Local, state and national scholarships will be posted here. Some will include application files that need to be downloaded and others will be links to the scholarship website. New items will be added as they are received. You may also access Education Quest, which has a free database of over 2,000 Nebraska-based scholarships. If you have a scholarship you would like to be posted or have any questions, please email prambour@lakeview.esu7.org. 

Nebraska University and State College Scholarship Information

Coca-Cola Scholars Program

Due: September 30th

High school students graduating during the 2025-2026 school year and who meet our other criteria can apply for the Coca-Cola Scholars Program $20,000 scholarship application August 1-September 30, 2025. 

Find full details and the application at Cokeurl.com/Apply2026!

Home Depot Path to Pro Construction Careers Scholarship 

Eligibility:

• Be a high school senior, high school graduate or have a GED equivalent.

• Plan to enroll, or be enrolled within 1 year, in an approved trade-related program at an accredited two-year school or institution (i.e. technical/vocational school, community college or training center) in the United States.

• Not be an employee or dependent of an employee of the The Home Depot. Employees of The Home Depot and their dependents are eligible to apply for a scholarship from The Homer Fund.

• Programs/Career Paths: Carpentry, Construction Management, Electrical, HVAC, Plumbing.

Application Requirements:

• Create your profile on the scholarship platform

• Complete the application

• Respond to the prompt: Tell us about your background and the experiences or motivations that have inspired you to pursue your chosen skilled trade.

• Respond to the prompt: Looking ahead, how do you envision your life and career after graduation, and in what ways will this scholarship and your education support you in reaching those goals?

• A recent photograph, if possible, of you doing an activity related to your field

Entry Deadline: September 30, 2025

Application Website

Elks Most Valuable Student

Due: November 12th 

https://www.elks.org/scholars/scholarships/mvs.cfm

***Students must provide a copy of the application to Columbus Elks Lodge #1195 to qualify for local scholarships 

Eligibility:

• Current high school seniors, or the equivalent, who are citizens of the United States are eligible to apply.

• Applicants do not need to be related to a member of the Elks.

• High school graduates are not eligible to apply.

• Applicants must be citizens of the United States on the date their applications are submitted; permanent legal resident status does not qualify.

• Scholarships are available only to students who enroll in four-year undergraduate degree programs at accredited U.S. American colleges or universities.

Hagan Scholarship Foundation Scholarship

Due December 1st, 2025

https://haganscholarships.org/application/ 

Eligibility Requirements

1. Must attend a high school located in the United States.

2. All high school students eligible regardless of nationality.

3. Must be fluent in the English language.

4. Must be in the high school graduating class.

5. Must have achieved an unweighted 3.50 CGPA based on a 4.0 Grading Scale.

6. Must enroll in an eligible four-year College or University the first fall semester following high school graduation.

7. The scholarship cannot be used to attend a community college, junior college, or online institution.

8. Must maintain a four year or less graduation schedule, or complete the equivalent of a four year degree if in a professional program.

9. Must work 240 hours from January 1, 2026 until September 1, 2026.  Work must be regularly scheduled employment performed under supervision for compensation. Employment can be full-time or part-time.

10. Applicant’s Adjusted Gross Household Income reported for 2024 Federal Income Tax Purposes must not have exceeded $100,000. “Household Income” is defined as the total income received by all adult members of a household living under the same roof.

11. Applicants are not required to provide FAFSA information. Finalists must provide the FAFSA Summary showing the SAI.

12. Must apply for Federal and State grants if eligible.

Coolidge Scholarship

Due December 16th 

Scholarship for High School JUNIORS

https://coolidgescholars.org/

National FFA Scholarships

Due January 15th 

https://www.ffa.org/participate/grants-and-scholarships/scholarships/ 

You will need you FFA ID number- see Ms. Brandl for information. 

Nebraska Corn Growers Association FLAGship Program & Scholarships

Due January 31st 

https://ncga.formstack.com/forms/ncgascholarship2026 

Nebraska Society of Professional Engineers 

Due: February 15th 

https://nspenebraska.org/about/scholarship/ 

Bill Lewis Scholarship

The Nebraska High School Officials Association is pleased to announce we will be awarding two $5,000 Bill Lewis Scholarships in the Spring of 2026. The deadline for applications is February 1st, 2026.

