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 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 and are sponsored by a Nebraska P.E.O. Chapter may also apply.
The Lincoln Community Foundation is a catalyzing force that seeks to create a better future for our community. Improving our city goes beyond making grants that advance charitable activities and helping donors make charitable gifts to support local nonprofit organizations. Generous donors to Lincoln Community Foundation have established more than 90 scholarship funds that benefit students in Nebraska. Applications run from the middle of December until the due date.