Nebraska 4-H Foundation Scholarships
$1,000
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...
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...
Norma Ross Walter Scholarship
$3,000
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...
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...
NBA Foundation Scholarship
$2,000
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...
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...
FLAGship Program
$2,000
NeCGA Future Leaders in Ag (FLAGship) Scholarship Program
Overview
The Nebraska Corn Growers Association (NeCGA) administers the Future Leaders in Ag Scholarship (FLAGship) for students in Nebraska who plan to continue their education within the state. NeCGA will award up to five scholarships of $2,000 each to qualified high school seniors or college freshmen.
Who may apply
- Nebraska high school seniors or college freshmen who will remain in-state for their college education.
- Applicants may be pursuing an agriculture-related degree or a program outside of agriculture.
- The applicant must be a member of NeCGA or the son/daughter of...
NeCGA Future Leaders in Ag (FLAGship) Scholarship Program
Overview
The Nebraska Corn Growers Association (NeCGA) administers the Future Leaders in Ag Scholarship (FLAGship) for students in Nebraska who plan to continue their education within the state. NeCGA will award up to five scholarships of $2,000 each to qualified high school seniors or college freshmen.
Who may apply
- Nebraska high school seniors or college freshmen who will remain in-state for their college education.
- Applicants may be pursuing an agriculture-related degree or a program outside of agriculture.
- The applicant must be a member of NeCGA or the son/daughter of...
Buffet Scholarships
$6,500
Introduction
For more than five decades, the Susan T. Buffett Foundation (STBF) has provided scholarships to help Nebraska students attend college. Awards are competitive and intended for students who are beginning college for the first time, reside in Nebraska, graduated from a Nebraska high school (or earned a Nebraska GED), plan to enroll at a public college in Nebraska, and can demonstrate financial need. Because the number of scholarships is limited, not all eligible applicants will receive an award.
Required items for the online application
Applicants must submit the following through the online portal:
- Completed application forms
- One...
Introduction
For more than five decades, the Susan T. Buffett Foundation (STBF) has provided scholarships to help Nebraska students attend college. Awards are competitive and intended for students who are beginning college for the first time, reside in Nebraska, graduated from a Nebraska high school (or earned a Nebraska GED), plan to enroll at a public college in Nebraska, and can demonstrate financial need. Because the number of scholarships is limited, not all eligible applicants will receive an award.
Required items for the online application
Applicants must submit the following through the online portal:
- Completed application forms
- One...
Smith Diversity Scholarship
$15,000
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...
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...
Gary Fisher Fine Arts Scholarships
$2,000
Overview
Two scholarships are available for graduating high school seniors (male or female) from schools that hold NRCSA membership who intend to pursue a college degree and career in the fine or performing arts. Each NRCSA member school may submit only one application to this scholarship competition.
Eligibility
- Applicant must be a graduating senior from an NRCSA member school.
- Applicant must plan to major in the fine arts.
- The student must enroll at a four‑year public or private college or university in Nebraska that qualifies as a nonprofit under IRS 501(c) regulations.
Application and Submission
- The...
Overview
Two scholarships are available for graduating high school seniors (male or female) from schools that hold NRCSA membership who intend to pursue a college degree and career in the fine or performing arts. Each NRCSA member school may submit only one application to this scholarship competition.
Eligibility
- Applicant must be a graduating senior from an NRCSA member school.
- Applicant must plan to major in the fine arts.
- The student must enroll at a four‑year public or private college or university in Nebraska that qualifies as a nonprofit under IRS 501(c) regulations.
Application and Submission
- The...
Nebraska's Access College Early Scholarship
$1,000
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....
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....
Nebraska Elks Association Golf Scholarship
$1,000
Eligibility
- Must be a high school senior who lives within the jurisdictional boundaries of a Nebraska Lodge, as defined by the Grand Lodge.
Required materials
1. Recommendation letters: Provide at least one letter of recommendation from one of the following: your principal, a member of the clergy, a teacher, a local businessperson, or an employer. You may submit as many as three recommendation letters in total. Each letter should comment on your leadership, community and/or school service, and your potential to benefit from college with the help of a scholarship.
2. Golf verification: A letter from your high school...
Eligibility
- Must be a high school senior who lives within the jurisdictional boundaries of a Nebraska Lodge, as defined by the Grand Lodge.
Required materials
1. Recommendation letters: Provide at least one letter of recommendation from one of the following: your principal, a member of the clergy, a teacher, a local businessperson, or an employer. You may submit as many as three recommendation letters in total. Each letter should comment on your leadership, community and/or school service, and your potential to benefit from college with the help of a scholarship.
2. Golf verification: A letter from your high school...
Wightman Scholarships
$2,000
Wightman Scholarship Program - The program offers two scholarships, each worth up to $2,000. These are the John & Jan Wightman Scholarship and the Byron & Bessie Wightman Memorial Scholarship. To be considered eligible, applicants must be in their sophomore or junior year of college and have successfully completed a minimum of 30 college hours. They must also have maintained a GPA of 3.2 or above at any accredited four-year college, whether it's located in Nebraska or elsewhere. Preference will be given to applicants who meet one or more of the following criteria: (1) They have shown a keen interest...
Wightman Scholarship Program - The program offers two scholarships, each worth up to $2,000. These are the John & Jan Wightman Scholarship and the Byron & Bessie Wightman Memorial Scholarship. To be considered eligible, applicants must be in their sophomore or junior year of college and have successfully completed a minimum of 30 college hours. They must also have maintained a GPA of 3.2 or above at any accredited four-year college, whether it's located in Nebraska or elsewhere. Preference will be given to applicants who meet one or more of the following criteria: (1) They have shown a keen interest...
Antonette Willa Skupa Turner Scholarship
$1,000
Overview
The Antonette Willa Skupa Turner Scholarship provides a one-time financial award to a Nebraska high school senior who intends to begin college as an English or History major at an accredited college or university. Candidates are evaluated primarily on intellectual promise, creativity, and personal character.
Background
The scholarship commemorates Antonette Willa Skupa Turner, the granddaughter of John and Annie Sadilek Pavelka—real-life models for Anton and Ántonia Shimerda in Willa Cather’s My Ántonia and for Anton and Mary Rosicky in her short story “Neighbour Rosicky.”
Award Details
- Amount: $1,000 (single payment at the start of the recipient’s first year...
Overview
The Antonette Willa Skupa Turner Scholarship provides a one-time financial award to a Nebraska high school senior who intends to begin college as an English or History major at an accredited college or university. Candidates are evaluated primarily on intellectual promise, creativity, and personal character.
Background
The scholarship commemorates Antonette Willa Skupa Turner, the granddaughter of John and Annie Sadilek Pavelka—real-life models for Anton and Ántonia Shimerda in Willa Cather’s My Ántonia and for Anton and Mary Rosicky in her short story “Neighbour Rosicky.”
Award Details
- Amount: $1,000 (single payment at the start of the recipient’s first year...
Nebraska Midwest Dairy Scholarships
$1,500
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),...
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),...
