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Scholarship Opportunities

2010 - 2011

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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Due in October
Horatio Alger Association    

Due in March

 

3. HORATIO ALGER ASSOCIATION

The eligibility criteria to be considered for National Scholarships and Horatio Alger State Scholarship Programs are as follows:

  1. Enrollment full time as a high school senior, progressing normally toward graduation in the Spring/Summer 2011, with plans to enter college no later than the fall following graduation;
  2. A strong commitment to pursuing and completing a bachelor's degree at an accredited institution located in the United States (students may start their studies at a two-year institution and then transfer to a four-year institution.
  3. Critical financial need ($50,000 or less adjusted gross income per family is preferred, if higher explanation must be provided);
  4. Involvement in co-curricular and community activities;
  5. Demonstrated integrity and perseverance in overcoming adversity
  6. A minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.0; and United States Citizenship.

They accept online applications only; HOWEVER, supporting documents must be mailed. To fill out the application, go to the following web address: www.horatioalger.com/scholarships

Deadline: October 30

2. SUSAN THOMPSON BUFFETT FOUNDATION COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP
Although the primary criterion is financial need, to be considered for a scholarship from The Susan Thompson Buffett Foundation a student must meet these eligibility requirements:

  • Be a resident of the State of Nebraska
  • Be a graduating high school senior or an undergraduate student who has not already earned a bachelor's degree
  • Be attending or applying to a Nebraska state public school (For example - UNO, UNL, UNK, Chadron State, Peru State, Wayne State) or a two-year public college within Nebraska (For example – Southeast Community College, Metropolitan Community College, Northeast Community College)
  • Be in need of financial assistance in order to attend school
  • Have maintained at least a 2.5 GPA throughout high school
  • Have applied for federal financial aid and have already received back the Student Aid Report that contains your Expected Family Contribution (EFC). See Filing for FAFSA in the FCHS Guidance pages.

To access the application, go to the following website: www.buffettscholarships.org/application.shtml

Deadline: March 1 (Applications are accepted from January 1 - March 1, 2011)