Scholarships—Scholarships—Scholarships
December 2010
(You miss out on 100% of the scholarships you don’t apply for)
It is not too early to start your scholarship search. Mark your planner to devote several
hours this weekend to searching and starting the process. Allow plenty of time to write essays,
and contact references if they are needed. Apply early (By December 1) to your top colleges to
have the best chance for their scholarships. Some colleges have deadlines for scholarships one
month before the application deadline!
Many dates are based on previous school year’s information. Be sure to check
immediately to see if deadlines have changed for the current school year.
The ACE scholarship is offered to students whose families receive financial assistance from a
state or federal level. Scholarships can be used to take college courses while in high school.
Applications are in the guidance office.
Name
Jeffrey S. Raikes School
of Computer Science
and Management
Nebraska Wesleyan
Scholarships
Susan Thompsen Buffet
Scholarship
UNK Omaha World
Herald/Kearney Hub
Scholarship
Wayne State College
Foundation
Scholarships
Nebraska Public Agency
Investment Trust
Scholarship
Date Due How to Qualify
November 24
When you apply,
(by May 1)
January 1-March 1
December 1
December 1
January 7, 2011
Details
Take calculus, computer
programming, business
courses your Senior Year.
Apply on line to
http://raikes.unl.edu also
apply to UNL online at
http://wam.unl.edu
This is a selective academic program which
provides an education balanced in a
computer science and management while
developing professional skills in leadership,
communication and collaboration.. Pays the
cost of room and board
ACT scores, GPA. Varies with
each scholarship. Also
Diversity, Talent and
Methodists scholarships
Graduating Seniors with
financial need and at least a
2.5 GPA
The earlier you apply the better chance of
receiving financial aid.
Seniors with a minimum of 28
on ACT, top 10% of class and a
regents Scholarship from UNK
Students who apply by the
deadline to attend Wayne
State
Full tuition, payment for room, meals, fees
and books. Apply by Thanksgiving.
Students whose parents are
employees, or elected official
of a member, graduating
senior 2011, Must write a
personal essay, and attend a
Applications are online through the NPAIT
website (www.npait.com)
Need transcript, SAR, Essay, letters of
recommendation, Go to
www.buffetscholarships.org
Go online to Wayne State College Website
www.wsc.edu for more information.
UNK Davis-Chambers
Scholarship
February 1
UNK Multicultural
Community Service
Scholarship
Feb 1
UNK Health Science
Scholars Program
Feb 1
UNK Honors Program
February 1
Scholarships for Elks
Families:
Legacy Awards
February 1
Nebraska Elks
Association Vocational
Scholarship Grant
January 10
(taken to local Elks
Lodge)
Emergency Educational
Grants
Between July 1December 31 of
year assistance is
desired.
Elks Most Valuable
Student Scholarship
Wal-Mart Community
Scholarship
American Legion
Auxiliary Americanism
Youth Conference
SCC scholarships
December 1
Apply after
November 1
November 24
Open application
from Dec 1 to Feb.
22
By March 1
college within the state.
Seniors who have knowledge
and experience in cultural
communities or backgrounds.
ACT Scores sent to UNK
Apply for admission
Top 30% of Class
ACT of 23 or better
Available on line at
www.unk.edu/offices/financial_aid
Demonstrated participation
and leadership in
diversity/multiculturalism/
ACT 20 or higher, essay,
recommendations Full tuition
Those interested in Health
Science Careers Tuition
support. ACT 22 or above. GPA
3.0 or above
26 ACT and rank in top 25% of
class
Available on line at
www.unk.edu/offices/financial_aid
Children and grandchildren of
dues-paying Elks members
Seniors who plan to attend a
trade school, technical school
or 2-year community college
www.elks.org/enf/scholars
Children and grandchildren
who:
Are Attending an accredited
college
Unmarried and under age 23
Demonstrate financial need
Outstanding students who
need financial assistance to
fulfill their dreams of attending
college. At or near the top of
their class, active in school and
community activities,
recognized as leaders by their
peers.
