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Nebraska scholarships are an option for you if you hail from the state or maybe you would like to be a Cornhusker? We've listed a few of the former below, but don't worry: There are plenty of the latter out there, too. Financial aid is certainly available to those willing to search for it and this is just the beginning. For example, Scholarships.com can help you find information about college scholarships and grants not only for those living in Nebraska, but for people who want to study architecture, for people who run track and excel at it, for those who are active in their community, etc. The scholarships we have listed will give you an idea of the opportunities that may be found at Scholarships.com. To get the full benefit of our free services and for additional information about Nebraska scholarships and awards based on different search criteria, you should conduct a free college scholarship search at Scholarships.com.

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University of Minnesota National Scholarship

  • Amount $60,000
  • Deadline January 1, 2024

The University of Minnesota National Scholarship is for residents of any state, excluding Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Wisconsin. Incoming freshmen are considered for these scholarships based on an overall assessment of the application for admission. Full consideration for academic scholarships is given to students who submit a complete application for freshman admission by either ... Read more

Built Ford Tough Scholarship

  • Amount $1,000
  • Deadline January 11, 2024

Through the National FFA Foundation, businesses and individuals support scholarships that are awarded to students with a wide variety of higher education plans and career goals. FFA provides scholarships that support all areas of agriculture, either in trade schools, certifications, or college. Scholarships support FFA high school seniors and collegiate members. Just one application is required ... Read more

University of Alabama Out-of-State Merit Scholarships

  • Amount $112,000
  • Deadline January 15, 2024

The University of Alabama offers some of the most generous scholarship opportunities in the country for qualifying students. As a first-time freshman applicant, you must submit the following to be considered for admission to the university: an application for admission, and an official high school transcript. There is also an optional submission of official ACT or SAT test scores. To maximize ... Read more

John Deere Dealer Scholarship Program

  • Amount $2,000
  • Deadline February 1, 2024

The John Deere Scholarship will be awarded to one Midwest US student, and one diverse Midwest US student in a Weld Engineering or Weld Engineering Technology program. Applicant must be a citizen of the United States and attending a Weld Engineering or Weld Engineering Technology (4 year degree) program, or a mechanical or manufacturing engineering program with weld emphasis. Scholarship 1 ... Read more

Jimmy Rane Foundation Scholarship

  • Amount $5,000
  • Deadline February 8, 2024

You may be eligible to be considered as a Jimmy Rane Foundation Scholarship Recipient if you are (1) enrolled as a full-time high school senior (including homeschooled students/GED recipients) or full-time college freshman or sophomore (no older than 20 years of age) (2) have a minimum GPA of 3.0 for graduating high school seniors or 2.75 for college applicants. Jimmy Rane Foundation scholars are ... Read more

GGICF Scholarships

  • Amount $3,000
  • Deadline February 10, 2024

The Greater Grand Island Community Foundation’s scholarship program offers financial opportunities for students of all backgrounds and can be granted to traditional and nontraditional students. Scholarships are granted once a year and are decided through a committee. The Greater Grand Island Community Foundation specializes in legacy philanthropy. Funds are established to impact the area of the ... Read more

TheDream.US National Scholarship

  • Amount $33,000
  • Deadline February 28, 2024

At Dream.US, we believe in turning dreams into reality, especially for highly motivated undocumented students facing significant financial barriers. Our National Scholarship is more than just a financial aid; it's a pathway for you to overcome challenges, pursue higher education, and make a positive impact on your community. Key Features of the National Scholarship: • Pell Grant ... Read more

Emerson Memorial Scholarship

  • Amount $1,000
  • Deadline February 28, 2024

Consideration for the Emerson Memorial Scholarship may be given only to a Lexington High School graduate who has completed at least two years of college, has an accumulative collegiate GPA of 2.5 or higher, and has participated in fine arts activities, extra-curricular or community activities. The recipient must also demonstrate financial need. Applicants must be incoming college juniors, seniors ... Read more

