2009-2010 Scholarship Information
by Kendra Marshall
February 05, 2010
2009-2010 Scholarships
Applications can be obtained in the guidance office unless stated otherwise.
*New
2009-2010 Scholarships
Applications can be obtained in the guidance office unless stated otherwise.
*National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors – Northeast Nebraska
- Two scholarships of $250 each
- Award based on high school achievements, organizations, community activities, letter stating vocational or career goals, and personal interview
- Deadline – March 15, 2010
*Nebraska Legal Professionals Association
- $1250 scholarship (Second Place scholarship of $750)
- Student who wishes to pursue further education in law or legal support field, has GPA of 2.5.
- Deadline – March 31, 2010
*DJ’s Hero Awards – Salvation Army
Student who exemplifies dedication to faith, selfless acts for others, and commitment to the community
$5000 Scholarship
Deadline – March 8, 2010
*Steve Wemhoff Memorial Scholarship
- $500 Award
- Deadline – April 1, 2010
- Selection based on academic ability, leadership, activities, financial need, personal and career goals, student must have at least a “B” average.
*Pheasants Forever Scholarship Application – Maple Creek Chapter
- Deadline – April 30, 2010
- Two $250 scholarships
- Student planning to pursue a career in wildlife management or soil conservation
*Gus Swanson Memorial Communications Scholarship
- $500 Scholarship
- For students who plan to enroll in a Nebraska college or university and pursue one of the following fields: advertising, marketing, mass communications, communications studies, public relations, journalism, graphic design/desktop publishing
- Deadline – April 15, 2010
*UNK Art Department Scholarship Opportunities
- Deadline – March 6th
- Application online at http://monet.unk.edu/unkart/schol_fresh_intro.html
Virginia & Tom Pierce Memorial Scholarship – Auxiliary of the Great Plains Chapter, Paralyzed Veterans of America
- Deadline – March 1st , 2010
- For students with a physical disability or student of a parent with physical disability
- $500
UNK – Sigma Phi Epsilon Fraternity Balanced Man Scholarship
- $1000
- Deadline – April 30, 2010
- Applicants must be male and attending UNK in fall of 2010 – Applicants need not join Sigma Phi Epsilon
UNK – Industrial Technology Incoming Freshman Scholarships
- Deadline – February 28, 2010
- Four scholarships for incoming freshmen.
- Criteria varies and more information, as well as application is available at www.unk.edu, “Prospective Students,” “Financial Aid,” under scholarships select, “Industrial Technology Incoming Freshman Scholarship,” Scroll down to “prospective students” and input information, password and submit (password can be anything)
James M. Cox Foundation Scholarship
- Deadline – April 15, 2010
- $1000
- Student must 2010 graduate with an academic indicating he/she will be successful in higher education, essays and letters of recommendation are considered.
- Award is based on need
Association of Information Technology Professionals
- Deadline – April 4, 2010
- $1000
- Available to student who plans to attend college in Omaha, Eastern Nebraska and Western Iowa region and pursue an Information Technology related field
- www.aitpomaha.org
Scott Mechan BB Student Integrity Awards
- Deadline - March 1st
- Based on Academic (5%), Leadership (20%), Community Service (20%), Recommendations/Nominations (20%), Essay Content (35%)
- High school junior or senior, plans to continue their education after high school graduation, resides in Nebraska, South Dakota or southwest Iowa.
- http://nebraska.bbb.org/studentaward/
Nebraska Coaches Association Scholarship
- Deadline – March 26, 2010
- Student must be in upper 25% of class, two year participant in sports, earned varsity letter in two sports, include one letter of recommendation from a high school coach, have a minimum ACT score of 24
LPGA-Marilynn Smith Scholarship
- Deadline –April 30, 2010
- Female student and high school student, played in a minimum of 50% of high school golf team’s scheduled events or played competitive junior golf “regularly” for the past two years
- Have a minimum 3.2 GPA
- Plan to play golf at an accredited college or university in the United States
- Five scholarships in the amount of $5000 each.
LPGA – Dinah Shore Scholarship
- $5000
- Deadline – April 30, 2010
- Female student and high school student, played in a minimum of 50% of high school golf team’s scheduled events or played competitive junior golf “regularly” for the past two years
- Have a minimum 3.2 GPA
- Plan to play golf at an accredited college or university in the United States
Professional Athletes Foundation Student Scholarship
- For student athlete who intends to attend a university, college, or two-year institution that does not provide athletic scholarships.
- Student must have 2.0 minimum, nominated by a high school coach, participated in varsity athletics for at least one year, is not the son or daughter of a current or retired NFL player
- Deadline –February 15, 2010
Bill Lewis Scholarship Application
- Provide financial assistance for education for dependents of current or past officials registered with the NSAA.
- Two $250 scholarships
- Based on financial need, citizenship, leadership, career goals, academic achievement, and extra curricular activities
- Deadline –February 15, 2010
NECC McIntosh Davis/Chambers Scholarship
- Deadline –April 1, 2010
- Student planning to attend NECC, planning to transfer to a four-year Nebraska college or university after graduating from NECC, and demonstrates financial need
Omaha Archiocesan Council of National Council of Catholic Woman Scholarship
- $500 Scholarship
- Deadline – March 1st, 2010
- Selection based on Catholic values, parish, school, and community involvement, academics
Hope for Sudan Scholarship
- $2000 Scholarship
- Student admitted to any UNL campus and submit an maximum 500 word essay on how the events in Sudan have directly or indirectly affected his/her own life.
