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ScholarshipsUpcoming scholarships and deadlines are available here. They are usually available the month before the due date. Each description includes the date of the deadline, and how to apply. Contact the guidance office if you have questions. SAE 2009 Engineering Scholarships
To Attend: Engineering and related sciences program
Requirements: Qualified high school senior at time of application
Deadline: December 1, 2008
Website: www.sae.org/students/engschor.htm
Governor’s Opportunity Award Amount: Half-tuition renewable for four-years (Over $7,000)
To Attend: Chadron State College, Peru State College, or Wayne State College
Requirements: Must have ACT between 21-24 or SAT 1500-1650; write an essay about why you would like to stay in Nebraska after graduation; be full-time student; high school senior
Deadline: December 1
Additional Information: Go to www.nscs.edu for application
Principal’s Leadership Award/National Association of Secondary School Principals Amount: $1,000.00 - $12,000.00
Requirements: High school Senior / Must have strong leadership skills which can be documented by participation in school activities and service organizations and clubs, achievements in the arts and sciences, employment experiences and academic record.
Deadline: December 5, 2008
Additional Information: We can nominate one person. See guidance office if interested.
Website:
SAE 2009 Engineering Scholarships
To Attend: Engineering and related sciences program
Requirements: Qualified high school senior at time of application
Deadline: December 1, 2008
Website: www.sae.org/students/engschor.htm
Governor’s Opportunity Award Amount: Half-tuition renewable for four-years (Over $7,000)
To Attend: Chadron State College, Peru State College, or Wayne State College
Requirements: Must have ACT between 21-24 or SAT 1500-1650; write an essay about why you would like to stay in Nebraska after graduation; be full-time student; high school senior
Deadline: December 1
Additional Information: Go to www.nscs.edu for application
Principal’s Leadership Award/National Association of Secondary School Principals Amount: $1,000.00 - $12,000.00
Requirements: High school Senior / Must have strong leadership skills which can be documented by participation in school activities and service organizations and clubs, achievements in the arts and sciences, employment experiences and academic record.
Deadline: December 5, 2008
Additional Information: We can nominate one person. See guidance office if interested.
Website:
Wild Turkey Federation Conservation Scholarship Amount: $250-local $1,000-state $10,000-national
To Attend: An Accredited institution of higher education ( Jr/Comm/Tech College or University)
Requirements 3.0 GPA / support the preservation of the hunting tradition and actively participate in hunting, sports. A copy of current hunting license is required.
Deadline: January 1, 2009 to the local chapter
Website address:
Gates Millennium Scholars Program…Nomination Forms Amount: Varies – based on need, generally pays for full cost of college expenses
To Attend: Any accredited college – full time status
Requirements: Must be of African American, Native American, Hispanic American, or Pacific Islander heritage; must have a minimum 3.3 GPA; must qualify for a PELL Grant (demonstrated financial need); must be a citizen or permanent U.S. resident
Deadline: January 12
Additional Information: Must have an adult nominator and recommender.
Website:
Campus Citizen Award Amount: $2000 tuition waiver per year for two years
To Attend: Peru State College
Requirements: Must have 2.75 cumulative GPA; 20 or higher ACT/1440 or higher SAT; contract to live on campus; register and complete minimum of 12 hours per semester
Deadline: January 15
Additional Information: Opportunity to increase award amount to $3000 for second year in involved in campus activities. Apply for scholarship at: www.peru.edu/admissions
Norma Ross Walter Scholarship Amount: $1,000 non renewable
To Attend: Accredited College or University / Major in English
Requirements: Nebraska High School Females / based on intellectual promise, creativity, and character of the applicant
Deadline: January 31, 2009
Additional information: NRW Scholarship Program Willa Cather Pioneer Memorial and Educational Foundation 413 North Webster Street Red Cloud, NE 68970 402-746-2653 / 866-731-7304
Davis-Chambers Scholarship Amount: Full-financial assistance (tuition, room and board, fees and books)
Requirements: Is based on the FAFSA form to academically promising students from diverse racial, ethnic and cultural backgrounds in Nebraska; graduate from Nebraska high school; complete an application to Chadron, Wayne or Peru State; submit a FAFSA form
Deadline: February 1
Additional Information: Go to www.nscs.edu for application
BURGER KING Scholars Program
Amount: $1000
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Attend:
Requirements:
Deadline: February 2, 2009 (Postmark Deadline)
Website:
Hy-Vee
Amount: 40 @ $1,000
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Attend:
Requirements:
Deadline: February 10, 2009
Website:
Nebraska Academy of Sciences
Amount: $100-$1000.00
To Attend: Attend colleges or universities in the State of Nebraska
Requirements: Download the information from the website.
