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Due in April 2023
| WP graduate; top 25% of class, demonstrated leadership, shows financial need, preference to students studying ag or religion | 2 @ $1,000 each | April 1 | |
| graduating high school senior with a 3.0 GPA who will attend a 4 year college majoring in the area of Computer Science or Technology, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Cybersecurity | $500 | April 1 | |
| 3.0 average; best essay & most volunteerism will win | $1200 | April 1 | |
| a WP student, preference given to students studying Auto Body or at a trade school, but all apps accepted | $500 | April 1 | |
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| WP students who plans to further his or her education | $400 | April 1 | |
| 1. Open to any high school senior in southwest Nebraska. 2. Must have an immediate family member that is a member of the Eagles Club. 3. Must enclose a copy of your high school transcript with your application. 4. The application blank must be filled out completely with all blanks filled in. All other information must be attached to the application. |
$300 | April 1 | |
| first-generation college students who plan to attend the University of Nebraska at Kearney (UNK) on a full-time basis | $990 | April 1 | |
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MCKENNA’S RAE OF HOPE MENTAL HEALTH FIELD SCHOLARSHIP GUIDELINES |
Must be going into the mental health field in college. The candidate is a graduating senior or will be entering their first year of college. In addition, college students majoring in a mental health field may apply. The candidate must live in Nebraska and be a citizen of the United States. | 2 @ $1,000 each | April 1 |
| Wauneta EMS Scholarship | WP student who is pursuing education after high school | $1000 to be awarded | April 1 |
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Noyce WISE Program (Wayne Initiative for STEM Education) at Wayne State College |
Any student that enjoys math or science and would like to become a teacher is encouraged to apply! |
- Participation in grant activities as part of the WISE project, with the opportunity to receive payment. - PeerWise mentoring from upper-level Noyce Scholars. - Being part of an educational cohort of students that develop lasting personal and professional relationships. - Opportunity to apply to become a Noyce Scholar during their junior and senior year of college and receive up to $34,000 in scholarship and financial aid. |
April 1 |
| Southwest Nebraska Masonic Scholarship Lodge #135 | must plan to be a full time college student and maintain a C average | $1000 a year for 4 years | April 4 |
| Johnny Baxter Carriage House Foundation Scholarship | attending a Nebraska community college studying an automobile related field | $1,500 | April 7 |
| a matching funds scholarship for Seniors who have already enrolled in one of the John Deere Ag Tech College Programs. | an additional $3000 toward their education | April 14 | |
| WP School Foundation Scholarship | WP senior who is attending college | 2 @ $1,000 | April 14 by end of school day |
| STUDENTS GRADUATING FROM IMPERIAL, WAUNETA & BENKELMAN HIGH SCHOOLS OR A RESIDENT OF CHASE OR DUNDY COUNTY, WHO WILL PURSUE ADVANCED EDUCATION IN AN AGRICULTURE-RELATED FIELD. |
2 @ $500 each | April 22 | |
| Southwest Nebraska Community Theater Association Scholarship | a student intending to study theater at any college | $250 | April 30 |
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high school seniors who will be pursuing a career in one of the physical sciences (e.g. Chemistry, Physics, Astronomy, as well as Earth Sciences including geology, hydrology, meteorology, oceanography, and soil science). The scholarship is also open to those going into the teaching profession in the physical sciences. The following Nebraska counties are in an eligible area: Adams, Arthur, Blaine, Boyd, Brown, |
$500 | April 30 |
Due in May 2023
| BW Telcom Community Partners Scholarship | graduating seniors who will go to college whose parents or guardians are BW Telcom customers | 2 @ $1,000 | May 1 |
| Chase County Farm Bureau Scholarship | students pursuing a degree in ag or a related field | $1,000 | May 1 |
| Hayes County 4-H & FFA Project Grant | The Hayes County Farm Bureau Project Grant will be offered to 4-H & FFA students that show in Hayes County. The purpose of the grant is to provide funds for students to begin or expand their 4-H or FFA projects. There is no limit to the scale of the project – students are awarded money on the basis of their project summary, goals, and financial needs. If selected, the student must share how they have used the grant towards growing or starting their project at the county’s annual meeting. The money may be split among applicants. |