You can find the link to the application here or on the NHSOA homepage - https://form.jotform.com/253033823363048

The eligibility requirements are as follows:

• In the final year of secondary education (at time of application)
• Nebraska resident
• Active in NSAA activities for a minimum of 3 years
• Participation in a minimum of 2 NSAA sponsored activities annually.
• Attend accredited post-secondary school.

Foundation for Rural Services (FRS)

Due February 14th 

https://www.frs.org/programs/youth-programs/scholarships 

Applicant should be a high school senior who expresses interest in returning to a rural area. Scholarship requires a signature of sponsorship from Great Plains Communications. 

Greater Grand Island Community Foundation

Due February 10th  

The Greater Grand Island Community Foundation is honored to offer multiple scholarships for students planning to pursue post-secondary education in the 2026-2027 academic school year!

Students only need to submit ONE application online which will apply them to all of the 160+ scholarship opportunities managed by the Greater Grand Island Community Foundation with awards range from $500-$7,500. Scholarships are available for graduating high school seniors, current college students and returning adults pursuing various fields of study.

https://www.gicf.org/communities/scholarships/scholarship-directory

Susan Thompson Buffett Scholarship

Due: February 1st by 5:00PM 

Application: https://buffettscholarships.org/ 

To be eligible for the Susan T. Buffett Scholarship, you must:

• Live in Nebraska and meet in-state residency requirements of the college you plan to attend

  • DACA, undocumented, or DACA eligible students are still eligible to apply

  • For questions about your residency status, here is a list of contact numbers

• Graduate from a Nebraska high school or earn a Nebraska GED

• Achieve at least a 2.0 cumulative unweighted GPA in high school

  • 2.0 on a 4 point scale

• Be a first-time freshman when entering college

  • Students obtaining dual enrollment credits in high school are still eligible to apply

• Plan to attend a Nebraska public college:

  • NE Community Colleges - CCC, LPTC, MCC, MPCC, NECC, NICC, SCC, or WNCC;

  • NE State College System - Chadron State, Peru State, Wayne State; or

  • University of NE System - NCTA, UNK, UNL, UNMC, or UNO

• Be in need of financial assistance in order to attend college

  • Note: Do not need to be Pell Grant eligible to qualify

  • Must have a Student Aid Index (SAI) below 10,000

Cornerstone Bank Scholarship

Due March 15th

Each year, one $1,000 one-time, unrestricted scholarship is awarded per school. Scholarships are available to graduating seniors attending one of our area high schools. Cornerstone Bank employees and their immediate family members are not eligible to apply.

Applications will be submitted online at: https://www.cornerstoneconnect.com/Scholarships/ 

Lakeview Viking Band Parents Organization Scholarship

Due April 1st 

https://docs.google.com/document/d/171gPCMQ3KxcMRGu90NkYywVn_WdwYNnEuFcdJQblMpI/edit?usp=sharing 

Hoegemeyer Cares Scholarship

April 1st 

https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=suwgPrCc8U2te5FOMdzdpPHRdj5diShLtTUjR0I5G8ZUQzBKUjI1ODhFMzNZUzFGVjdHWlRBS1I0Mi4u

Osten Family Memorial Scholarship

Due April 1st 

Please complete the google form below: 

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdhNjFy2mbqFmNJJ1TDZsSclK3W0WiNkY-fh9zUAFpEwIDSqQ/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=108208813689259428973 

Suzanne & Walter Scott Foundation- Nebraska Eagle Scout Scholarship

Due June 1st 

Eligibility: 

• Nebraska resident 

• Eagle Scout Rank

• 2025 high school graduate 

• Must attend a two or four year institution in Nebraska 

Application: https://neeaglescholar.org/eligibility 

The Gates Scholarship

The Gates Scholarship (TGS) is a highly selective, last-dollar scholarship for outstanding, minority, high school seniors from low-income households. Each year, the scholarship is awarded to exceptional student leaders, with the intent of helping them realize their maximum potential.