Must not be an employee, or
dependent. 2.5 Must have a
2.5 GPA. $3000 value to be
used for tuition, room and
board.
Students in grades 10, 11, 12.
Write an Essay (500 words).
Give essay to sponsoring party
U.S. citizen, graduating from
high school this year.
Preference given to students
who are in top ½ of class or
who have demonstrated
classroom performance that
would indicate potential
www.unk.edu/offices/financial_aid
On-line application is at
www.unk.edu’honors apply by Thanksgiving.
A paper application is found in the file in the
office. Students may apply to only one Elks
scholarship.
seehttp://webpages.charter.net/neelks/elk_
scholarships.htm
Renewable one-year grants ranging up to
$4000. www.elks.org/enf/scholars
Applications are on Elks National Foundation
website at www.elks.org/enf/scholars or see
Mrs. Thomas for a paper copy and help if you
need it.
Application is on WalMart Website.
Registration and travel paid to attend
conference in Valley Forge, PA.
Go online:
www.southeast.edu
Admissions
Financial aid
scholarships
Wayne State RHOP
(Rural Health
Opportunities Program)
December 1
National Multiple
Society Scholarship
Nebraska State College
System
(Chadron, Peru, Wayne
State) Governor’s
Opportunity award
October 1-January
14
December 1
KFC Colonel’s Scholars
Program
Dec 1-Feb 10
Toyota Community
Scholars
December 1
Principal’s Leadership
Award
December 4,
NFIB Young
Entrepreneur
Scholarship
National Honor Society
Scholarship
Walter Scott
Scholarship
December 31,
National Society of the
Colonial Dames of
America Essay Contest
(Value of $1300, which
includes a week in
Washington, D.C.)
January 15
January 14
January 14
See application in scholarship file, or go
online and download from
www.wsc.edu/schools/nss/rhop/
New programs offered in Physician Assistant,
Physical Therapy, and Radiography. Ongoing
programs in Medicine, Pharmacy, Dentistry,
Dental hygiene, and Clinical Laboratory
Science.
www.nationalMSsociety.org/scholarhsip
Application is at www.nscs.edu. More
information is in the file in the office. May
apply to only one of the state colleges.
See application on-line at
www.kfcscholars.org
Write a 250 word essay explaining the ways
you have impacted your school and
community by November 7 for selection by a
school committee.
See Mr. Kelley . All information instructions
and criteria can be downloaded from
www.principals.org/PLA
High School Seniors with a
flare for entrepreneurship.
Apply on line at www.NFIB.com/YEA
Two Seniors will be nominated,
who are members of NHS
Graduating Seniors who rank
in top 25% or have a 3.5 GPA.
Score a 26 or higher on the
ACT. Apply and be accepted to
Hastings College.
All students in 10th, 11th and
12th grade.
All nomination applications are administered
online. See Mrs. Thomas for directions.
Go to www.hastings.edu/walterscott
Essay length 500 words on topic:
Over the course of history which American
leader has provided the greatest visionary
leadership?
Peter Kiewit Scholarship
January 15
Washington Crossing
Foundation
January 15
NMC Diesel Technology
Sponsorship
success at SCC.
Seniors who are interested in
the health care professions
and are academically
prepared, from a rural
background, committed to
return to rural areas to
practice. A Tuition Waiver is
offered from Wayne State
College
Students with MS or who have
parents with MS may apply.
Seniors who Score between a
21 and 24 on the ACT,
complete an application with
an essay, and enroll as a full
time student at Wayne,
Chadron, or Peru
2.75 GPA, financial need
attending public college instate
Seniors with a strong academic
performance who also have
had an impact on their
community through
community service.
Be nominated by your principal
for outstanding student
leadership. Top winner
receives a $12,000 scholarship.
February 11
High School Graduate 2011,
Composite ACT of 30 or above
and Top 10% of Senior Class
History Buffs, those who enjoy
politics, Interested in
government or military service.