Big Game Conservation Association Scholarship

  • Amount $1,000
  • Deadline March 1, 2024

The Big Game Conservation Association is a Nebraska non-profit corporation whose mission is to ensure the future of Nebraska's big game species (big horn sheep, elk, mule deer, whitetail deer, turkey, antelope, and mountain lion), their habitat and Nebraska's hunting heritage through targeted education, research and management partnerships at the grass-roots level and beyond. The Association has ... Read more

Joyce Ivy Summer Scholars Scholarship

  • Amount $6,600
  • Deadline March 1, 2024

Welcome to the Joyce Ivy Summer Scholars Scholarship application process! If you're a high-achieving, female-identifying high school student residing in Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Nebraska, Missouri, Minnesota, North Dakota, or South Dakota, and attending high school in one of these states, you're in the right place. This scholarship opportunity is tailored for students entering 11th or 12th grade ... Read more

Tall Clubs International Student Scholarships

  • Amount $1,000
  • Deadline March 1, 2024

Tall Clubs International Foundation awards annual scholarships to deserving High School Seniors in North America (United States and Canada only). TCI Foundation receives scholarship nominations from Tall Club International’s local member clubs and members-at-large across North America. From this pool of nominations, the recipients are selected to receive a $1000 scholarship award from Tall Clubs ... Read more

D.J.'s Hero Scholarship Awards

  • Amount $12,000
  • Deadline March 8, 2024

To be eligible for the D.J.'s Hero Scholarship Awards, applicants must: be enrolled as a senior at - or affiliated with - a Nebraska high school and plan to attend college in the U.S. in the upcoming fall; attend D.J.’s Hero Awards Luncheon in Omaha; work with a free TeamMates+ mentor during their undergraduate experience and/or have a mentor to be able to connect with, and they must be willing ... Read more

Chasers Charities Robinson Athletic Scholarship Program

  • Amount $1,000
  • Deadline March 10, 2024

The Chasers Charities - Jackie Robinson Athletic Scholarship, sponsored by the Weitz Company, recognizes local high school athletes for their hard work, character, and volunteer-ism to make an impact on our local community as well as their peers. The scholarship is awarded to one Black male and one Black female who participate in athletics. $1,000.00 is awarded to each winner and is aimed to ... Read more

George A. Frampton/Cornhusker Bank Scholarship

  • Amount $1,600
  • Deadline March 15, 2024

Applicants of the George A. Frampton/Cornhusker Bank Scholarship must be a graduating seniors of Lincoln High School in Lincoln, Nebraska; enroll full-time at a public or private four-year Nebraska college or university (12 credit hours); received a 2.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent) or a “C+” average or better in their high school graduating class; demonstrate qualities of leadership, good ... Read more

Henry J. and Pauline M. Armstrong Scholarship

  • Amount $1,500
  • Deadline March 15, 2024

To apply for the Henry J. and Pauline M. Armstrong Scholarship, applicants must be a current graduating senior or former graduate of Waverly High School in Waverly, Nebraska demonstrating scholastic application and achievement in high school and/or college studies. The applicant may attend a college or university of his or her choice and: be seeking a degree in agriculture, home economics, or ... Read more

Brenda Brown DeSatnick Memorial Scholarship

  • Amount $800
  • Deadline March 15, 2024

To apply for the Brenda Brown DeSatnick Memorial Scholarship, you must be a female former graduate of any high school in the United States or have attained a high school equivalency diploma (GED). Preference will be given to current residents of Lancaster County, Nebraska, although women in broader Nebraska may apply. The applicant must be a woman over the age of 25, planning to attend a ... Read more

Thomas C. Woods, Jr. Scholarship

  • Amount $5,000
  • Deadline March 15, 2024

To apply for the Thomas C. Woods, Jr. Scholarship, applicants must be a current graduating senior of a public or private high school in eligible Nebraska counties. Preference will be given to dependents of former Aliant/Alltel employees. Applicants must demonstrate academic success and must be pursuing undergraduate studies at any university or college in the United States. Financial need will be ... Read more

Dick & Chris Draper Scholarship

  • Amount $2,500
  • Deadline March 15, 2024

To apply for the Dick & Chris Draper Scholarship, applicants must be a current graduating senior of Elgin Public High School or Elgin Pope John XXIII Central Catholic High School, having completed all four years of high school at one or both schools. The applicant must have a cumulative GPA of 3.25 or higher on a 4.0 scale. While financial need is not part of the selection criteria, this ... Read more