- Deadline – February 15, 2010
Susan G Komen for the Cure College Scholarship
- Applicant has lost a parent to breast cancer
- GPA of 2.8
- Apply and details at www.komen.org/scholarship
Best Buy @ 15 Scholarship Program
- 1000 Scholarships @$1000
- Apply at www.bestbuy.com/scholarships or www.at15.com
- Deadline – February 15, 2010
- Students should be involved in volunteer community service or work experience.
Wayne State College Art Scholarship
- Deadline – February 22, 2010
- Submit 5-10 arts works, or 5-10 slides in Powerpoint on CD-ROM in any media
- Complete application form, two letters of recommendation.
Independent Insurance Agents of Nebraska Foundation
- Accepting applications for three Chet Linder Memorial Scholarship in the amount of $750.
- Deadline – March 1, 2010
- Selection based on scholastic application, as well as participation and leadership in school, community activities, and educational goals.
WSC Department of Music Scholaships
- Info at www.wsc.edu/schools/ahu/musc/
- Audition dates are February 19, 2010 and April 9, 2010
- Complete application and choose audition date.
Education Quest Financial Literacy Scholarship
- Learn money management skills and earn a chance to win a $500 scholarship!
- EducationQuest encourages you to visit Financial Literacy Online - a free online learning center that will teach you the basics of personal money management. EducationQuest is partnering with NSLP to administer monthly drawings in which Nebraska high school juniors and seniors who complete a Financial Literacy Online course can win one of 26 $500 college scholarships!
- To enter, you must successfully complete at least one course on Financial Literacy Online between November 1, 2009 and May 31, 2010. Students who complete more than one course will receive additional entries for each course successfully completed. Course topics include Budgeting, Contracts, Identity Theft and Financing Education.
- Website - http://www.nslpflonline.org/vnews/display.v/ART/4accc8a819ec8
- Winners will be chosen monthly. An announcement will be delivered to the winners and to the high schools they attend.
Nebraska Press Association Scholarship Program
- $2000 Scholarship
- Applicant is seeking to enroll in a Nebraska college or university on full-time basis and seeking a career in print journalism
- Selection based on scholastic ability and good citizenship in the school and community
- Deadline – March 1, 2010
American Legion Auxiliary Scholarships
- Deadline for all scholarships – March 1, 2010
- Application websites are available in the guidance office.
- Several applications are available
AXA Achievement Community Scholarship
- Applicants show ambition and drive; determination to set and reach goals; respect for self, family and community; and ability to succeed in college
- $2000 Scholarship
- Application available at www.axa-achievement.com
- Deadline – February 15, 2010
Central Community College Health Occupations Scholarship
- Apply at www.cccneb.edu (One application applies to all scholarships)
- $1000 Scholarship for 2010-2011 Academic Year
- Student must be accepted in one of the following programs to be eligible: Dental Assisting, Dental Hygiene, Medical Laboratory Technology, Medical Assisting, or Nursing
- Deadline March 1, 2010
KFC Colonel’s Scholarship
- Application available from December 1, 2009 to Februrary 10, 2010
- Application at www.kfcscholars.org
- Applicant must be a high school senior, demonstrate financial need, have minimum GPA of 2.75, enroll in a public college or university within their state of legal residence.
US Bank Internet Scholarship Program
- Apply at www.usbank.com/studentloans
- Forty $1000 Scholarships
- Scholarship awards are selected through a random drawing process
Vacin Inc. John Deere Ag Tech Scholarship
- Student wishes to pursue a career as a John Deere Ag Technician through the John Deere Ag Tech Program
- Enroll at Southeast Community College in Ag Tech Program
- Financial assistance will provide a major part of the funding requirements for the student to acquire his or her associate degree as a John Deere Technician.
Nebraska Academy of Sciences Scholarship
- Application available at http://www.neacadsci.org/Info/Scholarship.htm
- Deadline – March 1, 2010
- Scholarships vary from $100 to $1000
- Application must include essay, transcripts, letters of reference, and list of activities.
Maynard Jensen American Legion Memorial Scholarship
- Applicant is a son or daughter, grandchild, or great-grandchild, adopted, or step-child of members of the Department of Nebraska, The American Legion, or POW, MIA, KIA, or any veteran that was a current legion member at the time of death.
- Deadline – March 1, 2010
- In the process of enrolling full-time in an accredited Nebraska institution of higher education.
Discover Colleges, Inc. Scholarship Drawing
- Free Private College Information Service
- $2500 scholarship drawing
- www.discovercolleges.com
College of Hair Design – Hair Art Scholarship
- Desire to pursue a career in hair design
- Deadlines vary according to entry date
- Brochure in guidance office
- Additional information at www.collegeofhairdesign.com
Nebraska Aviation Trades Association
- Deadline March 15, 2010
- Complete essay “How Agricultural Aviation Helps Farmers & Consumers”
- $1000 or $500 scholarship
- Open to any high school senior planning to continue their education
Southeast Community College Scholarships
- Open from December 1st to February 22nd
- Apply at https://scc.scholarships.ngwebsolutions.com
- Submit transcript by March 1st
Nebraska Wesleyan Scholarships
- Multiple scholarships and requirements
- Awards from $500 to $11,500
- Information in the guidance office
ScholarshipQuest at educationquest.org
ScholarshipExperts.com
https://studentaid2.ed.gov/logon.asp
Schoolsoup.com
Scholarships.com
Collegeboard.com
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