2/2/2 January 15, 2016 Demonstrate Financial Need Scholarship: Application: Amount: Number: Deadline: Criteria: Nebraska Elks Association Vocational Scholarship Guidance Office or http://webpages.charter.net/neelks/elk_scholarships.htm $400 - $700 6 January 10, 2016 Must be planning to attend a trade or technical school or community college Demonstrate Financial Need Scholarship: Application: Amount: Number: Deadline: Criteria: Nebraska Insurance Federation/Nebraska Actuaries Club Scholarship www.n-a-c.org $4,000/2,000 2/1 March 31, 2016 Must major in actuarial science, math, statistics or economics Scholarship: Application: Amount: Number: Deadline: Criteria: Nebraska Junior Chamber United States JCI Senate Foundation Scholarship Guidance Office $500 Varies December 31, 2015 Child of, member of, or former member of the Nebraska Junior Chamber Scholarship Application: Amount: Number: Deadline: Criteria: Nebraska Legal Professions Association Guidance Office $1000/$500 2 March 31, 2016 Career in law, criminal justice 27 Scholarship Application: Amount: Number: Deadline: Criteria: Nebraska Lumber Dealers Association Guidance Office $250 4 February 1, 2016 Planning to enroll in a building construction related program Scholarship: Application: Amount: Number: Deadline: Criteria: Nebraska Machinery Company Caterpillar Foundation Scholarship Guidance Office or www.nebraska-machinery.com $1,000 5 January 29, 2016 Must pursue an associates degree in diesel technology at central Community College Scholarship: Application: Amount: Number: Deadline: Criteria: Nebraska Machinery Company Student Sponsorship Program Guidance Office or www.nebraska-machinery.com Approximately $14,000 Varies February 11, 2016 Must visit and attend Central Community College Must agree to work at Nebraska Machinery Company for a minimum of two years Scholarship: Application: Amount: Deadline: Criteria: Nebraska Press Association Guidance Office $2000 February 22, 2016 Journalism Career in a Nebraska post-secondary institution Scholarship: Application: Amount: Number: Deadline: Criteria: Nebraska Rod and Custom Association Scholarship Guidance Office $1000 3 March 16, 2016 Must be planning to attend a trade or technical school or community college Must have a minimum 2.5 GPA Scholarship: Application: Amount: Deadline: Criteria: Nebraska Softball Foundation Scholarship Guidance Office Varies December 1, 2015 Must be a current or past member of ASA 28 Scholarship: Application: Amount: Number: Deadline: Criteria: Nebraska State College Board of Trustees’ Scholarship www.nscs.edu Over $15,000/Full Tuition Varies January 15, 2016 Minimum ACT of 25 Recommendation from Teacher or Administrator Attend Chadron State College, Peru State College or Wayne State College Scholarship: Application: Amount: Number: Deadline: Criteria: Nebraska State College Davis/Chambers Freshman Scholarship www.nscs.edu $1000 per semester/ Up to 8 semesters Varies February 1, 2016 Minimum GPA of 3.0 Attend Chadron State College, Peru State College or Wayne State College Scholarship: Application: Amount: Number: Deadline: Criteria: Nebraska State College Governor’s Opportunity Award www.nscs.edu Over $7500/Half Tuition Varies December 1, 2015 ACT score between 21-24 Attend Chadron State College, Peru State College or Wayne State College Scholarship: Application: Amount: Number: Deadline: Criteria: Nebraskans for Peace Scholarship Guidance Office $500/$100 3/6 April 8, 2016 Must write essay selecting one of the Nebraskans for Peace priorities Scholarship Application: Amount: Deadline: Criteria: Oglala Sioux Tribe Higher Education Grant Program Contact 605.867.5338 Varies Varies Native American student Scholarship Application: Amount: Deadline: Criteria: Oxbow Animal Health Scholarship www.oxbowanimalhealth.com or Guidance Office $500 