Local Scholarship Information/State and National Scholarships

Wells Fargo Bank Scholarships: (Crieria: Students must enroll in the CollegesSteps Program at www.wellsfargo.com/collegesteps. Wells Fargo will hold eight drawings and award 100, $1.000 scholarships Between October and May through the CollegeSteps Program. Entrants will receive college-preparatory tips and are entered in the2006-2007 Scholarship sweepstakes. Applicants must enroll in the CollegeSteps Program

Nebraska Softball Foundation Scholarship Program. Deadline: December 1. (Criteria: Applicant must have been a member of a Nebraska ASA team, or team manager, umpire or Nebraska ASA official. Minimum GPA 3.0, and a senior in high school. Application maybe downloaded from www.nebraskasoftball.org or obtained from the counselors office.

Omaha World Herald/Kearney Hub Scholarship. Deadline: December 1. (Criteria: Complete application and essay. Must have a minimum of 28 or above on ACT and be ranked in the top 10% of the class. You may apply online at www.unk.edu/acad/honors/home/html). If you apply for one of the above scholarships from UNK you will be considered for the other if you meet the criteria.

AXA Achievement Scholarship. Deadline: December 1. Criteria: Open to seniors. Applicants must download application at AXA Scholarship.

Elks " Most Valuable Student" Scholarship. Deadline: January 14. (Criteria: Complete application and requirements. Open to any high school senior. Directions on application must be followed exactly or the application will be disqualified. Send completed application to York State Bank & Trust Co c/o Barry Redfern, 7th & Lincoln Ave, Box 39, York, Nebraska 68467).

Elks Past Exalted Ruler Scholarship. Deadline: January 9.
(Crietria: Complete application and requirements. Send completed application to York State Bank & Trust Co c/o Barry Redfern, 7th & Lincoln Ave, Box 39, York, Nebraska 68467).

Chadron State College Scholarships. Deadline: January 15. Criteria: Apply for admission. Complete scholarship application.

WILLA CATHER FOUNDATION: NORMA ROSS WALTER SCHOLARSHIP. Deadline: January 31. (Criteria: Female seniors from Nebraska high schools planning to enroll as English majors. Considers intellectual promise, creativity and character of applicant. Requires three letters of recommendation, transcripts, and an essay. Award: Approx. $2,000 renewable)

February

Northeast Community College Scholarships. Deadline: February 1 (Criteria: Apply for admission. Apply for financial aid by filling out the FAFSA form, and financial aid worksheet for Northeast Community College. A variety of scholarships are available. Students should check the scholarship book to see which ones they may qualify to apply for.

NCSA/Wells Fargo Scholarship. Deadline: February 1
(Criteria: Applicant must write an essay on how a counselor has helped in their educational development. Application may be obtained from the following website
NSCA Scholarship.

MARHOP-Wayne State College/Creighton University. Deadline: February 1
Criteria: Students apply for admission into one of the specialilzed areas. Occupational Therapy, Pharmacy, and Physical Therapy. Students are guarnteed pre-admission to
Creighton University .

US Bank Scholarship. Deadline: February 28 (Criteria: Open to all seniors.USbank will award 30 $1.000 scholarships. Applicant must apply online at
USbank Scholarship

University of Nebraska Honors Program. Deadline: February 2 (Criteria: Complete application and essays. Must have a minimum of 26 or above on ACT and be ranked in the top 25% of class. You may apply online at www.unk.edu/acad/honors/home.html).

Lincoln Community Foundation Scholarships. Deadline: February 9 (Criteria: Applicants must be planning on seeking a degree in education, or attend a high school which is a member of the Nebraska Rural Community Schools Association. Applicant must plan on attending a public or private college in Nebraska. Must have a gpa of 3.5 or higher, and a 22 or better ACT score, or a composite score of 1030 on the SAT. Obtain an application from the LCF site at lcf scholarships.

Knights of Aksarben Leadership Scholarship. Deadline: February 11. (Criteria: Complete application. Ranked in the top 50% of class. Leadership, Academic achievement, desire to earn a college degree, financial need. Follow directions of application . May obtain application from website at www.aksarben.org/programs/scholarship.htm ).

Knights of Aksarben Ike Friedman Student Leadership Award.Deadline: February 11. (Criteria: Complete application and its requirements. Open to any high school senior. Follow the directions of the application. May obtain application from website at www.aksarben.org/programs/scholarship.htm ).

Nebraska Machinery Sponsorship Program Scholarship. Deadline: February 15. (Criteria: Apply for the diesel program at Central Community College at Hastings. Scholarship provides tuition, fees, tools and books (Approximately $8.000 value). Applicant must take the Asset test and visit and be accepted into CCC of Hastings. Student must agree to work for Nebraska Machinery Company for a minimum of two years after graduating from CCC of Hastings).