May 1 |
Due in June 2023
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Association of Information Technology Professionals (AITP) Omaha Chapter
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planning on attending or continuing to attend a college, university, community college, or technical school in Nebraska, Iowa, Missouri, Kansas, North Dakota, or South Dakota, with the goal of achieving an associate’s or bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field. |
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Genoa U.S. Indian School Foundation Wolfe Family Scholarship |
descendant of a Genoa U.S. Indian School student | $2,000 | June 15 annually |
Due in March 2023
| Children of Warrior's Scholarship |
direct descendants of veterans who served in the United States Armed Forces during eligibility dates for membership in The American Legion: April 6, 1917, to November 11, 1918; and any time after December 7, 1941. Membership in The American Legion Family is not required for this scholarship; applicants must be in their senior year of high school planning to attend an accredited institution of higher education, and must have completed 50 hours of volunteer service within the community during their high school years. |
15 @ $5,000 each | March 1 |
| Candidates for this award shall be/shall have been Junior members of the American Legion Auxiliary, have held membership in the American Legion Auxiliary for the past three consecutive years (2020, 2021, and 2022), and must be a paid member for the current (2023) membership year. Applicant must continue their membership in the American Legion Auxiliary during the scholarship period | 5 @ $5,000 each | March 1 | |
| Candidates for this award shall have been Junior members of the American Legion Auxiliary, held membership in the American Legion Auxiliary for the past three consecutive years (2020, 2021, and 2022) and be a paid member for the current (2023) membership year. Applicant must continue their membership in the American Legion Auxiliary during the scholarship period. | 10 @ $2,500 | March 1 | |
| to a NE resident with a veteran connection, preferably a female enrolled at UNL who will teach middle school social studies | $200 | March 1 | |
| Health Care Professionals Scholarship | to a NE citizen with a veteran connection enrolled in a four-year healthcare professional program | $500 | March 1 |
| 4 year college or university, must be veteran connected, must be a resident of Nebraska, preference given to former Girls State citizens | $400 | March 1 | |
| NE resident and veteran connected, attending a vocational or technical college for two years | $500 | March 1 | |
| must be a current high school senior with at least a B average in the last two semesters; must be enrolled in an accredited college or university; must be a Nebraska resident for at least the last three years; must be a daughter, son, granddaughter, grandson, great granddaughter or greatgrandson of an American Legion or American Legion Auxiliary or Sons of the American Legion member who has held NE membership for two years. EXCLUDES NURSING STUDENTS. | $200 | March 1 | |
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daughter, son, granddaughter, grandson, great-granddaughter or great-grandson of an American Legion or to an American Legion Auxiliary member who has held Nebraska membership for two years or to an American Legion, American Auxiliary, or Sons of the American Legion member who has held Nebraska membership for two years. Applicant MUST be enrolled in an accredited college or university for the current year and be a Nebraska resident for the previous three (3) years, and must be a high school senior or a graduate of an accredited high school and have maintained a “B” or better average for the past two (2) semesters of high school. If selected the scholarship must be used within the year selected. |
$200 | March 1 | |
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Nebraska Restaurant Association Hospitality Educational Foundation |
qualified students that plan to pursue higher education within the state of Nebraska in the fields of culinary and hospitality |
na | March 1 |
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Sons of the American Legion Scholarship
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current member of a Sons of the American Legion Squadron in Nebraska or a son, grandson, great grandson, adopted son, stepson, step-grandson, or step-great grandson of any military veteran, alive or deceased | $500 | March 1 |
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American Legion Eagle Scout of the Year Scholarship
