Nebraska Scholarships

Nebraska Upperclassmen Cottey Scholarship ranges from $1,000- $1,500. To be eligible, the applicants must be a Nebraska resident accepted at Cotter. They must also be sponsored by a local Nebraska P.E.O chapter. This scholarship is based on the applicant’s scholastic record, community service, honors, leadership, work experience, talents, and financial need. The deadline to apply is March 1st. Application found here.

Great Plains Communications College Scholarship gives up to ten $1,000 awards. This is for graduating high school seniors who plan to attend a Nebraska state or private college, a Nebraska one-or two year trade or technical school, Northwest Technical Institute of Goodland, Kansas and Mitchell Technical Institute of Mitchell, South Dakota. Applicants must be a customer of Great Plains Communications or subsidiaries to be eligible. The deadline is March 1st. Apply here.

Big Game Conservation Association Scholarship – provides financial assistance to high school graduates who intend to pursue a degree in the areas of Fisheries & Wildlife. To be considered, you must demonstrate scholastic achievement, leadership ability, and dedication to wildlife conservation. There is one award offered for $500. The deadline to apply is March 1st. Application found here. 

Oxbow Nebraska High School Senior Scholarship – offered to graduating high school seniors who plan on pursuing a career in the companion animal industry. Scholarships are only awarded to support education in U.S based institutions. Deadline to apply is March 1st. More information here. 

Clemson University Out-of-State Tuition Scholarship – offers a renewable merit award to domestic students who have an exceptional high school academic record. Out-of-state students who show financial need through their FAFSA will also be considered for this award. Deadline to apply is March 1st. More details here. 

This will distribute $1,000 dollar scholarships to female Nebraska High School Seniors who have played high school golf and are furthering their education at a 2-year, 4-year, or technical school in Nebraska. One scholarship will be awarded to an applicant in each NWAGA region (Eastern Nebraska, Central Nebraska and Western Nebraska) with the remaining scholarships awarded regardless of region. The deadline for application is March 6th. Website found here.

Horatio Alger National Scholarship and Aksarben Scholarship ranges from $10,000- $25,000. Applicants must currently be a resident of and attend high school in Nebraska. They must be enrolled full-time as a high school senior, exhibit a strong commitment to pursue and complete a bachelor’s degree, demonstrate critical financial need ($55,000 or lower adjusted gross family income is required), be involved in co-curricular and community service activities, and display integrity and perseverance in overcoming adversity. The deadline to apply is March 15th by 12:00 PM(E.T).  Website found here.

Cecile Meyer Frampton/Cornhusker Bank Scholarship for LNE – offers an award to graduating seniors from Lincoln Northeast High School in Lincoln, Nebraska, planning to enroll full-time (12 credit hours) at a public or private four-year college or university in Nebraska. They should have a minimum GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent) or a “C+” average or higher in their high school class. Candidates should exhibit leadership, good character, and citizenship, and show an interest in business through their course selection, work experience, or extracurricular activities. Additionally, applicants must have participated in at least two extracurricular activities or sports programs during high school and demonstrate financial need to pursue their education. Deadline to apply is March 15th. More information here. 

Arnold White Memorial Scholarship – To be eligible, applicants must be current high school seniors, recent graduates from public or private high schools in Lancaster County, NE, or GED recipients residing in Lancaster County, NE. They should plan to attend an accredited nonprofit two-year or four-year college or university, with a preference given to those attending schools within Nebraska. Financial need may also be a factor in the selection process. Deadline to apply is March 15th. More information here. 

Charles E. Jones Scholarship – offers an award to graduating seniors from Lincoln High School in Lincoln, Nebraska, who have attended LHS for at least two years and participated in at least one extracurricular activity during both their junior and senior years are eligible. Applicants must rank in the top half of their graduating class and show evidence of growth in citizenship during their time at LHS. Additionally, they must demonstrate financial need for pursuing post-secondary education and have been accepted for enrollment at an accredited two- or four-year institution. Deadline to apply is March 15th. More information here. 

Chasers Charities Robinson Athletic Scholarship Program – offers an award to one Black male and one Black female who participate in athletics. The award is $1,250.00 to benefit their college education. Deadline to apply is March 15th. More information here. 

David Staenberg Dyslexia Scholarship – Offers an award to current graduating seniors of a public or private high school in Lancaster County in Nebraska that plan to attend any accredited two-year or four-year university or college. Applicants must demonstrate a confirmed condition of dyslexia. Deadline to apply is March 15th. More information here. 

Dayle Wood Memorial Scholarship – Offers award to a current graduating senior of Palmyra High School, Palmyra, Nebraska. The applicant must demonstrate scholastic application and achievement and intend to continue their education. Deadline to apply is March 15th. More information here. 

To apply, you need to be either a current graduating senior or a former graduate of Freeman High School, or a graduating senior or former graduate of any high school in Gage, Lancaster, Jefferson, Saline, Johnson, or Pawnee Counties in Nebraska (excluding Lincoln Public Schools). Applicants should show active participation in school or community activities beyond athletics. Acceptable activities can include art, music, drama, or involvement in clubs. Deadline to apply is March 15th. More information here. 

Haymarket Gallery Emerging Artists Scholarship- Offers award to current graduating seniors of a Lancaster County public or private high school who will declare being an art major in an accredited art program at a qualified college, university, or institution. Deadline to apply is March 15th. More information here

Jane T. Anderson Scholarship – To be eligible to apply, you must be a senior at a public high school residing in Lancaster County, Nebraska. You should show strong academic performance and artistic talent, and have plans to continue your education, particularly if you are pursuing a major in art, art history, or museum studies. Deadline to apply is March 15th. More information here. 

Jefferies-Park Scholarship –Offers an award to a current graduating senior from Ord High School in Ord, Nebraska. You must  be in the top 15% of you graduating class. Applicants must attend a college in a program leading to a four-year degree or more. Deadline to apply is March 15th. More information here. 

Richardson Family Scholarship is for $1,200.  To apply the applicant must be a current graduating high school senior or first year college student who is a relative of a member of American Legion District 6, ELKS – Broken Bow area, Masonic Custer Lodge #148 – Broken Bow,  United Postmaster and Managers of America, or VFW District 11. The applicant may also have a G.E.D., be a graduating high school senior, or first year college student who has received services from CEDARS. Nebraska high school seniors or first year college students who have been accepted for admission to Cottey College in Nevada, Missouri and are sponsored by a Nebraska P.E.O. Chapters may also apply. The deadline is March 15th. Apply here.