Scholarship List 08-09
by Dudley Baack
October 17, 2001
SCHOLARSHIP LIST FOR 2008-09
Horatio Alger Scholarship Due 10/30/08
• Need, BS degree, character
• Shown in overcoming adversity
• Apply at www.horatioalger.or/scholarships
Merit Aid Scholarship
• Scholarship search, FREE resource, need GPA of 2.0 (C) higher,
• Interest, intended major, leadership and Community service
• That helps students find merit aid which varies
• Scholarships before they apply.
Access College Early
• Need based scholarship
• Go to http://www.ccpe.state.ne.us/PublicDoc/CCPE/
• Click on financial aid
2009 Hearst Fd Scholarshop
• Take test by Oct 24
• spend a week (3/7/09) with 104 delegates (2 from each state and Wash DC) in WashDC
• Leadership skills, had to have been a class officer
• Open to 11th and 12th graders
• Make an application and the test is mailed by 10/24.
Norma Ross Walter
• 1st yr. college student, English major
Scholarship Program-Cather Foundation Due 1/31/09
• Intellectual promise, creativity and character
Prudential Spirit of Community Awards apply by 10/31/08
• Fill out form on line at www.prudential.com/spirit (access key: spirit)
• Print this and return to the principal
• The school will select the nominee for the state-level honors
Coca-Cola Scholarship Program Due 10/31/08
• On line application www.cocca-colascholars.org
• Volunteer, tutoring, leadership,
• Student government, activities
• You will need CEEB # 281-815
AXA Achievement Scholarship Due 12/15/08
• To qualify, you must demonstrate:
• Ambition and Drive
• Determine to set & reach goals
• Respect for self, family, & community
• Ability to succeed in college
• Apply at www.axa-achievement.com
Wayne State & Medical Center RHOP Due 12/1/08
• Rural Health Opportunity Program
• RHOP-Medicine 5, Dentistry 3,
• Pharmacy 3, Clinical Lab Science 3
• Could mean automatic acceptance
Wayne- Academic Excellence Due 12/1/08
• Full tuition, maintain a 3.3 GPA in college
• Seeking students actively involved in their Education
• Possible contributors to campus life.
• ACT score, nomination letter, academic standing(rank).
Nebraska Academy of Science Dues 3/1/09
• $500-$1000 scholarships for seniors planning to attend Colleges or Universities in NE
• Website<neacadsci.org/Info/Scholarsip.htm>
• Click on info
Principal’s Leadership
• Selection has to be nominated by HS principal.
• For an Award application packet go to www.principals.org/PLA
• If you would like to be nominated see Mr. Hahne
Christian Connector Inc.
• Go to website to request info
• You will automatically be entered in a drawing for a $2500 scholarship
• This site would be good if you are considering a private institution.
• To request information 1-800-667-0600
• Free scholarship resource
Entrepreneurship Scholarship
• UNL scholarship-this to identify young entrepreneurs
• Students who have started their own business are prime
• Candidates go to www.cba.unl.edu/outreach/ent/yec/
• For a nomination form, which aredue10/17/08
Lincoln Community Foundation
• Try this website for scholarships to NE colleges
Wayne State
• Free application from Oct 27-Oct 31
2008 Burger King Scholarship Due 2/2/09
• $1000 – must be a senior meet BK criteria
• Information at www.bk.com/scholars
• Or contact bdorado@whopper.com
• An OHS student once earned this scholarship
Union Bank Scholarship
• 30 - $1000 Scholarships awarded at random drawing
• Apply at US Bank Website
McKelvey Foundation Entrepreneurial Due 1/23/09
• Own and operating your own business is a
• Requirement.- with one paid employee
• Up to $10,000/yr to any college
• Apply online mckelveyfoundation.org
• Questions call 1-877-McKelvey (625-3583)
Toyota Community Scholars Due 11/21/08
• Effective leader, service in school and community
• Academics, character
• More information at Toyota Website
Need a Lift - American Legion
almost any American Legion/Veterans connection
www.needalift.org due dates vary
Caterpillar Scholarship
NMC Diesel Tech to qualify: 2/13/09
Visit CCC in Hastings
apply and be accepted
Complete application for scholarship
take COMPASS, ASSEST, ACT
American Legion Schs.
A variety of scholarsips, son/daughter, grandson/granddaughter
of a veteran due dates vary
Peter Kiewit Fd Legacy Prog.
Senior, ACT, top 20% of sr. class, demonstrate financial need
www.peterkiewitfondation.org
finalists then are sent a second application 1/07/09
KFC Colonel's scholars
GPA of 2.75, pursue a bachelors degree
demonstrate financial, www.kfcscholars.org
or call 1-866-KFC-7240 apply 1/08-2/10/09
Nebraska Academy of Sciences
<neacadsci.org/Info/scholarship.htm>
essay, transcripts, letters of rec, list of activities
and accomplishments 3/1/09
Great Plains Communication Scholarships
must be a Great Plains user
A. Medical Transcription-complete form
B. EC Hunt sch
attend Dana College,served by GP
questions call 402-426-7227
academic achievement, and GP service
C. Trade and Technical
GP service trade and technical school
Desire to return to home town
download for at gpcom.com/scholarships 3/01/09
Elks National Fd Most Valuable Student scholarship
www.elks.org/enf/scholars - electronic version to download
senior, letters of rec,essay, financial statement, counselor report
transcrip app in to them by 1/09/09
Board of Trustees sch.
to Wayne,Chadron, Peru
25 ACT to apply, one letter of rec
Return to Counselor 1/15/09
Governor's Opportunity Award
1/2 tuition to Wayne Chadron Peru
21-24 ACT to apply, essay, Return to Counselor 12/1/08
Academic Excellence sch
Wayne State
one student from OHS to nominate for this award.
maintain 3.3 to keep full tuition scholarship 12/1/09
AXA Achievement Community Scholarship
www.axa-achievement.com 2/15/09
NE Ed. Office Prof. Assoc. Student Scholarship guidelines
essay (Why I am choosing an office related career or vocation,
3 letters of rec, hs transcript
go http://neopa.unl.edu to learn more about the org. and download the app.
must be typed
Agriculture Scholarship
Northeast Equipment Inc. (John Deere) $1000
Senior, 2 year ag diesel or agr. Business - complete form
return to counselor
Maynard Jensen Am. Legeion Memorial Sch
son/daughter, grandson/granddaughter, step children of Am Legion
POW, MIA, KIA, or any vet. at the time of death
Nebraska acredited institution
need, achievement, activities 3/1/09
Southeast CC Community Scholarship
apply on line at
www.southeast.edu/admission/fin_scholarships.asp