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Eagle Scout who best meets the qualifications outlined in the Nomination Application and will advance to national competition for the chance to receive a $10,000 scholarship. Three second-place scholarship awards will be given in the amount of $2,500 each. Scholarship recipients will be eligible to receive their scholarships immediately upon graduation from a state accredited high school (public, parochial, military, private, or home school) and must utilize the total award within four (4) years of their graduation date, excluding active military duty. | $500 | March 1 |
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Edgar J. Boschult Memorial Scholarship
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full-time students in the University of Nebraska system who are enrolled in the Army, Air Force and Naval Science courses at the University. ROTC recipients must show qualities of leadership and aptitude for military or naval science, have a satisfactory scholastic record and be deemed worthy of financial assistance. | $500 | March 1 |
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Maynard Jensen American Legion Memorial Scholarship
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high school graduate or be earning sufficient credits to graduate from high school at the conclusion of the spring semester, or be enrolled full time in a post-secondary institution as of the application deadline date of March 1st. They must also be sons or daughters, grandchildren or great-grandchildren, adopted or stepchildren of members of The American Legion, Department of Nebraska, or POW, MIA, KIA, or any veteran that was a current American Legion member at the time of death. | $1,000 | March 1 |
| create a PSA to encourage your friends to avoid distracted driving, specifically using your phone while driving. Whether it’s sending a text, commenting on a photo, or messaging your friends in your favorite app, it’s never ok to message while driving. Together, we can spread the word and help keep our roads safer. | $2,000 | March 1 | |
| any Nebraska high school senior with special interest in prairie and soil conservation | $750 | March 1 | |
| Nebraska high school senior OR Henry County High School (Paris, TN) OR Colegio San Felipe High School (Arecibo, Puerto Rico) with an interest in business and the environment | $500 | March 1 | |
| any Nebraska high school senior who has been accepted to a Nebraska college or university. The student should express a special interest in the study of geology in particular, Nebraska geology | $100 | March 1 | |
| any Nebraska high school senior who has been accepted to an accredited college or university | $500 | March 1 | |
| McCook Community College Foundation | any student attending MCC needs to apply for these! | various | March 1 |
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The Foundation for Agriculture Education & Development Scholarship |
women enrolling in an agricultural related field who will begin first or second year college studies. Applications accepted where State WIFE Associations are organized (CO, KS, MO, NE, NM, NY, ND, WY) | 2 @ $1,000 each | March 1 |
| Diversity Service Scholarship at UNK | recipients are selected primarily on the basis of their service and leadership with diverse groups in school and community activities. | Full tuition at UNK, renewable for up to 8 semesters and 2 summer terms. | March 1 |
| Bilingual Service Scholarship at UNK | awarded to students pursuing a degree in a service field with high need for bilingual professionals. | up to $6000 for University Housing at UNK, renewable for up to four years | March 1 |
| MNB Homegrown Leaders Scholarship Award | high school seniors pursuing higher education; awarded to the students who best exemplify the commitment, passion, and perseverance of a community leader | $500 | March 1 |
| Walter Scott Family Foundation Scholarship | high school seniors who intend to enroll in a qualifying program at Southeast Community College | 25 students' tuition, fees, room & board for four consecutive semesters | March 1 |
| D.J.'s Hero Awards | Nebraska high school seniors who will attend college next year | at least 16 at $12,000 each | March 8 |
| Chase County Hospital Foundation | students interested in the medical field | $1000 | March 15 at 5 pm MT |
| senior in high school with drive to pursue a college degree in healthcare | March 15 | ||
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WESTERN NEBRASKA ADMINISTRATORS’ (WNA) EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIP |
Students must graduate from a high school whose administrator is a paid member of WNA. (Check with Superintendent to assure paid membership) and must be pursuing a career in education, especially those considering an area of need in Nebraska. Examples of areas of need: Agricultural Education, Science, Math, Arts, Special Education, Music, Speech Pathology, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy. |
7 wil be awarded: 3 @ $1,000 and 4 @ $500 each | March 15 |
| Jarvis Memorial Scholarship | female FFA member or 4-H'er who plans to attend UNL and lives more than three hours from Lincoln, and will live in Love Memorial Hall | March 15 | |
| American Indian students enrolled in a tribe and able to provide proof of tribal affiliation | $5,000 | March 15 | |
| Nebraska Rod and Custom Association Scholarship | attending a NE community college or trade school majoring in an automotive-based field | 10 @ $2,000 each | March 15 |
| Hansen Foundation Scholarship | a WP sudents who needs financial assistance to attend college | $4,000 | March 15 |
| Nebraska Cattlemen Foundation Youth Scholarships (11 scholarships in one application) | academic achievement, beef industry involvement, and goals/quality of application | at least $1,000 each | March 15 |
| only applicant criteria is that they must have a 2.0 GPA and must live in or being going to school in NE, KS, SD, IA, CO. Of course, there are application requirements that must be met, but nothing that should prevent any person(s) from applying | 3 @ $2,500 each | March 15 | |
| Nebraska Press Association Foundation Scholarship (or https://nebpress.com/scholarships/) | 2023 Nebraska high school grads seeking to enroll at a Nebraska OR out-of-state college or university with the specific interest in community-based journalism OR ag communications | six total at $2,000 each | March 17 |
| Midwest Liberty Federal Credit Union | member of the credit union who is attending college in 23-24 | 2 @ $500 | March 17 |
| Using a controversy over Indigenous sacred land – such as the fight over the land known as “Oak Flat” – write an essay in the form of a letter addressed to your member of the House of Representatives about the importance of protecting sacred land. | Grand Prize: $2,000 and a trip for two to Washington, D.C. Second Prize: $1,000; Third Prize: $500 |
March 17 | |
| students attending the University of Nebraska-Lincoln that may be ineligible for financial aid due to their immigration status | na | March 20 | |
| 2023 BBB Student of Integrity Award Scholarship | students who personify values, leadership, and integrity | 6 @ $2,000 each | March 24 |
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UNK Opportunity Fund |
The late Mr. Paul Wagner, an alumnus of the college, has created this scholarship. His goal was to assist a student, annually, who otherwise would be unable to enroll without this help.
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full tuition scholarship and is renewable through a bachelor’s degree so long as the student maintains good standing with the University. | March 27 |
| Wauneta United Methodist Memorial Scholarship | all graduating seniors from WP who need financial assistance to attend college | 2 @ $400 | March 31 |
| St. John Commandery #16 Scholarship | citizenship, morals, scholarship, community activities, leadership, general deportment and need. | 5 @ $1,000 each | March 31 |
| any student who wants to pursue education after high school | $250 | March 31 | |
| This award is available to high school seniors whose parent(s) is currently employed by or who has retired from Burlington Northern Santa Fe (BNSF) Railroad. Must be a Nebraska resident who plans to attend a Nebraska institution of higher learning, and must have at least a 2.5 GPA. | $1,000 | March 31 | |
| This award is available to high school seniors who plan on majoring in Culinary Arts or Food Service. Must be a Nebraska resident who plans to attend a Nebraska institution of higher learning, and must have at least a 2.75 GPA. | $1,000 | March 31 | |
| This award is available to Nebraska high school seniors with at least a 3.0 high school GPA who plan to attend a Nebraska institution of higher learning. Applicants may major in any field of study. | $1,000 | March 31 | |
| resident of SW Nebraska; pursue a degree or certification in nursing or another related medical field at an accredited college, community college, or vocational school | $1,000 | March 31 | |
| preference to students passionate about ag and who want to return to SW Nebraska; must live in Red Willow, Frontier, Hayes, Hitchcock, or Furnas county | $1,000 | March 31 | |
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Nebraska Society of Mayflower Descendants Burt & Becky Whedon Memorial Scholarship |
