$2,000 scholarship opportunity for students interested in attending a Nebraska community college to study in an automotive-related field.

Carriage House Foundation Scholarship Application

DEADLINE: April 4, 2025

Two scholarships in the amount of $1,000 each are awarded annually to students who are graduating from a high school in Richardson County, Nebraska or State Approved Home School.

Scholarships will be awarded to those entering a two- or four-year college with a declared major in the healthcare field. Winners will be able to renew the scholarship for one (1) additional year if they maintain a 3.0 GPA and retain a healthcare major.

CMC Scholarship Application

DEADLINE: April 7, 2025

One (1) $1,000 scholarship is available to a Falls City High School senior planning to attend college. This scholarship is for a senior who is well rounded in the areas of scholarship, leadership, and community service.

The scholarship can be used at any institution that provides education beyond high school, as long as the education consists of at least one year post high school. The Jaycees will award the scholarships to individuals who are active in the community as well as their school.

FC Area JAYCEES Scholarship Application

DEADLINE: April 10, 2025

The Tiger Booster Club is awarding up to eight (8) scholarships divided equally between boys and girls. A $400 scholarship will be awarded to one boy and one girl for outstanding athletic and academic achievement. Additionally, up to six $300 scholarships are awarded equally to boys and girls.

Scholarship criteria

• Senior graduating from Falls City high school in May 2025

• Must have participated in athletics at the varsity level and be in good standing with the school

• Must plan to enter a post-secondary school, either 2-year or 4-year, after graduation

• Applicants entering the active military are eligible for their award after completing their military service

• Members of active reserve or National Guard my receive their award while on active reserve status and attending a post-secondary school

The application can be accessed here.

Deadline: April 15, 2025

One scholarship in the amount of $600.00 is being offered by the Humboldt Order of Eastern Star. Seniors who are planning to attend a two-year or four-year college or university are eligible to apply.

Order of Eastern Star Scholarship Application

DEADLINE: April 15, 2025

Falls City Partners in Education (P.I.E.) will be awarding two (2) $500 scholarships to graduating seniors of the Falls City High School Class of 2025 who are planning to attend a trade school, two-year community college, or four-year college or university.

Falls City P.I.E. Scholarship Application

DEADLINE: April 15, 2024

This scholarship covers 30 total credit hours (tuition and fees) at Southeast Community College.

Scholarship criteria for current Falls City HS Seniors:

• Qualify for free or reduced lunch program (as defined by the U.S. Department of Agriculture)

• Planning to attend SCC Milford, Beatrice, Lincoln or SCC Learning Centers

SCC Learn to Dream Scholarship Application

DEADLINE: April 15, 2025

Horatio Alger Association Scholarships: 4 types of scholarships

1-State Scholarships
2-National Scholarships
3-Career & Technical Scholarships
4-Targeted Scholarships

The State & National Scholarships are for HS Juniors who meet the eligibility criteria.

The Targeted Scholarships are for HS Seniors.

The Career & Technical Scholarships are for HS Graduates or GED equivalency

 As one of the nation's largest need-based college scholarship programs, the Horatio Alger Scholarship Programs specifically assist high school students who have faced and overcome great obstacles in their young lives. While many programs are directed primarily to recognizing academic achievement or leadership potential, the Horatio Alger Association seeks students who have exhibited determination, integrity, and perseverance in overcoming adversity, as well as have critical financial need.

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

State scholarships are awarded to eligible students in all fifty states and the District of Columbia. The program specifically assists high school students who have faced and overcome great obstacles in their young lives. The scholarships are funded by Horatio Alger Members who, like the Scholars, have experienced challenges but ultimately overcame them to become successful business and civic leaders.

