Scholarships

Scholarships

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Shelby Scholars Scholarship…..applicants must be a graduate ofShelby-Rising City High School and intend to further their education…..Mar. 22

Terrence Duren Fine/Performing Arts Memorial Scholarship...applicant must be a graduate of Shelby-Rising City. Preference given to those choosing to further their education in the area of Art, Music or Drama....$200….Mar. 22

Shelby School Foundation Scholarship….. applicant must be a graduate of Shelby-Rising City High School and intend to further their education…..Mar. 22

3 scholarship offers, Sandy Pine Systems/Lost Island Inc./Whitetail LLC…. students residing in Platte, Nance, Merrick, Colfax, Boone and Polk counties. Applicants must plan to enroll full time at an institute of higher education, submit one letter of recommendation from a teacher, your transcript and a 100 word essay…..$500…..Mar. 23

Shelby-Rising City National Honor Society Scholarship….. applicants must be a graduate of Shelby-Rising City High School and intend to further their education…..$250…..Mar. 29

Mike Rowe WORKS Foundation Work Ethic Scholarship…..Plumbers, electricians, welders and all skilled workers planning to learn a skilled trade are encouraged to apply. Go to www.mikeroweworks.org/scholarship/ to apply…..Mar. 28

*Shelby American Legion Scholarship…..current Shelby-Rising City High School senior boys and girls. This scholarship may be used at the post-secondary institution of the student’s choice…..$200…..April 1

*Pinnacle Bank – Shelby Scholarship…..selection is based on GPA, extra-curricular activities and quality/appearance of application. All applications must be typed or word processed…..$1000…..Apr. 1

Lincoln Builders Bureau Educational Scholarship Program…..Applicants must be an employee of a Lincoln Builders Bureau member company or the child of an employee. Company eligibility can be found at www.buildersbureau.com Must also plan to enroll as an undergraduate at an accredited college or trade school with a focus on construction science….$750….Apr. 1

Order of the Eastern Star Harmony Chapter 13 Scholarship…..to be awarded to a high school senior who exemplifies good citizenship and high moral character without regard to scholastic standing or parental finances…..$1000…..April 1

Roy and Doris Abood Scholarship…..Must be planning to enroll at UNK, be a first-generation student (you are the first in your family to pursue a Bachelor’s degree). Financial need, scholastic achievement and involvement in extracurricular school and community activities as well as your essay will be factored in to the decision…..$800…..Apr. 1

McKenna’s Rae of Hope Character Scholarship…..Nomination by two individuals who write letters about the candidate who lives in Nebraska and is a U.S. Citizen. Candidates must be those who exemplify being a “Rae of HOPE” – Helping Other People Everyday……$1000…..Apr. 1

McKenna’s Rae of Hope Mental Health Field Scholarship…..Pursuit of a Mental Health field in college and you must live in Nebraska and be a U.S. Citizen. Criteria for selection indicates being a “Rae of HOPE” – Helping Other People Everyday. Apply online https://app.mykaleidoscope.com/scholarship/mentalhealth …..$1000…..Apr. 1

Pink Bandana Scholarship….. Seniors planning to enroll in a 2 or 4 year college during the 19-20 school year who are from a family where a parent, legal guardian or themselves have had a breast cancer diagnosis within the last 5 years…..$1000 renewable…..Apr. 1

Midwest Covenant Home at Stromsburg…..graduating seniors must request an application from Midwest Covenant Home, Box 367, Stromsburg, NE 68666. It is encouraged for you to include a letter of recommendation with your request. Priority will be given to those indicating they will pursue a career in a health related field and have a commitment to the elderly but this is not a requirement...$500...Apr. 1

Columbus Area Human Resources Association (CAHRA) Scholarship…..Applicants must be employed or have a family member who is employed with a company that is a member of the Columbus Area Human Resource Association. Scholarships are awarded to encourage students pursuing fields of study in Human Resources or Business Administration…..$500…..Apr. 1

Davis Chambers Scholarship…..For applicants who have knowledge or experience living or working in a diverse community or organization and will be full time students in 19-20. Financial need is also a factor…..Apr. 1

Collegebound Nebraska, UNL, UNK, UNO, NCTA, Med. Center…..Federal Pell eligibility as determined by the FAFSA and meet the admissions criteria for the particular school you plan to attend. These funds are first come, first served basis so don’t wait to file. Collegeboundnebraska.com …..Apr. 1 (Opens Oct. 1)

Carriage House Foundation…..seniors planning to attend a Nebraska Community College in the fall of 2019. Applicant must plan to enroll in one of the automotive related courses of study, submit a letter of recommendation from at least one teacher describing the applicant’s aptitude and attitude and student must include a transcript. Applicant must submit a cover letter to be attached to the applicant form indicating an interest in the automotive field and their plan for technical training…..$1500…..Apr. 5