PINC (Poverty Is Not a Choice) Scholarship

  • Amount $3,000
  • Deadline March 15, 2024

The PINC Scholarship is for students who are current graduating seniors or graduates of public or private high schools (including home schools) in Lancaster County, Nebraska. Preference will be given to home-schooled students. Applicant must intend to study music or the arts in college. Applicants must demonstrate extreme financial need - only applicants with an EFC (expected family contribution ... Read more

Lincoln AMA Emerging Marketer Scholarship

  • Amount $1,000
  • Deadline March 15, 2024

The Lincoln AMA Emerging Marketer Scholarship is offered to full-time undergraduate students attending 4-year programs in colleges or universities within the Lincoln AMA Market (Lincoln, Seward, Crete, Grand Island, Hastings and Kearney) and pursuing a Bachelor’s degree. Applicants must have at least freshman standing and will continue to be enrolled full-time for at least one additional semester ... Read more

Gladys D. Goodson Scholarship

  • Amount $10,000
  • Deadline March 15, 2024

The Gladys D. Goodson Scholarship was established in 2008 with funds from the Gladys D. Goodson estate. Gladys Goodson was born in Thayer County, Nebraska, in 1912, and graduated from Fairbury High School in 1931. She became a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) and worked in nursing homes and hospitals in Illinois until her retirement. Gladys established this scholarship to help students from ... Read more

Ralph and Irene Gray Scholarship - Page, NE

  • Amount $1,500
  • Deadline March 15, 2024

To be eligible for the Ralph and Irene Gray Scholarship for Page, Nebraska, applicants must be a current graduating senior or graduate from a school district that serves Page, NE, planning to attend a 2- or 4-year college and maintained a 3.0 GPA or higher. Along with completing the application, applicants must also submit an official high school or college transcript with the ... Read more

Leonard F. Hartwig Scholarship

  • Amount $600
  • Deadline March 15, 2024

To apply for the Leonard F. Hartwig Scholarship, applicants must be Native American students from public or private high schools in Lincoln, Nebraska. Applicants may attend any qualified, nonprofit 2- or 4-year college/university. Along with completing the application, applicants must also submit their transcripts and a copy of their proof of enrollment form or membership card for their tribal ... Read more

David Staenberg Dyslexia Scholarship

  • Amount $1,000
  • Deadline March 15, 2024

To apply for the David Staenberg Dyslexia Scholarship, applicants must: be a current graduating senior of a public or private high school in Lancaster County in Nebraska; plan to attend any accredited two-year or four-year university or college; and must demonstrate a confirmed condition of dyslexia. Besides completing the application, applicants must also: submit their transcripts; submit a ... Read more

Gabby Matthes Memorial Scholarship

  • Amount $1,400
  • Deadline March 15, 2024

The Gabby Matthes Memorial Scholarship is for graduating seniors of Freeman High School or from high schools in Gage, Lancaster, Jefferson, Saline, Johnson or Pawnee Counties in Nebraska (Lincoln Public Schools are excluded). The applicant must demonstrate involvement in school or community activities other than, or in addition to, athletics. Activities may include art, music, drama or clubs. ... Read more

Ralph and Irene Gray Scholarship - Brunswick

  • Amount $1,500
  • Deadline March 15, 2024

The Ralph and Irene Gray Scholarship - Brunswick is for residents of Brunswick who are currently graduating seniors or graduates of Plainview Secondary, Creighton, Neligh-Oakdale or Clearwater/Orchard High Schools. Applicants must plan to attend or are currently attending 2-4 year college or university. Applicants must also have a 3.0 GPA. In addition to completing the application, applicants ... Read more

Dayle Wood Memorial Scholarship

  • Amount $800
  • Deadline March 15, 2024

To apply for the Dayle Wood Memorial Scholarship, applicants must be a current graduating senior of Palmyra High School. The applicant must demonstrate scholastic application and achievement and intend to continue his/her education. Financial need will be utilized only as a tie-breaker in scholarship selection. Funding will not be distributed until the start of the student’s sophomore year. Along ... Read more

