Scholarships

Please check this site often as scholarships may be posted daily.

ATTENTION SENIORS AND PARENTS:  Senior students who receive a scholarship must bring the original scholarship letter to Mrs. Zimmerman in the College Center. She will make a copy. The scholarship will then be listed in the Graduation Program and published in the Omaha World Herald. No scholarship information will be printed without the original scholarship. SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINE:  April 23, 2008

How do you know for which scholarship you should apply? Check out the sites here to find what scholarships are available, including which are based on academic achievement and which are based on need. The sites listed below will help you in your search for scholarship information. Also check the "College Scope" often as new scholarships are listed daily: generally from October through March.

Updated March 31, 2008

SCHOLARSHIPS

Tuskee Airmen Inc.:  essay about ÒTuskegee AirmenÓ and biographical essay.  Deadline April 19, 2008

Omaha Westside Lions Club:  must have a vision and/or hearing impairment and/or a diabetic condition; GPA of ÒCÓ.  Also based on need, leadership, scholarship and community service.  Deadline March 14, 2008

Tom Pierce Memorial Scholarship:  students with permanent physical disability or student w/parent with permanent physical disability.  Deadline April 1, 2008.

Metro Omaha BuilderÕs Assoc:  enrolled in design courses and will continue education in home building industry.  Deadline April 23.

Offutt Enlisted Spouses:  dependent of military personnel; have ÒCÓ average.  Deadline 4/10/08

Omaha Legal Professionals:  pursue career in legal field; GPA 2.5; involvement in school and/or community.  Deadline March 31, 2008

Zeta Phi Beta Sorority:  only requirement is an autobiography of yourself and your goals.  Deadline April 11, 2008

Lambda Theta Nu Sorority:   Latino heritage or demonstrate dedication to community service and empowerment of the Latina/o community.  Deadline May 1, 2008

Alegent Health Diversity Scholarship:  pursue career in nursing, allied health or health care management.  GPA 2.5; based on academic achievement, leadership, community involvement.  Deadline May 1, 2008

Douglas County Farm Bureau Scholarship:  parents are members of Douglas Cty. Farm Bureau; must enroll in agriculture program or a field to support agriculture community i.e. elementary education, agriculture science, biotechnology-livestock health and management.  GPA 3.0 and exemplary citizenship and leadership.  Deadline April 1.

Lincoln Community Foundation:  over 70 scholarships available Ð many of which are for students who live outside of Lincoln/Lancaster County.  Visit web site at www.lcf.org and check out what is available.

Carriage House Foundation:  attend a Neb. community college and study automotive related field.  Deadline April 4, 2008.

OEA Foundation Scholarships:  several scholarships available, however, most are for OPS seniors.  Listing and copies of applications are available at www.omahaoea.org and click on Allied Organizations.  Deadline March 13, 2008

Oxbow Scholarship:  interested in working in the field of animal health, nutrition or the pet industry; essay required.  Deadline March 10, 2008    www.oxbowhay.com

Iowa West Foundation:  based on need; ACT score of 25.  Download application packet at www.iowawestfoundation.org  and go to ÒWhat We FundÓ area of website.  Deadline April 1, 2008

Battalion Chief H. L. Davis:  2.5 GPA; African American; participated in school, community or church activities.  Essay required.  Deadline March 1, 2008

OfficersÕ SpousesÕ Club:  related to military personnel; essay describing how being a military dependent has helped to prepare you for college.  Deadline March 8, 2008

Great Plains Assoc. for College Admission Counseling:   must attend college in Kansas, Nebraska or Oklahoma.  Deadline February 29, 2008  http://www.gpacac.net

Neb. Council of Deliberation Scholarship:  essay ÒHow can we improve school safetyÓ.  Deadline May 9, 2008

Keystone Task Force Scholarship:  be a current resident of Keystone and have resided there for at least 5 years.  Special emphasis placed on community service.  Deadline March 15, 2008

Omaha Chapter of the Links:  Black female with 2.8 GPA; deadline March 5, 2008

American Society of Military Comptrollers:  pursue career in business admin., economics, finance, computer science etc.  Deadline March 10, 2008

Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Scholarship:  essay required; deadline February 1, 2008

Suburban Rotary Club of Omaha:  for students with disabilities (receiving special education services) for physical or mental disability.  Deadline February 29, 2008

Husker Harvest Agricultural Scholarship:  attend school in Nebraska and pursue career in agriculture/agribusiness.  www.gichamber.com  Deadline March 28, 2008

Assoc. of Insurance and Financial Advisors: based on achievements and activities.  Deadline March 14, 2008

Omaha Archdiocesan Council of National Council of Catholic Women:  essay about involvement in Liturgy, deeds demonstrating concern for others, community service as well as future stewardship goals as a Catholic woman.  Deadline March 3, 2008

D. J.Õs Hero award:  for the unsung hero Ð someone who quietly carries out good deeds and has respect of peers.  Overcoming hardships.  Deadline March 3, 2008.

