LOCAL SCHOLARSHIP PROCESS WILL ONLINE FORMAT for the 2025-26 SCHOOL YEAR.
Online application will open mid-December with most deadlines by
March 20, 2026. Create your account and note scholarship deadlines in the portal.
CLICK HERE to learn how APPLY for LOCAL SCHOLARSHIPS in the
Norris APPCENTRI PORTAL (video)
The Heritage Scholarship sponsors were primarily “C” level students in high school, who utilized their high school education to thrive in college, earned advanced degrees, and enjoyed the manual trades and lifelong learning. The Heritage Scholarship is primarily for “C” students and some “B” students, and a few determined “D” students to pursue their education/training path and career choices. Sponsors of this scholarship believe the high school GPA is not the single indicator of a student’s full potential. Instead, it is a student’s capacity to work hard in their chosen area of study, to overcome obstacles, and to be responsible that can lead to a successful career.
Criteria:
Graduating senior from Norris High School
Planning to pursue post secondary education/training program
Scholarship is primarily for "C" students and some "B" students, and a few determined "D" students
Criteria:
Graduating senior from Norris High School
Priority given to students with a cumulative GPA of 3.3 or higher
Preference given to Education major with an interest in coaching
Preference to those attending a 4 year college in Nebraska
Amount $1,000
Criteria:
Graduating senior from Norris High School
Minimum 3.3 CGPA
Plan to major in Engineering field related to manufacturing (Mechanical, Manufacturing Engineering, Precision Machining and Automation, Machine Tool Technology)
Preference given to students who will attend a Nebraska college (other colleges considered).
Additional information: This scholarship is sponsored by Rosene Machine Inc. Scholarship checks will be sent directly to the college after successful completion of the first semester of school~ minimum 3.0 CGPA require
Criteria:
Applicant must be a current graduating senior of Norris High School.
Scholarships shall be based 50% on scholastic performance, 25% on leadership and activities, and 25% on citizenship/teacher recommendation.
Financial Data: Final number and amount of scholarships to be determined annually by the Norris Foundation Board.
Additional Information: Money will be divided between first semester and second semester at selected college
Criteria:
Graduating senior from Norris High School
Priority given to a student who is entering a Healthcare related field of study
Minimum CGPA 2.5
Financial need considered (must not be attending on a full ride merit based scholarship)
Student involvement in community service
Additional information: The Lakeview Care Center Scholarship was established in 2014 by the Lakeview Rest Home Board of Directors who are comprised of members from each of the three area churches (Firth, Pella and Holland Reformed). The 57 Bed Nursing home opened its doors for care in Firth, Nebraska and although the facility was closed in 2012. The scholarship honors many dedicated caregivers, volunteers and area churches that served those who called Lakeview their home for a time over the years. The commitment to the community remains strong and will be carried on for many years through the endowment established to benefit the youth in the Norris School District. Plan to attend an accredited college
Criteria:
Norris senior, planning to attend an accredited college in the fall
Must have been a blood donor (or attempted blood donor) at Norris High School during the 2024-25 school year
Students who donate at the final drive of the year in April are eligible for this scholarship
Additional information: Since 2004, NCBB’s scholarship program has been encouraging blood donations from high school students and thus ensuring a sufficient blood supply. The program is designed to award scholarship funds to high schools based on the success of their blood drive(s).
