Scholarships
SCHOLARSHIPS FOR 2018-2019 School Year
1. Central Nebraska Community Action Partnership Head Start Graduate Scholarship-Deadline Sept. 24
Two $250 scholarships awarded. Check your email. Application attached to email.
2. Horatio Alger Scholarship-please check the information below. Application is online at horatioalger.org.
Deadline is October 25. Application information is attached to your email sent on 8/20/18.
3. RHOP- (Chadron and Wayne State College) and KHOP (University of NE Kearney)
Application for RHOP at Chadron is at csc.edu/sci/rhop/index.csc. Applications are due November 15, 2018
Application for RHOP at Wayne State College--apply FIRST to Wayne State College at
https://www.wsc.edu/apply SECOND--Apply at https://wsc.awardspring.com
* The RHOP for Wayne State College application is open from Aug. 1 through Nov. 1, 2018. Applications are
due Nov. 1, 2018 for Wayne.
KHOP for UNK--application is at http://www.unk.edu/academics/health_sciences/scholarshipprograms.php
Click on link for application on that page-be sure to Create an Account FIRST. Applications are due by Nov. 15,
2018.
RHOP application for Peru State College will be available from September 1st to November 15th. All
materials must be received by Peru State College no later than November 15th.To be eligible for RHOP at
Peru, the applicant must:
* Be a rural Nebraska resident (the following cities and towns are not considered rural and therefore not
eligible to apply to RHOP: Omaha, Ralston, Boys Town, Elkhorn, Lincoln, Bellevue, Papillion, La Vista, Chalco,
and Offutt Air Force Base).
* Be committed to practice in a rural Nebraska area.
* Be enrolled at Peru State College for the entirety of their discipline guideline
5. Martha and Don Romeo 4-H Scholarship 2019-Due December 1, 2018. Check your email for the application.
6. *SUSAN T. BUFFETT SCHOLARSHIP* www.buffettscholarship.org
Online application opens October 1, 2018 DEADLINE FEBRUARY 1, 2019 by 5 PM!
You will need information from your parents' tax return. You will also need 2 recommendations from staff-these are four essay questions-DON'T ASK on JANUARY 31 for this! This takes awhile to do. You also need a transcript. AGAIN, DON'T WAIT UNTIL THE LAST MINUTE! Student FINANCIAL AID REPORT DUE AT THE SAME TIME.
7. CCC Scholarship Application OPEN at ccc.awardspring.com Deadline March 1, 2019. This one application
will apply to MANY scholarships at CCC for Grand Island, Hastings, or Columbus.
8. The Northeast Community College scholarship application is now open for the 2019-2020 academic year. Northeast offers a large variety of scholarships for students that are based on merit, financial need or other factors. Explore their scholarships and complete the Online Scholarship Form no later than March 1, 2019.
EXCEScholarship information is sent to students in their school email. Emails begin in late Fall to all graduating Seniors, or as the information becomes available.
*Education Quest* www.educationquest.org
*Scholarship Monkey* www.scholarshipmonkey.com
*Fast Web Scholarships* www.fastweb.com
*American Educational Guidance Center*
Provides the following through the link below
1. Links to 70 online scholarship search sites...virtually every such site that exists.
2. An online GPA calculator that will accurately calculate up to 50 grades instantly.
3. Links to colleges with comprehensive programs for students with learning and other disabilities.
4. Links to Catholic and Christian colleges by state.
5. Information on online colleges, community colleges, and four-year colleges by state
http://www.college-scholarships.com
*HORATIO ALGER SCHOLARSHIP 2018 * APPLY BY OCTOBER 25th, 2018
1. Go to scholars.horatioalger.org/scholarships
2. Scroll down to Learn More under How to Apply
3. Under State Scholarships click Learn More
4. Click on Apply Now-you will need a letter of support from someone over 21, a high school transcript, and income verification.
5. Application criteria:
* RHOP/KHOP SCHOLARSHIP *
(Rural Health Opportunities Program)
Dental Hygiene, Dentistry, Medicine, Nursing, Pharmacy, Physical Therapy, Physician Assistant, Radiography
Receive a tuition waiver from Wayne, Chadron, and Peru State Colleges, as well as Univ. of NE at Kearney. Guaranteed admission to Univ. of Nebraska based on pre-professional studies, GPA, and exemplary conduct.
Apply online at:
wsc.edu/RHOP (Wayne)
csc.edu/RHOP (Chadron)
psc.edu/RHOP (Peru)
unk.edu/academics/health_sciences/_files/KHOPApplicationT2016.pdf
(Univ. of NE at Kearney-called the KHOP at Kearney)
APPLICATION DEADLINE IS NOVEMBER 15, 2018 EXCEPT for Wayne State College, which is Nov.