Sertoma Nursing Scholarship:  2.0 GPA; essay on ÒWhat Nursing Means to MeÓ.  Deadline February 29, 2008

National Assoc. of Women in Construction:  MUST plan to enroll in a Construction related field.  Deadline March 14, 2008

Jack C. Jackson Scholarship:  outstanding citizenship, scholarship & community service.  Deadline March 3, 2008

Army ROTC:  www.goarmy.com/rotc/scholarships.jsp

Farm Bureau Scholar Ð Athlete Award:  top 25% of class; participated in 2 sports for at least 2 years and lettered in 2 sports.  Deadline April 4, 2008

SAMMY 2008:  ÒScholar Athlete Milk Mustache of the YearÓ; based on academics, athletics, leadership, community service and milk experience.  Deadline March 7, 2008.  www.bodybymilk.com

Offutt ChiefsÕ Group Scholarship;  dependent of enlisted member of armed services; 2.5 GPA.  Deadline March 15, 2008

NAPM  2008 Excellence in Business Scholarship:  pursue degree in business administration at institution in Nebraska.  Deadline March 1, 2008

Delta Theta Chi Scholarship:  Deadline February 1, 2008

Robert C. Byrd Honors Scholarship:  ACT score of 30; deadline March 15, 2008  www.nde.state.ne.us/byrd

Ray Warren/Tom Forst Memorial:  top ¼ of class; 26 ACT score; essay about involvement in agriculture, horses and/or 4-H.  Deadline February 28, 2008

Nebraska Amputee Assoc. Scholarship:  children of amputees.  Deadline March 31, 2008

Best Buy Scholarship:  deadline February 15, 2008.   www.bestbuy.com/scholarships

Fraser Stryker Diversity Scholarship:  for African-American, Asian, Latino, & Native-American students from low income families interested in career in law.  Top 20% of class; 24 ACT score; 1650 SAT score.  Deadline March 7, 2008

OfficersÕ SpousesÕ Club:  must be military dependent.  Deadline March 8, 2008

Theatre Arts Guild:  pursue the theatre arts at college; must belong to TAG.  Deadline March 5, 2008

Chet Linder Memorial Scholarship:  based on academics, participation & leadership in school, community and educational goals.  Deadline March 1, 2008.

Bernard C. Harris Memorial Scholarship:  Marian will chose one applicant.  Based on financial need, entrepreneurial spirit, superior family values and GPA of 3.0.  Essay required.  Applications due to Mrs. Zimmerman by March 1, 2008.  www.harrisconnect.com/scholarship

Engebretson Foundation:  based on financial need; GPA 3.4; leadership potential; essay required.  Deadline March 1, 2008

National Society Professional Engineers:  - awarded to an ethnic minority student; must attend college with accredited program.  www.nspe.org

Neb. Society Professional Engineers - Neb. Society - must enroll in accredited engineering curriculum in state of Nebraska; Deadline February 8, 2008.

AES Engineering Scholarship:   essay of no more than 1000 words to answer question found on their website.  Deadline September 15, 2008.  www.aesengineers.com/scholarships.php

IntÕl Assoc. of Administrative Professionals:  pursue career as administrative office professional; plan to attend an accredited Neb. or Iowa college, university, business school; GPA 3.0.  Deadline March 1, 2008.  www.iaap-aksarben.org

Toyota Community Scholarship:  outstanding academic; demonstrated school leadership; commitment to community service.  Marian will nominate one student.  See Mrs. Zimmerman for application.  Deadline January 4, 2008.

VEISHEA 2008:  attend Iowa State; Leadership and Community Involvement scholarships available.  See Mrs. Zimmerman if attending Iowa State.  Deadline February 4, 2008

Metro Omaha Chapter Oncology Nursing Society:  pursue career in nursing; GPA 3.25; active in school and community activities.  Deadline March 14, 2008

UNO Isaacson Scholarship:  apply to UNO at www.unomaha.edu; GPA 3.0; ACT score of 20; deadline March 1, 2008

UNO Davis Scholarship:  apply to UNO at www.unomaha.edu; for academically promising students from diverse racial, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds.  Deadline February 1, 2008.

AXA Achievement Community Scholarship:  must demonstrate ambition and drive, determination to set and reach goals, respect for self, family and community, ability to succeed in college.  www.axa-achievement.com   Deadline February 15, 2008.

Sam Walton Community Scholarship:  cannot be employed or related to an employee of Wal-Mart or SamÕs Club.  www.walmartfoundation.org    Deadline January 14, 2008

Susan Dugan Scholarship Fund for Drug-Free Youth:  students who have led a drug-free life and taken a leadership role in fighting drug abuse.

