SCHOLARSHIPS
SCHOLARSHIPS FOR 2020-2021 School Year-
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The following are scholarships available NOW:
1. HORATIO ALGER SCHOLARSHIP-please check the information below for specifics about applying. Application is online at scholars.horatioalger.org Deadline is October 25. CLOSED
a. Go to scholars.horatioalger.org/scholarships
b. Scroll down to Learn More under How to Apply
c. Under State Scholarships click Learn More
d. Click on Apply Now-you will need a letter of support, a high school transcript, and income verification.
e. Application criteria:
Application for RHOP at Chadron is at csc.edu/sci/rhop/index.csc. Applications are due December 1, 2020 CLOSED
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 Applications are due Dec. 1, 2020 for Wayne. OPEN
3. 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 due Dec. 1, 2020 CLOSED
4. RHOP for Peru State College--applications due Dec. 1, 2020. CLOSED
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. Central Nebraska Community Action Partnership - Mary Dusek Head Start Graduate Scholarship (2 Local CNCAP Scholarships-$250 each). Only applicants who attended a Head Start program in CNCAP’s service area will be eligible. Deadline JANUARY 4, 2021 (See your email sent on 9/28 with an attached application, or come to the counseling office). CLOSED
6. Board of Trustees Scholarship-Peru State College-application to Peru State. NO ACT score of 25 requirement due to COVID. Deadline January 15, 2021 CLOSED
7. Chadron State College--Deadline January 15, 2021. Go to cdc.edu/scholarships for more information. CLOSED
8. UNK Cooperating Schools Scholarship--please notify Mrs. Carpenter to be considered for this scholarship. Must have composite score of 23 and a 3.2 GPA. Deadline January 25, 2021 CLOSED
9. CCC Committed to Your Success Scholarship--Deadline January 25, 2021 CLOSED
Central Community College is offering Centura's 2021 graduates a scholarship opportunity for the Fall Semester, 2021. Tuition waivers totaling $1,000 will be given to students who will enroll at Central Community College in the Fall Semester, 2021 and may only be used to pay tuition for credit-bearing classes. Finally, tuition waivers may not be used to pay fees, books, or room & board.
10. L. "Ron" Letson Acacia Leadership Scholarship Application--awarded to three incoming male Freshmen at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. See the attachment in your email on October 2, 2020. Application also available in the counseling office. Deadline January 31, 2021. CLOSED
11. FAFSA--Opens October 1, 2020 * 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 2019 taxes for 2021-22 FAFSA! Call EducationQuest in Kearney at 1800-666-03721 DEADLINE APRIL 1, 2021 OPEN
12. SUSAN T. BUFFETT SCHOLARSHIP www.buffettscholarship.org
Online application opens November 1, 2020 DEADLINE FEBRUARY 1, 2021 by 5 PM! CLOSED
You will need information from your parents' tax return. You will also need 2 recommendations from staff that consist of four essay questions-DON'T ASK on JANUARY 31 for this! This takes awhile to do. You also need a transcript.
13. Hall County Sheriff's Posse Scholarship- We are giving out three $250.00 scholarships to the qualifying seniors.
Please see the attachment for the application in your email of January 6. Deadline is February 1, 2021 CLOSED
14. GARY MONTER MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP-Students may apply at the following link https://www.merrick-foundation.org; select the Scholarship Application. Deadline February 1, 2021 CLOSED
15. NEBRASKA RURAL COMMUNITY SCHOOLS ASSOCIATION DEADLINE FEBRUARY 4, 2021 CLOSED
16 $1,000.00 scholarships to graduating seniors from NRCSA member schools. One scholarship winner selected from each of NRCSA's six districts for the NRCSA Scholarships. Students planning to become teachers or other related occupations, such as counselors or media specialists may apply for these scholarships.
2021 Gary Fisher Fine Arts Scholarship: NRCSA created the Gary Fisher Fine Arts Scholarship in 2003 for those students who excel in fine arts and are planning to major in fine arts in college.
One female and one male application per school will be accepted for the NRCSA Scholarships. Only one application per school will be accepted for the Gary Fisher Fine Arts Scholarship Applications. All scholarships must be forwarded by the school district. All applications from a school are rejected if these rules are violated. The scholarships winners will be announced at the NRCSA Spring Conference March 25-Entries must be postmarked by February 4, 2021. Scholarship forms are available on-line at www.nrcsa.net. Forms can be filled out electronically, but a hard copy must be submitted.