To be eligible to apply for a Horatio Alger State Scholarship, applicants must meet the following criteria*:

• Be enrolled full time as a high school junior in the United States

• Exhibit a strong commitment to pursue and complete a bachelor’s degree at an accredited non-profit public or private institution in the United States (students may start their studies at a two-year institution and then transfer to a four-year institution)

• Demonstrate critical financial need ($55,000 or lower adjusted gross family income is required)

• Be involved in co-curricular and community service activities

• Display integrity and perseverance in overcoming adversity

• Maintain a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.0; and

• Be a United States citizen

F&M Bank will be awarding 3 scholarships:

One (1) $1,000 scholarship to any graduating Senior of the Falls City community that will be attending a college or trade school in the field of Finance/Banking

Two (2) $500 scholarships for any graduating Senior of the Falls City community that will be attending a college or trade school

F&M Bank Scholarship Application

DEADLINE: March 31, 2025

2025 Value: $500, non-renewable

Easton was a 16-yr old, incoming Junior at Falls City Sacred Heart, when he tragically died in a car accident in July 2017. This award is given to one senior who best exemplifies the qualities of character, academics, service, family values, and leadership during their time in high school as Easton did.

Students will be judged on the following components:

1) Character – Obtain two letters of recommendation. One from a teacher who

can attest to your character. One from a coach, principal, boss, etc., but outside

the classroom, who knows your character well.

2) Family Values – Please tell us a little about your immediate family, and what

family means to you.

3) Academics – Please attach a copy of your transcript showing your grade point

average of 3.5 or higher.

4) School Activities – On a separate sheet of paper, please list your school

activities in the following two areas: Non-athletic and Athletic (include the

number of years of participation)

5) Leadership/Service – On a separate sheet of paper, please list your community

activities, service projects, and organizations in which you have participated, with

an approximate amount of time, as well as detailing your job and/or contribution

to the activity/organization.

6) Essay – Write a short essay, approximately 200-400 words, on what character is

to you, and how your character will affect your ability to succeed after high

school.

7) A Senior attending Falls City High School.

8) Registered to attend a two-year or four-year college or university, or a trade

school (the award will be given following the first proven semester,

trimester, or quarter of academic performance).

9) Complete the attached application.

10) Applications are being accepted now & will be due on Monday, March 31,

2025, by NOON.

**Please organize the above-listed items and put them in a folder or a manilla

envelope before turning them in to your counselor.

Easton Vonderschmidt Scholarship Application

One scholarship is available to a graduating Senior from Falls City High School who ranks in the top third of the graduating class and is planning to major in the field of Education.

FCEA Scholarship Guidelines

FCEA Scholarship Application

DEADLINE: March 28, 2025

$500 scholarship to one male and one female from Falls City High school and $300 scholarship to one male and one female from Falls City High School. Scholarships will be awarded to seniors planning on attending a college, university, community college, or vocational school to pursue their education.

Academic qualification, work ethic, attitude, ambition, integrity, leadership abilities and sportsmanship will be considered in selecting the scholarship winners along with financial need. Special attention will be given to the financial need of the applicant and will not necessarily be based on class rank or ACT scores.

TSMF Scholarship Application

DEADLINE: March 28, 2025-Return completed application to counselor's office

The Falls City Educational Foundation will be offering the following scholarships this spring to graduating seniors from Falls City High School who plan to continue their education this fall by attending a vocational or 2-year college:

• $4,500 "William and Genevieve Margrave Memorial Scholarship"

• $3,500 "The Falls City High School Alumni Association Scholarship"

• $3,500 "The Rod and Janis Vandeberg Memorial Scholarship"

• $1,400 "The Virgil J. Gerlt Memorial Scholarship"

• $1,300 "The Falls City Educational Foundation Scholarship"

• $900 "The Kyle Huppert Memorial Scholarship"

Selection for these scholarships will be based on the applicant's academic achievements, involvement in both school and community activities, and the quality and content of the application.

FCEF 2-year Scholarship Application. (Only ONE application is necessary to apply for all of these scholarships)

DEADLINE: March 25,2025-Return completed application to the counselor's (Mrs. E) office

Winners will be notified by the Foundation by May 6, 2025.

