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Nebraska Scholarships for High School and College Students

Buffet Scholarships
$5,550
The Susan T. Buffett Foundation (STBF) has offered scholarships to college students in Nebraska for over 50 years. Scholarships are awarded on a competitive basis to first-time freshman entering college who live in Nebraska, graduate from a Nebraska high school (or GED) with plans to attend a Nebraska public college, and demonstrate financial need. There are a limited number of scholarships, so the Foundation is unable to provide awards to all eligible candidates.The 2025 application will open November 1st.The requirements for the online application are as follows:Application formsOne recommendationFinancial documentHigh school transcriptShort AnswersConsent formEligibility & SelectionTo be eligible for the...
Deadline
Feb 01, 2025
Poverty Is Not a Choice Scholarship
$3,000
The PINC Scholarship is awarded in recognition that Poverty Is Not a Choice. It is named after a documentary of the same name which received the Mayor’s Choice Award at the Lincoln Mayor’s Arts Awards in June 2016. This documentary, made by 9 high school and college students and aired on NET TV, related several stories about children’s day-to-day realities with living in poverty. It is the donor’s hope that this award will be received by someone who has been directly affected by poverty who could not otherwise attend college but who would benefit from specialized study in their chosen...
Deadline
Mar 15, 2025
Norma Ross Walter Scholarship
$3,000
The purpose of the Norma Ross Walter Scholarship is to provide financial assistance to female graduates of Nebraska high schools who plan to enroll as English majors in accredited colleges or universities. Applicants must be female high school seniors who are prospective first year college students and plan to continue their education as English majors in accredited colleges or universities. Selection is based on intellectual promise, creativity, and character of the applicant.Norma Ross Walter was a Navy Wave during the Second World War and a career newspaper editor in California. A lover of Cather and frequent visitor to Red Cloud,...
Deadline
Jan 31, 2025
Nebraska Rod and Custom Association Scholarship
$2,000
For over 20 years NRCA has worked to find ways to raise money to fund scholarships for students attending one of Nebraska's 5 tech schools majoring in automotive technology, auto body or any other automotive-related curriculum.  A portion of each members dues is ear marked for this rewarding effort of the association.  We also use the proceeds from the sale of merchandise, work we do for others, and direct donations.  Nothing we do gives us a better feeling than helping students who will use our funds to be successful in an automotive career.We have a veteran committee of 4 board...
Deadline
Mar 01, 2025
Margaret & Max Pumphrey Scholarship
$2,000
Beginning in 2024, this fund will serve as a partner fund to the Lincoln Community Foundation Student Success Scholarship Fund in which award amounts from many scholarship funds are pooled to create meaningful, renewable awards for Lancaster County students. To apply for the Lincoln Community Foundation Student Success Scholarship (LCFSSS), applicants should submit their general application, then click the “Apply” button beside the Lincoln Community Foundation Student Success Scholarship to answer a few additional questions. Recipients must be current graduating high school seniors or former graduates of public or private high schools in Lancaster County, NE or GED graduates residing...
Deadline
Mar 15, 2025
NBA Foundation Scholarship
$2,000
Awarded to Nebraska residents who have demonstrated high academic success and who are pursuing a bachelor’s degree in business with an emphasis in finance, accounting, economics, marketing or another banking-related major.​Do I qualify?To qualify, students must:Attend one of the Nebraska state or privately funded colleges or universities (excludes UNK, UNL and UNO)Bellevue UniversityChadron State CollegeCollege of St. MaryConcordia UniversityCreighton UniversityDoane UniversityHastings CollegeMidland UniversityNebraska Wesleyan UniversityPeru State CollegeUnion CollegeWayne State CollegeYork University​Be a legal resident of NebraskaBe a full-time student pursuing a bachelor’s degree in business with an emphasis in finance, accounting, economics, marketing or another banking-related majorHave achieved at least...
Deadline
Jan 31, 2025
Nebraska 4-H Foundation Scholarships
$1,000
The Nebraska 4-H Foundation offers 4-H members the opportunity to apply for scholarships. The Nebraska 4-H Foundation awards up to $22,000 worth of scholarships each year to 4-H’ers from across the state.To apply for scholarships, 4-H’ers must submit the Nebraska 4-H Achievement Application for state-level review by January 5th. Youth must follow the application instructions available on the Nebraska 4-H Achievement Application webpage. If applying for multiple scholarships, only one Achievement Application should be submitted.  If ONLY applying for the Joe Citta, Jr. Scholarship for Outdoor Stewardship, please utilize the scholarship application linked below.4-H youth may want to visit with...