Eligibility requirements:

• A high school senior

• From at least one of the following ethnicities: African American, American Indian/Alaska Native*, Asian/Pacific Islander American, and/or Hispanic American

• Pell-eligible

• A US citizen, national, or permanent resident

• In a good academic standing with a minimum cumulative weighted GPA of 3.3 on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent)

Additionally, a student must plan to enroll full-time, in a four-year degree program, at a US accredited, not-for-profit, private or public college or university.

*For American Indian/Alaska Native, proof of tribal enrollment will be required.

An ideal candidate will also have: 

• An outstanding academic record in high school (in the top 10% of his/her graduating class)

• Demonstrated leadership ability (e.g., as shown through participation in community service, extracurricular, or other activities)

• Exceptional personal success skills (e.g., emotional maturity, motivation, perseverance, etc.)

Application deadline: Phase I of the application opened July 15, with a submission deadline of Sunday, September 15, 2024, 2:00 PM PT.

https://www.thegatesscholarship.org/ 

Elks Most Valuable Student 

Due November 12th

Eligibility:

• Current high school seniors, or the equivalent, who are citizens of the United States are eligible to apply.

• Applicants do not need to be related to a member of the Elks.

• High school graduates are not eligible to apply.

• Applicants must be citizens of the United States on the date their applications are submitted; permanent legal resident status does not qualify

Apply Here 

Urban Health Opportunities Program (UHOP)

Our UHOP Scholarship Applications are open now until January 17, 2025. UHOP, or the Urban Health Opportunities Program, is designed to enhance the healthcare workforce serving medically underserved populations in urban Nebraska by identifying and preparing qualified students to enter and succeed in health professions training.

Highlights of the program include:

• Tuition assistance to UNO

• Guaranteed admission to UNMC's Medical Doctorate (M.D.) Program

• Mentoring by UNMC medical students

• MCAT preparation assistance

https://form.jotform.com/unohealthcareers/uhop-application 

Nebraska Press Association Foundation

Due January 17th

• Eligible to upcoming 2025 graduates seeking to enroll at a Nebraska or out of state college

• Scholarships will be given to student with a specific interest in community- based print journalism or agricultural communications 

https://nebpress.com/scholarships/ 

Susan Thompson Buffett Scholarship

Due: February 1st by 5:00PM 

Application will open on November 1st. 

To be eligible for the Susan T. Buffett Scholarship, you must:

• Live in Nebraska and meet in-state residency requirements of the college you plan to attend

  • DACA, undocumented, or DACA eligible students are still eligible to apply

  • For questions about your residency status, here is a list of contact numbers

• Graduate from a Nebraska high school or earn a Nebraska GED

• Achieve at least a 2.0 cumulative unweighted GPA in high school

  • 2.0 on a 4 point scale

  • 77 on a 100 point scale

• Be a first-time freshman when entering college

  • Students obtaining dual enrollment credits in high school are still eligible to apply

• Plan to attend a Nebraska public college:

  • NE Community Colleges - CCC, LPTC, MCC, MPCC, NECC, NICC, SCC, or WNCC;

  • NE State College System - Chadron State, Peru State, Wayne State; or

  • University of NE System - NCTA, UNK, UNL, UNMC, or UNO

• Be in need of financial assistance in order to attend college

  • Note: Do not need to be Pell Grant eligible to qualify

  • Must have a Student Aid Index (SAI) below 10,000

Better Business Bureau 

Deadline: February 28, 2026

Award: 10 $2,000 scholarships for Iowa and Nebraska high school seniors

Eligibility: Students with a 3.0+ GPA planning to attend a 4-year college, community college, vocational program or technical certificate program

Criteria: Recognizes students who demonstrate ethical behavior, humility, courage, compassion and respect

How to Apply:

Students can apply directly: Scholarship portal available here.

Nebraska Society of Professional Engineers 

Due February 15th 

http://nspenebraska.org/about/scholarship/ 

Smith Scholarship- Lutheran Family Services 

The mission of the Smith Scholarship is to provide a post-secondary education to Nebraska’s graduating seniors from underrepresented backgrounds with financial barriers, who display academic aptitude, leadership, determination toward goals, and a spirit for making an impact.

https://smithscholarship.awardspring.com/ 

Please note:

• Due February 1, 2026.

• No minimum GPA, SAT or ACT requirements.

• Two letters of references requested (One letter of reference required. Requests for references can be made through the submission portal).