* FAFSA--Early FAFSA Open October 1, 2018 *
Please open the following link from EducationQuest.org that explains the FAFSA.
https://www.educationquest.org/professionals/college-access-coffee-break/common-questions-fafsa-professionals/
Parents can use 2017 taxes for 2019-20 FAFSA!
* Dunlap Scholarship Applications---applications are not due until April, 2019. More information will be coming from the counselor's office in March.
* CCC SCHOLARSHIPS *
Applications are posted Dec. 1
Go to ccc.awardspring.com to register
Future Students tab-Financial Aid-
Scroll down and click on Financial Aid and Scholarship Guide to find out which ones are available
On left side > click Apply for Scholarships
You will need to answer two additional questions to be eligible for the High School Articulation Scholarship
(2 paragraphs, minimum of 5 sentences each)
INFORMATION NEEDS TO BE TO CCC BY MARCH 1, 2019
*collegeboundnebraska*
www.collegeboundnebraska.com
UNO, UNL, UNK, or UNMC
Must be a Nebraska resident, full time student, and be
Federal Pell Grant eligible
Must complete the FAFSA by April 1, 2019
* GRAND ISLAND COMMUNITY FOUNDATION *
Over 60 scholarships available with just ONE application.
Scholarship Amounts range from $250 to $5,000!
To Apply:
Application opens December 1, 2018
APPLICATION DEADLINE FEBRUARY 17, 2019 BY 4 PM.
* GIPS FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP *
APPLICATION DEADLINE FEBRUARY 7, 2019
*TITAN MACHINERY SPONSORSHIP PROGRAM*
Pays for all CCC Diesel Tech Program costs (tuition, fees, books, and tools-NOT room & board)
Selected students must work for Titan Machinery for 2 yrs. upon completing their diesel program.
* OPAA Scholarship* $1,000. Come see me for more information.
Due April 1, 2019
* Howard County Medical Center Auxilary *
Senior residing in Howard County planning a career in medical or health related field. Two $1,000 scholarships awarded.
Due April 1, 2019. See me for more information.
1. Central Nebraska Community Action Partnership Head Start Graduate Scholarship-Deadline Sept. 24
Two $250 scholarships awarded. Check your email. Application attached to email.
2. Horatio Alger Scholarship-please check the information below. Application is online at horatioalger.org.
Deadline is October 25. Application information is attached to your email sent on 8/20/18.
3. RHOP- (Chadron and Wayne State College) and KHOP (University of NE Kearney)
Application for RHOP at Chadron is at csc.edu/sci/rhop/index.csc. Applications are due November 15, 2018
Application for RHOP at Wayne State College--apply FIRST to Wayne State College at
https://www.wsc.edu/apply SECOND--Apply at https://wsc.awardspring.com
* The RHOP for Wayne State College application is open from Aug. 1 through Nov. 1, 2018. Applications are
due Nov. 1, 2018 for Wayne.
KHOP for UNK--application is at http://www.unk.edu/academics/health_sciences/scholarshipprograms.php
Click on link for application on that page-be sure to Create an Account FIRST. Applications are due by Nov. 15,
2018.
RHOP application for Peru State College will be available from September 1st to November 15th. All
materials must be received by Peru State College no later than November 15th.To be eligible for RHOP at
Peru, the applicant must:
* Be a rural Nebraska resident (the following cities and towns are not considered rural and therefore not
eligible to apply to RHOP: Omaha, Ralston, Boys Town, Elkhorn, Lincoln, Bellevue, Papillion, La Vista, Chalco,
and Offutt Air Force Base).
* Be committed to practice in a rural Nebraska area.
* Be enrolled at Peru State College for the entirety of their discipline guideline
5. Martha and Don Romeo 4-H Scholarship 2019-Due December 1, 2018. Check your email for the application.
6. *SUSAN T. BUFFETT SCHOLARSHIP* www.buffettscholarship.org
Online application opens October 1, 2018 DEADLINE FEBRUARY 1, 2019 by 5 PM!
You will need information from your parents' tax return. You will also need 2 recommendations from staff-these are four essay questions-DON'T ASK on JANUARY 31 for this! This takes awhile to do. You also need a transcript. AGAIN, DON'T WAIT UNTIL THE LAST MINUTE! Student FINANCIAL AID REPORT DUE AT THE SAME TIME.
7. CCC Scholarship Application OPEN at ccc.awardspring.com Deadline March 1, 2019. This one application
will apply to MANY scholarships at CCC for Grand Island, Hastings, or Columbus.
8. The Northeast Community College scholarship application is now open for the 2019-2020 academic year. Northeast offers a large variety of scholarships for students that are based on merit, financial need or other factors. Explore their scholarships and complete the Online Scholarship Form no later than March 1, 2019.
EXCEScholarship information is sent to students in their school email. Emails begin in late Fall to all graduating Seniors, or as the information becomes available.
- Students should focus on college-based and local scholarships when searching for scholarships.
- Request letters of recommendation IN ADVANCE from teachers or staff.