Blue Valley Community Action (BVCA) Partnership Scholarship Program. Deadline: February 1.
(Criteria: Complete application and its requirements. BVCA Partnership Scholarship will be awarded to 3 students who plan to attend a 4-year college. BVCA Partnership Vocational Scholarship will be awarded to 3 students who plan to attend a 2 year college. Application can be obtain from counselors file of scholarships or at www.bvca.net ).

WAL*MART 2005/ SAM WALTON COMMUNITY SCHOLARSHIP. Deadline: February 1. (Criteria: Applicants must have a minimum 2.5 GPA, ACT or SAT results, must not be sons and daughters of Wal-Mart associates or work at Wal-Mart (they have a separate program for employees). Considers extracurricular activities, work experience, and financial need. Applications and needed materials may be obtained by going to the following site Wal-Mart/Sam's Club Scholarship.

Conservation Scholarship sponsored by the Nat'l Turkey Foundation.
Deadline February 1. Applicant must have a minimum gpa of 3.0. Support preservation of hunting tradition, be involved in one of the following areas. FFA, Science Club, Student Council, Ecology Club. Applications can be downloaded from the website www.nwtf.org/jakes. Return completed application to: Platte Valley Strutters, Larry Eikmeier 2065 40th Avenue Columbus, Nebraska 68601.

Commitment to Agriculture Scholarship. Deadline: February 15
Criteria: Applicants family must be actively engaged in producation agriculture. Minimum ACT of 18 or SAT 850. Applicant must pursue an area of study related to agriculture. Complete applicaiton. Application can be downloaded form the following sites. www.monsanto.com or www.NAFB.com.

Nebraska Society of Professional Engineers. Deadline: February 2. Criteria: Applicant must pursue a area of study in engineering.

Nebraska Roping Horse Association Ray Warren/Tom Frost Memorial Scholarship. Deadline: February 28. Criteria: Applicant must be in the upper 1/4 of class and have a minimum of 26 on the ACT. Complete application and the requirements. Complete an essay about your involvement, and or interest in agriculture, ranching, horses, general livestock, 4-H, or related field.

Sam Walton Community Scholarship. Deadline: February 1. (Criteria: Complete application. Application and required material must be returned to the local Wal-mart or Sam's Club location in a sealed envelope with the student's name, address, and high school name on the outside of the envelope).

Best Buy Scholarship. Deadline: February 15. Criteria: Applicant must apply online at Best Buy and clicking on Community Relation at the bottom of the page).

GPACAC Scholarship. Deadline: February 15. (Criteria: Applicants' ACT must range from 20-28, and the SAT score range must be 950-1260. Complete application and send it to the address stated in the guidelines. Applications may be obtained from the counselors offrice.

ESA Foundation . Deadline: February 1. Criteria: Students may apply for one of the scholarships offered. Qualifications vary. Students must have a B average. Applicants may obtain an application from the site at ESA Scholarship. Applicants must pay a $5processing fee.

Platte Valley Cattleman. Deadline: February 18. Applicants must live in either Platte, Butler, Colfax, and Polk counties. Applicant must be pursuing a study in an Agriculture related field. Applications may be obtain from the counselor's office.

March

York PEO Scholarship Deadline: March 1
Criteria: Open to senior girls fromt he following high schools: Centennial, Cross County, Heartland, McCool Junction, Nebraska Lutheran, York. Applicant must be in the top 1/4 of the class. Obtain an application from the counselor's office

Union Bank/Lincoln Journal Star Money to Learn Scholarship. Deadline: March 1. (Criteria: Applicants must be in the upper 1/3 of the class, attend college in Nebraska, Act score of 20 or above, complete application with signatures by the deadline to the address listed on the application. One applicant will be selected each week starting November 21, 2004 through March. Applicant will be announced in the Lincoln Journal Star. Applications may be obtained fromMoney to Learn Scholarship.

Central Community College Scholarship. Deadline: March 1. Criteria: Complete application form. Application and recommendation forms may be obtained from the counselor's office or downloaded from the college website at www.cccneb.edu

Southeast Community College President's Scholarship, Milford Campus. Deadline: March 1. Criteria: Applicant must have a minimum GPA of 3.0. Completed four semesters of algebra and/or advanced math classes. Demonstrate positive citizenship and leadership skills. Must attend SCC-Milford Campus.

KFRX Wells-Fargo Scholarship. Deadline: March 1
(Criteria: Obtain an application from counselor. Complete the application and mail to KFRX/WellsFargo Scholarship Club 3800 Cornhusker Hwy Lincoln, Nebraska 68504).

