Available Scholarships
Available Scholarships
by Kelli Urton
Lion's Club Scholarship:
Beaver Lake Lion's Club Scholarship Application
Conestoga Public Schools
Foundation if you are interested see the counselor.
Senior Scholarships applications must be received before April
30th.
The Conestoga Public Schools Foundation Scholarship enhances
educational opportunities for students through the awarding of two
$250 scholarships each May. All graduating Conestoga seniors are
eligible to apply. Scholarships will be granted based on students’
academic performance, co-curricular activity, community service and
college/career plans.
The Betty I. Mayfield Memorial Scholarship honors the contributions
to the community and education by Betty I. Mayfield. The
scholarship was launched in Spring 2000. One $500 scholarship will
be awarded to a Conestoga graduating senior with an outstanding
record of school attendance, an outstanding record of civic
involvement and demonstrated financial need.
The Myles T. Lepert Memorial Scholarship was established in May
2002 and honors the memory of Myles Lepert, a Conestoga Middle
School student. One $500 college scholarship is awarded annually to
a graduating senior who has overcome obstacles and is working
towards achieving his/her life goals. This scholarship application
MUST INCLUDE two teacher recommendations and an essay of no more
than one page that outlines the obstacles overcome and describes
life goals.
Learn and Work Scholarship
http://www.sheridanlutheran.org/scholarship
Juniors: It’s time to start your
campus visits
Start looking at colleges your junior year so you can narrow your
choices by the time you’re a senior. Follow these tips for
successful campus visits.
Visit your top college choices while the schools are in session.
You won’t get the true flavor of the school during breaks or finals
week.
Schedule your visits at least two weeks in advance. Ask for
appointments with an admissions representative, financial aid
counselor and a faculty member in your area of interest.
Talk to a faculty member about upper-level classes in your
anticipated major. Many students change majors because they don’t
understand the subject matter or the degree of difficulty.
Ask the financial aid counselor how the college may offset tuition
costs and about college-based scholarship applications and
deadlines.
If possible, stay overnight in a residence hall and eat in the
cafeteria. Ask about the personality of each hall so you can
request one that suits you.
Check out college Web sites. You’ll find admission requirements,
academic and social information, and campus photos or a virtual
tour.
College Profiles can help with college search
Find information about Midwest colleges in the College Profiles
section at EducationQuest.org.
Link your students to
ScholarshipQuest – and scholarship information
Web site - www.educationquest.org/scholarshipquest.asp. It will
connect your students and families to:
• ScholarshipQuest with over 2,000 local, regional and state
scholarships
• Information about different types of scholarships
• Links to national scholarship sites
• Scholarship application tips
The Nebraska Department of
Education is accepting applications for the Robert C. Byrd Honors
Scholarship, a federally funded program that provides opportunities
for Nebraska high school seniors with outstanding academic
achievement.
Nebraska seniors who are selected will receive up to $1,500 a year
for a total of four years. About 40 new scholarships are awarded
each year, in addition to funding renewal applicants.
ACT composite test scores are given primary consideration in the
selection process. Recipients are chosen in a manner that ensures
equitable and statewide distribution of awards. Selection is made
without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, religion,
disability, economic background or financial need.
Eligibility information and the scholarship application form are
available online at www.nde.state.ne.us/byrd. You may also call
402-471-3962 or email mardi.north@nebraska.gov for more
information. The application deadline is March 15, 2009.
The Industrial Technology
Department at the University of Nebraska at Kearney would like to
invite your senior students to apply for our Industrial Technology
Incoming Freshman Scholarships. The department offers 4
scholarships specifically for our incoming freshman students with a
total of 6 awards to be made for this upcoming academic year.
Criteria for each of the 4 scholarships vary and a link to the
descriptions of each may be found at the student log in site.
Our application process is now online and is very simple for the
students; they provide their information in one online form and the
system finds the scholarships they would qualify for and adds them
as an applicant for that particular award. Detailed instructions
are included and we invite you to please share this with your
students as necessary.
The online application will be available to your students beginning
February 1, 2009. In the past we have received a limited number of
applications so we encourage them to take the time to complete the
convenient online application by midnight February 28, 2009.
