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ISM "Excellence in Business" Scholarship
Deadline: March 16
This $1500 scholarship has been established to encourage students to pursue collegiate degrees in business (administration) and to promote the advancement of business professionalism. Candidates may attend any accredited 2 or 4 year . . .
GPACAC Scholarship
Deadline: February 15
The Great Plains Association for College Admissions Counseling (GPACAC) awards three $1000 scholarships to students who are a May/June 2012 graduate, have an ACT composite score between 21-28, and have at least a 3.0 GPA. Candidates must . . .
NAIFA-Cornhusker Scholarship
Deadline: February 15
Four ($500.00) scholarships are available from the National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors-Cornhusker (NAIFA-Cornhusker) to an area high school graduate who wishes to further their education toward a college degree. . . .
Knights of Ak-Sar-Ben Friends Community College Scholarship
Deadline: March 15
The Knights of Ak-Sar-Ben Foundation is awarding ten $1000 scholarships to students attending a community college in Nebraska or western Iowa. Applicants must demonstrate leadership potential, academic achievement, as well as a desire to . . .
Animal Science Freshmen Scholarships (UNL)
Deadline: February 15
Seniors intending to major in animal science at UNL are eligible to apply for this scholarship. Students who receive scholarships will be invited to attend the Animal Science/Block & Bridle Honors Banquet in the spring before their . . .
Jim Langemeier Youth Scholarship
Deadline: February 24
The Jim Langemeier Family awards one $500.00 scholarship to students graduating from a high school in Saunders County. To be eligible, applicants must 1. reside in Saunders County and be graduating from high school 2. . . .
Saunders County Farm Bureau Scholarship
Deadline: March 15
The Saunders County Farm Bureau offers one $250.00 scholarship to a farm bureau member's graduating senior. For an application, please see Ms. Moser.
Buick Achievers Scholarship
Deadline: February 29
The Buick Achievers Scholarship awards 100 scholarships each up to $25,000/year and 1000 scholarships each at $2000. Students who plan to enroll full time at a four year college or university and plan to major in a field of study that . . .
Department of Agricultural Economics Freshmen Scholarships (UNL-CASNR)
Deadline: April 1
The University of Nebraska Lincoln offers several scholarships to freshmen intending to major in any of the programs in the department of agricultural economics (i.e. agribusiness). To apply, please click here or see Ms. Moser.
Gus Swanson Communications Scholarship
Deadline: March 16
The Gus Swanson Communications Scholarship is a $500 scholarship awarded to a student who plan to enroll in a Nebraska college or university and pursue a degree in one of the following fields: advertising, marketing, mass communications . . .
Oxbow Animal Health Scholarship
Deadline: March 1
Are you interested in a career in the pet industry or do you want to work in a field related to animal nutrition and care? If so, Oxbow Animal Health will award one Nebraska student a $500 scholarship. For an application or for . . .
$250.00 Nebraska Agri-Women Scholarship
Deadline: April 1
The Nebraska Agri-Women will be awarding one $250.00 scholarship this year to the top student who responds and qualifies. To qualify, he or she must plan on receiving an agricultural related degree form either a college or a . . .
Bill Wageman Scholarship
Deadline: March 5
The Mead Education Foundation awards the Bill & Marie Wageman Scholarship to students who are graduating from the Mead High School. To be eligible applicants must *be graduating from Mead High School *have a 2.5 GPA for the . . .
James M. Cox Scholarships
Deadline: April 13
This $1000 scholarship will be paid directly to the institution of higher education that the student chooses to attend. Applicants must: 1. be a 2012 high school graduate with an academic record that indicates he/she will be . . .
Jim Ellison Multi-Generational Scholarship
Deadline: March 5
The Jim Ellison Multi-Generational Scholarship is for $500. To be eligible applicants must: 1. be graduating from Mead High School 2. have had at least two or more generations of their family attend Mead High School 3. . . .
Mead Raiders Educational Scholarship
Deadline: March 5
The Mead Raiders Educational Scholarship is offered by the Mead Educational Foundation and will vary from $500-$1000 depending on the number of applicants for the scholarship. General Requirements: 1. be currently enrolled as . . .
Nels Paulson Board of Directors Scholarship
Deadline: March 5
1The Mead Educational Foundation awards the Nels Paulson Board of Directors Scholarship to students who are graduating from the Mead High School. To be eligible, applicants must *be graduating from Mead High School this year *have . . .
Nels Paulson Scholarship
Deadline: March 5
The Mead Educational Foundation awards the Nels Paulson Scholarship to students who are graduating from the Mead High School. To be eligible, applicants must *be graduating from Mead High School this year *have a 3.0 GPA . . .
Veo Gustafson Memorial Scholarship
Deadline: March 5
The Mead Educational Foundation awards the $1000 Veo Gustafson Memorial Scholarship to students who are graduating from Mead High School. To be eligible, applicants must *be graduating from Mead High School this year *must qualify . . .
Wahoo Area Kiwanis Club Scholarship
Deadline: March 15
The Wahoo Area Kiwanis Club offers one $500 scholarship to a senior graduating from Mead High School. The goal of this scholarship is to encourage leadership and community service. Applicants must answer the questions on the . . .