Ralph and Jean Cuca Scholarship

  • Amount $1,500
  • Deadline March 15, 2024

To be eligible to apply for the Ralph and Jean Cuca Scholarship, applicants must be a current graduating senior of a public high school in Lincoln and demonstrate academic achievement while in high school. The applicant must demonstrate financial need. Besides completing the application, applicants must also submit their high school transcript(s) (copies of transcripts are acceptable) and the ... Read more

Jane T. Anderson Scholarship

  • Amount $700
  • Deadline March 15, 2024

To be eligible to apply for the Jane T. Anderson Scholarship, applicants must be a public high school senior residing in Lancaster County, Nebraska, demonstrate scholastic performance and artistic talent, and intend to continue their education. This scholarship is for students majoring in art, art history or museumology. Besides completing the application, applicants must also submit their ... Read more

Pauline & Sanford Saunders Scholarship

  • Amount $2,500
  • Deadline March 15, 2024

To apply for the Pauline & Sanford Saunders Scholarship, applicants must be a current graduating senior of Creighton High School in Creighton who has demonstrated scholastic achievement in high school studies. The applicant must demonstrate financial need. Along with completing the application, applicants must submit their high school transcript(s) (copies of transcripts are acceptable) and the ... Read more

Cecile Meyer Frampton/Cornhusker Bank Scholarship for LNE

  • Amount $1,600
  • Deadline March 15, 2024

Applicants must be a graduating seniors of Lincoln Northeast High School in Lincoln, Nebraska; enroll full-time at a public or private four-year Nebraska college or university (12 credit hours); received a 2.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent) or a “C+” average or better in your high school graduating class; demonstrate qualities of leadership, good character, and citizenship; demonstrate an ... Read more

Phil Heckman Scholarship

  • Amount $750
  • Deadline March 15, 2024

The Phil Heckman Scholarship is for graduating seniors in public or private high schools in Lincoln, Nebraska who will attend Doane College in Crete, Nebraska. Applicant must exhibit excellent academics and pursue a bachelor's degree as well as demonstrate financial need. The Lincoln Community Foundation is a catalyzing force that seeks to create a better future for our community. Improving ... Read more

James M. & Martha J. Perry Agricultural Scholarship

  • Amount $2,000
  • Deadline March 15, 2024

To apply for the James M. & Martha J. Perry Agricultural Scholarship, applicants must be a current graduating senior of Elgin Public High School and be planning to attend a qualified college or technical school seeking a degree in the field of agriculture. Post-secondary education must begin the academic year immediately following high school graduation. The applicant must possess the ability to ... Read more

Miriam Croft Moeller Citizenship Award

  • Amount $2,000
  • Deadline March 15, 2024

To apply for the Miriam Croft Moeller Citizenship Award, applicants must be a current graduating senior of a public or private high school in Lincoln and uphold a keen interest in citizenship and actively participate and demonstrate enthusiasm for community betterment and leadership. The applicant must be pursuing full-time undergraduate studies at an accredited, qualified two-year or four-year ... Read more

Medical Professional Student Scholarship

  • Amount $10,000
  • Deadline March 15, 2024

To apply for the Medical Professional Student Scholarship, applicants must: have completed the appropriate undergraduate education and be currently pursuing an advanced degree in a medical-related field, such as physician, physician assistant, dentist, physical therapist, occupational therapist, APRN, etc.; or be an undergraduate nursing student enrolled in nursing studies. (Undergraduate nursing ... Read more

Jefferies-Park Scholarship

  • Amount $800
  • Deadline March 15, 2024

To apply for the Jefferies-Park Scholarship, applicants must be a current graduating senior from Ord High School in Ord and be in the top 15% of their graduating class. Applicants must attend a college in a program leading to a four-year degree or more. Financial need shall only be used as a tie-breaker in the selection process. Besides completing the application, applicants must also submit ... Read more

George L. Watters Memorial Scholarship

  • Amount $1,000
  • Deadline March 15, 2024

To be eligible to apply for the George L. Watters Memorial Scholarship, applicants must be a current graduating high school senior from any high school in Nebraska who is a dependent of a current member, member’s employee, or employee of the Nebraska Petroleum Marketers Association. Applicants must be in the upper one-third of the graduating class and must demonstrate leadership qualities and ... Read more

