March Scholarships
March 1
Acacia Leadership Scholarship
515.964.6696
18 selected, $1000 each
Academics/Extracurricular, and community/Male
Preference given to those associated with the fraternity.
Must attend Univ. of NE/ Iowa State/U of Iowa
March 1
AR-SAR-BEN-IAAP
sterry9415@yahoo.com 402.727.9415
Show purpose & character with a goal for office/admin career
March 1
Central Community College Scholarship
Activities & Honors, personal statement, 2 recommendations needed
NE Machinery Sponsorship and Scholarship
Extension Deadline for Tuition, Books, & Feed plus $2500 for tools.
Contact Larry Eastwood
March 1
CCC Ken Morrison Scholarship for Health Professions
www.cccneb.edu and mark this scholarship
20 $1000 awards.
March 1
Chet Linder Memorial Scholarship
Independent Insurance Agents of Nebraska Foundation
3 $750 Scholarships, Major recommended in a business or business related field.
March 1
DJ Hero Awards
March 1
Donna Reed Performing Arts
acting/musical theatre/vocal
March 1
Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Network College Scholarship Essay Contest
Email: scholarship@foodallergymail.org
Web: www.foodallergy.org
Write an essay explaining, “How Food Allergy Has Made a Difference in My Life.” Essays should be 500 words or less. The Scholarship is open to all students who have a food allergy diagnosed by a physician
March 1
Foundation for Rural Service Scholarship
Must be member of Three River Telco. Need essay, transcript and educator's statement.
March 1
George W. Loomis Health Career Sch.
Must have health career plans
Must have ACT of 24
Must have 2.5/Volunteer/Work/Activities
March 1
Knights of Columbus Scholarship
Must be planning to attend a Catholic College their freshmen year. Parents must be members of the Knights of Columbus.
Contact local organization or call 1/203-772-4332. Box 1670, New Haven, CT, 06507-0901
March 1
Maynard Jenson American Legion Memorial Scholarship
Must be at a NE college and be child or grandchild of American Legion member,
POW, MIA, KIA, or deceased veteran
5 NE selected for $500 award. Only parent must be member of American Legion
March 1
National President’s Scholarship
American Legion Auxiliary
Must be descendents of vets who served during specified times. Must be able to document at least 50 hrs of community service
Spirit of Youth Scholarship
Must be junior members of the Am. Legion Aux. of 4yrs.
March 1
Lincoln Gem & Mineral Scholarship
NE Academy of Sciences
Preference for students majoring in environmental studies. Essay on interest in earth science. NE Academy of Sciences
March 1
Loren Eiseley Memorial Scholarship
NE Academy of Sciences
List 2 of Eiseley’s Essays that have been read and 2 teachers’ recommendations
March 1
Loren Eiseley Memorial Scholarship
NE Academy of Sciences
$100. Show interest in geology of NE. Must write essay on this subject. 2 or 3 teacher recommendation
March 1
Marie & Howard J. Taylor Scholarship
NE Academy of Sciences
$1000. Must attend a NU school. Demonstrate knowledge of prairies and soil with field experience and essay. 2-3 recommendations from teachers. Preferences: agronomy or ag related field
March 1
Marion Schulz Memorial Environmental Scholarship
NE Academy of Sciences
$500. Preference: Major in business or environmental studies. Essay on the responsibilities of business to the environment. 2-3 teacher recommendations
March 1
Harry & Lenora Richardson
NE Branch of the National League of Postmasters’ Scholarship
March 1
Robert S Kubicek Memorial Scholarship
Must be a child or grandchild of a member of the National League of Postmasters
March 1
NE Cattlemen Research and Education Foundation Scholarship
Ag-related major. C Ave. Apply to Jana Jensen,
NE Cattlemen Research and Education Foundation, P.O. Box 50, Bingham, NE 69335. 308/588-6299
March 1
Greater Horizon Scholarship
NE Farm Bureau Federation
$1000. Ag-related major. Farm Bureau member
March 1
OACCW College Scholarship
Application at: www.archomaha.com Submit app to the current DCCW President
Must be a Catholic female. Essay is crucial. Includes a priest evaluation
March 1
Orscheln Farm & Home
2-$1000 for 4-H and 2-$1000 for FFA at UNL College of Ag majors
Application at: http//4h.unl.edu
One word format on Mrs. E’s desktop or ask dhusmann2@unl.edu (Dr. Dann Husmann)
March 1
Southeast Community Scholarship-Milford
President’s Scholarship
Cum GPA of 3.0, must complete 4 sem. of algebra and/or adv. Math. Demonstrate positive leadership skills
March 1
Southeast Community College Educational Foundation Scholarships
downloaded at www.southeast.edu
$500 & admitted to Southeast Community College Preference given to top 1/2 of class or can demonstrate exceptional classroom performance. App's can be
March 1
Three River Telco Scholarship Program
Activities, Recommendation, need, essay, transcript, 2.0 GPA, Essay, Member of 3 River Telco
March 1
UNK Larry Ludden Industrial Tech Scholarship
www.unk.edu 308.865.8504
2- $250 scholarships awarded to majors in Industrial Tech
(Construction Management, Industrial Distribution, Telecommunications Management, Aviation Systems Management)
March 1
UNO Music Dept. Scholarships
Music majors with 2 letters of recommendation
Confirmation of ACT and class rank
sharden@mail.unomaha.edu 402.554.2177
March 4
SAMMY
www.whymilk.com academic/athletics/leadership/community service
March 5
Gallup Scholarship
Min. GPA of 3.5. Must demonstrate an interest in teaching , marketing, psyc or gen. business.