- Review ScholarshipQuest at Education Quest.org to complete an Activities Resume for scholarships. Give this to teachers, staff, or other individuals that are completing a scholarship recommendation for you.
*Education Quest* www.educationquest.org
*Scholarship Monkey* www.scholarshipmonkey.com
*Fast Web Scholarships* www.fastweb.com
*American Educational Guidance Center*
Provides the following through the link below
1. Links to 70 online scholarship search sites...virtually every such site that exists.
2. An online GPA calculator that will accurately calculate up to 50 grades instantly.
3. Links to colleges with comprehensive programs for students with learning and other disabilities.
4. Links to Catholic and Christian colleges by state.
5. Information on online colleges, community colleges, and four-year colleges by state
http://www.college-scholarships.com
*HORATIO ALGER SCHOLARSHIP 2018 * APPLY BY OCTOBER 25th, 2018
1. Go to scholars.horatioalger.org/scholarships
2. Scroll down to Learn More under How to Apply
3. Under State Scholarships click Learn More
4. Click on Apply Now-you will need a letter of support from someone over 21, a high school transcript, and income verification.
5. Application criteria:
- Be enrolled as a high school senior; graduate in 2019 with plans to enter college no later than the Fall following graduation
- Exhibit a strong commitment to complete a bachelor’s degree at an accredited non-profit public or private college in the US (students may start their studies at a two-year institution and then transfer to a four-year institution)
- Demonstrate critical financial need ($55,000 or lower adjusted gross family income is required)
- Be involved in co-curricular and community service activities
- Display integrity and perseverance in overcoming adversity
- Maintain a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.0; and
- Be a United States citizen
* RHOP/KHOP SCHOLARSHIP *
(Rural Health Opportunities Program)
Dental Hygiene, Dentistry, Medicine, Nursing, Pharmacy, Physical Therapy, Physician Assistant, Radiography
Receive a tuition waiver from Wayne, Chadron, and Peru State Colleges, as well as Univ. of NE at Kearney. Guaranteed admission to Univ. of Nebraska based on pre-professional studies, GPA, and exemplary conduct.
Apply online at:
wsc.edu/RHOP (Wayne)
csc.edu/RHOP (Chadron)
psc.edu/RHOP (Peru)
unk.edu/academics/health_sciences/_files/KHOPApplicationT2016.pdf
(Univ. of NE at Kearney-called the KHOP at Kearney)
APPLICATION DEADLINE IS NOVEMBER 15, 2018 EXCEPT for Wayne State College, which is Nov.
* FAFSA--Early FAFSA Open October 1, 2018 *
Please open the following link from EducationQuest.org that explains the FAFSA.
https://www.educationquest.org/professionals/college-access-coffee-break/common-questions-fafsa-professionals/
Parents can use 2017 taxes for 2019-20 FAFSA!
* Dunlap Scholarship Applications---applications are not due until April, 2019. More information will be coming from the counselor's office in March.
* CCC SCHOLARSHIPS *
Applications are posted Dec. 1
Go to ccc.awardspring.com to register
Future Students tab-Financial Aid-
Scroll down and click on Financial Aid and Scholarship Guide to find out which ones are available
On left side > click Apply for Scholarships
You will need to answer two additional questions to be eligible for the High School Articulation Scholarship
(2 paragraphs, minimum of 5 sentences each)
INFORMATION NEEDS TO BE TO CCC BY MARCH 1, 2019
*collegeboundnebraska*
www.collegeboundnebraska.com
UNO, UNL, UNK, or UNMC
Must be a Nebraska resident, full time student, and be
Federal Pell Grant eligible
Must complete the FAFSA by April 1, 2019
* GRAND ISLAND COMMUNITY FOUNDATION *
Over 60 scholarships available with just ONE application.
Scholarship Amounts range from $250 to $5,000!
To Apply:
- Go to www.gicf.eformsolutions.com/gicf/applications
- Click on the Create a New Applicant link
- Complete the Online Application
Application opens December 1, 2018
APPLICATION DEADLINE FEBRUARY 17, 2019 BY 4 PM.
* GIPS FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP *
APPLICATION DEADLINE FEBRUARY 7, 2019
*TITAN MACHINERY SPONSORSHIP PROGRAM*
Pays for all CCC Diesel Tech Program costs (tuition, fees, books, and tools-NOT room & board)
Selected students must work for Titan Machinery for 2 yrs. upon completing their diesel program.
- Make application to CCC and be accepted.
- Complete the Titan application-get this from the counselor’s office.
- Visit the CCC Diesel Program
- Provide Titan Machinery and CCC with an ACT (preferred), COMPASS, or ASSET score.
* OPAA Scholarship* $1,000. Come see me for more information.
Due April 1, 2019
* Howard County Medical Center Auxilary *
Senior residing in Howard County planning a career in medical or health related field. Two $1,000 scholarships awarded.
Due April 1, 2019. See me for more information.
