February Scholarships
February 1
ESA Foundation Scholarship
$5 app. Fee. Must rank in the upper 25% of class or min. ACT score of 22 and 3.0 GPA
Must include essay, 2 rec’s
February 1
Academic Scholarships-Mount Marty College
Students with a minimum of a 26 ACT or a
3.5 high school GPA will have the opportunity to vie for MMC's most prestigious
scholarships with the top award being full-tuition.
In order to be eligible to compete, the student must be admitted to Mount Marty
and submit a cover page, essay, and letter of recommendation by February 1,
2007.
Interested students will also have the opportunity to audition for talent
scholarships on this day in the areas of band, choir, and theatre.
|
Scholarship Name |
Requirements |
Scholarship Amount |
|
PRESIDENTIAL |
30 ACT or 4.0 GPA |
Up to 100% tuition |
|
DEANS |
29 ACT or 3.9 GPA |
Up to $9,000 |
|
TRUSTEE |
28 ACT or 3.7 GPA |
Up to $8,000 |
|
BENEDICTINE |
26 ACT or 3.5 GPA |
Up to $7,000 |
Talent
Awards:
Band, Choir, Theatre, & Art Scholarships require an on-campus audition or
interview.
1. Must be accepted to MMC by February 1, 2007.
Apply online.
2. Submit a cover page which includes the following information: name, address,
phone number, and name and address of high school.
3. Submit a list of plays, musicals, oral interpretation contests, music events,
art exhibits, contests, and related awards and events in which you have been
involved in during school.
4. Submit a letter of recommendation from your theatre, speech, art or music
teacher, which emphasizes your talents.
5. Complete an on-campus audition or interview.
6. Documents requested in #2, 3, and 4 must be received by February 1, 2007.
OFFICE OF
ADMISSIONS
MOUNT MARTY COLLEGE
1105 WEST 8TH STREET
YANKTON, SD 57078
1-800-658-4552
February 1
SCC Foundation Scholarships
https://scc.scholarships.nelnet.net
Preference to students in top 1/2 of their class.
February 1
UNK admission & freshmen scholarship app due
Application for admission must be filed with
ACT and current class rank. Resume documenting activities may be helpful.
Show leadership in the multicultural community by involvement in school and community activities.
Must meet admission requirements outright. Top ½ of the class with an ACT of 20 or better
February 1
UNK Multicultural Community Service Scholarship
2 recommendations
February 1
UNK Honors Programs
Normally have an ACT of 26 and rank in the top 25% of the class and complete 1 of 2 essays.
Applications after Feb. 2 will be reviewed as received.
February 1
NU Path Scholarship
Must be pre-medical professional major, ACT of 22, Must demonstrate the desire to work with the medically undeserved members of society.
February 1
NU Native American Heritage Scholarship
Preference given to affiliation with NE Native American tribe already in progress @UNL. Up to $2000 renewable over 4 yrs.
February 1
NU RH “Rick” Davis Scholarship
Must be admitted to UNK, ACT of 23 or better and rank in the top 30% of the class. $2000 to $4000 annually for up to 4 yrs
February 1
Sandhills Cattle Assoc.
download app @ www.sandhillcattle.com
Parent must be member by Feb. 1. Handwritten & retyped will be disqualified.
5-$750 Awards given
1-$500
800.658.0551
February 1
NE Grain Sorghum Producers Assoc.
$400
Must be typed, but not retyped. Member of NGSPA
. Must show production major as intended career
February 1
NSCA & Wells Fargo Scholarship Assoc.
$500 Must write an essay about school counseling
February 1
Northeast Community College Scholarships
From the "Quick Links" menu, select "Financial Aid/Scholarships"
From the left-hand side of the screen, select the "On-Line Scholarship Application."
Follow the directions for the first-time log in. Review the essay question first which can be pasted in from Word.
Once submitted, your application cannot be changed.
Contact the Financial Aid Office 1.800.348.9033
February 1
Wal-Mart Store Scholarships
App’s available only at your
local Wal-Mart Store. 605/665-1425
Wal-Mart Store # is 1483 (Used for
Application)
February 1
UNO College of Business Administration Scholarships
http://cba.unomaha.edu (click on "students")
email: arodie@mail.unomaha.edu 402.554.2304
Must be enrolled as freshmen in the College of Business Administration
February 3
Ike Friedman Leadership Award
Award & Honorarium. High character/Courage to act
February 4
College of St. Mary Scholarship Competition Day
www.csm.edu 800.926.5534
February 5
NSPE NE Scholarship
Must attend an accredited engineering program. Min. ACT of 29 in Math, 1-$1000 & 1-$750
February 9
Ne Rural Community Schools Assoc.
ACT of 22/3.5 GPA/Goals/Need Leadership/Character/community
Only 1 boy or 1 girl per school/Education Major.