Norm Andrews Memorial/Butler County Farm Bureau Scholarship…..graduates of the class of 2019 whose parents are residents of Butler County are encouraged to apply..$300..Apr. 5

BD Columbus scholarship Program….applicants must have a minimum ACT of 18 or higher OR Compass scores of Writing 64, Reading 80, Math 52. Must also have a GPA of 2.5 or higher and be admitted into the program before submitting this application. Acceptable technical degree programs are electric/electrical mechanical, mechatronics, machine tool, mold maker or manufacturing engineering tech. Awardee will have a 2 year work commitment to BD upon the completion of the degree. Must be admitted into the program of study prior to submitting an application…..$2000/yr…..Apr. 5

Cornerstone Bank Scholarship…..applicants must be a 2018 graduate of Shelby –Rising City Public School. Employees of Cornerstone Bank and their immediate family members are ineligible to apply…..$1000…..Apr. 15

Central Community College Summer Scholarship…..Designed for current junior and senior students that will be taking a summer course at CCC. Appropriate official ACT, Accuplacer, COMPASS, or MAP scores will be required for the scholarship. The award of $250 is to be applied toward tuition of a lecture, individualized, on-line or distance learning course – CAN or CMA course do not qualify for this award. Applications are available now from Mrs. Voss or at www.cccneb.edu/Summer$ .….. April 15

Fremont Area Art Association/Gallery 92 West Art Scholarships…..Three memorial scholarships are distributed to high school seniors planning to continue their education in a visual art field at a college or trade school. Application and portfolio material complete the submission…..$1000…..Apr. 15

Annie Jeffrey Health Center Scholarships…..applicants must be residents of the Annie Jeffrey Health Center service area and planning to begin a program which will lead to a health care degree or certificate. The application can be found on the Foundation page at http://www.ajhc.org/foundation.html …..$250 renewable up to $1000…..Apr. 15

Nebraska Coaches Association Scholarship…..Upper ¼ of the class OR 3.75 GPA with at least 2 years of participation in 2 sports, earned a varsity letter in at least 2 sports, minimum ACT of 24. Applications are available at www.ncacoach.org/lincolninnsuites.php ....$1000…..Apr. 15

Nebraska Cooperative Council Education Foundation Scholarships…..Each scholarship has additional and different qualifications. Please see the application form to review specifics and submit electronically at www.nebr.coop/foundation/scholarships

University of NE – Lincoln college of Agricultural Sciences & Natural Resources…..Majoring in Agribusiness or Agricultural Economics…..Six $2500 awards…..Apr. 15

Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture at Curtis…..majoring in agribusiness or ag production systems…..$1500…..Apr. 15

BD Student Loan Payback Program…..Students pursuing an associate’s degree in Electric/Electrical Mechanical, Mechatronics, Machine Tool, Mold Maker or Manufacturing, ACT score of 18 or better. 2 year work commitment for BD…..up to $4000…..Apr. 27

*Norden Club of Lincoln Foundation Scholarship…..This group’s goal is to preserve the cultural heritage of Scandinavia – Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden. Applicants must live within 100 miles of Lincoln, complete and essay and the application…$1000…..May 1

NSCS Advantage, (Wayne, Chadron, Peru)…..Federal Pell eligibility as determined by the FAFSA and meet the admissions criteria for the particular school you plan to attend. These funds are first come, first served basis so don’t wait to file. Nscs.edu/nscs-advantage.htm …..June 1 (Opens Oct. 1)

Jim Hurlbert Memorial Baseball Scholarship…..Applicants must have been a Nebraska American Legion Baseball player in their last year of Legion Baseball eligibility and/or graduating senior, must attend a post-secondary institution within Nebraska and have maintained a GPA in the upper ½ of your graduating class. Selection will be made based on academic achievement, financial need and school/community involvement. Applications are available on-line at http://www.nebraskalegion.net/programs/scholarships.html…..$500…..June 15

The Caring.com Scholarship…..Student – caregivers who will care for an adult relative while attending a 2 or 4 year college or university full time in the Fall 2019. Apply at www.caring.com/caregivers/scholarships-for-student-caregivers…..$1500…..June 30

UNK Pi Kappa Alpha SLAG Scholarship…..Open to current male seniors that plan to attend UNK in the Fall 2019. It is not required to join this fraternity to qualify. Go to http://websites.omegafi.com/omegaws/pikappaalphaunk/recruitment-3/s-l-a-g-scholarship-awards/to apply or see additional information…..$500…..July 1

The SeniorHomes.com Scholarship…..Intended for students who are passionate about helping seniors live healthy lives and who are pursuing careers in senior care. Apply at SeniorHomes.com scholarship page……$1000…..July 1