On behalf of the Industrial Technology Department I would like to
thank you for providing this information to your students. If we
can be of any assistance please feel free to give us a call at
308-865-8504.
Attached is a copy of the Norma Ross Walter Scholarship sponsored by the Cather Foundation.This scholarship offers a $1000 scholarship to high school women in Nebraska who are plan to major in English.Students may also download may also download the application directly from our website: www.willacather.org The Cather Foundation has given thousands of dollars to young women and wishes to make sure that every young woman in Nebraska has the opportunity to apply.
The Horatio Alger Association's State Scholarship Program in
Nebraska, has
a designated fund of $250,000 for 2009. The funding is provided by
The
Knights of Ak-Sar-Ben, and provides scholarships to select high
school
seniors. Horatio Alger Scholars are teenagers who have risen
above
adversity in their lives to maintain their grades, remain active in
their
community and participate in extracurricular activities. There will
be
fifty $5,000 scholarships awarded. The recipients must be enrolled
full
time as a high school senior in Nebraska; have a strong commitment
to
pursue a bacheloer's degree at an accredited institution (students
may
start their studies at a two-year institution and then transfer to
a
four-year institution); critical financial need; involved in
co-curricular
and community activities; and have a minimum grade point average of
2.0; be
a resident of Nebraska; and be a citizen of the United States.
For application information, visit
http://www.horatioalger.org/scholarships/apply.cfm
Heartland Leadership Scholarship forms will be in the magazine rack outside of the office.
Nebraska Aviation Trades Association
Nebraska Aviation Trades Association members
U.S. Bank Internet Scholarship Program is offering thirty $1,000 scholarships awarded in a random drawing. There are no essays, no minimum GPA required. The program runs October through February. You can apply online at usbank.com/studentbanking
AccessCollegeEarly Scholarship Program
Authorized by the Nebraska Legislature in 2007, the Access College Early (ACE) Scholarship Program Act (LB 192) pays tuition and mandatory fees for qualified, low-income high school students to enroll in college courses from Nebraska's colleges or universities, either through dual-enrollment or early enrollment agreements with these institutions. High school students may apply for funding under this program by completing the ACE Student Application, which is reviewed by the Coordinating Commission for Postsecondary Education (CCPE) for award consideration.
http://www.ccpe.state.ne.us/publicdoc/ccpe/ACE.asp
AXA Achievement Community Scholarship is offering up to $750,000 in Scholarships—You Could Win!!
Download an application for a $2,000 college scholarship at: www.axa-achievement.com
Apply by February 15, 2008
PIN Numbers for Parents and Students
To file a FAFSA form online you will need a personal identification number (PIN). This is a four digit number that will be used every year when filing the FAFSA; so put it in a safe place!
FASFA need to be file by April 15. In order to facilitate this, I will help parents and students obtain pin numbers. You need the names of those applying for a PIN, Social Security number and birth date. If you send the information with your student, I will help them get pin numbers for themselves and their parents.
Now is a good time to get your PIN number.
If you wish to do it yourself here is the site to get a pin number.http://www.pin.ed.gov/PINWebApp/pinindex.jsp
FASFA information is located at http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/
The deadline for
the Omaha World Herald/Kearney Hub scholarship is December
1, 2008.
Apply for admission on-line at www.unk.edu
Phillip Schrager Scholarship Program
for Student Leaders at the University of Nebraska at Omaha
The Phillip Schrager Scholarship Program for Student Leaders at the University of Nebraska at Omaha was established in the Fall of 1982 to recognize students with outstanding leadership capability and to develop and enhance their leadership potential. A student’s involvement in high school activities and organizations, and the offices held therein, serve as major factors in selecting the Schrager Scholars. Recognition of the nominee’s leadership qualities by members of their peer group is an essential element in the selection of students for this honor. Scholastic achievement is a secondary but important qualification. The Schrager Scholarship is both an honorary and working award.
Candidates for a Schrager Scholarship must meet the following requirements:
1. Must enroll as a full-time student (12 hours or more per semester) and maintain a 2.75 cumulative grade point average while completing a minimum of 24 hours each academic year.