16. GREATER GRAND ISLAND COMMUNITY FOUNDATION Over 60 scholarships available with just ONE application. Scholarship amounts range from $250 to $5,000! . Deadline February 10, 2021. OPEN
STEP 1: Beginning December 1st, you can go to https://www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=gicfscholarship
*This link is also clickable from the “Scholarship Application and Instructions” tab at our Website (www.gicf.org).
STEP 2: Select Create New Account. You will go to a page that asks for your name, address, phone, etc. Fields marked with an asterisk are required. The e-mail address you enter will serve as your user name. Then you will create your password. It’s a good idea to write down your log-in credentials for future sessions with your application. Use an email that you will check so don't use your school email account
STEP 3: When you’ve set your password, you’ll be taken to a screen that asks for your response:
I have received the email
Continue without checking
I have not received the email
Choose the answer that fits your situation. If you have not received the email within a few minutes, you may select “Send Email Again.” In either of the other two cases, though, the blue “Continue” button will become active when you have made your selection. When you are ready, click “Continue.”
STEP 4: You’ll be taken to a screen titled “Application”. This is where you will see the questions. The system will auto save your answers and you can press the grey “Save Application” button at any time. Once you’re done filling out the common questions you will press “Submit Application” come to the confirmation page that notifies you what scholarships you are eligible for and which scholarships will require supplemental information.
Important Notes:
STEP 6: The Applicant Dashboard appears when you log in. To get to your Applicant Dashboard press the button that looks like a house at the top of the page. From your dashboard you can view an application once it has been submitted or edit an application to complete and submit it.
STEP 7: After review and GGICF Board approval, scholarship recipients for 2020 will be notified of their awards and provided an opportunity to accept/decline. Scholarship recipients and their parents/guardians are invited to a scholarship Tea on April 5, 2020 at 2:00 p.m., at the Riverside Golf Club).
17. GIPS Foundation's 2021 Scholarship Program. Deadline February 10, 2021 by midnight OPEN
Students complete and submit one online application and will be considered for any Grand Island Public Schools Foundation scholarships they are eligible for. CHECK YOUR EMAIL ON JANUARY 5th.
The Grand Island Public Schools Foundation's online Scholarship Application is available to Central Nebraska High School seniors. Students complete and submit one online application and will be considered for any Grand Island Public Schools Foundation scholarships they are eligible for.
Website links:
18. Goodrich Scholarship for UNO-The Goodrich scholarship is both merit-and-need-based. Merit and financial aid are evaluated based on a composite of selection criteria, including application data, financial need, academic record, in-person interview, English Placement and Proficiency Exam (EPPE), personal life-experience essay, and references.The Goodrich Scholarship Program application process is open Oct.1- March 1, 2021 at 5:00PM (CST). You can apply through the Goodrich online application process. PLEASE NOTE: to remain eligible for the 2020-2021 Goodrich application process, the LAST day to take the English Placement and Proficiency Exam (EPPE) is February 19, 2021. OPEN
19. Loup/Platte Ringnecks Chapter of Pheasants Forever Conservation Scholarship-$1,000 scholarship for a graduating Senior from a Hall or Howard County High School and a resident of Hall or Howard County. Needs to have 2.5 GPA and must be pursuing a career in conservation, natural resources, environmental education, conservation law enforcement, ag., biology, or related field. Pick up packet in counseling office. Essay, letter of recommendation and transcript needed. Deadline Mar. 1, 2021 OPEN
20. CCC Scholarship-- opens for ALL CCC Campuses (Phase 1 is from Oct. 1-Mar. 1) OPEN
Need to apply first to CCC. Go to cccneb.edu to submit an application. 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)
21. Transition Advantage Scholarship for CCC--register at CCC as a full-time student within one year after graduation, will fund 12 hours of college if taken 12 hours during junior and /or senior year of high school Due March 1, 2021 OPEN
22. Northeast Community College--For most of the scholarships offered at Northeast just one online scholarship application is required. The Online Scholarship Application for the 2021-2022 academic year is available October 1, 2020, and due no later than March 1, 2021. Click on the Online Scholarship Application link at northeast.edu to create your scholarship account and complete the scholarship application. Deadline March 1, 2021 OPEN
23. Southeast Community College--Go to southeast.edu/scholarships. Deadline March 1, 2021 OPEN
24. 2021 Constance K. Rife Girl's Golf Scholarship--Deadline Monday, March 8, 2021
Application online at www.simplygolf.us.com
25. EPSILON CHAPTER ADK WOMEN EDUCATOR SCHOLARSHIP-- Needs to be postmarked by March 13, 2021 OPEN
Two $500 scholarships will be awarded. Information sheet and application in the counseling office.