Financial information: up to $500 per student with a total of $3000 awarded equally among students
Criteria:
Norris senior, planning to attend an accredited college in the fall
Titan Award Winner (participant in three sports for all four years of high school at Norris)
Must be ranked in the top half of graduating class, academics considered (rank, ACT scores, honor roll)
Additional information: Candidates may be interviewed by the Athletic Boosters Committee
Criteria:
Norris Graduating Senior
Participated in Norris Youth Football (Norris Community Base Contact Football Program)
3.0 GPA average or higher
Participated in a minimum of two sports each year of high school
Must pursue a higher education through an accredited community college, trade school, college or university
Criteria:
Norris senior, planning to attend an accredited college in the fall
Priority given to students who participated or contributed to the Norris Boys Basketball program at any time during high school
Student who will graduate in good academic standing
Criteria:
Norris senior, planning to attend an accredited college in the fall
Students entering a helping profession such as education, social work, ministry, nursing or similar fields) will be given higher consideration
Financial need considered
Criteria:
Participation in Norris Student Council, graduating from Norris
Amount: $250 (two given)
Submit to Norris Counseling Center by April 1, 2026
Criteria:
Teacher nomination is required -- application will be shared with nominated students
minimum 3.5 CGPA
Additional Information: This scholarship is sponsored by Norris Student Council
Criteria:
Norris senior, planning to attend an accredited college in the fall
Must be a member of Norris Skills USA Local Chapter
Additional information: funds must be used within one year from the date awarded and will be paid upon first semester of grade reports. Students must contact Skills USA sponsor when criteria are met to receive the amount awarded.
Amount awarded is based on available amount of funds, as well as the service that the student has contributed to the Norris Skills USA Chapter.
The Skilled and Technical Science (STS) Endowment Scholarship is a scholarship awarded to students pursuing post-secondary education or their teaching degree in a Skilled and Technical Science area. Areas include, but are not limited to, engineering, automation, HVAC, architecture, construction, machine tool, welding, and automotive.
Criteria:
Graduating senior from Norris High School
Minimum 3.0 CGPA
Plan to major in Skilled and Technical Science area (listed above)
Plan to become a Skilled and Technical Science instructor. (scholarship may be renewable yearly depending on availability of funds)
Student must be admitted to and plan to attend a Nebraska college (2 or 4 year)
Additional information: This scholarship is sponsored by the Norris School District 160 Skilled and Technical Science Advisory Board through the Norris Foundation. Scholarship checks will be sent directly to the college. (Three - $500 Scholarships available)
Criteria:
Graduating senior from Norris High School
Plans to go into teaching with a preference given to anyone interested in also coaching
Criteria:
Graduating senior from Norris High School
Participated in Norris Wrestling program throughout high school
Criteria:
Graduating senior from Norris High School
Participated or contributed to the Norris softball or baseball program, minimum of two (2) years
Minimum CGPA 3.0
Criteria:
Graduating senior from Norris High School
Academically in good standing, planning to pursue post-secondary education
Emphasis will be placed on essay prompt (TELL YOUR STORY... WHAT HAVE YOU DONE TO BETTER YOURSELF? WHAT HAVE YOU HAD TO OVERCOME TO ACHIEVE OR PURSUE YOUR GOALS?)
Additional information: This scholarships was established in memory of Brianna Titterington who attended Norris High School.
Criteria:
Graduating senior from Norris High School
Student identified with a learning disability (ADD, dyslexia, etc)
Academically in good standing
Plans to pursue post-secondary education
Additional information: This scholarships was established in memory of Christopher Swisher, a 1996 Lincoln Northeast graduate who was killed at the age of 26 in Baghdad while fighting for freedom.
Criteria:
Senior at Norris High School
Have a strong Christian faith
Recipient will be selected based on one-page personal testimony of Christian faith
Participant in vocal music and/or FFA while at Norris
Also a member of Norris National Honor Society
Criteria:
Graduating senior from Norris High School
Preference given to applicants with plans to attend an accredited institution to pursue a career in Education or Special Education
Preference given to students with appreciation for financial assistance
Must be ranked in the top half of graduating class
Additional information: Emphasis on how applicants respond to the essay question, and note the recommendation letters should highlight the student's character and potential for future success (rather than an emphasis on current high school achievements).
