Ongoing Scholarships
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The following scholarship information has been received by our counseling office. No specific deadline application date has been specified for these "ongoing" scholarship opportunities. *Often times ongoing scholarships are awarded on a rolling first come/first serve basis and there is a limited amount of financial aid available. It is to the student's advantage to apply as soon as he or she can.*
Access College Early Scholarship - This program can pay the tuition and mandatory fee costs of a high school student who wishes to take a dual enrollment or early admit(concurrent) class a t a Nebraska College or University. To qualify, a high school student, or that student's parent(s)/guardian(s), would have had to experienced an extreme hardship(i.e. fire, loss of job, accident, etc), or currently be eligible for one of the following federal benefit programs: food stamps, free or reduced price lunches, supplemental security income (SSI), special supplemental nutrition program(WIC) or temporary assistance for needy families(TANF). Student applications available in the counseling center. Ritchie.Morrow@ccpe.ne.gov or via phone at 402-471-0032 .
American Legion National High School Oratorical Contest (All grade levels) - State Winner $1,500 and National awards of $18,000, $16,000 and $14,000. Must be a high school student under the age of 20; must prepare a speech according to contest guidelines and assigned topic; 8-10 minute delivery time. More information is available on the national website at www.legion.org Contact the local American Legion Post for contest dates (usually in November).
Barbizon Modeling and Acting - scholarship amounts can vary. Website link at barbizonmodeling.com
Boston University - varies according to scholarship. Website link at: www.bu.edu/finaid
Buena Vista University - varies according to scholarship website link at financialaid@bvu.edu
College Of St. Mary Marie Curie Scholarship - 6 scholarships 1. Graduating Senior 2. Must major in Biology, Chemistry or Math 3. Citizen Of US 4. Minimum 3.5 g.p.a. 5. ACT composite 22 or SAT 1000 6. Financial need. Applications available in the counseling center or for further information at 1-800-926-5534 or www.csm.edu
Columbia College, MO varies according to scholarship website link at: www.ccis.edu/financialaid
Doane College Teach Grant Program - financial aid for Teachers. Students must have intent to teacher. Must file a FAFSA, must be in good standing with Title IV programs, must participate in TEACH grant counseling to confirm interest, student must be above the nantional 75% in one sub test submitted to Doane (ACT-SAT) or submit a GPA from high school of at least a 3.25 on a 4.o scale or submit a 3.25 GPA on a 4.0 scale after one full -time semester at Doane. Student must mantain a GPA of 3.25 . Funding $16,000 undergraduate. Contact Office of Admission Doane College at (402) 826-8641 or 800-333-6263 (toll free) teachgrant@doane.edu or lyn.forester@doane.edu
Emory University Atlanta, Georgia - varies according to scholarship. website link at: www.college.emory.edu/current/achievement/scholars
ESA Foundation has 31 scholarships available for Nebraska students. Applications available online at www.esaintl.com/esaf Students may apply for three(3) of the scholarships. These are listed on the Nebraska portion of the website. Each applicant must have two letters of recomendation signed & dated & thier own letter (each may be copied) plus their school transcript(all transcripts need to be "official". Include a $5.00 fee for each scholarship to defray mailing costs. Online application available at www.esaintl.com/esaf
Mail to :
Sunya Decker - NE ESA Foundation Counselor
Lazy L #79
Mc Cook , NE 69001
Harvard University - Full or reduced tuition. Be admitted to Harvard University, family earning less than $60,000/year (full scholarship) $60,000 - $80,000/year (reduced tuition). Apply at website: www.fao.fas.harvard.edu
Scholarships for Hispanics - Amount of scholarships vary. Can attend any accredited college or university. Requirements vary with each scholarship. Go online at : http://www.scholarshipsforhispanics.org/
Hispanic Scholarship Fund - Applications for the 2008-09 academic year are now available online at www.HSF.NET
Joseph's College of Beauty Scholarship - $2,000 award for students who attend Joseph's College of Beauty in Lincoln, Beatrice, Grand Island, Hastings, Kearney, Norfolk or North Platte. May apply for scholarship when applying for admission. Applications taken the end of each month.
KFRX 106.3 Scholarship Club - The 106.3 KFRX was formed to recognize the academic achievements of area High School Seniors. KFRX will announce a weekly "Scholar of the Week" throughout the 2007-2008 school year. That wistudent will receive many on-air announcements during that week, recognizing their achievements and will be aawarded a plaque. KFRX will award five $600 scholarships at the end of the school year from those that have won the weekly awards. All applications must be recieved by March 1, 2008. The sooner you apply the better chance you have to be selected! Applications available in the counseling center or on the web at www.kfrxfm.com
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.
Lincoln Community Foundation Scholarships
various scholarships website link: www.lcf.org
*Lincoln Public Schools Foundation Scholarships - A number of scholarships with various deadlines and scholarship amounts given to students for attending an accredited school. For additional information go to www.foundationforlps.org for complete listing of scholarships. Most scholarships have the deadline of March 7, 2008.