Deadline
Jan 05, 2025
Oxbow’s Nebraska High School Senior Scholarship
$1,000
We are passionate about fostering interest in companion animals at all stages of education. Oxbow Animal Health’s Nebraska High School Senior Scholarship is for Nebraska high school seniors planning to pursue an education and career in the companion animal industry.Are you interested in pursuing a career in the pet industry?Do you want to work in the field of animal health and nutrition?The companion animal (pet) industry is expanding rapidly all around the world. Career opportunities in animal health, animal nutrition, marketing, publishing, and pet food manufacturing are increasing every year.Oxbow’s Nebraska High School Senior Scholarship is for graduating high school...
Deadline
Mar 31, 2025
Access College Early Scholarship
$1,000
Authorized by the Nebraska Legislature in 2007, the Access College Early (ACE) Scholarship Program pays tuition and mandatory fees for qualified, low-income high school students to enroll in college courses from Nebraska colleges or universities, either through dual-enrollment or early enrollment agreements with these institutions. High school students may apply for funding under this program by completing the ACE Student Application, which is reviewed by the Coordinating Commission for award consideration.To qualify for the scholarship the student must be enrolled in an eligible course being taken for a grade (courses taken as audit or as CR/NC are not eligible), and...
Deadline
Dec 15, 2024
Antonette Willa Skupa Turner Scholarship
$1,000
The purpose of the Antonette Willa Skupa Turner Scholarship is to provide financial assistance to graduates of Nebraska high schools who plan to enroll as English or history majors in accredited colleges or universities. Applicants must be high school seniors who are prospective first-year college students and plan to continue their education as English or history majors in accredited colleges or universities. Selection is based on intellectual promise, creativity and character of the applicant.The Antonette Willa Skupa Turner Scholarship is named after the granddaughter of John and Annie Sadilek Pavelka, prototypes for both Anton and Ántonia Shimerda in Cather's novel...
Deadline
Feb 28, 2025
Nebraska Elks Association Golf Scholarship
$999
Eligibility:A high school senior that resides within the jurisdictional boundaries of a Nebraska Lodge as indicated by the Grand Lodge.ADDITIONAL REQUIRED INFORMATIONSubmit one letter of recommendation from any of the following: Principal, clergy, teacher, local businessperson, or employer. Letters should describe your leadership and service to your community, school and/or service organizations as well as your ability to benefit from attending college with a scholarship. Up to three letters of recommendation will be accepted.Letter from your high school golf coach, college golf coach, personal golf coach, or equivalent verifying your intent to play golf in college and attesting to your...
Deadline
Feb 15, 2025
Pre-Veterinary Scholarships
$500
The NVMA Centennial Scholarship Foundation, Inc. invites you to make application for its Pre-Veterinary Scholarships.Your application, completed forms, and all requested documents must be returned by online submission (the online form is at the bottom of this page).ANY APPLICANT FOR THE PRE-VETERINARY SCHOLARSHIPS MUST MEET THE FOLLOWING QUALIFICATIONS:Students having completed 3 semesters of pre-veterinary education and pursuing completion of the pre-professional program.Graduate of a Nebraska High School or State of Nebraska approved Home School Program.The applying student must have at least a 3.0 GPA.Method of SelectionCompleted online application form.Three recommendation forms from:A non-related faculty member or academic advisor;A veterinarian for...
Deadline
Mar 15, 2025
Case Western Reserve University
Cleveland, OH
Students: 5,360
Tuition: $52,948
Case Western Reserve University is a private nonprofit institution located in Cleveland, OH. The school has approximatley 5360 undergraduate students. The school offers students degree opportunities. The average family income of students that are attending this school is $109,858. The average age of students entering Case Western Reserve University is 20. The most popular programs at the Case Western Reserve University are: Engineering (30%), Biological And Biomedical Sciences (11%), Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services (10%), Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services (10%) and Social Sciences (8%).
Exam Scores
ACT: 33
SAT: 1445
Kenyon College
Gambier, OH
Students: 1,610
Tuition: $55,020
Kenyon College is a private nonprofit institution located in Gambier, OH. The school has approximatley 1610 undergraduate students. The school offers students degree opportunities. The average family income of students that are attending this school is $137,788. The average age of students entering Kenyon College is 19. The most popular programs at the Kenyon College are: Social Sciences (25%), English Language And Literature (17%), Visual And Performing Arts (12%), Biological And Biomedical Sciences (10%) and Psychology (8%).
