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Scholarship Opportunities
2011 - 2012
Read each scholarship opportunity that is posted. If you meet the criteria, stop by the guidance counseling office for the appropriate forms. MEET THE DEADLINES!
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FALLS CITY & NEBRASKA ELKS ASSOCIATION
Online applications - 3 websites given by the Elks are the following:
www.elks.org
http://webpages.charter.net/neelks/elk_scholarships.htm
http://www.elks.org/enf/scholars/OurScholarships.cfm
(1) PAST EXALTED RULER'S SCHOLARSHIP
a. any senior
b. emphasis is place on NEED
c. fill out the form
d. no restrictions on the type of school/college, i.e. 2 or 4 year, career, trade, vocational, community, university, college, etc.
The online application is available at www.elks.org
Deadline: JANUARY 15 – Submit to Local Elks Lodge or to Rick Johnson
(2) J.B. FERGUSON GOLF SCHOLARSHIP
a. must be a participant in high school golf
b. plan to attend a 2 or 4 year school next year and plan to participate in college golf if possible.
Deadline: JANUARY 15 – Submit to Local Elks Lodge or to Rick Johnson
(3) ELKS VOCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP GRANT
a. a senior planning to attend a Nebraska vocational-technical program for an associate degree, diploma or certificate.Find the online application application at www.elks.org
Deadline: January 10 – Bring to Falls City Elks Lodge or to Rick Johnson
(4) ELKS NATIONAL FOUNDATION LEGACY AWARD
Any senior son, daughter, stepson or stepdaughter of an Elk who has been a member in good standing for at least two years may apply. This can only be completed online at http://elks.org/enf/scholars/legacy.cfm
Deadline: February 1 – This can only be completed online.
SUSAN T. BUFFETT FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP
For an application and more information, go to the following website: www.buffettscholarships.org
Eligibility Requirements:
- be a resident of the State of Nebraska
- be a graduating senior OR undergraduate student who has not already earned a bachelor’s degree
- be attending or applying to a Nebraska state public school: e.g. UNL, UNK, UNO, Chadron, Wayne or Peru State College; OR a two-year public college in Nebraska: e.g. Southeast Community College, Northeast Community College, Metropolitan CC, etc.
- be in need of financial assistance in order to attend school (most students ARE)
- have maintained a least a 2.5 GPA throughout high school
- have applied for federal financial aid (the FAFSA form) and have already received the Student Aid Report (SAR) that contains your Expected Family Contribution (EFC)
** The primary criterion is financial need.
Deadline: March 1- Online application only
PERU STATE COLLEGE – CHADRON STATE COLLEGE – WAYNE STATE COLLEGE TUITION REMISSION SCHOLARSHIPS
The online applications can be found at this address: www.nscs.edu
(1) The Board of Trustees Scholarship offers full-tuition scholarships to attend Chadron State, Peru State or Wayne State College.
To qualify, high school seniors must:
- score 25 or higher on the ACT or 1700 on the SAT
- graduate from a Nebraska high school this school year
- enroll as a full-time student at Chadron, Peru or Wayne State next fall
- be a resident of Nebraska
- provide at least one recommendation letter from a high school teacher or administrator
- meet the January 15 deadline
Deadline: January 15
(2) The Davis-Chambers Freshmen Scholarship
To qualify, graduating high school seniors must:
- have a 3.0 GPA
- complete a scholarship application found at www.nscs.edu
- enroll as a full-time college student at Chadron, Peru or Wayne State College next fall
- be a resident of Nebraska
Deadline: February 1
AXA COMMUNITY SCHOLARSHIPS
Scholarships will be awarded to high school seniors who have demonstrated a drive to succeed through their accomplishments in high school. To qualify scholarships students must demonstrate:
- Ambition and drive
- Determination to set and reach goals
- Respect for self, family and community
- Ability to succeed in college
Applications can be downloaded at the following website:
www.axa-achievement.com
Deadline: February 1 – AXA Community Scholarship
NEBRASKA AVIATION TRADES ASSOCIATION
The NATA scholarships are available to any Nebraska high school senior who continues their education. The application can be downloaded in the March scholarship listing at the top of the page. For more information click on the following link:
http://gonata.net
Deadline: March 15
US BANK'S INTERNET SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
No essays – No Minimum GPA required
Forty $1,000 scholarships will be awarded in a RANDOM drawing.
Apply online at the following: usbank.com/scholarship
Deadline: Applications will be accepted through March
INTERTRIBAL TIMBER COUNCIL – TRUMAN D. PICARD SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
This program
is dedicated to the support of Native American students who are dedicated in pursuing a higher education in Natural Resources. For more information see the following website: www.itcnet.org
Deadline: January 27
THE ENGEBRETSON FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP
This scholarship is a one-year scholarship for a high school senior to the college of their choice. However, please note that the person receiving the scholarship will have the opportunity to reapply each year. The amount of this scholarship will pay the tuition cost, not to exceed $10,000.00 per year. The required items must be postmarked on or before March 1st in order for an application to be considered complete.
