Wayne State College offers more than 200 types of scholarships. Complete the scholarship application process after you apply for admission and are accepted to WSC.
The Admitted Incoming Freshman Scholarship Application is the primary application for first-time freshmen UNK scholarships. It’s available in students’ MyBLUE from August 1 to March 1, and becomes accessible only after being admitted to UNK. By completing this single application, students are considered for most scholarships. However, some scholarships require a separate application, which can be accessed from the list below.
Who can apply for the True Potential Scholarship?
-Immigrants residing in Nebraska and Council Bluffs, Iowa
-Wishing to attend a Community College in Nebraska or Council Bluffs, IA.
The True Potential Scholarship is aimed to help students who want to:
-Work towards a 4 year degree by completing a transfer program at a community college and then going to a university or
-Work towards obtaining a technical degree from a Community College or
-Learn a second language or enroll in any class at a Community College that would help them reach their True Potential.
STEM CONNECT Scholars will be awarded a renewable scholarship, with a maximum of $8,000 per year, up to four years at UNL or two years at SCC or WNCC followed by an additional two years following the student’s transfer to UNL. We hope to offer up to 62 STEM CONNECT Scholarships to first and second-year students between our three campuses.
The application process for the STEM CONNECT scholarship varies between UNL, SCC and WNCC. At UNL, the application for STEM CONNECT is available through the student's MyRed account under the undergraduate admissions tab. This application is open to all applied or current students who will graduate from high school in May 2020 (or before). Applicants enrolling at UNL also must declare a major in mathematics, computer science, computer engineering or software engineering before the scholarship is awarded, in order to be eligible.
Students applying to SCC or WNCC (and not UNL) will apply for the scholarship via the CSMCE application portal at http://go.unl.edu/scimathapply. The same process applies to current students at SCC and WNCC.
Students enrolling at SCC or WNCC need to enter the Academic Transfer program with STEM-focused career goals that include taking either a math or computer science course each semester. Our Frequently Asked Questions site, https://scimath.unl.edu/stem-connect/faq, describes more about how to apply.
To receive one of these scholarships, you must be involved in the Simultaneous Membership Program (SMP) with a National Guard unit while in school, and have a letter of acceptance from a local Guard unit stating that they will accept you in an SMP status. Following graduation, cadets begin a new Military Service Obligation (MSO) contract and serve eight years in the Guard, which includes training.
For more information contact your recruiter
For requirements and due dates visit the following site: Army National Guard Scholarships
The Walter Scott, Jr. Career Pathway Scholarship supports students pursuing up to a two-year
degree in approved skilled and technicalfields of study.This scholarship covers full tuition, fees, and
room and board for four consecutive semesters.
Fields of Study
• Agriculture
• Veterinary Technology
• Pre-Engineering
• Information Technology
• Health Information Management Systems
Scholarship Eligibility
• High School Senior planning to enroll in a qualifying program of study at Northeast in Norfolk
• Students must be a US Citizen orlegal permanentresident
• Live on campus in a living-learning community and participate in programming
• Attend Summer Bridge program priorto the start of the academic year
• Participate in a paid sponsorship, internship or industry-aligned employment
Questions or for more information please contact
Kara Woehler, MSE
Director ofScott PathwayScholarship Program
Northeast Community College
(402) 844-7252
kwoehler1@northeast.edu
SCHOLARSHIPS:
Northeast General Scholarship Application
IMPORTANT DATES:
The opening date is October 1, 2026.
Application priority deadline date is February 1, 2027.
A current Admissions Application must be filed with Northeast before a student can complete the scholarship application.
Application located in the Financial Aid Links card within the students’ My Northeast.
A single application will be used to consider students for all Northeast scholarships except those that indicate a separate application is required.
Scholarships/Waivers of Interest
Scholarship/Waivers
Application Type
Details/Qualifications
Board of Governors
General Scholarship
Application
NOTE: High ACT scores do not guarantee a student will be chosen
President’s Early Entry
General Scholarship
Application
NOTE: High ACT scores do not guarantee a student will be chosen
The high school scholarship program is now open. You must DOWNLOAD AND READ THE APPLICATION GUIDE to confirm eligibility for the 2026 school year. Prospective applicants must intend to enroll college and enter the AFROTC program beginning in the 2026-2027 academic year.
The scholarship application window will be open July 1, 2025 through December 12, 2025. Completion of your junior year of high school is required for all ROTC applications. Please do not start an application before that.
