Scholarship Information
FAFSA is the form you will to fill out when the time comes to apply for financial aid. You will also need a FSA ID number when you file. The student and 1 parent will need a FSA ID number before you may submit your FAFSA. You may apply for the FSA ID number several weeks or months before submitting your FAFSA. Below is a link which will take you to a link for applying for the FSA ID number as well as for the FAFSA form itself.
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Horatio Alger Scholarship
-Awarded to current high school Juniors
-Must demonstrate Financial Need
-Demonstrating adversity and financial need are selection criteria
-Must keep a minimum GPA of 2.0
-Deadline: March 15, 2024
-Apply online at https://horatioalger.org/scholarships
James M. Cox Foundation Scholarship
-Must demonstrate financial need
-Must demonstrate likelihood of academic success in chosen field of study
-Must attend a Nebraska-based institution of higher learning
-Scholarship application may be downloaded at the link posted below
-Deadline: All items must be postmarked on or before April 15, 2024
Click here for the fillable form
PAY Scholarship
-Must plan on majoring in an ag related field at any accredited university, college, or technical college
-Scholarship application may be downloaded at the link posted below
-Deadline: Application must be emailed or postmarked on or before April 19, 2024
Click here for the fillable form
American Legion Riders Post 249 Scholarship
-Scholarship application may be downloaded at link posted below. You may also obtain a hard copy of the form from Mr. Kneifl
-Deadline: Must be postmarked no later than March 31, 2024.
Click here for the fillable form
Northeast Ag Consulting Scholarship
-Must be entering the field of agriculture
-See Mr. Kneifl for information on the application process
-Deadline: April 15, 2024
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The American Legion Scholarship Program
-Listed below you will find a number of scholarships available through the American Legion. Within the information on each scholarship you will find an application link. You may access this list of scholarships at: www.nebraskalegion.net/Programs/Scholarships.html
-Deadline dates will vary with each scholarship.
-See Mr. Kneifl for further information as well as with any questions you may have.
-The list of scholarships included are:
-American Legion Baseball Player of the Year Scholarship
-The American Legion Eagle Scout of the Year Scholarship
-The Edgar J. Boschult Memorial Scholarship
-The Jim Hurlbert Baseball Scholarship
-The Maynard Jensen American Legion Memorial Scholarship
-The Nebraska High School Oratorical Scholarship
Local Scholarship
-This application makes a senior eligible for a number of scholarships given from local donors. It is strongly recommended that any senior who is pursuing any type of post-high school education take the time to fill out and submit this application.
-Deadline: April 3, 2024
-Local Scholarship application can be found on Appcentri
Newcastle Community Club Scholarship
Deadline: April 5, 2024
-Newcastle Community Club application can be found on Appcentri
Security Bank Scholarship
-Deadline: April 1, 2024
-Security Bank Scholarship application can be found on Appcentri
*Below you see 3 sites where a student may fill out a profile and then be made aware of various scholarships which may fit their profile. Remember, you should never have to pay for scholarship searches or for scholarship applications.
Susan Thompson Buffett Foundation Scholarship
-Must have a 2.0 cumulative GPA in high school
-Must be a first time freshman entering college (Students obtaining dual credit enrollment ARE eligible to apply)
-Must plan to attend a Nebraska public college (This may be Nebraska Community Colleges, Nebraska State Colleges, or the University of Nebraska System Colleges)
-Must meet the financial aid requirements
-Deadline: February 1, 2024 at 5:00 (FAFSA submission summary must be submitted by March 15, 2024 by 5:00.
-Application information and application itself can be found at buffettscholarships.org
The Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Scholarship
-Scholarship application was given in English class on January 26, 2024. If you need the application because you were absent from class that day or you simply need another application see Mr. Kneifl
-Deadline: March 31, 2024
Yankton Medical Clinic, P.C. Scholarship
-Must have minimum 3.0 GPA (on a 4.0 scale)
-Must have an ACT composite score of 24
-Must pursue a career in the medical field
-Deadline is March 15, 2024
-See Mr. Kneifl for further information as well as an application. You may also click here for the fillable application.
-Northeast Nebraska Cattlemen Scholarship
-Scholarship awarded to one student in each of the following counties, Dakota, Dixon, Thurston, and Wayne
-Must be attending a two or four-year college majoring in any vocational, agricultural field
-Must hold a 2.8 or high GPA for the 1st semester of college
-Application was given in English class on January 26, 2024. If you need this application or need another one please see Mr. Kneifl
-Deadline: March 15, 2024
Steve F. Wemhoff Memorial Scholarship
-Scholarship based on academic ability, leadership, activities, financial need, personal and career goals
-Must have at least a "B" average
-This scholarship was out in English class on January 26, 2024. If you missed this or need another one please see Mr. Kneifl
-Deadline: April 1, 2024
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