Value of $1000 to $7500.
Seniors interested in
Agriculture and Heavy
See History teacher or Mrs. Thomas for
Application materials.
http://www.pkinebraska.edu
Visit our web site at gwcf.org or call 215-9498841
See application in file in guidance office.
Must visit campus, complete application,
Caterpillar Scholarship
February 11
AXA Achievement
Scholarship
February 15, 2011
McKelvey Foundation
Entrepreneurial
Scholarship Award
January 25,
Norma Ross Walter
Scholarship
January 29,
ACT High School Poster
contest
US Bank
January 31
UNK Honors Program
February 1, (apply
by Thanksgiving
for the best
scholarships)
Blue Valley Community
Action Partnership
Scholarship
February 1,
Blue Valley Community
Action Partnership
Vocational Scholarship
Burger King Scholars
Program
February 1,
KFC Colonel’s Scholars
Program
December 1February 9
International Essay
Contest Optimist
International
February 28,
Apply from
October to March
November 15January 10, 2011
Construction diesel
technology. Covers tuition,
book fees, tools and a tool box.
Seniors enrolling at CCC who
are studying in the heavy
equipment industry.
Students who set and reach
ambitious goals, demonstrate
drive, determination and
ability to succeed in college
and who have respect for self,
family and community.
apply to CCC and take ACT , Compass or
ASSET tests.
High School Seniors who have
demonstrated entrepreneurial
spirit by owning and operating
their own business while in
high school. $10,000 per year
up to 4 years.
Be a first year college woman
who plans to major in English.
Based on intellectual promise,
creativity and character.
Stipend of $1000.
Enter a creative concept for a
chance to win up to $5000
A high school senior planning
to attend accredited 2 or 4
year college that participates
in the US Bank No Fee
Education Loan program.
Apply on line at
www.unk.edu/acad/honors
Those considered should have
at least a 26 ACT and be in the
top 25% of their class
Graduating High School Seniors
planning to attend a 4-year
college
Attend a 4-year college within the 50 states,
own and operate a genuine business, nonprofits are eligible. Have at least one paid
employee
Individuals planning to attend
or currently attending a 2-year
college
Work part time and keep a
GPA of 2.5 or higher. Also
involved in community service.
Do not need to work at Burger
King to apply.
Senior with GPA of 2.75 or
higher, enrolling at an in-state
college next fall pursuing a
bachelor’s degree
Write on Topic: “The Internet:
Today’s Evolution or
Tomorrow’s Menace?”
See application in the file in guidance office.
See poster on guidance bulletin board.
$10,000 scholarship for each state and ten
$15,000 national winners.
$1000 stipend based on intellectual promise,
creativity and character of the applicant.
Application is in the scholarship file or
download one from www.willacather.org
www.actstudent.org/postercontest
Apply on-line. (30) $1000 scholarships are
selected through a random drawing process.
Go to www.usbank.com/studentbanking
The sooner you apply the better the chance
of getting scholarships. Those who apply
after February 1 will receive scholarships
offered only when money becomes
available.
Two $500 will be awardedGo to BVCA.net for
application, guidelines. Must currently
reside in BVCA Partnership service areas. See
Website at www.bvca.net or get application
in Guidance file.
Two $500 scholarships Go to BVCA.net for
application, guidelines. Must currently
reside in BVCA Partnership service areas.
Go online at www.bk.com/scholars
Complete application on-line at
www.kfcscholars.org. More information in
file in office.
$2.500 District scholarship, International
Multiple scholarships. Go to Optimist web
site for more information www.optimist.org
American Legion
Baseball Player of the
Year Scholarship
?