SOUTHEAST COMMUNITY COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS (Check with each campus site for scholarships specifically offered through that campus) (BEATRICE/LINCOLN/MILFORD): www.southeast.edu/ Click on Financial Aid and Scholarships. Educational Foundation: $500 - Preference is given to those who rank in top 50% of class, extracurricular activities, brief essay, transcripts, and a letter of recommendation. Click on the link above to download an application. Deadline: March 1.
Martin Luther King, Jr. (Milford): Award varies - Preference is given to members of under represented groups/racial or ethnic minorities, single parents, and students entering non-traditional careers. Requires a brief statement.
Optimist (Beatrice): $500 - Selection based on school and community activities, three references.

York Community Foundation Maurie Van Nostrand Memorial Scholarship. Deadline: March 1
(Criteria: Complete application and its requirements. Previously given to a senior of Benedict High school. Applicant must be from the Benedict geographical area. Mail to: Cornerstone Bank Attn: Trust Department Box 69 York, Nebraska 68846).

York Community Foundation Peterson Family Memorial Scholarship. Deadline: March 1
(Criteria: Complete application and its requirements. Previously given to a senior of Benedict High School. Applicant must be from the Benedict geographical area. Return application to the counselors office.

York Community Foundation Winsor Tucker Scholarship. Applications may be obtained from the counselor's office. Deadline March 15
(Criteria: Applicants must follow application instructions correctly or scholarship committee will void application. Applicant must reside in York County. Must be in the top 15% of the graduating class. Take college preparatory classes in high school. Must have a minimum ACT composite of 27. Mail application to York Community Foundation Winsor Tucker Scholarship Committee 116 South Lincoln avenue York, Nebraska 68467.

Nebraska State Firefighters Association Auxiliary Scholarship. Deadline: March 1. (Criteria: Applicant must have a gpa of 2.5 or higher. May attend a 2 or 4 year college. Compelete application and its requirements. Applicant must write a 100- word essay on given topic. Appications may be obtained from the counselors office).

Grand Island Community Foundation A.M. Hargis Scholarship. Deadline: March 1. Criteria: Complete application. Preference given to students who are seeking a degree through Central Community College, Lincoln School of Commerce, or other technical institutions in Business, Health, or Travel and Tourism course of study.

Platte Valley Cattleman Association Scholarship. Deadline: March 5. (Criteria: Applicant must reside in one of the following counties. Butler, Colfax, Platte, Polk. Applications may be obtained from the counselors office).

Alpha Delta Kappa Scholarship. Deadline: March 31. ( Criteria: Applicant must plan on entering the teaching field. Return application to the address listed in the guidelines. Applications may be obtained from the counselors offrice.

The American Legion Auxiliary sponsors the following scholarships. All applications must be turned into the local Auxiliary by the deadline. Applicant must meet the requirements to apply for any of the American Legion Auxiliary scholarships. See application for instructions.

AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY: AVERYL ELAINE KERIAKEDES MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Deadline: March 26
Criteria: Offered to female students related to a veteran. She should plan to attend UNL and teach middle or junior high school Social Studies. Requires three letters of recommendation, letter from applicant, transcripts, and family financial statement.

AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY: LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSING SCHOLARSHIP
Deadline: March 26
Criteria: Applicant must be related to a veteran and a resident of Nebraska at least three years prior to applying. Requires three letters of recommendation, a letter from the applicant, transcripts, family financial statement, and a letter of acceptance to a practical nursing school.

AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY: NATIONAL PRESIDENT'S SCHOLARSHIP
Deadline: March 10
Criteria: Applicant must be daughters or sons of veterans who served in the Armed Forces during eligibility dates (Korea, Vietnam, Grenada, Panama, etc.) and 50 hours of documented community service. Requires four letters of recommendation, transcripts, and an essay. Selection based on character, Americanism, leadership, financial need, and scholarship.

AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY: NURSE'S GIFT TUITION SCHOLARSHIP
Deadline: March 26
Criteria: Student planning to pursue a degree in nursing. Requires a letter from the applicant, transcripts, four letters of recommendation, family financial statement, and letter of acceptance to a nursing school.

AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY: ROBERTA MARIE STRETCH MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP: Deadline: March 26
Criteria: Applicant must be a resident of Nebraska, related to a veteran, with preference given to former Nebraska Girls State citizens. Requires three letters of recommendation, letter from the applicant, transcripts, family financial statement, and a letter of acceptance to a school of higher education.

AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY: RUBY LORRAINE PAUL & CAMPAIGN FUND SCHOLARSHIPS: Deadline: March 26
Criteria: Applicant must be a daughter, son, granddaughter or grandson of an American Legion or American Legion Auxiliary member in Nebraska for two years and a Nebraska resident for three years. Requires 4.0/5.0 GPA last two semesters of high school, three letters of recommendation, an essay, family financial statement, a letter of acceptance to an accredited school.

AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY: SPIRIT OF YOUTH SCHOLARSHIP: Deadline: March 26
Criteria: Applicant must be a junior member of the American Legion Auxiliary for the past three years and hold membership card for current year. Requires GPA of 4.0/5.0, four letters of recommendation (one each from guidance counselor or principal and clergy; two from adult citizens), essay, and transcripts including ACT/SAT scores.

AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY: STUDENT AID GRANT OR VOCATIONAL TECHNICAL SCHOLARSHIP: Deadline: March 26
Criteria: Nebraska resident and related to a veteran. Requires three letters of recommendation, a letter from the applicant, transcripts, family financial statement, and letter of acceptance to an accredited school.

AMERICAN LEGION: (YEAR) MAYNARD JENSEN AMERICAN LEGION MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP. Deadline: March 1
Criteria: Applicant must be sons or daughters, grandchildren or great grandchildren, adopted or stepchildren of members of the Department of Nebraska, The American Legion or POW, MIA, KIA, or any veteran that was a current American Legion member at the time of death.

Benevolent Patriotic Order of Does, York Drove #7. Deadline: March 31. Criteria: Open to all seniors who are residents' of York County. Applications may be obtained from the counselor's office. Applications must be mailed to the address stated on the application).

Husker Harvest Days Agricultural Scholarship. Deadline: March 15. Criteria: Applicant must pursue a degree in agriculture/agribusiness. A school may only send in one application.

York Area Chamber of Commerce Agri-Business Scholarship. Deadline April 1.
Applicant must live in York County and pursue an area of study in an agricultural field. Application's may be obtain from from the counselor's office.

Warren Buffett Foundation Scholarship. Deadline: April 10
(Criteria: The application can be obtained from www.buffettscholarships.org or application can be obtain from the file in the counselors office. Applicant must attend a university or colleges in Nebraska state school system (UNK, UNL, UNO, Chadron, Peru, Wayne) and community colleges and trade schools within Nebraska. Applicant must apply for financial aid through the colleges financial aid office of their choice also. Buffett Foundation scholarships will be provided for up to 5 years for 4 years and up to 3 years for 2-year schools, or until graduation, whichever comes first? IMPORTANT CRITERIA!!! YOUR APPLICATION IS JUDGED ON HOW WELL YOU FOLLOW THE APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS.

Raymond A. Burke Scholarship: Deadline: April 5. Criteria: Applicant's area of study must lead to an associate or undergraduate degree in natural resources-related field. Reside in the Upper Big Blue Natural Resources District. Obtain an application from the website at www.upperbigblue.org.

Polk County Farm Bureau Scholarship: Deadline: April 15
Criteria: Parents must be a member of Polk County Farm Bureau. Application may be obtained from the counselor's office. Application must be returned to the Farm Bureau
Financial Services Box 521 Osceola, Nebraska.

Nebraska Conversation Officers' Association Scholarship. Deadline: April 15. Criteria: Write an essy on the topic "Why I want to be a Conservation Officer". Application may be obtained from the counselor's office.

Nebraska Coaches Association/Farm Bureau Insurance Company Scholarship. Deadline: April 1. Criteria: Applicant must be a 2 year particiapnt in 2 sports, must of earned a varsity letter in 2 sports, minimum ACT score of 24 and be ranked in the top 25% of the class, supply one letter of recommendation froma high school coach. Applications may be obtained from the counselors office).

York General Hospital Scholarship. Deadline: April 1. Criteria: Applicant must pursue a study in a health career. Applications may be obtained from the counselor's office).

Carriage House Scholarship. Deadline: April 2. Criteria: Applicant must pursue a field of study in automotive technology. Comp;ete application and its requirements). Applications may be obtained from the counselors offrice.

York Elks Lodge Scholarship. Deadline: April 9. Criteria: Complete application, which can be obtained form the counselor's office. Open to all high school seniors'. Application must be returned to the address listed on the application. Application must be typed. Handwritten applications will be disqualified).

Chet Linder Memorial Scholarship Deadline: April 15
Critieria: Open to all seniors. Applications may be obtained from the counselor's office.

AITP Schoalrship Deadline: April 6
Criteria: Applicant must pursue an area of study in a computing related field. Applications may be obtain from the following site. aitp scholarship

May

Alpha Gamma Nu Fraternity. Deadline: May 20. Criteria: Open to male freshman students attending the University of Nebraska-Lincoln).