Nebraska Scholarships for High School and College Students

​One four-year scholarship will be awarded annually to a Gering High School graduating senior who needs financial assistance for college. The student must show a definite interest in further study of ART, MUSIC, THEATER, LITERATURE, OR JOURNALISM and must maintain at least a “B” average during their junior and senior years.A winner and alternate will be selected. The $1,000 per year ($500 paid per semester) scholarship may be renewable for up to four years, depending on the initial scholarship award.Deadline for application and supporting documents is April 1st.Recommendations from Gering High School staff will be referred to the Oregon Trail Community Foundation Scholarship Committee.To maintain...

​One (1) $2000 ($500 per semester) scholarship will be given annually to a senior who is a graduate of Scottsbluff or Gering High Schools and who will attend Western Nebraska Community College to pursue a degree in Pre-Engineering. The scholarship is for one year.To qualify for the Pre-Engineering Scholarship, students must:Be a United States citizenBe a graduating senior of Scottsbluff or Gering High SchoolsBe accepted and enrolled at Western Nebraska Community CollegeBe enrolled in a minimum of twelve (12) semester hoursBe majoring in pre-engineeringDeadline for application and supporting documents is April 1st.Applicant must complete the online application at otcf.org, and:Upload...

Three separate scholarships designated A, B, and C, will be awarded annually. ​Online applications must be submitted to the Oregon Trail Community Foundation by April 1st. All applications will be reviewed by the OTCF Scholarship Committee. Deadline for application and supporting documents is April 1st. Winners and alternates will be selected.Attach copy of official ACT/SAT, high school transcript, and three reference letters to the online application. Final grades for senior year are not required. Recipients are responsible for forwarding college transcripts to OTCF within three (3) weeks of the end of each grading period and must notify OTCF of any...

The Future Leaders Scholarship was created and funded by the Educational Trust Fund Board to provide newly licensed REALTORS® the opportunity to develop professionally, civically and socially within the REALTORS® Association of Lincoln. The deadline for this application is March 31st.EDUCATIONAL TRUST FUND COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMThe REALTORS® Association of Lincoln Educational Trust Fund provides scholarships to students attending colleges or universities in the State of Nebraska. Any student of sophomore, junior, or senior status who is enrolled at a four-year or two-year college on a full-time basis is eligible to apply.The Educational Trust Fund was established in 1972 to assist...

The Sowers Club of Nebraska Foundation awards a limited number of scholarships annually to deserving High School applicants. Individuals must meet the following qualifications to be considered.Must be a U.S. citizen and a Resident of Nebraska.Must be planning to attend an institution of higher learning in Nebraska on a full-time basis.Any major of study.Must have at least a 3.0 High School GPA.Must submit a fully completed and typed application form, including:Requested personal informationHigh School Grade TranscriptsListing of HS Extracurricular Activities, Awards & RecognitionListing of Community Activities, Awards & RecognitionEmployment History of Summer and/or Part-time JobsStatement of Financial Need and Listing...

Scholarships will be given annually to Scotts Bluff County residents of Hispanic heritage to pursue undergraduate education. Scholarships are available to high school graduates and undergraduate college students. The number and value of scholarships will vary based on annual Hispanic Advisory Committee scholarship resources. Scholarships may be renewable.To qualify for the Hispanic Advisory Committee Scholarship, students must:Be a United States citizenHave at least one parent of Hispanic descent.Be a Scotts Bluff County resident or a graduate of an accredited Scotts Bluff County high school.Be a graduating high school senior or college undergraduate who has not completed a Bachelor’s degree.High school applicants...

The Class of ’66 Memorial Scholarship is for Scottsbluff High School graduating seniorsApplications will be reviewed annually for the Class of ’66 Memorial Scholarship. A scholarship will be given annually to a Scottsbluff High School graduating senior who is an outstanding band student. Application forms are available at the Scottsbluff High School Counseling Office or from the band director.Deadline for application and supporting documents is April 1st. Recipients will be announced in May.To qualify for the Class of ‘66 Memorial Scholarship, students must:Be enrolled full-time at an accredited college, university or vocational or technical schoolCarry a minimum of 12 hours.The...

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...

We know how important funding can be in pursuit of an education. That’s why Urban League of Nebraska wants to help you reach your goals with an opportunity to earn a scholarship. Below you will find local, state and national scholarship opportunities that are awarded to graduating high school seniors who want to attend college. Program scholarships can be used at any two or four-year college or university.EligibilityTo be eligible for an Urban League of Nebraska scholarship, you must meet the following criteria:Be a current resident of the state of NebraskaHave a current cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higherHave completed...

ELIGIBILITYAn applicant must meet the following qualifications:Desire to pursue a career in mortuary science.Be a resident of Nebraska.Be a graduate of a Nebraska High School.If a student plans to attend a one-year course of mortuary science, a scholarship application should be forwarded to the committee and a personal interview conducted prior to entering an accredited mortuary school. All pre-mortuary academic requirements of the State of Nebraska must be met prior to entering mortuary science college.If a student plans to attend a four-year course of study a scholarship application should be forwarded to the committee and personal interview conducted prior to...

​The Panhandle Substance Abuse Council established this fund in 2010. One $500 scholarship will be awarded annually to a high school senior. Applicant must currently be a member of a drug-free youth group in the Nebraska Panhandle.Applicants must complete online application and all supporting information to the Oregon Trail Community Foundation in an organized, readable form must be uploaded to the online portal.Deadline for application and supporting documents is April 1st. Recipients will be announced in May.To qualify for the Panhandle Drug-Free Youth Scholarship, students must:Be involved in the communityBe involved in school activitiesBe involved in alcohol and other drug-prevention...