The application is on-line at the following web address: http://www.engebretsonfoundation.org/
Applicants must meet the following criteria to be considered:
- Financial Need
- Academic Merit: Score a 28 composite or higher on the ACT exam (or at least 1240 on the SAT exam); GPA 3.75 or above and/or top 5% of graduating class (other factors considered will be strength of academic course schedule and/or academic improvement)
- Leadership Potential: factors considered include teacher recommendation (see application), work experience (after school job etc.), extra-curricular activities, and community service
Deadline: March 1
AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY DEPARTMENT HEADQUARTERS AND DEPARTMENT OF NEBRASKA
There are a total of 11 scholarships awarded to "veteran connected" daughters, sons, granddaughters, grandsonS, great-grand daughters/great-grandsons, etc.
All State applications are located at this website:
http://www.nebraskalegionaux.net/scholarships
All National Scholarships are located at this website:
www.alaforveterans.org
Deadlines: March 2
NEBRASKA RURAL COMMUNITY SCHOOLS ASSOCIATION
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Applicant must be planning to enter the field of education, i.e. teachers, counselors, media specialists, principals.
2. Must have a minimum 3.5 GPA and a 22 or higher on ACT
The application can be downloaded at this web address: www.nrcsa.net
or pick one up in guidance office.
Applications Due: January 25 to Ms. Barker's office – only one female and one male student can be submitted for this scholarship. The completed application must be submitted by a school official.
NEBRASKA RURAL COMMUNITY SCHOOLS ASSOCIATION – GARY FISHER FINE ARTS SCHOLARSHIP
The applicant must be planning to major in the fine arts.
The application can be picked up in the guidance office or it can be downloaded at the following website: www.nrcsa.net
Applications Due: January 25 to Ms. Barker's office – only one application from FCHS can be submitted for this scholarship. The completed application must be submitted by a school official.
INDEPENDENT INSURANCE AGENTS OF NEBRASKA FOUNDATION
The
Independent Insurance Agents of Nebraska Foundation is now accepting applications for three Memorial Scholarships, each in the amount of $1000 – one application.
Selection of the scholarship winners will be based on scholastic application as well as participation and leadership in school, community activities, and educational goals. There are no criteria relative to gender or financial need. It is recommended that the applicant intend to major in business or a business-related field, but not absolute.
Deadline: March 1
INDEPENDENT INSURANCE AGENTS OF NEBRASKA FOUNDATION
The Independent Insurance Agents of Nebraska Foundation is also accepting applications for two Insurance Studies Scholarships in the amount of $1500 each. Two scholarships will be awarded to students (1) graduating from high school this year, and (2) a nontraditional student seeking to further their education. Each applicant must be registered as a full-time student in a Nebraska community college with an accredited program of study recognized by Project InVEST, which is a national insurance studies organization. The current accredited program in Nebraska is at Northeast Community College in Norfolk. BOTH PROGRAMS CAN BE COMPLETED ONLINE. Go to www.northeast.edu for more information.
Deadline: March 1
THE DOUGLAS E. COCHRAN SCHOLARSHIP FUND
This scholarship is for dependent students of former or current Ames Company employees.
Eligibility:
- be a dependent student, graduating from high school this year, of a former or current employee of the former Ames Company
- plan to attend a post-high school educational institution
- minimum 2.5 GPA
- have continued financial need
Access the online application form at this website: www.pacfwv.com
Deadline: March 7
FALLS CITY EDUCATION ASSOCIATION
The following are the eligibility requirements:
a. top 1/3 of your class
b. planning to major in the field of Education
Deadline: March 21
NEBRASKA PRESS ASSOCIATION FOUNDATION, INC.
To receive this $2000 scholarship, a student must be enrolled in a Nebraska-based college/university with a major that leads to a career in print journalism.
For a fillable pdf of the application, go to this website: www.nebpress.com
Deadline: February 24
SCOTT MECHAM BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU STUDENT INTEGRITY AWARDS – Six $2000 Scholarships
This scholarship recognizes high school students that personify values, leadership, and integrity. Emphasis is placed on ethical behavior community service, academic accomplishments and personal integrity--humility, courage, compassion, and respect for their peers, teachers, and community.
For the application, go to the following website: http://nebraska.bbb.org/studentaward/
Deadline: March 12
CARGILL COMMUNITY SCHOLARSHIP
Cargill will be awarding scholarships to high school seniors who live in communities where Cargill has operations, and who plan to enroll in post-secondary education next fall. Our local Cargill location is near Nebraska City.
Scholarship guidelines and the application are available at this web address: www.cargill.com
Keyword: scholarship
Deadline: February 15
SOUTHEAST NEBERASKA TELEPHONE COMPANY EDWIN S. TOWLE III MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP – $2000
This scholarship has the following requirements:
a. must plan to continue your education at either a 2-year or 4-year institution next fall.
b. your home phone must have either a “245” or “883” prefix.
You can access the application and fill it in at the following web address: http://sentco.net/about/scholarship
The guidance office has the paper application, too.
Deadline: March 16
DALE E. AND EILLEEN M. HEINEMAN SCHOLARSHIP
Two scholarships will be offered to graduates of any Richardson County Nebraska High School who will be enrolled in a College or University program in medicine or other health care field. This includes those in a graduate program.