2. Must enroll in and successfully complete a 3 hour leadership development course (PA2000) during the fall semester of the freshman year. As part of the requirements of the class, each student will be asked to become involved in student leadership positions.
3. Must remain involved in student leadership positions.
4. Must attend developmental seminars as arranged by the university.
5.
Must
volunteer in community service 4-5 hours per month.
Those selected will receive a scholarship valued at $2500 for each of their freshman and sophomore years
Philip Schrager Scholarship Program for Student Leaders Application
The Phillip Schrager Scholarship Program for Student Leaders at the University of Nebraska at Omaha seeks to identify high school students who have demonstrated leadership ability recognized by parents, faculty, and peers. Leadership activities in high school and/or community involving time commitment, planning, organization and management skills, together with academic achievement, will be the primary criteria for scholarship selections. Finalists will be contacted for an interview by the Selection Committee before scholarship winners are determined.
(Please use black ink to complete application)
Mr.
Ms.
Address
City State Zip
( ) ( )
Home Phone Cell Phone
E-mail address: _______________________________________________________
Social Security Number
High School
Name of Parent/Guardian
Test Scores
ACT Date Tested SAT Date Tested
Cumulative grade point average for high school (use 4.0 scale) (seven semesters)
Rank in Graduating Class Size of Graduating Class
Signed ______________________________________Today’s Date
Applicant
Application Procedures:
1 . One letter of recommendation from the high school teacher, counselor or principal who is best qualified to attest to your leadership ability should be included. This person should comment on the learning experiences, personality traits and achievements which qualify you for leadership scholarship consideration.
2. A resume should also be included which details your leadership achievements. The resume should list the activity, your time commitment (per week), membership dates, the office held or the leadership role in the organization, and how long you held the office. Activities might include student government, class office, special honors (National Honor Society, Boys State, Girls State, etc.), school organizations (athletics, art club, debate, DECA, FBLA, FFA, FIX, FHA, etc.) community organizations (church, Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, YMCNYWCA. etc.).
3. Include a high school transcript with your application.
4. A short essay (one page, double space maximum) should be included on the following topic:
What qualities are most important for leadership?
Give a concrete example of how you have demonstrated these qualities.
5. All application materials must be postmarked no later than February 13, 2009 and sent to:
UNO Office of Financial Aid
103 Eppley Administration Building
6001 Dodge Street, Omaha NE 68182
NEBRASKAROPING HORSE ASSOCIATION
OFFERING THE $500 RAY WARREN/TOM FORST
MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
APPLICANT: Please type the requested information. Complete both page 1 and page 2 of this form!! Application deadline is February 28, 2009!!!
Minimum Requirements:
1) Upper 1/4 of graduating class and a minimum of 26 score on the ACT
2) Current high school or home-schooled senior in the state of Nebraska
3) Completion of pages 1 and 2 of this form
4) Two letters of recommendation (one must be from your high school counselor affirming class rank and test scores. No letters from family members.)
5) Register as a full time student at a college or university for the fall 2009 semester
Name: Social Security number:
Address: City: State: Zip:
Phone: Date of birth: Graduation date:
*EMAIL ADDRESS:
Current high school: City or town:
**Attach a list (one page only) of extra curricular activities, offices held, part-time work, community service, etc. (specify which are school activities and which are community activities.
Father’s employer: Mother’s employer:
Applicant’s employer:
Post-secondary institution you plan to attend:
*Complete page 2 of this form!!!
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To be completed by school official
Class Rank: Number in class: ACT score: GPA:
Signature: Title: Date:
Please return completed form and essay via email attachment to: lklemon@q.com
Or mail to: Lon Lemon 9000 S. 225th St Gretna, NE 68028-Questions to lklemon@q.com
In no less than 750 words, and no more than 1,500 words, please tell us about your past and present involvement, and/or interest in agriculture, ranching, horses, general livestock, 4-H, or related field. We would like you to tell us about your plans and goals for the future, how college will help you achieve those goals, and how they relate to the above.