March 1, 2016 Planning on pursuing a career in the pet industry 29 Scholarship: Application: Amount: Number: Deadline: Criteria: Panhandle NE NAIFA Scholarship www.nscs.edu $500 1 March 1, 2016 Have an above average GPA Demonstrate good character and leadership in school, church and community Scholarship Application: Amount: Number: Deadline: Criteria: Presbyterian Native American Scholarship Guidance Office $1000 Varies April 5, 2016 Must be one quarter Native American Must live off reservation Scholarship Application: Amount: Number: Deadline: Criteria: Region V Secondary Principals Scholarship Guidance Office $500 2 March 1, 2016 Must have GPA of 3.0 Need-based Scholarship: Application: Amount: Number: Deadline: Criteria: Constance K. Rife Scholarship Guidance Office or www.simplygolf.us.com $1,000 1 March 31, 2016 Active member of girl’s golf team Minimum GPA of 3.0 Scholarship: Application: Amount: Number: Deadline: Criteria: Martha and Don Romeo Scholarship Guidance Office $500 2 December 1, 2015 Must have exhibited 4-H projects in County or State Fair Minimum GPA of 2.5 Scholarship: Application: Amount: Number: Deadline: Criteria: Salvation Army D.J.’s Hero Scholarship www.GiveSalvationArmy.org Varies Varies March 11, 2016 Must be nominated by a community member 30 Scholarship: Application: Amount: Number: Deadline: Criteria: Sandhills Cattle Association Scholarship Guidance Office $1000 5 February 1, 2016 The applicant must be the son or daughter of a current producer member or associate member of the Sandhills Cattle Association Scholarship: Application: Amount: Number: Deadline: Criteria: Scottsbluff Elk’s Lodge Winnie Sipp Memorial Scholarship Guidance Office $300 1 January 10, 2016 Must demonstrate financial need Scholarship: Application: Amount: Number: Deadline: Criteria: Scottsbluff Elk’s Lodge Western Nebraska Community College Scholarship Guidance Office $300 - $1,000 Up to 15 January 29, 2016 Must attend Western Nebraska Community College Demonstrate Financial Need Scholarship: Application: Amount: Number: Deadline: Criteria: The Gus Swanson Memorial Communication Scholarship Guidance Office $500 Varies March 15, 2016 Must major in Communications Scholarship: Application: Amount: Number: Deadline: Criteria: Antonette Willa Skupa Turner Scholarship Guidance Office $500 1 February 28, 2016 Must major in English or History Scholarship: Application: Amount: Number: Deadline: Criteria: 21st Century Ag Tech/Parts Management Scholarship Guidance Office Full or Part tuition for the year Varies February 28, 2016 Must attend Southeast Community College in Milford, NE or Garden City Community College in Garden City, KS 31 Scholarship: Application: Amount: Number: Deadline: Criteria: University of Nebraska Panhandle Alumni Association Scholarship Guidance Office or bschlothauer@nuforundation.org $700 Six February 15, 2016 Must attend the University of Nebraska-Lincoln Scholarship: Application: Amount: Number: Deadline: Criteria: Norma Ross Walter Scholarship Program of the Willa Cather Foundation Guidance Office or www.willacather.org $2000/$1000/$500 3 January 31, 2016 Females who are planning to major in English Selection is based on intellectual promise, creativity and character Scholarship: Application: Amount: Number: Deadline: Criteria: West Nebraska Blood Center Scholarship Guidance Office Varies Varies May 29, 2016 Based on academic performance, interest in healthcare and financial need Scholarship: Application: Amount: Number: Deadline: Criteria: Westco Agriculture Scholarship Guidance Office $1000 Varies March 14, 2016 Must be pursuing a field of study in the area of Agriculture Must plan to attend a college or trade school in the Fall 32 Gordon-Rushville High School National Scholarships Deadlines vary according to application Mail scholarships to address