Nebraska Scholarships for High School and College Students

The Access College Early (ACE) Scholarship Program is designed to cover tuition and mandatory fees for eligible, low-income high school students who wish to take college courses from Nebraska colleges or universities. This can be achieved through either dual-enrollment or early-enrollment agreements with these educational institutions. High school students interested in this program can apply for funding by filling out the ACE Student Application. The Coordinating Commission will then review the application for potential award consideration.In order to be considered for the scholarship, students must be enrolled in a course that is eligible and is being taken for a grade....

Introduction The Nebraska 4-H Foundation provides annual scholarship opportunities for Nebraska 4-H members. Each year the Foundation awards up to $22,000 in scholarships to 4-H youth across the state. How to apply - To be considered, applicants must submit the Nebraska 4-H Achievement Application for state-level review by January 5. Follow the directions posted on the Nebraska 4-H Achievement Application webpage. - Submit only one Achievement Application even if you wish to be considered for multiple Foundation scholarships. - If you are applying solely for the Joe Citta, Jr. Scholarship for Outdoor Stewardship, use the separate scholarship application linked for...

Am I Eligible? To be considered for the NBA Foundation Scholarship, students must satisfy all the following requirements: Legal Residency in Nebraska Applicants must be Nebraska natives. Students from outside Nebraska, even those studying in Nebraska colleges, are not eligible. Academic Level The scholarship is available to full-time college students who are in their junior or senior year. - Applicants must have finished at least their sophomore year by the commencement of the Fall 2025 semester. - High school students are not eligible. Enrollment in a Nebraska College or University Applicants must be full-time students at a college or university...

The Norma Ross Walter Scholarship aims to offer financial support to female graduates from Nebraska high schools who intend to pursue English majors at recognized colleges or universities. The scholarship is open to female high school seniors who are prospective first-year college students and have plans to further their education as English majors at accredited institutions. The selection process takes into account the applicant's intellectual potential, creativity, and character.Norma Ross Walter served as a Navy Wave during World War II and later established a career as a newspaper editor in California. She was an admirer of Cather and often visited...

Overview The LFS Smith Scholarship provides renewable awards, up to $15,000 per year, for students who will attend a 4-year university or a trade school. Because the award can be used for expenses beyond traditional tuition, books, and housing, it is among the more flexible and distinctive scholarships available nationwide. Purpose The Smith Scholarship exists to enable Nebraska’s graduating seniors from underrepresented backgrounds who face financial barriers to pursue post‑secondary education. Ideal candidates demonstrate academic promise, leadership, goal‑oriented perseverance, and a desire to make a positive impact in their communities. Key Dates - Application period: October 1, 2025 – February...

The Nebraska Academy of Sciences offers four annual scholarships for high school seniors. The total disbursed each year is $2,250; in even-numbered years the Marian O. and Bertrand Schultz award is given, while in odd-numbered years the Marian Schultz Memorial Environmental Scholarship is awarded (the other three scholarships are offered every year). Eligibility and general requirements (apply unless a scholarship specifies otherwise) - Open to high school seniors as noted in each award description - Two recommendations from teachers and/or school administrators - Official high school transcript - Proof of college acceptance as specified for each award - Where requested,...

Overview Douglas County Farm Bureau is offering four scholarships for graduating high school seniors who plan to pursue education that supports the agricultural community: two scholarships of $4,000 each for students entering a college degree program and two scholarships of $2,000 each for students entering a trade school/diploma program. Purpose These awards are intended to encourage and support graduating seniors from families involved in the Douglas County Farm Bureau who intend to pursue higher education or vocational training in fields that benefit agriculture and related industries. Eligibility - Applicant must be a graduating high school senior. - Applicant’s family must...

Overview This scholarship is open to full-time undergraduate and graduate students enrolled at an accredited college. High school seniors who will begin full-time college study this coming fall are also eligible. Eligibility To qualify, applicants must meet both of the following requirements: - Be considered or accepted as a full-time undergraduate or graduate student at an accredited college. (Incoming full-time college students who are current high school seniors may apply.) - Be contributing to the Midwest Dairy checkoff as of January 1 of the current calendar year through one of these two methods: - The applicant—or the applicant’s parent(s), guardian(s),...

Every year, the Nebraska Academy of Sciences provides four scholarships for high school students, with a total value of $2250. In addition, two scholarships are also granted annually to college students, amounting to $1500 in total.The deadline for college students to apply is March 1st, 2026.High school students must submit their scholarship applications by March 1st, 2026.Details and Application Process for Scholarships:High School LevelCollege Level

Overview The PINC Scholarship (named for the documentary Poverty Is Not a Choice) honors the film that won the Mayor’s Choice Award at the Lincoln Mayor’s Arts Awards in June 2016. Produced by nine high school and college students and broadcast on NET TV, the film shares stories about children living in poverty. The donor intends this scholarship for an applicant who has been directly affected by poverty, would otherwise be unable to attend college, and will benefit from focused study in an art or music discipline. Eligibility - Must be a senior or graduate of a public or private...

Overview Starting in 2024, this scholarship will participate as a partner fund in the Lincoln Community Foundation Student Success Scholarship Fund. In that program, awards from multiple scholarship funds are combined to produce substantial, renewable scholarships for students from Lancaster County. How to apply Begin by submitting the Lincoln Community Foundation general scholarship application. Afterward, locate the Lincoln Community Foundation Student Success Scholarship (LCFSSS) listing and click the "Apply" button beside it to complete a few additional, scholarship-specific questions. Eligibility Applicants must be either current graduating high school seniors or previous graduates of public or private high schools in Lancaster...

Award: $1,000 Application Deadline: March 31 (annually) Overview The Sowers Club of Nebraska Foundation offers a limited number of scholarships each year to qualified high school students. Applications are evaluated based on the criteria below. Eligibility - U.S. citizen and current resident of Nebraska. - Intend to enroll full time at a Nebraska institution of higher education. - Open to all fields of study/majors. - Minimum high school GPA of 3.0. Application requirements Submit a complete, typed application and include the following materials: - Personal information requested on the form. - Official high school transcripts. - A list of high...