Criteria:
Senior at Norris High School
Interest & involvement in an area of language arts
Criteria:
Graduating senior from Norris High School
Planning a post-secondary course of study at Southeast Community College
Financial need will be considered if more than two applications are received
Criteria:
Graduating senior from Norris High School
Top 50% of graduating class
Male or female that has been involved in high school athletics for all four years
Only students who have received less than $1,000 in scholarship money will be considered
Additional Information: Money will be divided between first semester and second semester at selected college
Criteria:
Norris High School graduating senior who actively participated in Norris Trap for a minimum of 4 years (can include time in MS), minimum of 3.0 GPA, planning a post-secondary course of study (2 or 4 year program)
Amount: One award, $500
Submit to Norris Counseling Center by April 1st
Criteria:
Norris High School graduating senior, planning to attend a college, university or technical institute following graduation
preference given to students with appreciation for financial assistance
preference also given to an active member of Teammates
Criteria:
Graduating senior from Norris High School
Is academically in good standing
Students with financial need given priority
Plan to major in an Education related field, preference given to Elementary Education majors
Attend a 2 or 4-year college in Nebraska
Criteria:
Norris senior planning to pursue higher education and training (special exceptions may be made for non-standard activities after school beyond college, university, community college, or vocational school).
Applicant intends to make the world a better place
For more details, you may go to the Cherry Tree Giving Foundation website.
Criteria:
Current graduating senior of Norris High School.
Has been in the Norris School District for five years, to include three years in the Elementary or Intermediate or any other school that Norris 160 absorbs.
Planning to attend an accredited university, college, community college, vocational technical school or any other institution of high education.
Additional Information: Money will be divided between first semester and second semester at selected college
Criteria:
Graduating senior from Norris High School
Active in music at Norris
Criteria:
Graduating senior from Norris High School
Active in music at Norris
Additional information: Norris Boosters Scholarship Information sheet
Criteria:
Graduating senior from Norris High School
Applicants with an entrepreneurial mind set will be given higher consideration
Emphasis will be placed on how applicants respond to the two essay questions (no specific GPA requirement)
No restrictions on type of post-secondary school
Criteria:
Graduating senior from Norris High School
First priority given to a student majoring in Construction Technology
Second priority given to a student entering any technology program
Criteria:
Graduating senior from Norris High School
Top 25% of graduating class
Plan to major in Math (consideration given to other Math related majors such an engineering, teaching)
Criteria:
Graduating senior from Norris High School
Plan to attend a college, university or technical institute following graduation
Preference given to a student who is active with extracurricular programs offered at Norris (athletics, clubs and/or organizations)
Due: September 12, 2025
Criteria:
Applicant must be a female high school senior
Citizen or permanent legal resident of the US or Canada, and attending a school in the US or Canada.
Criteria:
Norris senior in good standing academically or a graduate of Norris High School or a home schooled student who resides in the geographic limits of Norris High School district
A desire to pursue a career in business
Exemplifies a spirit of volunteerism
Plan to attend an accredited college (includes trade school and technical schools) in the fall
Additional information: please see linked Hickman Area Chamber of Commerce Scholarship details
American Legion Post 253 Scholarship
Must have a veteran grandparent, parent, step-parent who was honorably discharged or is active military
American Legion Auxiliary Unit 253 Scholarship
Must have a veteran grandparent, parent, step-parent who was honorably discharged or is active military
Thomas M. Davies Scholarship
Hickman Lodge #256 Scholarship
Hickman Kiwanis Scholarship
Criteria:
Norris senior
Plan to attend an accredited college in the fall
Criteria:
Norris senior, planning to attend an accredited college in the fall
Parent must be eligible for Legion or VFW membership, special consideration given to applicants with a parent who is a veteran
Ranked in the top half of graduating class
Academic merit considered (GPA, rank), as well as financial need
Criteria:
Area senior
Enter college in the fall
Good citizenship and high moral character
Criteria:
Senior at Norris High School
Maintain 3.0 GPA or higher
Plan to attend a college, university or technical institute following graduation
In an instance where two or more applicants are equally qualified, priority will be given to a Cortland resident or a Security First Bank customer