Nebraska Scholarships for High School and College Students

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...

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...

Intro Each year Farm Progress, in partnership with the Agricultural Institute of Nebraska and Grand Island Tourism, presents nine Husker Harvest Days agricultural scholarships to Nebraska high school seniors who intend to pursue post‑secondary study in agriculture, agribusiness, or related agricultural fields. Scholarship amount and purpose - Nine awards of $1,200 each will be granted to students entering accredited Nebraska post‑secondary institutions (universities, 2‑ or 4‑year colleges, or technical schools) in programs related to agriculture/agribusiness. - These scholarships are academic in nature. Financial need may be taken into account but will not be the deciding factor. Geographic distribution and payment...

Introduction The Urban League of Nebraska offers scholarships to help reduce the financial burden of pursuing higher education. Recognizing the importance of funding in achieving academic goals, the League awards local, state, and national scholarships to graduating high school seniors planning to enroll in a two- or four-year college or university. Eligibility To qualify for an Urban League of Nebraska scholarship, applicants must meet all of the following: - Be a current resident of Nebraska - Hold a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher - Complete and document at least 10 hours of community involvement - Have taken the ACT...

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...

Introduction The Nebraska Actuaries Club and the Nebraska Insurance Federation are offering scholarships for incoming freshmen who will enroll at colleges or universities in Nebraska. Eligible students are encouraged to submit an application—details and instructions are available on the application form. Scholarship overview - Award amounts: two scholarships of $6,000 and four scholarships of $2,000. - The two $6,000 awards are reserved for students planning to attend any of the three University of Nebraska campuses. - The four $2,000 awards are open to students who will attend any college or university located in Nebraska. - Total possible award for an...

Panhandle Drug-Free Youth Scholarship Overview - The Panhandle Substance Abuse Council created this scholarship fund in 2010. Each year the program awards a single $500 scholarship to a graduating high school senior who is an active member of a drug-free youth group in the Nebraska Panhandle. A winner and at least one alternate will be chosen. Who is eligible - Current high school seniors from the Nebraska Panhandle who are members of a drug-free youth group. Application requirements Applicants must provide an organized, legible application packet submitted to the Oregon Trail Community Foundation that includes: - The completed application (submitted...

Overview One annual scholarship of $2,000 ($1,000 per semester) is available for one graduating senior of Scottsbluff High School or Gering High School who plans to enroll at Western Nebraska Community College (WNCC) and pursue a pre‑engineering degree. The award covers one academic year. Eligibility - Must be a U.S. citizen. - Must be a graduating senior from Scottsbluff High School or Gering High School. - Must be accepted to and enrolled at Western Nebraska Community College. - Must register for at least 12 semester credit hours. - Must be majoring in pre‑engineering. Application materials (required) - Completed and signed...

Lovercheck (Margaret) Scholarship — For Graduating Seniors of Gering High School Overview One four-year scholarship is granted each year to a graduating senior from Gering High School who requires financial support to attend college. Eligible applicants must demonstrate a clear interest in pursuing further study in Art, Music, Theater, Literature, or Journalism and must have earned at least a “B” average during both their junior and senior years of high school. A primary recipient and an alternate will be chosen. Award - Amount: $1,000 per academic year, paid as $500 each semester. - Renewal: Renewable for up to four years...

Overview Three separate scholarships—labeled A, B, and C—are awarded each year. Submit applications to the Gering High School Counseling Office by April 1. Winners and alternates will be chosen. Application checklist and submission - Submit an application and upload the following: official ACT or SAT score report, high school transcript, and three letters of reference. - Final senior-year grades are not required for the application. Selection and award administration - Recipients and designated alternates will be named after review. Scholarships are paid directly to the recipient’s college or technical school. - Awarded scholarships may be revoked and given to an...

Overview Each year the Hispanic Advisory Committee awards scholarships to residents of Scotts Bluff County of Hispanic heritage who are pursuing undergraduate study. Awards are available to graduating high school seniors and to students already enrolled in undergraduate college programs. The number of scholarships and total award amounts change annually based on the Hispanic Advisory Committee’s funding; awards may be renewable. Eligibility To be considered for the Hispanic Advisory Committee Scholarship, applicants must meet all of the following: - Be a United States citizen. - Have at least one parent of Hispanic descent. - Live in Scotts Bluff County or...

Overview The Door to College (DTC) Scholarship offers qualifying undergraduates up to $5,000 per academic year to help cover education-related costs at postsecondary institutions in Nebraska. Eligibility is limited to students whose high school completion occurred either through an accredited program at a Youth Rehabilitation and Treatment Center (YRTC), at an approved or accredited public, private, nondenominational, or parochial high school, or by receiving a high school equivalency diploma (GED) issued by the Commissioner of Education after discharge from a YRTC. Eligibility Requirements An applicant must meet all of the following to be considered eligible: 1. High school completion —...