This year’s essay topic focuses on The Mayflower Pilgrims: Choose one Pilgrim from the 51 Mayflower passengers who left descendants and write about his or her contribution to Plymouth Colony and his or her place in History. The essay must include references to document the facts in the letter. Essays will be evaluated for content, organization, style, grammar and creativity. Sources must be cited in appropriate bibliographic style. |
$1,620 | March 31 |
Due in January 2023
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1. Students should be graduating seniors with a 3.0 2. Students must be pursuing a degree at an accredited institution of higher education ( 3. Students must support the preservation of the hunting tradition and actively participate in hunting sports. 4. Students must hold a current NWTF membership. 5. Students must be involved in school activities 6. Students must demonstrate ability as a leader among his or her peers. 7. Students must demonstrate community leadership and/or involvement 8. Students must submit an essay exhibiting dedication to conservation 9. Three letters of recommendation must be attached to the application |
$250-$10,000 | January 1 | |
| National FFA Scholarships | various | various | January 12 |
| RPAC Scholarship to MCC | RPAC senior who will attend McCook Community College after high school. To apply, students will need to fill out the MPCC General Scholarship Application. Once they’ve submitted the general application the RPAC scholarship will show with additional requirements (cover letter, resume, and references). | $500 | January 13 |
| J.H. & J.W. Claybaugh Memorial Scholarship |
Nebraska residents, those attending school in Nebraska, or those interested in a career in poultry-based in Nebraska are encouraged to apply for the 2023-2024 J.H. & J.W. Claybaugh Memorial Scholarship. |
2 at $2,500 each | January 13 |
| Nebraska Poultry Education Scholarship | Nebraska residents, those attending school in Nebraska, or those interested in a career in poultry-based in Nebraska are encouraged to apply for the 2023-2024 Nebraska Poultry Education Scholarship. A total of eight $1,000 scholarships can be awarded for the 2023-2024 academic year. The eight scholarships are awarded based on college credit hours completed (0-26 Freshman, 27-52 Sophomore, 53-88 Junior, 89 or more Senior, Bachelors Degree as of June 2023 Post-Grad). Read and follow the instructions carefully prior to submitting your application. All winners will be notified no later than February 1, 2023. | 8 @ $1000 | January 13 |
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This scholarship is available due to the generosity of The Paul and Virginia Engler Foundation. Paul is a native Nebraskan who through vision, hard work, sweat equity and tenacity built an exceptional career as an entrepreneur, industry leader, and dedicated advocate for building bridges for the next generation to cross. It is our honor and privilege to administer the thoughtful and intentional process of selecting scholarship recipients. However, the scholarship is only a small component of the value available to you through engagement in the Engler Agribusiness Entrepreneurship Program. Must have FFA or 4-H experience, and must be a CASNR student at UNL. |
$$ + program | January 22 | |
| Nebraskans of WWII Scholarship | outstanding seniors from the communities of the hometowns of the memorialized Nebraska sailors who died at Pearl Harbor: Alda, Broken Bow, Brule, Central City, Cozad, Gothenburg, Kearney, Lincoln, Madison, Mitchell, Nelson, Newark (Minden), North Bend, Omaha, Palisade, Potter, Ravenna | up to six (6) $1,500 scholarships and four (4) $750 Pearl Harbor Remembrance Awards | January 27 |
| Construction Education Foundation | Enrolled or intending to enroll in a Kansas university, community college or technical college for the 2023-2024 school year in a degree program related to a career in heavy construction, such as roads, bridges, utilities or railroads |
amount and number to be determined | January 31 |
| Nebraska Lumber Dealer Association Scholarship | high school seniors or current college freshman, who are enrolled or are planning to enroll in a construction related college or technical school program for the 2023-2024 | $1,000 | January 31 |
| female graduates of Nebraska high schools who plan to enroll as English majors in accredited colleges or universities. Applicants must be female high school seniors who are prospective first year college students and plan to continue their education as English majors in accredited colleges or universities. Selection is based on intellectual promise, creativity, and character of the applicant. |
First place recipient: $3,000.00 |
January 31
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