Scholarships
The counseling office sends scholarship information routinely to students in their school email. Emails begin in late Fall to all graduating Seniors, or as the information becomes available to the counseling office.
*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 ALGERS SCHOLARSHIP 2018*
APPLY BY OCTOBER 25th, 2017
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
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, 2017
*SUSAN T. BUFFETT SCHOLARSHIP*
www.buffettscholarship.org
Online application opens November 1, 2017
DEADLINE FEBRUARY 1, 2018 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.
* 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, 2018
*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, 2018
* 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, 2017
APPLICATION DEADLINE FEBRUARY 17, 2018 BY 4 PM.
* GIPS FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP *
APPLICATION DEADLINE FEBRUARY 7, 2018 BY
*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, 2018
* 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, 2018. See me for more information.
* Journalism Scholarship Application * -come see me for this.
* Accounting Scholarship Application * -come see me for this.
- 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 ALGERS SCHOLARSHIP 2018*
APPLY BY OCTOBER 25th, 2017
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
5. Application criteria:
- Be enrolled as a high school senior; graduate in 2018 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, 2017
*SUSAN T. BUFFETT SCHOLARSHIP*
www.buffettscholarship.org
Online application opens November 1, 2017
DEADLINE FEBRUARY 1, 2018 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.
* 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, 2018
*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, 2018
* 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, 2017
APPLICATION DEADLINE FEBRUARY 17, 2018 BY 4 PM.
* GIPS FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP *
APPLICATION DEADLINE FEBRUARY 7, 2018 BY
*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, 2018
* 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, 2018. See me for more information.
* Journalism Scholarship Application * -come see me for this.
* Accounting Scholarship Application * -come see me for this.