on application Scholarship: Application: Amount: Number: Deadline: Criteria: America’s Farmers Grow Ag Leaders Scholarship FFA.org/scholarships $1,500 Varies February 1, 2016 Must be endorsed by 3 farmers 2.5 GPA Scholarship: Application: Amount: Number: Criteria: American Indian College Fund Guidance Office or call 1.800.776.3863 Varies Varies Must be a Native American Scholarship: Application: Amount: Number: Deadline: Criteria: American Legion Auxiliary National President’s Scholarship Guidance Office $2,500/$2,000/$1,000 15 March 1, 2016 Must be child, stepchild, grandchild, step grandchild, great grandchild or step great grandchild of a veteran Scholarship: Application: Amount: Deadline: Criteria: American Legion Auxiliary Spirit of Youth Award Guidance Office $1000 March 1, 2016 3.0 GPA Junior member of Auxiliary for past 3 years Scholarship: American Meteorological Society and National Weather Association Jim Johnson Scholarship Guidance Office $500 1 April 1, 2016 Must be pursuing a career in one of the physical sciences (chemistry, physics, astronomy) or earth science (geology, hydrology, meteorology, oceanography, soil science) or in teaching science Application: Amount: Number: Deadline: Criteria: 33 Scholarship: Application: Amount: Number: Deadline: Criteria: AXA Achievement Scholarship www.axa-achievement.com $2,000 52 February 15, 2016 Student should be well-rounded, committed to making a difference and have demonstrated achievement at a job, sport or extra- curricular activity Scholarship: Application: Amount: Number: Deadline: Criteria: Balanced Man Scholarship Guidance Office $1000 Varies April 1, 2016 Accomplishments, work experience, sports, and essay Scholarship: Application: Amount: Number: Deadline: Criteria: Best Buy www.bestbuy.com $1000 each 1000 January 2016 Solid grades Involved in community service or work experience Scholarship Application: Amount: Number: Deadline: Criteria: Buick Achievers Scholarship Program www.buickachievers.com $25,000/2,000 100/1000 February 28, 2016 Must be planning to attend a four year college or university Plan to major in science, technology, engineering, math business administration, finance, marketing or design Scholarship: Application: Amount: Number: Deadline: Criteria: Burger King www.haveityourwayfoundation.org $1000 1000 January 10, 2016 2.5 or higher GPA Scholarship: Application: Amount: Number: Deadline: Criteria: Catching the Dream www.catchingthedream.org/Scholarship.htm Varies Varies April 15, 2016 Students who are ¼ or more degree Native American and enrolled in the tribe 34 Scholarship: Application: Amount: Number: Deadline: Criteria: Coca-Cola Scholarship Guidance office or www.coca-colascholars.org $20,000/$4000 50/200 October 31, 2015 Minimum GPA of 3.0 Scholarship: Application: Amount: Number: Deadline: Criteria: Daughters of the American Revolution Dean Scholarship Guidance office $20,000 Varies February 15, 2016 Minimum GPA of 3.75 Scholarship: Application: Amount: Number: Deadline: Criteria: Daughters of the American Revolution Marvin Scholarship Guidance office Varies Varies February 15, 2016 Minimum GPA of 3.25 Proof of American Indian Blood Scholarship: Application: Amount: Number: Deadline: Criteria: Elks Foundation Legacy Award www.elks.org/enf/scholars $1000/ renewable for 4 years Varies January 29, 2016 Child or grandchild of active elk Scholarship: Application: Amount: Number: Deadline: Criteria: Elks Most Valuable Student Scholarship Competition www.elks.org/enf/scholars $60,000/$40,000/$20,000/$16,000/$12,000/$10,000/$8,000/$4000 2/2/2/2/2/4/4/482 December 4, 2015 Applicants will be judged of financial need, leadership and scholarship Mail completed applications to: Scottsbluff Elks Lodge #1367 P.O. Box 358 Scottsbluff, NE 69363 Scholarship: Application: Amount: Number: Deadline: Criteria: Foundation for Rural Education and Development Guidance Office $1000 - $5000 Varies February 13, 2016 Must pursue career in telecommunications, rural education or rural development Desire to return to rural community after graduation 35 Scholarship: Application: Amount: Number: Deadline: Criteria: FRS College Scholarship Guidance Office or www.frs.org $2500 Varies March 3, 2016 Must express an interest in returning to a rural area to pursue career Scholarship: Application: Amount: Number: Deadline: Criteria: Gates Millennium Scholars Program www.gmsp.org Full tuition for up to five years Varies January 10, 2016 Must be American Indian, African- American, Asian Pacific Islander or Hispanic Minimum GPA of 3.3 Demonstrated leadership through community service, extracurricular or other activities Meet Pell grant eligibility criteria Scholarship: Dr. Scott Harkley Memorial Scholarship for Head Start Graduates Guidance Office $1,500 1 February 1, 2016 Must be a graduate of Head Start Must be pursuing a medical career Application: Amount: Number: Deadline: Criteria: Scholarship: Application: Amount: Number: Deadline: Criteria: Health Care Education Scholarship Guidance Office or www.npef.org/scholarships $1000 Varies March 1, 2016 Applicant can pursue any course of post high school health-care studies, including technical fields. Minimum ACT of 28 and GPA of 3.8 Scholarship: Application: Amount: Number: Criteria: Hearst Foundation Scholarships Guidance Counselor Varies Varies See Guidance Office 36 Scholarship: Application: Amount: Number: Deadline: Criteria: Hills Materials Company Guidance Office Varies Varies March 1, 2016 Must attend college, university or technical school Scholarship: Phyllis J. Jones Memorial Scholarship for Head Start Graduates Guidance Office $1,500 2 February 1, 2016 Must be a graduate of Head Start Application: Amount: Number: Deadline: Criteria: Scholarship: Application: Amount: Number: Deadline: Criteria: KFC Scholars Program www.kfcscholars.org $20,000 Varies February 9, 2016 Minimum GPA of 2.75 Enroll in a public college within state Demonstrate financial need Scholarship: Application: Amount: Number: Deadline: Criteria: Multiple Sclerosis Society Scholarship www.nationalmsocciety.org/scholarship $250-$3000 Varies Check with Guidance Office Anyone with multiple sclerosis or anyone who is a child of someone with MS who will be attending a Post-Secondary school for the first time Scholarship: Application: Amount: Number : Deadline: Criteria: Outstanding Students of America Scholarship www.aie.org/scholasrships/ or guidance office $1000 Varies October 10, 2015 Participation in Community and School activities 37 Scholarship: Application: Amount: Number: Deadline: Criteria: P.E.O Star Scholarship Guidance Office $2500 Varies November 1, 2015 Minimum GPA of 3.0 Female who exhibits excellence in leadership, extracurricular activities, community service, academics and potential for future success Must be recommended by local P.E.O. Chapter Scholarship: Application: Amount: Number: Deadline: Criteria: Truman D. Picard Scholarship Guidance Office $1,500 Varies January 17, 2016 Must be enrolled in a federally recognized tribe Must be pursuing a degree related to Natural Resources Scholarship: Application: Amount: Number: Deadline: Criteria: US Bank Internet Scholarship www.usbank.com/scholarship $1,000 Varies Accepted from October 2015 through March 2016 None Scholarship: Application: Amount: Number: Deadline: Criteria: Visine Students with Vision Scholarship www.aim/applyists.net/Vision $5,000 Varies March 1, 2016 Minimum GPA of 2.8 Scholarship: Application: Amount: Number: Deadline: Criteria: Winfield Solutions Careers in Agriculture Guidance Office $1,000 Varies February 1, 2016 Based on leadership in agriculture and scholastic achievement