1. Female Senior who attends school in Hall County (yes, Centura is OK)
2. Major in education at college next Fall.
3. Obtain application from counseling office.
26. Career and Technical Education Scholarship--$400 scholarship for an applicant must be attending a two year program in college. Must be related to a veteran connected. Pick up application in the counseling office. Deadline Mar. 15, 2021 OPEN
27. Ruby Lorraine Paul Scholarship-$200 scholarship for a daughter, son, granddaughter, grandson, great-granddaughter or great-grandson of an American Legion or American Legion Auxiliary member. Pick up application in the counseling office. Deadline March 15, 2021 OPEN
28. Averyl Elaine Keriakedes Memorial Scholarship-$200 scholarship for a females enrolled at UNL who plans to teach middle school or junior high social studies. Pick up application in the counseling office. Deadline March 15, 2021 OPEN
29. Nurse's Scholarship--$400 scholarship for someone who is veteran connected. Pick up application in the counseling office. Deadline March 15, 2021. OPEN
30. Roberta Marie Stretch Memorial Scholarship-$400 scholarship for someone who is veteran connected accepted into a four year college. Preference will be given to former Nebr.Girls State participants. Pick up application in the counseling office. Deadline Mar. 15, 2021 OPEN
31. AMGL, CPAs Accounting Scholarship--up to five scholarships of $500 each will be awarded to students planning to pursue a degree in business administration and major in accounting. See email on 2/9/2021 for more information. DEADLINE Mar. 15, 2021 OPEN
32. Maggie Thompson Memorial Scholarship--students with a disability who demonstrate a desire to further their education or employment. Apply online at www.goodwillne.org/maggie DEADLINE MARCH 26, 2021 OPEN
33. Nebraska Press Assc. Foundation--Up to six high school and college scholarships of $2,000 each will be awarded to students pursuing journalism education with an emphasis in print journalism, at a Nebraska university or college. See www.nebpress.com for application or in your email sent on Feb. 9, 2021. DEADLINE MARCH 26, 2021 OPEN
34. HOWARD COUNTY MEDICAL CENTER AUXILIARY DEADLINE APRIL 1, 2021 OPEN
Reside in Howard County- planning a career in medical or health related field. Two $2,000 scholarships awarded. See counseling office for more information.
35. Johnny Baxter Carriage House Foundation--for students entering a Nebraska Comm. College to study an automotive related field. $1,500 grant for students meeting the criteria. See email from 2/9. DEADLINE APRIL 2, 2021 OPEN
36. DUNLAP SCHOLARSHIP-·To qualify for a scholarship the student must be enrolled at Centura the second semester of your sophomore year, and all of your junior & senior years. Each student will be required to submit a resume and a letter of application (ex. cover letter introducing yourself and career plans). You will need to make 4 copies of your resume and letter of application for the Selection Committee. Information on this will be forthcoming in March. Each scholarship applicant will be required to participate in a personal interview with the Centura Scholarship Selection Committee on April 21, 2021. Deadline April 13, 2021
37. Dad, Lads, and Lassies Area Scholarship --for students interested in a career in a wildlife-related field. Requirements include a letter stating how your and/or your family have been involved in the Upland Game Hunt. See email sent on Feb. 9, 2021. DEADLINE April 15, 2021. OPEN
38. 28th ANNUAL PLATTE RIVER CHARITY SHOOT--8 scholarships will be awarded totaling $5,000.00. Entry fee $80 pre-registered/$90 days of event. Register online at www.PlatteRiverCharityShoot.com Scholarships will be awarded to the top four youths in each of the two you/adult Lewis Class Sporting Clay divisions. Scholarships awarded in each division. Contact Lindsey Miles at lmiles@goodwillne.org for more information. See email. DEADLINE July 17, 2021 day of event OPEN
BASIC SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION - - - - - - - - - -
Scholarship 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*
1. Links to 70 online scholarship search sites...virtually every such site that exists.
2. Information on online colleges, community colleges, and four-year colleges by state
http://www.college-scholarships.com
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THE FOLLOWING ARE SCHOLARSHIPS OFFERED LAST YEAR---------------I DON'T HAVE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION ON THEM.