Jim Hulbert Memorial
Baseball Scholarship
(American Legion)
Nebraska Press
Association Foundation
February 25
Ken Morrison
Scholarships—Central
Community College
March 1
American Legion
Auxiliary Girl Scout
Achievement Award
York College
Presidential Scholarship
March 1
Nebraska Academy of
Sciences
March 1,
Edgar J. Boschult
Memorial Scholarship
March 1,
Maynard Jensen
American Legion
Memorial Scholarship
March 1,
Students may apply for
only one of the
following National
American Auxiliary
Scholarships
American Legion
Auxiliary National
President’s Scholarship
American Legion
Auxiliary Scholarship for
Non-Traditional
Students
American Legion
Auxiliary Spirit of Youth
Scholarship for Junior
Members
March 1,
March 1
March 1
March 1
$600-$750. Selection from
each State, depends on the
number of qualified applicants
Ask local American Legion officials for more
information.
Nebraska baseball players in
last year. Based on financial
need, academic achievement
and school and community
involvement
A high school graduate
enrolling in Nebraska colleges
and universities. Preference to
those interested in careers in
newspaper work.
Seniors attending CCC and
majoring in dental assisting,
dental hygiene, medical
laboratory tech, Medical
Assisting and Nursing. $1,000
Junior or Senior Girl Scout who
has won a gold award. Write
an essay. National Scholarship.
Be accepted to York College,
have ACT score of 28. Write an
essay. One student will get full
tuition.
Plan to attend college in
Nebraska. Essays, transcripts,
testimonial letters, lists of
activities in Science
Full Time students at the
University of Nebraska System
who are enrolled in ROTC
Science courses. Based on
leadership, scholarship,
financial need.
Based on Complete
application, financial need,
academic achievement and
extra-curricular activities.
One given to each of 4 Nebraska
membership areas. $500 one year only.
See local officials for more information.
Seniors who are descendants
of war veterans, who have
completed 50 hours of
community service.
Non-traditional student either
returning to the classroom or
beginning school later in life. 5
awards of $1000
Seniors who must be Junior
Auxiliary members for current
and past three years.
You need 4 letters of recommendation, write
an essay, transcript, ACT Scores, FASFA, See
details in office file. 15 awards ranging from
$1000-$2500
See details in scholarship file in office.
Application is in file.
See application in file in office. Must write an
essay “Why should I receive this
scholarship?” Submit examples of print
journalism projects.
Complete CCC Scholarship application found
at www.cccneb.edu
See information in file in guidance office.
See Mrs. Thomas for more details.
Scholarships vary from $100-$1000. See
website:
www.neacadsci.org/info/Scholarship.htm
$500
$500 Application is in the file in the office.
See details and application in office file.
Students may Apply for
only One of the
following Legion
Auxiliary Scholarships
Ruby Paul Campaign
Fund Scholarship
March 1
High School graduates Must
currently be enrolled in an
accredited college or university
and be a Nebraska Resident for
3 years. Must be a descendant
of a member
Must be Veteran connected,
and enrolled in a 4-year college
in undergraduate or graduate
program. Preference given to
Former Nebraska Girls State
Citizens.
High School Senior or a
graduate with a B or better the
last two semesters of High
School. Must be a Nebraska
Resident, and descendent of a
Nebraska Member.
Applicant must be a resident of
Nebraska and must be a
veteran or veteran connected.
College graduates who are
studying for a degree in
teaching special education
students. Must be veteran
connected.
Must be veteran connected
and a resident of Nebraska for
at least 3 years
See application, and more details found in
file in guidance office.
March 1
Be enrolled in an accredited
School of Nursing.
See details, application on file in the
guidance office
March 1
Female, Be enrolled at UNL
planning to teach middle
school or junior high school
social studies.
Grades 3-12 typed. Length
varies with grade. Cash and
certificate
4-5 minute speech on topic
See details, application on file in the
guidance office
Seniors majoring or non majors
in music
Students who are interested in
studying abroad
A graduating Senior who is
planning to major in music.
$400.
