CCC:
Northeast Community College:
Southeast Community College:
Hastings College:
Hastings College Community Challenge: Description: Requirements: Activity resume, 3.75 or higher GPA, ACT/SAT scores, a 500-word essay, optional video, and have applied and been admitted to Hastings College Dates: We have two Community Leadership Challenges planned for the 2025-26 academic year: Friday, Oct 9th (evening) through the morning of Sunday, Oct. 11th, and Second session: Friday, Dec 11th (evening) through the morning of Sunday, Dec. 13th. Only 25 high school seniors will be selected to participate in each session
To apply or learn more, click on the following link: Hastings College Community Challenge
DUE: Sept. 20th (first session) and Nov. 19th (second session) at Hastings College and Downtown Hastings Exclusive: 25 high school seniors will be selected to participate in each session
UNK:
KLOP – Description: Scholarship for rural Nebraska students interested in pre-law. For more informoation, click on: KLOP DEADLINE: November 15
KHOP: Description: Scholarship for rural NE students interested in Health programs at UNK. For more information, click on KHOP. DEADLINE: Dec. 1st
Honors Scholarship: Description: Scholarship for the Honors Program. For Nebraskans who are interested in an academic community. The scholarship provides a full-ride (tuition, fees, books, room, meals). For more information, go to UNK Honors DEADLINE: Dec. 1st. The Honors Progrom provides the Omaha World Herald Scholarship.
UNL:
Acadia Fraternity L."Ron" Letson Acacia Leadership Scholarship: Description: One- $1,000 and Two- $500 scholarships will be awarded to a male freshmen at UNL. Scholarship winners will be selected on the basis of merit as displayed in the applicaiton and an interview that will be conducted in the spring. Students do not need to be a part of this fraternity to apply. To apply, go to L. Ron Letson Acacia Leadership Scholarship. DEADLINE: Jan. 31st.
UNO:
Scott Scholarship Scholarship: Description: A scholarship for students that are pursuing a STEM major and have an ACT score of 30 or above. To apply, click on: Scott Scholar Scholarship: DEADLINE: Dec. 29th
Wayne State:
Art Scholarships: Description: These scholarships cover majors such as PK-12 Art Education, graphic design, studio art. To apply, click on the following link: Wayne Art Scholarships. DEADLINE: Dec. 1st
Wayne State/Chadron State/Peru State:
Click here to access an overview of their scholarships and deadlines: State College Scholarships
Do the FAFSA Scholarship: Description: To qualify, students must complete the 2027-28 FAFSA and submit a short application through ScholarshipQuest, EducationQuest’s free scholarship database. Monthly drawings begin in November and continue through April 2027. Students who aren’t selected will automatically roll into future drawings, giving them multiple chances to win. To apply, log on to your scholarship quest the link above. DEADLINE: April- the sooner you submit, the more drawings you will be a part of.
HVAC Technician Scholarship: Description: Rutt’s Mechanical Services (Commercial HVAC) is releasing a scholarship for those interested in going to HVAC tech school in Nebraska! You must have a 3.0 GPA. This opportunity includes paid tuition with one specific requirement: you must work for Rutt’s Mechanical Services for three years after your college graduation. The scholarship application consists of the following: Google form with short answers to questions provided and If selected as a potential candidate, you will proceed through an interview process. To apply, click on the following link: Rutt's Mechanical Services.
Elks Most Valuable Student Scholarship: Description: Ranging from $1,000 per year to $7,500 per year, Most Valuable Student scholarships are for students pursuing a four-year degree, on a full-time basis (minimum of 12 semester hours), in a U.S. college or university. DEADLINE: Nov. 12. To apply, click on the following link: Elks Most Valuable
Hagan Scholarship: Description: This is a major scholarship that provides up to $7,500 each semester for four years. You also get $2,000 to spend on essential items for college such as a cell phone, computer, clothing, supplies, etc. You haso get an HSF Schwab Brokerage Account to manage until graduation that will be $10,000 your second year, $15,000 your third year, and $20,000 your fourth year.. If you keep the requirements, your third year students with a 3.5 GPA get an all expense paid study abroad travel experience up to $8,000.
Requirements:
- Must attend a 4 year university
- If awarded this scholarship, you have to work 240 hours between Jan 1, 2027-Sept 1, 2027.
- Parents' 2024 Adjusted Gross Household income must be $100,000 or lower.
- FAFSA is not a requirement unless you get selected as a finalist
DEADLINE: Dec. 1st. To apply, go to Hagan Scholarship
TeamMates Central Scholarship: Description: This is one applications that is tied to several colleges for scholarships at two year and four year institutions. You must be a part of the TeamMates mentoring program. To apply, click on the following link: 2026–27 TeamMates Scholarship Application DEADLINE: 6:00 PM CST on January 20, 2027.
Lutheran Family Services Smith Scholarship: Description: Scholarship for students pursuing a trade school or four year degree. Funds can be up to $15,000. Student must be from an underepresented background and be a legal citizen. Requires 2 letters of recommendation. Applicants must have a household income under $75,000. To apply, click on the following link: Smith Scholarship. DEADLINE: Feb. 1st
NE Strength Coaches Scholarship: Description: Two $500 scholarships will be awarded (one for a female and one for a male). Students applying just be an actiive participant in the school's Strength and Conditioning program and have a GPA of 2.5 or higher. Application Requirements: Current school photo, an official or current high school transcript, a video application and a letter of recommendation from their high school strength coach. DEADLINE: Must submitted by 11:59 p.m. on February 1, 2027. To apply, click on the following link: NSCO Application.
Elks Vocational Scholarship: Description: A scholarship for a senior who plans to attend a 2 year college. Need is a primary requirement. One letter of recommendation is required along with application. To apply, click on the following link: Elks Vocational Scholarship. DEADLINE: Feb. 5th (Postmarked)
Creative Writing Scholarship: Description: A $2,000 scholarship. Students can submit one type of writing from the list on the attached document, but the writing must be creative. For more info, click on the following link: Creative Writing Scholarship Guidelines. To apply, send document to: alyssasandmeierscholarship@yahoo.com. DEADLINE: Must be submitted no later than March 14th.
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