• Students will need to upload the following in the application: essay, high school transcript.

• Applicants must have a household income under $75,000. Financial documentation is not required as part of the initial application, but may be requested of finalists.

• Applicant must be a 2026 graduating senior attending a Nebraska public, private, charter school, or home school association, or have obtained their GED.

• Applicants must plan to begin their freshmen year of post-secondary education the following academic year.

• Applicants must be in the United States legally.

Bill Lewis Scholarship

Due February 1st 

The Nebraska High School Officials Association is pleased to announce we will be awarding two $5,000 Bill Lewis Scholarships in the Spring of 2025. The deadline for applications is February 1st, 2025.

You can find the link to the application here or on the NHSOA homepage - https://form.jotform.com/243154899913166.    

The eligibility requirements are as follows:

• In the final year of secondary education (at time of application)
• Nebraska resident
• Active in NSAA activities for a minimum of 3 years
• Participation in a minimum of 2 NSAA sponsored activities annually.
• Attend accredited post-secondary school.

Additional information about submission requirements, selection criteria, and use is available in the attachment

Elks National Foundation Legacy Awards

Due: February 3rd 

Who is Eligible?

1. For the 2025 contest, any child or grandchild (or step-child, step-grandchild, or legal ward) of a living Elk who joined the Order on or before April 1, 2022, or a charter member of a Lodge that was instituted on or after April 1, 2022, is eligible to apply. The Elk must also be a paid-up member through March 31, 2025. Great-grandchildren are not eligible.

2. The applicant must be a high school senior.

3. The applicant must apply online only. The 2025 Legacy Awards application deadline is February 3, 2025, 11:59 a.m. Pacific Time. NOTE: This is NOON, mid-day, Pacific time.

4. If the applicant's parent and grandparent are both Elk members, the applicant must apply through the parent's Elks Lodge.

Apply Here

CVA (Central Valley Ag) Scholarship

Due March 1st 

https://www.cvacoop.com/scholarships 

Nebraska Cattlemen Beef State Scholarship

The prestigious Nebraska Cattlemen Beef State Scholarship awards a $10,000 scholarship to an outstanding college junior, senior or graduate-level student. Eligible students must be residents of Nebraska and be enrolled in a Nebraska college or university pursuing a beef industry-related degree. The scholarship will be awarded based on student need, Nebraska beef industry involvement including past achievements and future plans, and academics. Completed applications are due by Saturday, March 15, 2025.

https://www.nebraskacattlemen.org/research-and-education-foundation 

DJ's Hero Scholarship

Due March 12th 

https://centralusa.salvationarmy.org/djsheroawards/nominate/#Theater-Space 

Eligibility For Nominee

• Must be enrolled as a senior at--or affiliated with--a Nebraska high school during the 2024-2025 academic year and must be planning to attend college in the U.S. in fall 2025.

• Required to attend D.J.'s Hero Awards Luncheon in Omaha (hotel accommodations will be provided for all scholarship winners and their parents or chaperones).

• Required to work with a free TeamMates+ mentor during their undergraduate experience and/or have a mentor to be able to connect with and they must be willing to communicate with The Salvation Army.

• Participate in ongoing research about the impact of the scholarship.

• Required to attend Behavioral Health Awareness training with the Kim Foundation

Eligibility For Nominator

• Must be an adult (age 21 or older).

• Must not be related to the nominee.

• Should have a direct connection with nominee (e.g., teacher, counselor, coach, administrator, pastor, mentor, employer, leader of a community organization).

Nebraska Public Leadership Foundation Scholarship

The Nebraska Public Leadership Foundation (NPLF) is awarding two, $1,000 scholarships to two high school seniors who are pursuing higher education to become a teacher in a Nebraska public school system.  Students with plans to attend college or university in Nebraska, have a minimum GPA of 3.0 and those full-time, public-school students whose school district is a member of the Nebraska Association of School Boards qualify to apply for the scholarship.  The application can be found on the NPLF website at www.nepublicleadership.org.

The deadline to apply is March 14, 2025.

Osten Family Memorial Scholarship

Due April 1st 

Google Form Link

AGR 2025 Excellence Scholarship

Due: April 13, 2025

Google Form Link to Application