TITAN MACHINERY SPONSORSHIP PROGRAM APPLICATION DEADLINE IS MARCH 1, 2020 CLOSED
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.
• have an accumulated average of a B or higher (3.00)
• plan on obtaining a degree in education
• submit the application form, including an email address (application in the counseling office and in your email)
• submit an essay of not less than 250 words and not more than 400 words that explains why she has selected a career in education
• submit the printed application form and essay no later than March 15, 2020, to Mrs. Carpenter CLOSED
Grand Island Area Retired School Personnel Scholarship--scholarship to be awarded by the Grand Island Area Retired School Personnel to a high school senior who is planning to major in Education. The scholarship is a one-year award for $1000, paid directly to the college attended by the winner. Please use the form attached in your email on 1/29. Deadline March 20, 2020.
2020 Gateway Farm Expo Scholarship--$1,000 scholarship to a qualifying student who plans to be enrolled as a full-time student for the 2020/2021 academic year. You need to pursue a degree or certificate in agriculture, which may include Production Agriculture, Ag.Business, Ag. Economics, and related fields. For the scholarship you will need to submit a 200 word essay, be involved in non-academic activities, get two statements of character (one from administration and one outside of school), submit a transcript Deadline Mar. 30, 2020
SOUTHERN POWER DISTRICT-UTILITY LINE SCHOLARSHIP Deadline April 1, 2020
High School Senior to attend one or two year program for utility line training.. $1,000 scholarship for one year program; $2,000 scholarship for two year program. If interested, you can "shadow" one of their lineman for a day. Pick up application in counseling office or apply online at www.southernpd.com
BUFFALO-HALL COUNTY CORN GROWERS SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINE APRIL 1, 2020
5 state scholarship for $2,000 for the Nebraska Corn Growers Association.-must be son or daughter of NeCGA. Two $750 Scholarships--Need to be Senior who will be majoring in ag related field. Parent/guardian needs to be a member of the Buffalo-Hall County Corn Growers. Counseling office has the application.
KENNETH L. SHORT MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP--OPAAL Food Management is awarding a $1,000 Scholarship to one senior pursuing a career in the food service/hospitality industry. Application in counseling office. Deadline April 3, 2020 OPEN
HOWARD COUNTY FARM BUREAU Deadline April 12, 2020
Application and information emailed 2/25 Must be going into an agriculture related field $500 scholarship.
CENTURA STUDENT COUNCIL SCHOLARSHIP Deadline Wednesday, April 15, 2020
Two $200 scholarships will be awarded to graduating Seniors. Application was sent in your email on March 4, 2020.
Nebraska Coaches Association/Country Inn & Suites Scholarship Deadline April 15, 2020.
This fully funded scholarship program will award eight recipients $1,000.00 after successfully completing one semester at an accredited college or university. District I & II will have two scholarships awarded within each district. Districts III – VI will have one recipient in each district.
Application form and other information regarding the scholarship can be found at:
https://ncacoach.org/lincoln-country-inn-suites-scholarship-award/
Criteria:
1) Upper 25% of class -OR- 3.75 Cumulative GPA
2) Must be at least a 2 year participant in 2 sports
3) Must have earned a varsity letter in 2 sports
4) Must include at least two letters of recommendation from high school coaches
5) ACT minimum score of 24
Scholarship selections will be notified and announced in early May.
Sandhills Journey Scenic Byway Scholarship * Deadline April 1, 2019
Must attend a high school along Highway 2 and show an interest in returning to the area after college graduation.
Two scholarships at $250 each will be awarded.
* Junk Jaunt Scholarship * Deadline April 1, 2019
Must live in Howard, Sherman, portions of Hall and Buffalo counties by Hwy 2, Garfield, Blaine, Custer, Greeley, Valley, and Wheeler counties.
* Cairo Senior Citizen Scholarship * $100 scholarship.
- Updates will be placed when scholarship information is available.
- Scroll down to BASIC SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION for information on ScholarshipQuest with over 2,000 scholarships in Nebraska!