Robert W. & Shirley T. Hadfield Scholarship

  • Amount $500
  • Deadline March 15, 2024

To apply for the Robert W. & Shirley T. Hadfield Scholarship, applicants must be a current graduating senior at Norris High School in Firth or at Lincoln High School in Lincoln, planning to attend a qualified two or four-year college or university in Nebraska. The applicant must demonstrate academic achievement while in high school, as well as demonstrate active involvement in school and ... Read more

Margaret & Max Pumphrey Scholarship

  • Amount $8,000
  • Deadline March 15, 2024

To apply for the Margaret & Max Pumphrey Scholarship, applicants must be a current graduating senior or a former graduate of a high school in Lancaster County. It is preferred that applicant plan to attend an accredited two-year or four-year university or college in Nebraska. The applicant must demonstrate financial need and must apply for student financial aid at the institution he/she will be ... Read more

CPCU-Lawrence "Larry" Frazier Memorial Scholarship

  • Amount $800
  • Deadline March 15, 2024

To apply for the CPCU-Lawrence "Larry" Frazier Memorial Scholarship, applicants must: be a current graduating senior or a former graduate of a high school in Nebraska; demonstrate academic success in high school studies and must possess the ability to do post-secondary work in a satisfactory manner; and be pursuing full-time undergraduate studies at a two year or four year college or university ... Read more

Colleen Farrell Gerleman Scholarship

  • Amount $1,500
  • Deadline March 15, 2024

To apply for the Colleen Farrell Gerleman Scholarship, applicants must be a current graduating senior at a public or private high school in Lincoln who demonstrates academic success in high school and/or college studies. The applicant must be pursuing undergraduate studies at a university or college in Nebraska. Applicants must demonstrate financial need. Previous Colleen Farrell Gerleman ... Read more

Charles & Orene Hinds Scholarship

  • Amount $4,800
  • Deadline March 15, 2024

To apply for the Charles & Orene Hinds Scholarship, applicants must be a current graduating senior who resides in townships that were included in the former Odell High School district (Diller-Odell High School currently). Applicants must demonstrate scholastic application and achievement with the intention of pursuing postsecondary education. For this scholarship, scholastic application is ... Read more

Ahlswell - Arapahoe Scholarship

  • Amount $5,600
  • Deadline March 15, 2024

The Ahlswell – Arapahoe Scholarship was created in 2014 by Gary and Deb Fisher Ahl in honor and beloved memory of Deb Fisher Ahl’s ancestors and other members of the Fisher family from Gosper County and Furnas County, Nebraska. To be eligible to apply you must be a graduating senior or former graduate of Arapahoe High School, pursuing a major in education, health care, agriculture, construction ... Read more

George and Lynna Gene Cook Scholarship

  • Amount $1,200
  • Deadline March 15, 2024

To apply for the George and Lynna Gene Cook Scholarship, applicants must be a current graduating senior or a former graduate of any high school in Nebraska or have successfully completed the GED. Former recipients of the George and Lynna Gene Cook Scholarship may apply. The applicant must have attained a GPA of 3.0 or the equivalent on a 4.0 scale and be pursuing a degree in ministry or education ... Read more

Haymarket Gallery Emerging Artists Scholarship

  • Amount $500
  • Deadline March 15, 2024

To apply for the Haymarket Gallery Emerging Artists Scholarship, applicants must be a current graduating senior or former graduate of a Lancaster County public or private high school, or a current college student residing in Lancaster County, Nebraska at the time of the application. The applicant must enroll as an art major in any accredited art program at a qualified institute, college or ... Read more

Duncan and Lillian McGregor Scholarships

  • Amount $1,500
  • Deadline March 15, 2024

To apply for the Duncan and Lillian McGregor Scholarships, you must: be a current graduating senior or former graduate of Ansley, Arcadia, Gibbon, Ord, Sargent, or Shelton High Schools in Nebraska; have resided in a community served and maintained by an exchange served by the Nebraska Central Telephone Company during his/her high school education (Ansley, Arcadia, Ashton, Boelus, Burwell, ... Read more