Ziegenbein Family Scholarship
Deadline: March 5
The Ziegenbein Family and the Mead Educational Foundation through the Mead Alumni Association award the $500 Ziegenbein Family Scholarships to students who are graduating from Mead High School. To be eligible applicants must *have a . . .
Gallup Scholarship
Deadline: March 2
The Gallup Scholarship is a $500 college scholarship. Applications will be judged and the winner will be selected according to the following criteria: *leadership skills and work orientation as demonstrated through participation in . . .
Nebraska Elks Assoication Vocational Scholarship
Deadline: March 15
The Nebraska Elks Association Vocational Scholarship is awarded to two students who will attend a vocational institution. Scholarships are based on scholarship, leadership, and financial need. The Omaha Elks Lodge will award two . . .
Best Buy Scholarship Program
Deadline: February 15 (Grades 9-12)
Best Buy is awarding 1200 scholarships in the amounts of $1000 each to students in grades 9-12 living in the United States and Puerto Rico. Applicants need solid grades plus community service or work experience in order to apply. . . .
Eastern Nebraska/Western Iowa Car Council's Scholarship
Deadline: April 15
This scholarship is open to anyone planning on enrolling or who are currently enrolled in an automotive technology program. Up to four $300 scholarships will be awarded. For an application, please see Ms. Moser.
Susan Thompson Buffett Foundation Scholarship
Deadline: March 1
The Susan Thompson Buffett Foundation provides scholarships for tuition and fees up to $3,600 per semester, and a textbook allowance of $500 per semester for incoming freshmen attending Nebraska public universities, colleges, or community . . .
Independent Insurance Agents of Lincoln Foundation Scholarship Program
Deadline: March 1
The Independent Insurance Agents of Lincoln Foundation awards three scholarships each in the amount of $1000. The scholarships will be awarded to students that choose to attend an accredited 2 or 4 year college or higher learning . . .
Central Community College Scholarships
Deadline: February 15, March 1
1. ACT Advantage Scholarship: Deadline: February 15 This scholarship is worth $700 for tuition and based upon ACT composite score of 21 or above and a minimum grade point average of 2.5. In order to be eligible, students must . . .
Hy-Vee Scholarship Program
Deadline: February 10
Scholarships awards available: • 40 $1,000 scholarships available to 2012 high school seniors Who is eligible? • All high school seniors working for Hy-Vee and/or subsidiary who began their employment on or before . . .
National FFA Scholarships
Deadline: February 15
Each year the National FFA Organization awards approximately $2 million in scholarships. Scholarships are sponsored by businesses and individuals through the National FFA Foundation. Examples of businesses are Cargill, Pfizer, and NAPA . . .
GE-Reagan Foundation Scholarship Program
Deadline: February 17
The GE-Reagan Foundation Scholarship Program annually awards roughly 20 college-bound students who demonstrate exemplary leadership, drive, integrity, and citizenship with $10,000 renewable scholarships-up to $40,000 total per recipient. . . .
American Legion Auxiliary Scholarships
Deadline: March 1
The American Legion Auxiliary offers several different scholarships to students graduating from high school. Checklist for each application: *must include a letter stating their chosen field of study and how the scholarship will help . . .
US Bank Scholarship Program
October through March
Forty high school seniors will win a $1000 US Bank scholarship. High school seniors who will be attending a US Bank Student Loan eligible four year college or university are encouraged to apply. Winners will be selected at . . .
Engebretson Foundation Scholarship
Deadline: March 1
The Engebretson Foundation is in the process of seeking a high school senior to receive a one-year $5,000/Semester scholarship. All applicants must meet the following criteria: a. Financial Need b. Academic Merit: Score a 28 . . .
KFC Colonel's Scholars Program
Application time period: December 1-February 8
KFC Colonel's Scholars is looking for high school seniors with financial need and an entrepreneurial spirit to qualify for the KFC Colonel's Scholarship Program. Awards are up to $20,000 for tuition, fees, textbooks, room and board. . . .
Wayne State College Music Scholarships
Audition dates: Feb. 17 or April 13
The Department of Music awards scholarships to students who plan to major in music and to other talented musicians selected to perform in the college instrumental and vocal ensembles. Students seeking these awards must complete a . . .
Southeast Community College Educational Foundation Scholarships
December 1- February 22
Each year the Southeast Community College Educational Foundation awards scholarships to eligible students who wish to study at Lincoln, Milford or the Beatrice campus. In order to be considered for any scholarships, students must . . .
Anti You Know Award
Deadline: May 1
The Kinman-Oldfield Family Trust awards one student $1000 for the Anti-You Know Award. Students must record (video, audio, DVD) of a broadcast you see or hear in Nebraska and count how many times the announcers use the . . .
Paul Tibbets Award
Deadline: May 1
Students in grades 8-12 may compete for the $2000 Paul Tibbets Nuclear Energy Award. Students must write a paper or design any creative activity concerning the positive use of nuclear energy. This can be a simple . . .
Mead Youth Community Service Scholarship
Every student attending Mead Public School in grades 9-12 is eligible to achieve community service scholarship hours. The hours will accumulate until May before their graduating year. The Mead Youth Community Development . . .