The following are scholarships available NOW:
1. HORATIO ALGER SCHOLARSHIP-please check the information below for specifics about applying. Application is online at scholars.horatioalger.org Deadline is October 25. CLOSED
a. Go to scholars.horatioalger.org/scholarships
b. Scroll down to Learn More under How to Apply
c. Under State Scholarships click Learn More
d. Click on Apply Now-you will need a letter of support, a high school transcript, and income verification.
e. Application criteria:
- High school senior; graduate in 2021 with plans to attend college in the State of Nebraska no later than the Fall semester following graduation
- 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
Application for RHOP at Chadron is at csc.edu/sci/rhop/index.csc. Applications are due December 1, 2020 CLOSED
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 Applications are due Dec. 1, 2020 for Wayne. OPEN
3. 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 due Dec. 1, 2020 CLOSED
4. RHOP for Peru State College--applications due Dec. 1, 2020. CLOSED
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. Central Nebraska Community Action Partnership - Mary Dusek Head Start Graduate Scholarship (2 Local CNCAP Scholarships-$250 each). Only applicants who attended a Head Start program in CNCAP’s service area will be eligible. Deadline JANUARY 4, 2021 (See your email sent on 9/28 with an attached application, or come to the counseling office). CLOSED
6. Board of Trustees Scholarship-Peru State College-application to Peru State. NO ACT score of 25 requirement due to COVID. Deadline January 15, 2021 CLOSED
7. Chadron State College--Deadline January 15, 2021. Go to cdc.edu/scholarships for more information. CLOSED
8. UNK Cooperating Schools Scholarship--please notify Mrs. Carpenter to be considered for this scholarship. Must have composite score of 23 and a 3.2 GPA. Deadline January 25, 2021 CLOSED
9. CCC Committed to Your Success Scholarship--Deadline January 25, 2021 CLOSED
Central Community College is offering Centura's 2021 graduates a scholarship opportunity for the Fall Semester, 2021. Tuition waivers totaling $1,000 will be given to students who will enroll at Central Community College in the Fall Semester, 2021 and may only be used to pay tuition for credit-bearing classes. Finally, tuition waivers may not be used to pay fees, books, or room & board.
10. L. "Ron" Letson Acacia Leadership Scholarship Application--awarded to three incoming male Freshmen at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. See the attachment in your email on October 2, 2020. Application also available in the counseling office. Deadline January 31, 2021. CLOSED
11. FAFSA--Opens October 1, 2020 * 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 2019 taxes for 2021-22 FAFSA! Call EducationQuest in Kearney at 1800-666-03721 DEADLINE APRIL 1, 2021 OPEN
12. SUSAN T. BUFFETT SCHOLARSHIP www.buffettscholarship.org
Online application opens November 1, 2020 DEADLINE FEBRUARY 1, 2021 by 5 PM! CLOSED
You will need information from your parents' tax return. You will also need 2 recommendations from staff that consist of four essay questions-DON'T ASK on JANUARY 31 for this! This takes awhile to do. You also need a transcript.
13. Hall County Sheriff's Posse Scholarship- We are giving out three $250.00 scholarships to the qualifying seniors.
Please see the attachment for the application in your email of January 6. Deadline is February 1, 2021 CLOSED
14. GARY MONTER MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP-Students may apply at the following link https://www.merrick-foundation.org; select the Scholarship Application. Deadline February 1, 2021 CLOSED
15. NEBRASKA RURAL COMMUNITY SCHOOLS ASSOCIATION DEADLINE FEBRUARY 4, 2021 CLOSED
16 $1,000.00 scholarships to graduating seniors from NRCSA member schools. One scholarship winner selected from each of NRCSA's six districts for the NRCSA Scholarships. Students planning to become teachers or other related occupations, such as counselors or media specialists may apply for these scholarships.
2021 Gary Fisher Fine Arts Scholarship: NRCSA created the Gary Fisher Fine Arts Scholarship in 2003 for those students who excel in fine arts and are planning to major in fine arts in college.
One female and one male application per school will be accepted for the NRCSA Scholarships. Only one application per school will be accepted for the Gary Fisher Fine Arts Scholarship Applications. All scholarships must be forwarded by the school district. All applications from a school are rejected if these rules are violated. The scholarships winners will be announced at the NRCSA Spring Conference March 25-Entries must be postmarked by February 4, 2021. Scholarship forms are available on-line at www.nrcsa.net. Forms can be filled out electronically, but a hard copy must be submitted.