Midland College - Fremont, NE Students must first apply for admission and be accpted to the college. Online application at www.mlc.edu
Midwest Student Exchange Program - Reduced tuition rates for college students in Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, Michigan, Minnesota and North Dakota attending college as an out-of-state student in participating states. Contact Office of Admissions at colleges in participating states. Brochures available in the counseling center. Must indicate on your application for admission that you seek the MSEP scholarship or contact the schools financial aid office as soon as possible. Detailed information about qualifying programs is available on the website: http://msep.mhec.org/
University of Minnesota - Twin Cities - Varies according to scholarship. Website link: http://admissions.tc.umn.edu
The National Federation of the Blind will give 30 college scholarships to the nation's top blind students in its 2008 NFB Scholarship Program during our annual convention next year. These awards include the $12,000 Kenneth Jernigan Scholarship; 1 Scholarship for $10,000; 2 Scholarships for $7,000 each; 4 Scholarships for $5,000 each; and 22 Scholarships for $3,000 each. Each winner will be brought to the NFB annual convention next July at Federation expense and will receive other useful gifts. If you are an eligible student, please go to http://www.nfb.org/scholarships for more information and the online application form.
Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps (NROTC) $180,000 Scholarship Opportunity E-mail: michaell.a.skinner1@cnrc.navy.mil Website link:
Nebraska College System : Chadron State - Peru State and Wayne State Scholarship Page: http://www.nscs.edu/Scholarship/NSCS%20Scholarship%20Info.html
Northwest Missouri - varies according to scholarship. Website link at: www.nwmissouri.edu/finaid
Nursing - If you know of anyone between 18-28 years old, interested in the Nursing field, University of the District of Columbia (UDC) is offering FREE tuition, FREE books, a $250 monthly stipend, and guaranteed job placement as a nurse at Providence Hospital upon graduation (it's a 3 year program) with a starting salary of $40,000. The program is recruiting new students now!! Please contact Ms. Beshon Smith (202) 266-5481 or email Bsmith@urbanalliance.org.
The Money to Learn Scholarship sponsored by ASAP/Union Bank and Trust and Lincoln Journal Star's Newspapers in Education (NIE). Ongoing application until 3/15/2008. 24 scholarships awarded to 24 Nebraska high school seniors graduating in 2008. Each will receive a $500 scholarship to be applied toward their post secondary education. Other requirements include: Graduate in upper 1/3 of graduation class or an ACT of 20 or above, attendance at post-secondary institution full-time within Nebraska during the next academic year, completion of the money to learn scholarship application. Apply as soon as possible for weekly consideration. Counselor affirm class rank and test scores. Have parents sign, attach photo and mail to :
Money to Learn Scholarhsip
18 West 23rd Street
Kearney, NE 68847
Attn: Franny Madsen
Application online at:
www.asapubt.com
Nelnet $1 Million Scholarship Giveaway - Enter to win up to $25,000. $1 million will be given away to high school juniors and seniors as well as undergraduate college students.Ten Grand Prizes of a scholarship worth up to $25,000750 First Prizes of a $1,000 scholarship. It’s easy to enter—no essay required! You can enter once per day. The more times you enter the better your chances are to win the drawing. There is no limit on how many times you can enter. No purchase necessary. Enter to win at: https://sslprotected.com/NelnetScholarships/?CMP=ILC-7B0P82490098
The University of Iowa - varies according to scholarship. web link at: www.uiowa.edu/financial-aid/scholarships
Iowa Western Community College - varies according to scholarship. Web link at www.iwcc.edu
University of Nebraska - Lincoln (UNL) Scholarships - Varies according to scholarship . Website link at http://www.unl.edu/scholfa/
University of Nebraska - Lincoln Love Memorial Hall Alumnae Association - Love Hall is a unique because it is a cooperative, which means that all residents earn a "scholarship" by spending 4-6 hours a week on leadership activities, cooking, or contributing to the upkeep of the hall. Students save approximately $3200 a year compared to traditional residence halls. Love is a true home away from home. Information and applications available in the counseling center.
University of Nebraska - Kearney (UNK) Scholarships - Varies according to scholarship. Website link at www.unk.edu/offices/financial_aid
University of Nebraska - Omaha Scholarships (UNO) - Varies according to scholarship. Website link at http://www.ses.unomaha.edu/finaid
Nebraska Wesleyan Scholarships - varies according to scholarship. Website link at: http://admissions.nebrwesleyan.edu/aid/scholarships.php
Peru State College - varies according to scholarship. Website link at: http://www.peru.edu/admissions/freshmanscholarships.htm
UPS Health Horizons Scholarship Program - Must attend a Nebraska Independent College. Must be a Nebraska resident; must be a freshmen or transfer student; minimum 22 on ACT or 11000 SAT or 3.0 gpa. Interest in a health related field. Enroll in a NCIF school. For application and more information go to www.nicfonline.org and down load the application.
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