School must be a member of NRCSA.
App’s @ Top 50% of class
Must attend NE or Western Iowa (4yrs College)
February 10
Gary Fisher Fine Arts Scholarship
NRCSA created the Gary Fisher Fine Arts Scholarship for students who excel in the fine arts and are planning to major in the fine arts in college. Graduating seniors of NRCSA member schools are eligible to apply.
February 10
Drive Your Future
The Mercedes-Bentz USA Scholarship Program
Must be a high school senior with a GPA of 3.0,
Is a first generation in a family who has never attended college.
If siblings have pursued college, you are still eligible.
February 10
FRED Scholarship Program
GPA, Activities, Recommendation, Need, Essay
February 13
Yankton College Scholarships (Not to Yankton College)
3.0 GPA/ 21 ACT/Leadership/2 rec’s from teachers. Must write to Yankton College, P.O. Box 133, Yankton, SD 57078
Must be connected to Yankton College
February 15
Best Buy Scholarships
http://www.BestBuy.com/scholarships
Good Grades. Outstanding Community Service
February 15
Chadron State Music Scholarships
Auditions are held on weekends in January and February, but a recording can be submitted by this date.
February 15
Commitment to Agriculture Scholarship
100 high school seniors whose family is involved in production ag and plan to pursue a career in agriculture. Ave. GPA & 18 ACT.
Need not be in FFA, but is included in the FFA Scholarship application.
February 15
FFA Scholarship
February 15
Dekalb Agricultural Accomplishment Award
Encourages excellence in 3 areas: scholarship, leadership, and work experience. Open to FFA and non-FFA member.
February 15
Cargill Community Scholarship
Uses FFA app, but a separate application is available on www.ffa.org for nonFFA students.
Must show 50% of your income from farming.
February 15
CSU Provost Scholarship Award
For non-resident students who are accepted in good standing into Colorado State University by Feb. 15.
Ques.: patricia.rapacz@coloradostate.edu or 970/491-7023 at Admissions Resource Center
February 15
Elder and Leemaur Publishing Scholarships
ACT of 24 or above, GPA of 3.75
Students must submit an essay no longer than 500 words on ONE of the following topics
Winter Semester Essay Topics: Do you think today’s athletes are overpaid? OR Do they think NAFTA has had a negative or positive impact on our country?
Summer Semester Essay Topic: Do you think the privatization of the health care system is or will have a negative impact on the service you receive? OR Do you think the media has an influence on the decisions you make?
February 15
Foundation for Rural Service
Appl. @ www.frs.org
Must get service from NE Nebraska Telephone Co.
Must be submitted to. Attn: Emory Graffis,
Gen. Man, P.O. Box 66 , 110 East Elk St. Jackson, NE 68743
for his signature
February 15
GPACAC Scholarship
Must have essay
3-$1000 scholarship. Essay/ACT of 20-28/aux.academic info
February 15
HPHOP @ CSC and Creighton University
www.csc.edu/mathsci/healthprofessions
or 888/293-2293
Preselected to attend Creighton U. in pharmacy or occupational therapy. Min. GPA of 3.5 in pharmacy or 3.25 in OT
February 15
Hubert K. Seymour Scholarship
www.nfu.org (click on education)
email: jennifer.luitjens@nfu.org 800.347.1961 Ext.: 2529
National Farmers' Union
$2000 to a high school senior for 2 yr/4 yr for any area of study
Must be a Farmers' Union member.
Based on academic record, social and community activities
February 15
Nebraska Machinery Co. Sponsorship program
Provides tuition, fees, tools, and book for 2 yrs
Must be accepted at CCC and have taken the ASSET test.
February 22
Early Advantage Scholarship @Central Community College
Must have ACT of 21 and sent to CCC. GPA of 3.0
February 23
Admissions Academic Scholarship
Northeast Community College
Must be returned to the NeCC Foundation by 2/23
Must have an ACT of 24 or GPA of 3.75
May reside outside the 20 county area
Contact Angie McLean or Lynette Finley
February 26
WSC High School Art Scholarship Competition
App @ counselor's office. 5-10 art works or slides. Letter must include your art background,
along with 2 recommendations.
?'s: Contact J. Marlene Mueller 402.375.7513 mamuell1@wsc.edu
February 28
All-USA High School Academic Team
allstars.usatoday.com
Must be nominated by hs principal or teacher for outstanding leadership in school or community.
20 students name, $2500 cash award.
February 28
UNK Honors Programs with scholarship
Includes stipend and books
Must submit 5 (TO 10) art works or 5 (to 10) slides in any media
February 28
Nebraska Roping Horse Assoc.
Upper ¼ of class/ ACT of 26/Must type app and have 3 recommendations.
Questions to LKLEMON@att.net