Guidance

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 6^th
^{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 1^st , 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 1^st
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 1^st, 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