The fillable application can be downloaded in the above scholarship listing by month.
Completed applications should be returned by March 21 to any Richardson County Nebraska High School Counselor’s Office; may be mailed to Heineman Scholarship, C/O Richardson Foundation, Inc., P.O. Box 161, Falls City, NE 68355; or e-mailed to kotts@sentco.net
NEBRASKA AGRI-WOMEN
To qualify a student, male or female, must plan on receiving an Agricultural related degree from either a College or Technical Trade School in Nebraska. This includes any Agricultural-related studies such as diesel mechanics, etc. at a trade school. Also, the student must complete the first semester of college with a “C” or higher.
Deadline: April 1
GUS SWANSON MEMORIAL COMMUNICATIONS SCHOLARSHIP
This scholarship is available for students who plan to enroll in a Nebraska college or university with the intention of majoring in one of the following:
- Advertising
- Marketing
- Mass Communications (print or broadcast)
- Communication Studies
- Public Relations
- Journalism
- Graphic Design/Desktop Publishing
- Other, as determined appropriate by the scholarship committee
To apply, please visit this website: www.swansonrussell.com/scholarship
Deadline: March 16
JAMES M. COX FOUNDATION
THIS IS A MUST DO SCHOLARSHIP FOR YOU!!
This scholarship is BASED ON NEED and SCHOLASTIC RECORD that would indicate the student can succeed in the field they choose. Since this scholarship is based on financial need, a completed and printed copy of the College Funding Estimator at www.educationquest.org is needed as well as the FAFSA being completed.
You have nothing to lose and $1000.00 to gain. The fillable application can be downloaded in the above scholarship listing by month.
Deadline: Must be postmarked by April 15
ARMBRUSTER MOTOR COMPANY EMPLOYEES
(1) Vocational School or 2-year College Scholarship
Academic qualification, work ethic, attitude, ambition, integrity and leadership abilities will be considered in selecting this scholarship winner. While class rank will be taken into consideration in the process, it will not inhibit the winning of this scholarship.
(2) 4-year College or University Scholarship
Academic qualification, work ethic, attitude, ambition, integrity and leadership abilities will be considered in selecting this scholarship winner. While class rank and college entrance test results will be taken into consideration in the selection process, it will not inhibit the winning of this scholarship.
The fillable applicationS can be downloaded in the above scholarship listing by month.
Deadline: March 20 - Return to the Guidance Office
NEBRASKA INSURANCE FEDERATION and NEBRASKA ACTUARIES CLUB SCHOLARSHIPS
Two $4,000 scholarships will be awarded with each scholarship payable in four equal installments of $1,000 per semester over the course of the academic years 2012-2013 and 2013-2014. In addition, one $1,000 scholarship will be awarded for the academic year 2012-2013, payable in two installments of $500 per semester.
Students must be entering a college or university as a freshman in the fall of 2012. The $4,000 scholarships are funded by the Nebraska Insurance Federation and will be awarded to students entering the University of Nebraska at one of its three campuses in Lincoln, Omaha, or Kearney. The $1,000 scholarship is funded by the Nebraska Actuaries Club and will be awarded to a student entering any college or university in the state of Nebraska. Each scholarship is open to students graduating from any U.S. high school. Students must major in Actuarial Science, Mathematics, Statistics, or Economics with an interest in pursuing an actuarial career. All applicants must have demonstrated mathematical ability and evidence of some understanding of the actuarial field.
The applications are available at the website: www.n-a-c.org
Deadline: March 31
THE SALVATION ARMY'S D.J. HERO AWARD – $5000
This Scholarship is unique as it honors the “unsung hero” who has overcome challenges and demonstrated leadership.
Applicants will need to do the following:
- Describe in detail how you showed courage by acting independently/responsibly when faced with a life challenge or adversity.
- List personal goals, describe greatest achievement in life, and describe how you express enthusiasm for life.
- Demonstrate commitment to others and the community.
The application is available at this address: www.givesalvationarmy.org
Deadline: The application must be postmarked by March 9
AURORA COOPERATIVE SCHOLARSHIP
The Aurora Cooperative is headquartered in Aurora, but serves customers and patrons in almost 60 communities in Nebraska, Kansas, and three other states.
Four scholarships will be awarded. First place is in the amount of $2,000, and the other three are in the amount of $1,000.
The applicant must attend a public or private post-secondary institution in the fall after high school graduation. The scholarship award will be sent directly to the financial aid office of the institution upon verification of attendance.
The applicant must be majoring in an agriculture related field with final approval of qualifying major from the scholarship committee.
The applicant’s parent/guardian must be an active patron of Aurora Cooperative.
Deadline: March 1
VIETNAM VETERANS OF NEBRASKA EDUCATION & SPECIAL NEEDS (VVNESN) SCHOLARSHIP
This scholarship program provides financial assistance to Vietnam-era veterans, dependent children, grandchildren, orphans, and widows of Vietnam veterans for costs associated with undergraduate studies at accredited educational and technical institutions. This scholarship also includes students with learning disabilities or special needs. For an application, you must call Stephen Schawang at 402.883.2152.
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