December Scholarship Deadlines
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For Juniors and Seniors
Southeast Community College (SCC) and Lincoln's high schools announced that they are partnering with Union Bank & Trust and Nelnet to offer a scholarship program for low-income Lincoln youth to attend SCC. With funding from Union Bank & Trust and Nelnet, the innovative Learn to Dream Scholarship program pays tuition and fees for up to 45-quarter credits at SCC for eligible students. All Lincoln high school students who qualify for a free or reduced-price lunch (as defined by the U.S. Department of Agriculture) are eligible for the scholarship.
The Learn to Dream Scholarship program has the potential to make college possible for nearly 600 students each year in our community. Through the program, students will be able to attend SCC for approximately one year of classes without having to pay for tuition and fees. The program will be offered to eligible students who graduate from one of Lincoln's public, private or parochial high schools on or after January 1, 2008. To encourage participation, Nelnet and Union Bank & Trust will work closely with the Lincoln schools and community organizations to promote the scholarship program to parents and students as early as the 8th grade to provide an incentive to students to plan and prepare for post-secondary education.
December 1, 2009 Nebraska State College System Offers Governor Opportunity Awards
In partnership with Governor Dave Heineman, the Nebraska State College System is currently offering half-tuition Governor Opportunity Awards to attend Chadron, Peru or Wayne State College. The renewable scholarships will be awarded for the 2010-11 academic year and represent a more than $7,350 financial award when renewed over four years.
To be eligible for a Governor’s Opportunity Award, the high school seniors must satisfy ALL of the following requirements:
1. Score at between a 21 and 24 on the ACT or a 1500 and 1650 on the SAT college entrance exam.
2. Complete the application
3. Graduate in 2010 from a Nebraska high school.
4. Enroll as a full-time college student at Chadron, Peru or Wayne State in the fall of 2010.
5. Be a resident of Nebraska.
6. Submit application and complete the essay detailed on the application form.
7. Meet the December 1, 2009 deadline
8. Click here if you have questions.
December, 1 2009 (postmarked by) University of Nebraska at Kearney Honors Program - To be considered for the Omaha World Herald/Kearney Hub Scholarship, first time freshmen must normally have an ACT composite score of 28 or above, rank in the top 10% of their class, show significant leadership in co-curricular activities and complete one of the two essays provided. Website link: www.unk.edu/acad/honors
December 1, 2009 The Violet Richardson Award Honoring Young Women for Volunteer Action - Young Woman, currently between the ages of 14 and 17, who is caring, compassionate, creative and most of all, committed to making the world a better place. For a student who volunteers for your community or school. Applications available in the counseling center.
December 1, 2009 - Feb. 22, 2010 Southeast Community College Open Application Dates for SCC Scholarships. Students must complete the online application process to be considered for scholarships. Apply online at: http://www.southeast.edu/admissions/fin_scholarships.asp
December 1, 2009 Wayne State College Scholarship Scholarship applications are due December 1. Come to the counseling center for an application.
December 1, 2009 - February 2010 The KFC Colonel's Scholars Program was created in 2006 and is dedicated to assisting students with financial needs who plan to pursue a bachelor's degree at a public institution within thiner legal state of residence. To qualify a student must: be a high school graduate, maintain a minimum high school cumulative GPA of 2.75 or higher, enroll in a public, in-state college or university, pursuing a bachelor's degree, be a US citizen or permanent resident. Come to the counseling center for more information or apply on line at www.kfcscholars.org
Tuesday, December 8th 7:00 pm Education Quest FAFSA(Free Application for Federal Student Assistance)Night North Star Auditorium
Senior parents and students highly encouraged to attend. Students and their families are invited for pizza dinner starting at 6:00 p.m. with the meeting to follow.
December 11, 2009 The University of Iowa Presidential Scholarship Program 350 outstanding applicants will be named Old Gold Scholars and will receive $12,000 over four years. 20 Old Gold Schoalrs will receive Presidential Scholarships of $40,000 ($10,000 a year for up to four years). Learn more and download the application form at: www.uiowa.edu/admissions/undergrad/scholarships/first-year
December 15, 2009 AXA Achievement Scholarship $10,000 or $25,000 Are you active in your community? Have you lead a project that benefits others? Have you overcome personal challenges? Learn more and download an application at: www.axa-achievement.com
December 15, 2009 The Constance K. Rife Scholarship $1000 in a single payment award made directly to the scholarship recipient. Applicants must be female, a senior in high school and an active member of their high school golf team. Must have a cumulative grade point average of 3.0. Application forms available on line at www.mhbgolf.com or ask for information in the counseling center.
Scholarship Searches
http://www.scholarshipmonkey.com/
http://www.scholarshipsforhispanics.org/
http://www.uncf.org/ United Negro College Fund
http://www.gmsp.org/ Gates Millenium Scholarship Program