Jennie (McDowell) and Harlan Layton Scholarship-Lancaster Co

  • Amount $2,000
  • Deadline March 15, 2024

To apply for the Jennie (McDowell) and Harlan Layton Scholarship-Lancaster Co, applicants must be a current graduating senior of a public school in Lancaster Co, be planning to attend any 2 or 4- year qualified nonprofit college, demonstrate financial need, preference for a B average (3.49 or below on a 4.0 scale), yet meet post-secondary admission minimum standards. Besides completing the ... Read more

Arnold White Memorial Scholarship

  • Amount $8,000
  • Deadline March 15, 2024

To apply, you must be a current graduating senior or former graduate from high schools in the communities of Lincoln, Lyons, or Fairbury in Nebraska, planning to attend any qualified, nonprofit 2- or 4-year college/university. The applicant must meet minimum standards for institutional admission; however, need not excel academically or maintain a specific grade point average. Preference will be ... Read more

Virgil and Darlene Roush Scholarship

  • Amount $600
  • Deadline March 15, 2024

To be eligible for the Virgil and Darlene Roush Scholarship, applicants must be a current graduating senior of Gibbon, Grand Island Northwest, Hastings St. Cecilia, Shelton, or Wood River high schools in Nebraska, demonstrate financial need and scholastic achievement in high school. Along with completing the application, candidates must also submit their transcript and the first page of a FAFSA ... Read more

Charles E. Jones Scholarship

  • Amount $600
  • Deadline March 15, 2024

To apply for the Charles E. Jones Scholarship, applicants must be a graduating senior from Lincoln High School in Lincoln, Nebraska who has attended LHS for at least two years and participated in at least one extra-curricular activity during your junior and senior years at LHS. Applicants must rank in the top half of their graduating class and demonstrate evidence of growth in citizenship while ... Read more

William Ray Judah Scholarship

  • Amount $6,000
  • Deadline March 15, 2024

To apply for the William Ray Judah Scholarship, applicants must be a current graduating senior or former graduate of Norris High School in Firth who possesses the ability to do post-secondary work in a satisfactory manner. It is preferred that the applicant attend a 2- or 4-year college or university located in Nebraska. The applicant must demonstrate financial need. Recipients of this ... Read more

Florence Turner Karlin Scholarship

  • Amount $2,000
  • Deadline March 15, 2024

To apply for the Florence Turner Karlin Scholarship, applicants must be a former graduate of any high school in Nebraska pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in education at a qualified college or university in Nebraska. The applicant must have completed at least his/her sophomore year in college, having maintained a minimum GPA of 3.0. Recipients may renew this scholarship for a period ... Read more

Louis C. & Amy E. Nuernberger Memorial Scholarship

  • Amount $8,000
  • Deadline March 15, 2024

To apply for the Louis C. & Amy E. Nuernberger Memorial Scholarship, applicants must be a current high school graduating senior or former graduate of Wakefield High School. Preference will be given to current Wakefield HS seniors. Applicants must have demonstrated potential for achievement of their educational goals. Preference will be given to applicants who have worked at the Wakefield Health ... Read more

Wayne J. & Wanda M. Lillich Scholarship

  • Amount $2,000
  • Deadline March 15, 2024

To apply for the Wayne J. & Wanda M. Lillich Scholarship, applicants must be a current graduating senior from the Johnson County School District. The applicant must demonstrate academic success in high school studies and must possess the ability to do post-secondary work in a satisfactory manner. The applicant must be pursuing a post-secondary education in the areas of health care, religion, or ... Read more

Jennings B. & Beulah G. Haggerty Scholarship

  • Amount $8,000
  • Deadline March 15, 2024

To apply for the Jennings B. & Beulah G. Haggerty Scholarship, applicants must be a current graduating senior of a public or private high school in Lincoln and rank in the top 1/3 of their graduating class. It is preferred that the applicant plan to attend an accredited two-year or four-year university or college in Nebraska. The applicant must demonstrate financial need. (Applicant must apply ... Read more