16. GREATER GRAND ISLAND COMMUNITY FOUNDATION Over 60 scholarships available with just ONE application. Scholarship amounts range from $250 to $5,000! . Deadline February 10, 2021. OPEN
STEP 1: Beginning December 1st, you can go to https://www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=gicfscholarship
*This link is also clickable from the “Scholarship Application and Instructions” tab at our Website (www.gicf.org).
STEP 2: Select Create New Account. You will go to a page that asks for your name, address, phone, etc. Fields marked with an asterisk are required. The e-mail address you enter will serve as your user name. Then you will create your password. It’s a good idea to write down your log-in credentials for future sessions with your application. Use an email that you will check so don't use your school email account
STEP 3: When you’ve set your password, you’ll be taken to a screen that asks for your response:
I have received the email
Continue without checking
I have not received the email
Choose the answer that fits your situation. If you have not received the email within a few minutes, you may select “Send Email Again.” In either of the other two cases, though, the blue “Continue” button will become active when you have made your selection. When you are ready, click “Continue.”
STEP 4: You’ll be taken to a screen titled “Application”. This is where you will see the questions. The system will auto save your answers and you can press the grey “Save Application” button at any time. Once you’re done filling out the common questions you will press “Submit Application” come to the confirmation page that notifies you what scholarships you are eligible for and which scholarships will require supplemental information.
Important Notes:
- Answer ALL of the common questions accurately; these answers will be used to determine which of the various GGICF scholarships for which you qualify.
- If you’d like to step away from the quiz before you complete it, no problem. The next time you log in you will press, “Edit Application” to continue where you left off.
STEP 6: The Applicant Dashboard appears when you log in. To get to your Applicant Dashboard press the button that looks like a house at the top of the page. From your dashboard you can view an application once it has been submitted or edit an application to complete and submit it.
STEP 7: After review and GGICF Board approval, scholarship recipients for 2020 will be notified of their awards and provided an opportunity to accept/decline. Scholarship recipients and their parents/guardians are invited to a scholarship Tea on April 5, 2020 at 2:00 p.m., at the Riverside Golf Club).
17. GIPS Foundation's 2021 Scholarship Program. Deadline February 10, 2021 by midnight OPEN
Students complete and submit one online application and will be considered for any Grand Island Public Schools Foundation scholarships they are eligible for. CHECK YOUR EMAIL ON JANUARY 5th.
The Grand Island Public Schools Foundation's online Scholarship Application is available to Central Nebraska High School seniors. Students complete and submit one online application and will be considered for any Grand Island Public Schools Foundation scholarships they are eligible for.
Website links:
- Scholarship application link - includes FAQ, important dates
- Scholarship Guidelines link
18. Goodrich Scholarship for UNO-The Goodrich scholarship is both merit-and-need-based. Merit and financial aid are evaluated based on a composite of selection criteria, including application data, financial need, academic record, in-person interview, English Placement and Proficiency Exam (EPPE), personal life-experience essay, and references.The Goodrich Scholarship Program application process is open Oct.1- March 1, 2021 at 5:00PM (CST). You can apply through the Goodrich online application process. PLEASE NOTE: to remain eligible for the 2020-2021 Goodrich application process, the LAST day to take the English Placement and Proficiency Exam (EPPE) is February 19, 2021. OPEN
19. Loup/Platte Ringnecks Chapter of Pheasants Forever Conservation Scholarship-$1,000 scholarship for a graduating Senior from a Hall or Howard County High School and a resident of Hall or Howard County. Needs to have 2.5 GPA and must be pursuing a career in conservation, natural resources, environmental education, conservation law enforcement, ag., biology, or related field. Pick up packet in counseling office. Essay, letter of recommendation and transcript needed. Deadline Mar. 1, 2021 OPEN
20. CCC Scholarship-- opens for ALL CCC Campuses (Phase 1 is from Oct. 1-Mar. 1) OPEN
Need to apply first to CCC. Go to cccneb.edu to submit an application. 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)
21. Transition Advantage Scholarship for CCC--register at CCC as a full-time student within one year after graduation, will fund 12 hours of college if taken 12 hours during junior and /or senior year of high school Due March 1, 2021 OPEN
22. Northeast Community College--For most of the scholarships offered at Northeast just one online scholarship application is required. The Online Scholarship Application for the 2021-2022 academic year is available October 1, 2020, and due no later than March 1, 2021. Click on the Online Scholarship Application link at northeast.edu to create your scholarship account and complete the scholarship application. Deadline March 1, 2021 OPEN
23. Southeast Community College--Go to southeast.edu/scholarships. Deadline March 1, 2021 OPEN
24. 2021 Constance K. Rife Girl's Golf Scholarship--Deadline Monday, March 8, 2021
Application online at www.simplygolf.us.com
25. EPSILON CHAPTER ADK WOMEN EDUCATOR SCHOLARSHIP-- Needs to be postmarked by March 13, 2021 OPEN
Two $500 scholarships will be awarded. Information sheet and application in the counseling office.