IMPORTANT: Prospective applicants planning to take one or more gap years between high school graduation and college entrance must apply during the cycle for the academic year in which they intend to enroll in college and begin the AFROTC program.
The P.E.O. STAR Scholarship (STAR) was established in 2009 to provide scholarships for exceptional women in their final year of high school to attend an accredited postsecondary educational institution in the U.S. or Canada in the next academic year. The award amount is $2,500.
Key Requirements
Gender/Age: Female high school senior in her final year.
GPA: Minimum cumulative unweighted 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale.
Citizenship: Citizen or legal permanent resident of the United States or Canada.
The Gates Scholarship
About The Gates Scholarship
The Gates Scholarship (TGS) is a highly selective, last-dollar scholarship for outstanding 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.
Selected Scholars will receive funding for the full cost of attendance to earn a bachelor’s degree, that is not already covered by other financial aid and the Student Aid Index, as determined by the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), or the methodology used by a Scholar’s college or university. Costs covered include tuition, fees, books, housing and food, and may include additional personal costs.
TGS also provides Scholars with various online support services designed to help them excel in their degree programs, graduate, and make a successful transition to their chosen careers. These include career services, mentoring, leadership development, wellness, and knowledge building.
Eligibility requirements
To apply, students must be:
A high school senior
Pell-eligible
A US citizen 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.
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: Tuesday, September 15, 2026, 2:00 PM PT.
For additional information, Application.
Rutt’s Heating & Air Conditioning is a family-owned and locally operated company with locations at Hastings, Kearney, Columbus, and Lincoln, NE. We have been a trusted source for commercial and residential heating and cooling services since 1974.
Rutt's Mechanical Services - Scholarship Application
This scholarship is a multi-step process for individuals choosing to pursue HVAC.
Applicants must meet the following eligibility requirements:
Planning to attend (or attending) a two year HVAC technical/trade school in Nebraska
Minimum 3.0 GPA
Successful first-round applicants will then advance to the interview phase.
IF SELECTED: The recipient is committed to working for Rutt's Mechanical Services for 3 years following graduation.
Payment for this scholarship will be disbursed each semester after you have provided proof of passing.
Kiewit Scholars is a prestigious program focused on leadership development and real-world experience for students who have an interest in the building and construction industry.
Students must be admitted to The College of Engineering in one of the following majors:
Construction Management
Construction Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Civil Engineering
Environmental Engineering
Selected benefits:
Full tuition scholarship
Housing and meals freshman year
Stipends for books and education abroad
Immersive learning trips
Guaranteed Kiewit internship
Exclusive leadership seminars
Application deadline: November 15, 2026
The Norfolk Board of REALTORS® is pleased to offer two $500 scholarships annually to two
graduating students pursuing post-secondary education.
Each scholarship will be a one-time $500 payment awarded during the recipient’s second
semester of college. Scholarship funds will be paid directly to the recipient’s college upon
verification of successful completion of the first semester and enrollment in the second semester.
Eligibility Requirements
Applicants must:
• Be a graduating high school senior.
• Plan to attend Northeast Community College or Wayne State College.
• Pursue a program of study in a trade or business/marketing-related field.
• Complete the Norfolk Board of REALTORS® Scholarship Application.
• Submit a letter of recommendation with their application.
Completed applications and letters of recommendation must be submitted by the deadline to be
considered for the scholarship. Please submit application along with your letter of
recommendation to norfolkboardofrealtors@gmail.com You will receive an email back stating
that we have received your application. Winners will be notified by April 10th
The application deadline for the 2027 Omaha Archdiocesan Council of Catholic Women (OACCW) College Scholarship is January 15, 2027.
Scholarship Overview
Award Amount: $750
Target Audience: Female high school seniors
Eligibility: Candidates must reside in or be affiliated with a parish within the Archdiocese of Omaha, Nebraska.
Purpose: To enlighten, inform, and inspire young Catholic women regarding the OACCW as a major religious organization.
This year, students are invited to write and record a 3-to-5-minute audio essay on the 2026-2027 theme, "What a Veteran Taught Me About America."
Typed essay transcript, and the official form) must be submitted to our local Post—Winter-Munson VFW Post #1644 at 316 Braasch Avenue—by midnight on October 31, 2026.
Creative Writing Scholarship Competition Who may apply? How much? Submission criteria: College-bound Nebraska High School Seniors $2,000 (paid as tuition to the college/university the recipient plans to attend) *Only one submission per student.*
Submissions are DUE no later than March 14, 2027.