Charles H. & Esther P. Miller Scholarship

  • Amount $1,200
  • Deadline March 15, 2024

To apply for the Charles H. & Esther P. Miller Scholarship, applicants must be a current graduating senior of Elmwood-Murdock High School in Murdock seeking a two or four-year degree from an accredited institution. The applicant must demonstrate academic achievement while in high school and demonstrate financial need. In addition to completing the application, applicants must submit their ... Read more

Margaret C. Stednitz Scholarship

  • Amount $1,500
  • Deadline March 15, 2024

To apply for the Margaret C. Stednitz Scholarship, applicants must be a current graduating senior of Lincoln Northeast High School in Lincoln. The applicant must demonstrate scholastic achievement and intend to continue their education. The applicant must also demonstrate financial need. This scholarship is not awarded until the recipient completes one full year of college with continued evidence ... Read more

Drake-Williams Steel Scholarship

  • Amount $2,500
  • Deadline March 17, 2024

Drake-Williams Steel is dedicated to helping youth in both the Denver and the Omaha/Council Bluffs areas to attend to and succeed in higher education institutions. The purpose of the DWS Scholarship program is to provide scholarships annually to high school seniors with the goal of pursuing a career in the welding industry. The recipient(s) will receive tuition funds to apply to a welding degree ... Read more

Richardson Family Scholarship

  • Amount $2,000
  • Deadline March 31, 2024

To apply for the Richardson Family Scholarship, applicants 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 ... Read more

Burt & Becky Whedon Memorial Scholarship

  • Amount $1,620
  • Deadline March 31, 2024

At the Nebraska Society’s Spring Meeting in Omaha, the Society will award the annual Nebraska Society of Mayflower Descendants Burt & Becky Whedon Memorial Scholarship to a high school senior planning to attend an accredited 4-year college or university during the upcoming academic year. Applications must be submitted via one PDF to the scholarship provider's email. The scholarship will be ... Read more

Nebraskaland Scholarship

  • Amount $2,500
  • Deadline April 11, 2024

The Nebraskaland Scholarship is a one-time/one-year merit/needs and incentive based scholarship beginning at $2,000. Bonus amounts up to a total of $500 may be applied for notable academic or leadership achievements that occur during the school year. (See below for examples.) To qualify, applicant must: Be a Nebraska native and current Nebraska resident; Have attended all four years at a Nebraska ... Read more

Marylinn Munson & Bio Nebraska STEM Scholarship

  • Amount $2,500
  • Deadline April 30, 2024

The Bio Nebraska Foundation, together with Marylinn Munson and Bio Nebraska, is offering scholarships to Nebraska high school seniors in an effort to support and encourage students as they pursue relevant classroom study and professional experiences in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM)-related fields. Scholarships are available to students who have been accepted at a ... Read more

Mitchell Ostry Memorial Scholarship

  • Amount $500
  • Deadline April 30, 2024

Whether you have a background working on cars, trucks, or anything with an engine or you simply just have a deep interest in the many forms of transportation, this scholarship was created with you in mind. From auto-body specialists for local repair shops to SEO Analysts for auto parts retailers, to Industrial Designers and Engineers for auto manufacturers, there is sure to be a promising future ... Read more

Jamie Bax Memorial Scholarship

  • Amount $5,000
  • Deadline May 1, 2024

One $5,000 and two $2,500 scholarships will be awarded annually. (The number and amount of the scholarships available will be dependent on annual funding.) The scholarships awarded are to be used to assist in covering tuition, fees, books, supplies, etc. when going to a college, university, or trade school while having Cystic Fibrosis. No award will be paid to the recipient. All awards will be ... Read more

Nebraska Logistics Council Scholarship

  • Amount $500
  • Deadline May 12, 2024

Scholarship Criteria: Full- or part-time MCC students, including Career Academy or Dual Credit students; May be used for tuition, fees, books, and postage or shipping supplies; For students enrolled in Transportation, Logistics, Warehousing, and Distribution Supply Chain; Financial Need may be considered, but is not required; Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 or above; Scholarships are usually ... Read more