Must audition by March 15, 2011
Roberta Marie Stretch
Memorial Scholarship
($400)
March 1
Ruby Lorraine Paul
Scholarship Fund
March 1
Student Aid Grant or
Vocational Technical
Scholarship
American Legion
Auxiliary Graduate
Scholarship ($200)
March 1
American Legion
Auxiliary Licensed
Practical Nursing
Scholarship ($300)
American Legion
Auxiliary Nurse’s Gift
Tuition Scholarship
American Legion
Auxiliary Averyl Elaine
Keriakedes Memorial
Scholarship
Americanism Essay
Contest
March 1
Optimist Oratorical
Contest
UNO Music Scholarship
Late March
ASSE Scholarship
March 1
Cosgrove Music Club
Scholarship
March 15
March 1
March 15
March 1
See application and more details in file in
guidance office.
See details, application in file in the office.
This scholarship excludes applicants enrolled
in a school of nursing.
See details, application in file in the
Guidance office.
See details, application on file in the
guidance office.
See details, application on file in the
guidance office
See your English Teacher or Mrs. Thomas for
more information.
See Optimist web site.
Financial profile, Essay, personal interview
Three recommendations, write a brief essay,
play or sing a musical piece for a jury of
three club members. See application in file
box.
Other websites to search for scholarships:
Scholarshipquest at www.educationquest.org
www.Fastweb.com
www.apps.collegeboard.com
or google scholarships and start searching. Remember you should never have to pay to do a
scholarship search.
www.uncf.org
www.HSF.net
www.IEFA.org
www.maldef.org
www.aises.org
www.chci.org
www.nacufs.org
www.lcf.org
www.gmsp.org
www.nsbe.org
www.chemistry.org
United Negro College Fund
Hispanic Scholarship Fund
International Education for Financial Aid
Mexican - American legal defense fund
American Indian Science and Engineering
Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute
National Assoc. of College & Univ. Food Services
Lincoln Community Foundation
Gates Millennium Scholars
National Society of Black Engineers
American Chemical Society
www.fastweb.com
www.finaid.org
www.freschinfo.com
www.collegeboard.org
www.educationquest.org
www.scholarships.com
www.college.gov
www.salliemaefund.org
www.ronbrown.org
www.jackierobinson.org
www.gocollege.com
www.ChristianConnector.com Free Christian college information and scholarships as well as a $2,500 Scholarship drawing.
Scholarships
Hundreds of scholarships are out there to help you pay for college, but…you have to apply!
Start looking for scholarships your junior year and continue through your senior year.
Follow these tips to increase your chances of earning scholarships:
Check out ScholarshipQuest. This free online database has over 2,000 state and local
scholarship.
Search the Internet for free national scholarship search sites.
Visit your guidance counselor weekly for information about local scholarships.
Juniors...pay attention to scholarships seniors are earning.
Get organized. Place scholarship applications in deadline order and prioritize each award.
Local awards and college-specific applications deserve top priority because you're more likely to
earn them.
Be prepared to list your activities, honors and volunteer or paid jobs on scholarship
applications. Compile and update that information using the Activities Resume.
Use the College Funding Estimator to estimate your FAFSA results. If you show financial
need, keep a copy of the results page and use it when applying for need-based scholarships.
Use quality references such as a teacher, coach or counselor. Encourage them to write
specific examples of your leadership skills. Give them advance notice and a specific deadline.
Get an early start on essays. Describe your interests, hope for the future, and leadership
abilities.
Pay close attention to grammar, spelling and neatness. Ask at least two people to proofread
your application.
Expect to complete at least 30-40 applications if you're serious about finding scholarships.
Consider the potential payoff for the time you invest!
Parents ...
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Because it's a stressful time for your student, here's how you can help find scholarships:
o Conduct scholarship searches on your own.
o Set up a file for each scholarship and place them in deadline order.
o Set aside time weekly to help your student complete scholarship applications.
Beware of scholarship or financial aid services that charge a fee! Free services are available
through EducationQuest and your student's guidance office. If you receive "official-looking" letters
offering such services, talk to an EducationQuest representative or a guidance counselor before
you reply.