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Senior Scholarships
January & February
**See Ms. Primm if you need copies of applications. **
Be sure to check the EducationQuest website scholarship link. This is the best source for scholarships.
GE Reagan Foundation Scholarship
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Deadline to apply Jan. 3
Ron Letson Acacia Leadership Scholarship
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For males attending UNL
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Deadline to apply Jan 31
ELKS Legacy Scholarship: Elks Legacy Awards are scholarships that are awarded to children and grandchildren of Elks members that joined the order on or before April 1, 2017 or a charter member of a lodge that began after April 1, 2017 and are paid up members through March 31, 2020.
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Apply online at www.elks.org/scholars
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Deadline to apply is January 31
National Wild Turkey Federation Scholarship Program
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3.0 GPA
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Current hunting license required
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NWTF membership ($35)
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Scholarships of $250, $1,000, & $10,000
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Due to local chapter by Jan 1
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www.nwtf.org - “resource library” for application (or see Ms. Primm)
Western Nebraska Administrators’ Education Scholarship
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2, $1,000 and 4, $500 scholarships awarded
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Pursue a career in education
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Application available from counselor
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Due Jan. 31
Susan T. Buffett Foundation Scholarship: Amount varies
Qualifications
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Be a Nebraska resident
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Graduate from a Nebraska high school or earn a Nebraska GED
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Achieve at least a 2.5 GPA in high school
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Be a first time freshmen when entering college
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Plan to attend a Nebraska public institution for college
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Be in need of financial assistance - Family’s expected family contribution (EFC) must e below $10,000 in order to apply
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Requires two recommendations
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Requires a personal essay
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Requires a Student Aid Report (SAR) from the FAFSA
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Complete online at http://www.buffettscholarships.org
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Deadline is February 1, 2018
Haven and Virginia Smith Scholarship: $3000
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2.0 GPA
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Attend post secondary institute in Nebraska
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Submit cover letter and resume to counselor
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Deadline is Feb 1
Nebraska Rural Community Schools Association
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Applicant must plan to enter education (teacher, media specialist, counselor, etc.)
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3 letters of recommendation: 1 administrator, 1 counselor, 1 teacher
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May apply online and a hard copy must be submitted to counselor
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3.5 GPA ACT of 22
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Deadline to apply Feb 4
Nebraska Rural Community Schools Association: Gary Fisher Fine Arts:
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Must excel in Fine Arts and plan to major in it in college
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3 letters of recommendation: 1 administrator, 1 counselor, 1 teacher
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May apply online and a hard copy must be submitted to counselor
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Deadline to apply Feb 4
Wheatbelt PPD/Basin Electric Power Coop Scholarship
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Dependent of a Wheat Belt PPD customer
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Must enroll in a two-year or four-year college, lineman college, university, or technical/vocational school
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Deadline to apply February 12
Oregon Trail Community Foundation Scholarships
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Different guidelines for different scholarships
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Deadline to apply February 15
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Scholarships available for:
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AgriBusiness
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Panhandle Drug Free Youth Scholarship
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Education or health care: Muehlberger Scholarship
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Diesel Technician: Brian H. Greif Memorial Scholarship
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Art, music, dance, or theater summer camp: Bronson Memorial Scholarship
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Art: Fliesbach McAlister scholarship
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Agricultural Sciences: Agri-Business Scholarship
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Don & Dian Roth Scholarship
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Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholarship
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Due February 1
Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation
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Child of an active, retired, or deceased Marine
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Opens Jan 1, closes March 2
Nebraska High School Officials Association - Bill Lewis Scholarship
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2, $500 scholarships
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Scholarship available for download at http://www.nhsoahome.org/#/
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Due February 19