The Falls City Educational Foundation will be offering the following scholarships this spring to graduating seniors from Falls City High School who plan to continue their education this fall by attending a 4-year college/university:

$6,000 "The John S. & Ethel A Boswell Memorial Scholarship"

$4,500 "The William & Genevieve Margrave Memorial Scholarship"

$3,500 "The Falls City High School Alumni Association Scholarship"

$2, 500 "The Scott Schrock Memorial Scholarship"

$2,000 "The Harriett Hunker Scholarship"

$1,800 "The Jim and Diane Sefried Family Scholarship"

$1,400 "The Virgil J. Gerlt Memorial Scholarship"

$1,200 "The Margaret Goldsmith Rice Memorial Scholarship"

$1,000 "The Ralph W. Sympson Memorial Scholarship"

$1.000 "The Jug Brown Memorial Scholarship"

$1,000 "Judith Carter Memorial Scholarship"

$1,000 "The Dorothy M. Haws Family Scholarship"

$1,000 "The Donna & Paul Weinert Memorial Scholarship"

$1,000 "The Delpha Yoder Findley Memorial Scholarship"

$900.00 "The Orris C. Hatch Scholarship"

$900.00 "The Carol Hall Youssefi Memorial Scholarship"

Selection for these scholarships will be based on the applicant's academic achievements, involvement in both school and community activities, and the quality and content of the application.

*Several of these scholarships give preference to students going into certain fields of study, such as Business Administration and education, so if you have decided on a field of study, be sure to complete that portion of the application and include it in your letter. Some scholarships have preference for working part-time during high school, so you also might want to highlight that in your letter.

FCEF 4-year Scholarship Application (Only ONE application is necessary to apply for all of these scholarships)

DEADLINE: March 25, 2025-Return completed application to counselor's (Mrs. E) office

Winners will be notified by the Foundation by May 6, 2025.

Two scholarships in the amount of $1,000 each

Scholarship criteria:

• High school senior pursuing higher education to become a teacher in the Nebraska Public School System

• Plan to attend a college or university in Nebraska

• Minimum 3.0 G.P.A.

The application and more information can be found here.

DEADLINE: March 14, 2025

Please visit the Lincoln Community Foundation's website for instructions and a full listing of scholarships available.

DEADLINE: March 15, 2025

Southeast Nebraska Community Action Partnership (SENCA) is offering six (6) scholarships in the amount of $500 for students who demonstrate a commitment to being a leader in their community. Eligible students are in the graduating class of 2025 and live in Cass, Johnson, Nemaha, Otoe, Pawnee, and Richardson counties.

Selection criteria that will be considered:

• High School cumulative GPA

• ACT cumulative score (if applicable-not required)

• Involvement in school and community activities

• Past or current participation in SENCA programs

• Essay (of not more than 500 words)

SENCA Scholarship Application

DEADLINE: March 14, 2025

One $700 and one $1,000 scholarship are being offered to a graduating senior from a Falls City high school who plans to attend a four-year college or university.

Scholarships will be awarded based on academic standing and merit.

Falls City Rotary & Louis and Nellie Ebel Memorial Scholarship

DEADLINE: March 19, 2025

One $2,500 scholarship is being offered in memory of Gale Marsh. This scholarship will be paid out over a 2-year period ($1,250.00 each year) with payments being made directly to the school at the appropriate time.

Scholarship criteria:

• Graduating senior from a Falls City High School

• Planning to pursue a career in one of the following trades: carpentry, plumbing, electrical, welding technology, diesel-ag equipment service technology, building construction technology, or agriculture business management and technology

• Desired cumulative GPA of at least 3.0

Gale Marsh Memorial Scholarship Application

DEADLINE: March 19, 2025-Return completed application to the counselor's (Mrs. E) office

$1,000 scholarship is being offered to a graduating senior of Falls City High School who plans to attend a four-year college or university.

Preference will be given to students who either plan to teach math at the middle school, high school, or college level, or plan to enter a career field that requires quite a few math courses (Ex. Engineering, Architecture, Accounting, Computer Science, etc.)

Falls City Rotary Wilber Roesch Math Scholarship Application

DEADLINE: March 19, 2025

One scholarship in the amount of $1,620 will be awarded.