1. Female Senior who attends school in Hall County (yes, Centura is OK)
2. Major in education at college next Fall.
3. Obtain application from counseling office.
26. Career and Technical Education Scholarship--$400 scholarship for an applicant must be attending a two year program in college. Must be related to a veteran connected. Pick up application in the counseling office. Deadline Mar. 15, 2021 OPEN
27. Ruby Lorraine Paul Scholarship-$200 scholarship for a daughter, son, granddaughter, grandson, great-granddaughter or great-grandson of an American Legion or American Legion Auxiliary member. Pick up application in the counseling office. Deadline March 15, 2021 OPEN
28. Averyl Elaine Keriakedes Memorial Scholarship-$200 scholarship for a females enrolled at UNL who plans to teach middle school or junior high social studies. Pick up application in the counseling office. Deadline March 15, 2021 OPEN
29. Nurse's Scholarship--$400 scholarship for someone who is veteran connected. Pick up application in the counseling office. Deadline March 15, 2021. OPEN
30. Roberta Marie Stretch Memorial Scholarship-$400 scholarship for someone who is veteran connected accepted into a four year college. Preference will be given to former Nebr.Girls State participants. Pick up application in the counseling office. Deadline Mar. 15, 2021 OPEN
31. AMGL, CPAs Accounting Scholarship--up to five scholarships of $500 each will be awarded to students planning to pursue a degree in business administration and major in accounting. See email on 2/9/2021 for more information. DEADLINE Mar. 15, 2021 OPEN
32. Maggie Thompson Memorial Scholarship--students with a disability who demonstrate a desire to further their education or employment. Apply online at www.goodwillne.org/maggie DEADLINE MARCH 26, 2021 OPEN
33. Nebraska Press Assc. Foundation--Up to six high school and college scholarships of $2,000 each will be awarded to students pursuing journalism education with an emphasis in print journalism, at a Nebraska university or college. See www.nebpress.com for application or in your email sent on Feb. 9, 2021. DEADLINE MARCH 26, 2021 OPEN
34. HOWARD COUNTY MEDICAL CENTER AUXILIARY DEADLINE APRIL 1, 2021 OPEN
Reside in Howard County- planning a career in medical or health related field. Two $2,000 scholarships awarded. See counseling office for more information.
35. Johnny Baxter Carriage House Foundation--for students entering a Nebraska Comm. College to study an automotive related field. $1,500 grant for students meeting the criteria. See email from 2/9. DEADLINE APRIL 2, 2021 OPEN
36. DUNLAP SCHOLARSHIP-·To qualify for a scholarship the student must be enrolled at Centura the second semester of your sophomore year, and all of your junior & senior years. Each student will be required to submit a resume and a letter of application (ex. cover letter introducing yourself and career plans). You will need to make 4 copies of your resume and letter of application for the Selection Committee. Information on this will be forthcoming in March. Each scholarship applicant will be required to participate in a personal interview with the Centura Scholarship Selection Committee on April 21, 2021. Deadline April 13, 2021
37. Dad, Lads, and Lassies Area Scholarship --for students interested in a career in a wildlife-related field. Requirements include a letter stating how your and/or your family have been involved in the Upland Game Hunt. See email sent on Feb. 9, 2021. DEADLINE April 15, 2021. OPEN
38. 28th ANNUAL PLATTE RIVER CHARITY SHOOT--8 scholarships will be awarded totaling $5,000.00. Entry fee $80 pre-registered/$90 days of event. Register online at www.PlatteRiverCharityShoot.com Scholarships will be awarded to the top four youths in each of the two you/adult Lewis Class Sporting Clay divisions. Scholarships awarded in each division. Contact Lindsey Miles at lmiles@goodwillne.org for more information. See email. DEADLINE July 17, 2021 day of event OPEN
BASIC SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION - - - - - - - - - -
Scholarship 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*
1. Links to 70 online scholarship search sites...virtually every such site that exists.
2. Information on online colleges, community colleges, and four-year colleges by state
http://www.college-scholarships.com
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THE FOLLOWING ARE SCHOLARSHIPS OFFERED LAST YEAR---------------I DON'T HAVE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION ON THEM.