Deadline: March 1, 2009
Additional information: Mail to: Nebr. Academy of Science 302 Morrill Hall 14th and U Streets PO Box 88039 Lincoln, NE 68588-0339
Website address: www.neacadsci.org/Info/Scholarship.htm
Nebraska Aviation Trades Association
Amount: 1 @ $500 1 @ $1000
To Attend: To continue their education
Requirements Outstanding scholarship achievements; leadership; written essay and application must be signed by a voting or associate NATA member AG pilot
Deadline: March 15, 2009
Additional information: Application/information in LHS Counseling Center
College Bound Nebraska Scholarship Amount: Nebraska students are guaranteed gift aid from UNL equal or greater than the cost of tuition.
To Attend: UNL
Requirements: Must apply to UNL; must complete the FAFSA by April 1; must be found PELL eligible
Deadline: Submit FAFSA by April 1
Website address:
Abbott and Fenner Scholarship Amount: $1,000
To
Attend:
Requirements:
Deadline:
Additional information: To
apply for this scholarship you will need to write an essay on one of the two
topics below. Your submissions must be sent by email at
scholarships@abbottandfenner.com
Website:
Horatio Alger Association AK-SAR-BEN Scholarship Program Amount: 50 @ $5,000.00
To Attend: An accredited institution
Requirements: NE high school senior r/ enter college in fall 2009 / pursue a Bachelor’s Degree /show financial need / involved in co-curricular activities s/ GPA 2.0 / resident of Nebraska
Deadline: Not included
Additional Application information: on-line
Website: http://www.horatioalger.org/scholarships/apply.cfm
Learn To Dream Scholarship Amount: Tuition and Fees for up to 45 credit hours at any campus of Southeast Community College
Requirements: Eligible students for the Learn to Dream Scholarship program are graduating seniors attending a high school in Lincoln who participate in or qualify for the free or reduced-price lunches under the United Stated Department of Agriculture program, during his or her senior year.
Deadline: Is ongoing
Additional Information: Applications are available in the Counseling Center
Nebraska Wesleyan Scholarships Amount: Varies
To Attend: Nebraska Wesleyan University
Requirements: Must be making application to Nebraska Wesleyan University; requirements vary according to scholarship
Deadline: Varies
Additional Information: Go online at: http://admissions.nebrwesleyan.edu/aid/scholarships.php
Lincoln Community Foundation Scholarships Amount: Varies
To Attend: Accredited school
Requirements: Varies
Deadline: Varies
Additional Information: Go to: www.lcf.org for list of available scholarships
To Attend:
Selected programs at colleges in Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Wisconsin,
North Dakota or Missouri
Requirements:
Deadline:
Additional
Information:
University of Nebraska-Kearney Scholarships Amount: Varies according to scholarship
To Attend: University of Nebraska at Kearney
Requirements: Varies according to scholarship
Deadline: Varies according to scholarship
Additional Information: Website link is: www.unk.edu/offices/financial_aid
University of Nebraska-Lincoln Scholarships Amount: Varies according to scholarship
To Attend: University of Nebraska at Lincoln
Requirements: Varies according to scholarship
Deadline: Varies according to scholarship
Additional Information: Website link is: www.unl.edu/scholfa/scholarships1.html
NEBRASKA AGRI-WOMEN SCHOLARSHIP Amount: $250
To attend: College or technical trade school in Nebraska only.
Requirements: Pursue an ag-related degree. Can be male or female. Must complete the first semester of college schooling and have at least a “C” average to receive the scholarship money.
Deadline: April 1, 2009
Additional Information: Application form available from the Guidance Office
WAYNE STATE ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE SCHOLARSHIP Amount: Full tuition
To attend: Wayne State College
Requirements: Attend Wayne State College, maintain a 3.3 overall GPA at Wayne State.
Deadline: December 1, 2008 (including transcript, ACT scores, recommendation letters)
Additional Information: Student must be nominated by the school. You can renew the scholarship every year for up to 128 total credit hours. See Guidance Office for more information.
NEBRASKA ACADEMY OF SCIENCES SCHOLARSHIP Amount: $100-$1,000
To attend: Colleges or Universities in the State of Nebraska
Requirements: Application, essay, transcripts, 3 recommendation letters, list of activities.