Bill Cowden Memorial Aviation Scholarship

  • Amount $1,500
  • Deadline May 15, 2024

Criteria of Eligibility: Available to Private Pilots of all ages; This scholarship is specifically to promote advanced training in aviation. Applicants must already hold a current Private Pilot Certificate; Scholarship is to be used toward advanced training in aviation; Applicant must provide a professional resume, and include one letter of recommendation related to aviation skills. Applicants ... Read more

AISES Burlington Northern Santa Fe (BNSF) Foundation Scholarship

  • Amount $10,000
  • Deadline May 31, 2024

BNSF is a critical link that connects consumers with the global marketplace. For more than 160 years, BNSF has played a vital role in building and sustaining this nation's economy. The AISES Burlington Northern Santa Fe (BNSF) Foundation Scholarship is made available to American Indian high school seniors with a 3.0 GPA or higher who reside in one of the 23 states serviced by the Burlington ... Read more

National Ocean Scholar Program

  • Amount Varies
  • Deadline June 2, 2024

As part of the National Ocean Sciences Bowl (NOSB) program’s continuing effort to recognize individual achievement, the Consortium for Ocean Leadership offers the National Ocean Scholarship Program. This scholarship program is to provide tuition assistance for NOSB students who have an interest in pursuing an ocean or a marine related topic area in their post-high school education. Applicants ... Read more

Jacob Smaus SuperHero Scholarship

  • Amount $1,000
  • Deadline July 1, 2024

Applicants may be involved in community service on a volunteer-basis, non-profit organizational support or simply demonstrate acts of selflessness on a regular basis. As an original SMR board member, these traits were some of which Jake Smaus displayed throughout his short but accomplished life. Jake’s uplifting character is honored through this scholarship with the hopes of inspiring those whose ... Read more

Nebraska Veterinary Medical Association Scholarships

  • Amount Varies
  • Deadline October 15, 2024

To be eligible for the Nebraska Veterinary Medical Association Scholarships, applicants must: have completed two semesters of veterinary education and pursuing completion of the professional program; be a graduate of a Nebraska High School or State of Nebraska approved home school program; and must have at least a 3.0 GPA. There are no restrictions or special favorable consideration as to race, ... Read more

Hagan Scholarship Foundation

  • Amount $60,000
  • Deadline December 1, 2024

The Hagan Scholarship stands as a nationwide beacon, a need-based merit scholarship specifically designed for high-achieving rural students. This scholarship opportunity is tailored for those who graduate from public high schools situated in over twenty eligible states, specifically in counties with fewer than 50,000 residents. Eligible candidates must be U.S. citizens, residents of an eligible ... Read more

Nebraska Opportunity Grant

  • Amount Varies
  • Deadline Varies

The State of Nebraska provides the Nebraska Opportunity Grant (NOG) - formerly the Nebraska State Grant - to students who meet certain qualifications. Qualifications include being a Nebraska resident, attending a Nebraska postsecondary institution, and having a minimum EFC as determined by completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The NOG is awarded through postsecondary ... Read more

Chicago Occupational Therapy Scholarship

  • Amount Varies
  • Deadline Varies

Chicago Occupational Therapy provides completely individualized care for every child. The Chicago Occupational Therapy team places a high value on parental collaboration, so clinicians work closely with parents and primary caregivers to create an evidence-based treatment plan that targets individualized goals. Clinicians also collaborate with other pediatric professionals on a multidisciplinary ... Read more

University of Nebraska Robert McCall Scholarship

  • Amount Varies
  • Deadline Varies

We are a community of faculty, staff and students who collaborate across fields to solve complex problems and prepare for tomorrow's challenges. Your time at Nebraska will give you the communication, critical thinking and problem-solving skills that employers value and the friendships, connections and broad knowledge base that will prepare for what is next. Throughout our generosity, the ... Read more

Willa Cather Scholarships

  • Amount $3,000
  • Deadline Varies

The Willa Cather Foundation—formerly the Willa Cather Pioneer Memorial—is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization dedicated to advancing the work of Pulitzer Prize-winning author Willa Cather and preserving the historical settings and archival material associated with her life and writings. Since its founding in 1955, the Foundation has been headquartered in Cather's hometown of rural Red Cloud, ... Read more

Last Reviewed: December 2023