Based on leadership, activities, and letter of rec.
DJ Hero Award
Salvation Army
To recognize outstanding volunteer efforts by young people ages 17 to 19
from communities across Nebraska.
Six will receive a $5000 scholarship to a college or vocational school.
March 8
Niobrara Valley Goodwill Fund Scholarship
Member of Coop/Upper 2/3 of class/2.0 GPA
App at counselor's office on paper and on computer.
March 12
Omaha World Herald Academic Team
Nominate only 1, based on ACT, GPA, Essay
March 15
American Legion Auxiliary
402/466-1808 neaux@alltel.net
Averyl Elaine Keriakedes Sch.
Prefer female enrolled @UNL majoring in jr. high social studies
Licensed Practical Nursing Sch.
Must be vet-connected, be used at the next session of LPN school
Nurse’s Gift Tuition Sch.
Must plan to attend a school of nursing
Roberta Marie Stretch Memorial Sch.
Vet-connected, a NE resident, Preference to Girls’ State Citizen
Ruby Paul Campaign Fund Sch.
Must be family of Am. Leg. Or Aux. Must be enrolled in college.
Ruby Lorraine Paul Sch.
Must be family of Am. Leg. Or Aux. Must be enrolled in college. Nursing included
Student Aid Grant/Voc Tech Sch.
Must be vet or vet connected.
March 15
Bonnie Watson-Peterson Rehab Assoc. of NE
Any disability & major in Rehab or Hu Services, NE resident. $500
March 15
Butte Local Scholarships
Letter of App. Format available @ counselor’s office
March 15
Dept. of Ag Ldship., Ed & Comm
Must attend UNL & major in Ag Ed-Ag Leadership Option App available through FFA Advisor or 402/472-2807
March 15
Husker Harvest Days Ag scholarships
Ag/ag bus majors, any NE college, $600
March 15
Money to Learn Scholarship
apply online at www.asapubt.com
Min ACT of 20. Upper 1/3 of the class
Must attend a NE college.
March 15
NAAE Future Teachers Scholarship Program
March 15
NSCA and Bank of the West Scholarship Application
http://web.mac.com/pbarnes100/iWeb/Site%202/NSCA.html
Must be a high school senior attending a public or private-secondary school in Nebraska.
Must attend a post-secondary institution during the 2007-2008 school year.
Write an essay that describes how a school counselor or school counseling program
has assisted you to plan/decide/resolve/grow in an area of your life.
March 15
Norfolk Daily News All-Academic Team Competition
Based on class rank, GPA, Essay, Honors & Activities
Application in counselor's office
March 15
Phil Shanline Scholarship
8 scholarships of $500, 1 for $1000 based on essay & need. Typed app preferred, especially essay.
March 15
Power of Family Scholarships
Student of any age can apply by submitting online essays
March 15
Robert C Byrd Honors Sch. Program
ACT min. of 30
March 15
UNL Dept. of Theatre Acts Auditions & Scholarships
Must be considering the BA with Performance Acting emphasis.
March 16
Gus Swanson Memorial Communications Scholarship
App's available at www.sramarketing.com Questions to: renees@sramarketing.com 402/437-6457
GPA of 3.25. For a NE college. Major in Advertising major/Marketing/Mass Communications/Communication Studies/Public Relations/Journalism/Graphic Design/Desktop Publ. Must submit a marketing strategy
March 16
Ak-Sar-Ben Community College Scholarships
Leadership, academic, desire to earn degree, financial need. Eligible community college.
March 17
Golden Apple Award
?'s to Renee Sorensen renee.sorensen@kolnkgin.com
Essay of 250 words or less, naming a teacher who meant the most to them
March 19
Norfolk Daily News
Honors & Extracurricular
March 25
Eastman Scholarship
www.math.unl.edu/?area+UGRAD+EASTMAN
Must attend UNL, major in math. ?’s to
March 28
UNK Opportunity Fund
Must graduate from a NE Class D or C school, admitted to UNK, must not be receiving any merit academic scholarships from UNK, must show financial need. Must be nominated by high school.
March 30
Yankton Medical Clinic, PC Scholarship Program
Application available at office for medical related fields..
6-$1000 awards
March 30
Beta Sigma Psi National Lutheran Fraternity Scholarship
For men enrolled full-time at UNL who are Lutheran
App available in office only.
March 31
Bonnie Watson-Peterson Scholarship
Must attend UNK, from a Class C or D school
Must need financial aid & not receive any other merit scholarships from UNK
March 31
Drive Your Future
3.0 or above GPA, Must be first generation to attend college
March 31
NE legal Prof. Assoc. Sch.
Must be in pre-law or legal support field. 1-$1000, 1-$500 2.5 GPA
March 31
Nelnet/Pinnacle Sports Network Scholarship Program
Awards $43000 to NE high school seniors
For ?'s contact Franny Madsen @ 308.237.7593