Deadline: All info must be postmarked by March 1, 2009
Additional Information: All materials can be accessed at the following website: Neacadsci.org/Info/Scholarship.htm
THE PRINCIPAL’S LEADERSHIP AWARD Amount: Up to $12,000
To attend: Any post secondary school
Requirements: Outstanding student leader, nominated by principal
Deadline: December 5, 2008
Additional Information: Everything can be downloaded at www.principals.org/PLA See the Guidance Office if you qualify—and nominations will be made.
MERIT AID SCHOLARSHIPS To find out about Merit Aid Scholarships (over $11 billion to be given out), log on to www.meritaid.com Students must have a 2.0 GPA or higher to qualify.
MENTAL FLOSS SCHOLARSHIPS Amount: Up to $10,000
To attend: Any post secondary school
Requirements: Essay of 750 words or less about why you are the most deserving person on the planet to win a scholarship.
Deadline: January 31, 2009
Additional Information: Log on to www.tuitiongiveaway.com
AXA ACHIEVEMENT SCHOLARSHIP Amount: 52 @$10,000; 10 @ $15,000 plus internship
To attend: Any post secondary school
Requirements: 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 are considered.
Deadline: December 15, 2008
Additional Information: www.axa-achievement.com
YOUNG ENTREPRENEURS SCHOLARSHIP Amount: 400 @ $1,000-10,000
To attend: any post secondary school
Requirements: Graduating high school senior, demonstrates entrepreneurial spirit and initiative through examples such as starting his/her own business; participating in DECA, Junior Achievement, FBLA, FFA, National Foundation for Teaching Entrepreneurship. An officially established business is not a requirement.
Deadline: Applications are open October 15-December 15, 2008
Additional Information: www.NFIB.com/YEA
RURAL HEALTH OPPORTUNITIES PROGRAM (WAYNE STATE) (RHOP)
RHOP is a partnership between Wayne State and University of NE Medical Center. It is for students who wish to apply for early admission to Medicine, Dentistry, Dental Hygiene, Clinical Laboratory Science, or Pharmacy degree program.
To attend: Wayne State College
Requirements: Academic preparation and potential of student, a rural background, a commitment to return to the rural areas to practice, a biography of why the student wants to be in the program. ACT score should be in the 20 and above range for Dental hygiene and Clinical Lab Science; and 25 and above range for Medicine, Pharmacy, and Dentistry.
Deadline: December 1, 2008
Additional Information: www.wsc.edu/schools/nss/rhop/
MCKELVEY FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP Amount: Up to $10,000 per year for 4 years
To attend: a 4 year college in the United States
Requirements: High school seniors who own and operate their own business while in high school and have at least 1 paid employee.
Deadline: January 25, 2009
Additional Information: mckelveyfoundation.org
US BANK INTERNET SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM Amount: 30 @$1,000
To attend: any postsecondary school
Requirements: This is great—there aren’t any. It is a random drawing, and all you have to do is register.
Deadline: Runs October through February
Additional Information: Log on to usbank.com/studentbanking to sign up. Drawings are made weekly and winners will be contacted.
AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY NATIONAL PRESIDENT’S SCHOLARSHIP
Amount: 1 @
$2,500; 1 @ $2,000; 1 @ $1,000 To attend: any post secondary school
Requirements: candidates must be direct descendants, step-children or step-grandchildren of US wartime veterans who served during one or more of the periods of war officially designated as eligibility dates for membership in The American Legion. Applicants must be seniors, and must have completed 50 hours of volunteer work.
Deadline: March 1, 2009
Additional Information: Application available at the counselor’s office
AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY SPIRIT OF YOUTH SCHOLARSHIP FOR JUNIOR MEMBERS Amount: $1,000 per year
Requirements: Applicants must have been or currently be a Junior Member of the American Legion Auxiliary and she must have the membership for the current year. In addition, she must remain a current member during the 4 years of the scholarship.
Deadline: March 1, 2009
Additional Information: See guidance office for application
AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY RUBY PAUL CAMPAIGN FUND SCHOLARSHIP
Requirements: Candidate must be a son, daughter, granddaughter, grandson, great-granddaughter or great-grandson of an American Legion or Auxiliary member who has held Nebraska membership for 2 years. Must have been a Nebraska resident for the previous 3 years. Must maintain a “B” average the last 2 semesters of high school.
Deadline: March 13, 2009
Additional Information: See Guidance office for application
AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY ROBERTA MARIE STRETCH MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP Amount: $400
Requirements: Must attend a 4 year college or university. Must be connected to a veteran, and be a resident of Nebraska. Preference will be given to former Girls State participants.
Deadline: March 13, 2009
Additional Information: See Guidance office for application
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