Scholarship criteria:

• High School Senior

• Planning to attend a 4-year college

More information and the application can be found here.

Deadline: March 15, 2025

Two $500 scholarships are being offered by the Falls City Volunteer Fire Department.

Preference is given to children/grandchildren of 1st responders, but is not a requirement.

FC Volunteer Fire Dept Scholarship Application

DEADLINE: March 7, 2025

One $500 scholarship is being offered to a person enrolled in a four-year healthcare professional program.

Applicants must:

• Be a Nebraska resident

• Have a Veteran connection or be a Veteran

American Legion Auxiliary Healthcare Professional Scholarship Application

DEADLINE: March 1, 2025

One $500 scholarship is being offered to a qualified applicant accepted into an undergraduate or graduate (master's only) program at a four-year Nebraska college or university. Preference will be given to a former Nebraska Girls State Citizen who is seeking to teach middle school or junior high social studies

Applicants must:

• Be a Nebraska resident

• Have a Veteran connection or be a Veteran

American Legion Auxiliary ALA Memorial Scholarship Application

DEADLINE: March 1, 2025

One $500 scholarship is being offered to a graduating senior who is planning to attend a community college, trade school, and/or college or university offering two-year programs.

*This scholarship excludes applicants enrolled in a school of nursing

Applicants must:

• Be a resident of Nebraska

• Have a Veteran connection or be a Veteran

Legion Auxiliary Career & Technical Education Scholarship

DEADLINE: March 1, 2025

$500 scholarships are being offered to applicants who meet the following criteria:

• Applicants must be a current member of a Sons of the American Legion Squadron in Nebraska or a son, grandson, great-grandson, adopted son or stepson, step-grandson, or step great-grandson of any military veteran alive or deceased, if not a current Legion member, provide a copy of the veteran's DD214 discharge papers or any other verifying documents

• Must be enrolled or accepted full time in an accredited Nebraska institution of higher education which includes university, college, or technical school, public or private

Sons of the American Legion Scholarship Application

DEADLINE: March 1, 2025

$500 scholarships are available to students meeting the following criteria:

• Applicants must be sons, daughters, grandchildren, or great-grandchildren, adopted or stephchildren of members of Department of Nebraska, The American Legion or POW, MIA, KIA, or any veteran that was a current Legion member at time of death

• Must be enrolled or in the process of being enrolled full time in an accredited Nebraska institution of higher education to include university, college, or technical school, public or private

Maynard Jensen American Legion Memorial Scholarship Application

DEADLINE: March 1, 2025

Five $1,000 scholarships are available

Scholarship Criteria:

• Applicant must be a child or grandchild of a current Ag Partners member-owner or employee

• High school senior, graduating in spring 2025

• Enrolled at a post-secondary institution immediately following high school graduation

• Demonstrate leadership abilities, academic performance, and desire to further their education and career in an agriculture-related field

To apply, complete the online application.

DEADLINE: March 1, 2025

BBB Midwest Plains provides three $2,000 scholarships for each of the five regions in its service area: Kansas City & western Missouri, Kansas Plains, Lincoln & Greater Nebraska, Omaha & Southwest Iowa, and South Dakota.

The BBB Students of Integrity Scholarship program honors students who demonstrate outstanding leadership and integrity.

The application and more information can be found here.

DEADLINE: February 28, 2025

A total of twenty $2,000 scholarships are available.

Scholarship criteria:

• Planning to attend a four-year public or private college or university in Nebraska that is listed as a nonprofit school under 501-C Rules of the IRS

• 3.5 or higher GPA on a 4.0 scalre

• ACT composite score of 20

• Planning to enter the field of education

For more information and to access the application, visit the NRCSA website.

Deadline: February 7, 2025

Two scholarships in the amount of $5,000 each

Scholarship criteria:

• High school senior

• Nebraska resident

• Active in NSAA activities for a minimum of 3 years

• Participation in a minimum of 2 NSAA sponsored activities annually

• Attend an accredited post-secondary school

Additional information about submission requirements, selection criteria, and the application can be found here.

DEADLINE: February 1, 2025