TITAN MACHINERY SPONSORSHIP PROGRAM APPLICATION DEADLINE IS MARCH 1, 2020 CLOSED
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 score.
• have an accumulated average of a B or higher (3.00)
• plan on obtaining a degree in education
• submit the application form, including an email address (application in the counseling office and in your email)
• submit an essay of not less than 250 words and not more than 400 words that explains why she has selected a career in education
• submit the printed application form and essay no later than March 15, 2020, to Mrs. Carpenter CLOSED
Grand Island Area Retired School Personnel Scholarship--scholarship to be awarded by the Grand Island Area Retired School Personnel to a high school senior who is planning to major in Education. The scholarship is a one-year award for $1000, paid directly to the college attended by the winner. Please use the form attached in your email on 1/29. Deadline March 20, 2020.
2020 Gateway Farm Expo Scholarship--$1,000 scholarship to a qualifying student who plans to be enrolled as a full-time student for the 2020/2021 academic year. You need to pursue a degree or certificate in agriculture, which may include Production Agriculture, Ag.Business, Ag. Economics, and related fields. For the scholarship you will need to submit a 200 word essay, be involved in non-academic activities, get two statements of character (one from administration and one outside of school), submit a transcript Deadline Mar. 30, 2020
SOUTHERN POWER DISTRICT-UTILITY LINE SCHOLARSHIP Deadline April 1, 2020
High School Senior to attend one or two year program for utility line training.. $1,000 scholarship for one year program; $2,000 scholarship for two year program. If interested, you can "shadow" one of their lineman for a day. Pick up application in counseling office or apply online at www.southernpd.com
BUFFALO-HALL COUNTY CORN GROWERS SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINE APRIL 1, 2020
5 state scholarship for $2,000 for the Nebraska Corn Growers Association.-must be son or daughter of NeCGA. Two $750 Scholarships--Need to be Senior who will be majoring in ag related field. Parent/guardian needs to be a member of the Buffalo-Hall County Corn Growers. Counseling office has the application.
KENNETH L. SHORT MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP--OPAAL Food Management is awarding a $1,000 Scholarship to one senior pursuing a career in the food service/hospitality industry. Application in counseling office. Deadline April 3, 2020 OPEN
HOWARD COUNTY FARM BUREAU Deadline April 12, 2020
Application and information emailed 2/25 Must be going into an agriculture related field $500 scholarship.
CENTURA STUDENT COUNCIL SCHOLARSHIP Deadline Wednesday, April 15, 2020
Two $200 scholarships will be awarded to graduating Seniors. Application was sent in your email on March 4, 2020.
Nebraska Coaches Association/Country Inn & Suites Scholarship Deadline April 15, 2020.
This fully funded scholarship program will award eight recipients $1,000.00 after successfully completing one semester at an accredited college or university. District I & II will have two scholarships awarded within each district. Districts III – VI will have one recipient in each district.
Application form and other information regarding the scholarship can be found at:
https://ncacoach.org/lincoln-country-inn-suites-scholarship-award/
Criteria:
1) Upper 25% of class -OR- 3.75 Cumulative GPA
2) Must be at least a 2 year participant in 2 sports
3) Must have earned a varsity letter in 2 sports
4) Must include at least two letters of recommendation from high school coaches
5) ACT minimum score of 24
Scholarship selections will be notified and announced in early May.
Sandhills Journey Scenic Byway Scholarship * Deadline April 1, 2019
Must attend a high school along Highway 2 and show an interest in returning to the area after college graduation.
Two scholarships at $250 each will be awarded.
* Junk Jaunt Scholarship * Deadline April 1, 2019
Must live in Howard, Sherman, portions of Hall and Buffalo counties by Hwy 2, Garfield, Blaine, Custer, Greeley, Valley, and Wheeler counties.
* Cairo Senior Citizen Scholarship * $100 scholarship.