Exam Scores
ACT: 32
SAT: 1399
Denison University
Granville, OH
Students: 2,253
Tuition: $56,680
Denison University is a private nonprofit institution located in Granville, OH. The school has approximatley 2253 undergraduate students. The school offers students degree opportunities. The average family income of students that are attending this school is $103,917. The average age of students entering Denison University is 19. The most popular programs at the Denison University are: Social Sciences (22%), Biological And Biomedical Sciences (13%), Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs (11%), Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services (10%) and Psychology (9%).
Exam Scores
ACT: 30
SAT: 1350
Creighton University
Omaha, NE
Students: 4,445
Tuition: $43,018
Creighton University is a private nonprofit institution located in Omaha, NE. The school has approximatley 4445 undergraduate students. The school offers students degree opportunities. The average family income of students that are attending this school is $118,448. The average age of students entering Creighton University is 21. The most popular programs at the Creighton University are: Health Professions And Related Programs (32%), Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services (23%), Biological And Biomedical Sciences (17%), Psychology (6%) and Social Sciences (6%).
Exam Scores
ACT: 28
SAT: 1283
Nebraska Wesleyan University
Lincoln, NE
Students: 1,767
Tuition: $36,854
Nebraska Wesleyan University is a private nonprofit institution located in Lincoln, NE. The school has approximatley 1767 undergraduate students. The school offers students degree opportunities. The average family income of students that are attending this school is $80,936. The average age of students entering Nebraska Wesleyan University is 22. The most popular programs at the Nebraska Wesleyan University are: Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services (18%), Health Professions And Related Programs (14%), Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies (11%), Biological And Biomedical Sciences (10%) and Visual And Performing Arts (8%).
Exam Scores
ACT: 26
SAT: 1222
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Lincoln, NE
Students: 20,128
Tuition: $26,820
University of Nebraska-Lincoln is a public institution located in Lincoln, NE. The school has approximatley 20128 undergraduate students. The school offers students degree opportunities. The average family income of students that are attending this school is $85,258. The average age of students entering University of Nebraska-Lincoln is 20. The most popular programs at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln are: Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services (23%), Engineering (12%), Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, And Related Sciences (10%), Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences (8%) and Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs (7%).
Exam Scores
ACT: 25
SAT: 1220
Nebraska Methodist College of Nursing & Allied Health
Omaha, NE
Students: 814
Tuition: $16,708
Nebraska Methodist College of Nursing & Allied Health is a private nonprofit institution located in Omaha, NE. The school has approximatley 814 undergraduate students. The school offers students degree opportunities. The average family income of students that are attending this school is $65,963. The average age of students entering Nebraska Methodist College of Nursing & Allied Health is 27. The most popular programs at the Nebraska Methodist College of Nursing & Allied Health are: Health Professions And Related Programs (100%), .
Exam Scores
ACT: 23
SAT: 1155
Concordia University-Nebraska
Seward, NE
Students: 1,203
Tuition: $34,900
Concordia University-Nebraska is a private nonprofit institution located in Seward, NE. The school has approximatley 1203 undergraduate students. The school offers students degree opportunities. The average family income of students that are attending this school is $83,413. The average age of students entering Concordia University-Nebraska is 20. The most popular programs at the Concordia University-Nebraska are: Education (27%), Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services (13%), Biological And Biomedical Sciences (12%), Psychology (8%) and Visual And Performing Arts (7%).
Exam Scores
ACT: 23
SAT: 1138
University of Nebraska at Kearney
Kearney, NE
Students: 4,302
Tuition: $14,164
University of Nebraska at Kearney is a public institution located in Kearney, NE. The school has approximatley 4302 undergraduate students. The school offers students degree opportunities. The average family income of students that are attending this school is $64,868. The average age of students entering University of Nebraska at Kearney is 22. The most popular programs at the University of Nebraska at Kearney are: Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services (19%), Education (16%), Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies (10%), Health Professions And Related Programs (6%) and Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences (6%).
Exam Scores
ACT: 23
SAT: 1130
Doane University
Crete, NE
Students: 1,250
Tuition: $36,800
Doane University is a private nonprofit institution located in Crete, NE. The school has approximatley 1250 undergraduate students. The school offers students degree opportunities. The average family income of students that are attending this school is $69,238. The average age of students entering Doane University is 24. The most popular programs at the Doane University are: Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services (25%), Education (10%), Health Professions And Related Programs (10%), Visual And Performing Arts (9%) and Biological And Biomedical Sciences (8%).
Exam Scores
ACT: 23
SAT: 1125