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Application period: October 1, 2026 – February 1, 2027
Scholarship options: 4-year and 2-year
Award amount: Up to $15,000 annually for up to 4 years
2/1/2027
The Smith Scholarship supports Nebraska high school students from low-income families who are underrepresented in higher education and are pursuing a college or career education. We are looking for students who demonstrate academic potential, perseverance, and a commitment to their future
$500
10/8/26
Students of any intended field of study are eligible; engineering coursework is not required.
Applicants must submit a 500-1,000 word essay responding to the provided prompt.
Elks Most Valuable Student Scholarship
Amount Varies
11/12/2026
High School Senior and United States Citizen
Tuition+
11/15/2026
Plan to attend UNL and major in Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering, Construction Management,
Electrical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering
Peter Kiewit Engineering Academy
Tuition+
1/15/2027
Admitted to UNL's College of Engineering in any major, Nebraska resident, FAFSA or alternative financial need analysis required;
focused on advancing women in the fields of engineering, construction, and computing.
Amount Varies
1/31/2027
Senior boy planning to attend UNL; demonstrates strong academic achievement, personal motivation, and leadership skills;
Acacia Fraternity membership is not required. Finalists will be required to participate in an interview.
$6,000
2/1/2027
College-bound high school seniors who are the children or grandchildren of dues-paying Elks.
Required to serve with the Elks throughout college.
Nebraska State Elks Association Scholarships
Amount Varies
2/5/2027
Please check criteria online for the Past Exalted Ruler (PER), Vocational, and
the Nebraska Elks Association Golf Scholarships.
Alyssa Sandmeier Creative Writing Scholarship
$2,000
3/14/2027
Nebraska high school senior planning to attend college
varies
ongoing
Interested in HVAC, plan to attend tech school in Nebraska, 3.0 GPA, paid tuition with one specific requirement:
you must work for Rutt’s Mechanical Services for three years after your college graduation
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