Scholarship Opportunities

Read each scholarship opportunity that is posted. If you meet the criteria, download the forms from the included website links. Stop by the counseling office if you have any questions about all that is posted here. Above all....MEET THE DEADLINES!

Horatio Alger Career & Technical Scholarship

The Horatio Alger Career & Technical Education Scholarship application will open in May with a rolling selection process that will award the first round of scholarships by July. Should spaces remain, the application will remain open until all scholarships are awarded. Please refer to the CTE Scholarship page to confirm the current application status.

Eligibility:

Have completed high school (or earned a high school equivalency credential).
Will enroll in eligible program in Fall 2021
Exhibit a strong commitment to pursue and complete a career or technical program (up to 2 years) at an accredited non-profit post-secondary institution in the United States.
Demonstrated critical financial need (must be eligible to receive the Federal Pell grant as determined by completion of the FAFSA).
Demonstrated perseverance in overcoming adversity.
Be under the age of 30.
Be a United States citizen.

Submit the following items:

Completed application: https://scholars.horatioalger.org/about-our-scholarship-programs/technical/

Southeast Nebraska Association of Retired School Personnel Scholarship

Submit by:
April 16, 2021

Mail to:

Trudy Fankhauser
P.O. Box 622
Humbolt, NE 68376

Eligibility:

Must be entering the field of education and planning to teach in a classroom.

Submit the following items:

Download Application Here

Current photo
Submit Official HS Transcript with raised seal
Attach a 300 word letter about yourself.

John H. Morehead Memorial Scholarship

By May 1, please mail completed application to:

Kristine Hansen-Cain
6227 Underwood Ave.Omaha, NE 68132

The requirements for the scholarship are as follows:

1. The applicant must be a graduate of a Richardson County high school.

2. The applicant must be currently enrolled in a 4-year college or university.

3. The applicant must have a cumulative college GPA of at least 3.0, having completed the first year of study at the 4-year college or university.

4. Graduate students are not eligible.

5. The applicant is required to submit all application materials by May 1, 2021.

The scholarship shall be awarded based on the following criteria:

· The student has proven that he or she is capable of hard work and sustained achievement through academics, work history, and involvement in activities and organizations,

· The student’s goals regarding college and life after college show evidence of good character, sound ambition, and service to others.

The scholarship application is available in the Falls City High School, Sacred Heart School, and HTRS Public Schools guidance counselor offices, or by emailing Kristine Hansen-Cain at khansencain@mac.com

JHMorehead Application

Falls City Volunteer Ambulance Scholarship

Two scholarships in the amount of $500 each are awarded annually to one student from Falls City Sacred Heart and one student from Falls City High School. Scholarships will be awarded to those entering a two or four year college with a declared major in the healthcare field.

Applications should be completed and returned to FCVAS, PO Box 551, Falls City, NE 68355, by April 30th, 2021.

FCVAS Application

Falls City Lions Club Scholarship

Orris C. Hatch Memorial, 2 scholarships, $1000 each.

This scholarship will assist a graduating senior who plans to attend:

VOCATIONAL or TRADE SCHOOLS

COMMERCIAL SCHOOLS

TECHNICAL SCHOOLS or

NURSING SCHOOL (4-year college qualifies)

Basis of selection is: 1/3 scholastic achievement, 1/3 financial need and economic circumstances of applicant as expressed in application, 1/3 on: extra-curricular involvement in high school, involvement in church and community activities & content of written application.

DEADLINE: April 16

Lions Club Application

AHRS Construction Trades Scholarship

533 Railroad St. Bern, Kansas 66408 (785) 336-6118 Fax (785) 336-3744 www.ahrs-inc.com

PURPOSE

· The intent of this scholarship, from AHRS Construction, Inc., is to provide hands-on and

technical construction skills training to students in NE Kansas and SE Nebraska to prepare them

for a career in the construction industry.

AMOUNT

· $500 to $2,000

o Scholarships may be awarded to multiple individuals

o Scholarship amounts will be determined based on the number of qualified applicants &

the excellence of their applications

o This scholarship has the potential to be renewable for the 2nd year of a 2-year program

o Upon successful graduation/receipt of certificate from the trades school, you may be

eligible for a $2,000 signing bonus to hire on with AHRS Construction

ELIGIBILITY & SCHOLARSHIP CRITERIA

· Application is open to students at the following schools:

o Axtell (KS)

o Centralia (KS)

o Falls City Public School (NE)

o Falls City Sacred Heart (NE)

o Frankfort (KS)

o Hiawatha (KS)

o HTRS (Humboldt, NE)

o Nemaha Central (Seneca, KS)

o Pawnee City (NE)

o Sabetha (KS)

o Wetmore (KS)

o Any home school program within 30 miles of Bern, KS

· Must be a senior in high school on track to obtain a high school diploma or GED

· Must be currently enrolled or planning to enroll in a 1-year or 2-year construction trade related

school, preferably from the list of programs noted below:

o Highland Community College (HCC) – Baileyville, KS (Western Center) or Atchison, KS

 Construction Technology (1-Year)

o Washburn Tech – Topeka, KS

 Building Technology-Carpentry (1-Year)

o Manhattan Area Technical College (MATC) – Manhattan, KS

 Construction Technology (1-Year)

o Southeast Community College (SCC) – Milford, NE

 Building Construction Technology (2-Year)

o NCK Tech – Beloit, KS

 Carpentry/Cabinetmaking (1-Year)

(533 Railroad St. Bern, Kansas 66408 785) 336-6118 Fax (785) 336-3744 www.ahrs-inc.com

HOW TO APPLY

· Fill out application prior to deadline: April 23

· Submit application to:

o Eric Stallbaumer, with AHRS Construction, via email or mail

 Email: erics@ahrs-inc.com

 Mail: 533 Railroad St; Bern, KS 66408

· Please direct questions to Eric Stallbaumer at the email above or by phone at (785) 336-6118

APPLICATION DEADLINE & NOTIFICATION

· Applications must be submitted by 4/23/21 at 11:59PM CST

o The winner(s) will be notified in May

SELECTION CRITERIA

· Scholarship winners will be selected based up on the following criteria:

o Commitment to a construction career path

o Preference may be given to those planning to work/live in a rural area

o Leadership potential

o Values that align with AHRS’s 4 Foundations for Success:

 Honesty – Honorable in principles, intentions and actions

 Dedication – Wholly committed to a task or goal

 Quality – Excellence in work, craftsmanship and relationships

 Achievement – Can do attitude. Begin with the end in mind.

o In person or phone/online interview

 AHRS may reach out to schedule a phone or in-person interview

AHRS Construction Application

Falls City Partners in Education

2020-2021 Scholarship Program

Falls City Partners in Education (P.I.E.) will be awarding one (1) $500 scholarship to

a graduating senior of the Falls City High School Class of 2021. Applications are due

no later than April 30, 2021.

Program Guidelines & Priorities:

• Applicant should be a graduating senior of the current class of FCHS.

• Applicant must plan to attend a trade school, two (2)-year community college,

or four (4)-year college or university.

• Applications can be obtained from the High School Guidance Counselor and

returned to the counselor by April 30, 2021. Late or incomplete applications

will not be accepted.

• Applications will be reviewed by the P.I.E. board members at the May P.I.E.

meeting.

• Recipient will be awarded at the 2021 Awards Night.

P.I.E. Application