Liz Karnes Memorial Scholarship for Drug-Free Youth:  students who have lived, modeled, and promoted a drug-free lifestyle.  Deadline February 15, 2008

Pearl Harbor Remembrance Award:  students exemplify good citizenship and character and engaged in activities benefiting school and community.  Deadline January 15, 2008.

Nebraskans of WWII Scholarships:  Marian can nominate 2; GPA 3.75 or higher; essay on the significance of WWII to you and your community.  Deadline January 15, 2008

Assoc. of Information Technology Professionals:  career plans involve computing related fields.  Deadline April 4, 2008.  www.aitpomaha.org

UNO Alumni Assoc. Scholarship:  demonstrated leadership & involvement during HS.  Must apply online; have ACT score of 24; rank in top 25% of class or have GPA of 3.5

Robert  C. Byrd Honors Scholarship:  must meet all 3 criteria - rank in top 5% of class; GPA of 3.5 or higher; SAT score of 1150 or above or ACT score of 25 or above.  Deadline May 1, 2008.

NFIB Young Entrepreneur Award:  demonstrated entrepreneurial spirit or initiative.  www.goonline.cc  Access key = NFIB 

National Honor Society Scholarship:  Marian may nominate 2 students; based on leadership and activities.  Deadline January 11, 2008

Jami Harper Neb. Groundwater Scholarship:  interested in pursuing the study of water.  Deadline March 31, 2008.

Interdenominational Ministerial Alliance:  any African American student with 2.5 GPA; involved in church, extracurricular activities and community service.  Deadline December 19, 2007.

Dept. of Veterans Affairs Scholarship:  State of Neb. Waiver of Tuition is available to eligible dependents of Veterans who have a service related disability or are a casualty.  A list of approved schools where waivers are offered is available in the College Center.

ASAP/Union Bank:  scholarships awarded weekly; www.asapubt.com

American Legion Auxiliary:  several scholarships available w/various deadlines; see Mrs. Zimmerman

McKelvey Foundation Entrepreneurial Scholarship: demonstrated entrepreneurial spirit by owning and operating own business during high school.  Deadline January 15, 2008.  www.mckelveyfoundation.org

Phillip G. Schrager Scholarship:  Attend UNO; demonstrated outstanding leadership through high school and community.  Deadline February 1, 2008

National Honor Society Scholarship: for all NHS members; Marian will nominate 2.  See Mrs. Zimmerman for application.

American Legion:  Need A Lift?:  book lists scholarships, grants and loans, most for veteranÕs dependents.  Need A Lift? Is also online at www.needalift.org

Gus Swanson Memorial Communications Scholarship:  enroll in Nebraska college to pursue degree in advertising, marketing, communications, public relations related fields.  Deadline March 15, 2008. www.sramarketing.com

National Commission for  Cooperative Education:  student must attend a NCCE Partner College.  www.co-op.edu

Peter Kiewit Foundation Legacy Scholarship:  must attend college within Nebraska;  rank in top 20% of class; based on need.  Deadline January 9, 2008

Gates Millennium Scholarship:  for minority students; based on need.  GPA 3.3; demonstrated leadership through community service, extracurricular activities.  Deadline December 31, 2007 www.gmsp.org

Burger King Scholarship:  GPA 2.5; work 15 hrs/week; based on need; involved in community service.  www.bk.com/scholars

Allen Dayton Young Entrepreneur Contest:  must attend UNL and exhibit entrepreneurial characteristics.  Deadline October 26.  See Mrs. Zimmerman.

Fireside Essay Scholarship:  750 word essay on How is your religious education influencing your life?  Marian will nominate one student.  Deadline for applications - November 16, 2007.

Maynard Jensen American Legion Memorial Scholarship:  attend Nebraska facility; related to a veteran.  Based on academic achievement, need, and extracurricular activities.  Deadline March 1, 2008.

Coca-Cola Scholarship:  motivated, dedicated; GPA 3.0 Ð Deadline October 31, 2007.  www.coca-colascholars.org

Metro Omaha Builder Assoc. Scholarship:  enrolled in design courses or architectural curriculums.  Project required and delivered to MOBA by April 23, 2008.

AXA Achievement Scholarship:  for students who set and reach ambitious goals, demonstrate drive, determination and ability to succeed in college.  www.axa-achievement.com   Deadline December 15, 2007

Horatio Alger Assoc. Scholarship:  based on need and overcoming personal adversity.  Deadline October 30, 2007.  www.horatioalger.org

Heartland Latino Leadership Conference Scholarship:  scholarship for Latino students pursuing a college education in Nebraska.  Deadline October 1, 2007.  See Mrs. Zimmerman for a packet.

2008 Hearst Foundation Scholarship:  must hold an elected or selected position in a civic or education organization.  Test must be taken.  Deadline October 1, 2007.

Ron Brown Scholar Program:  scholarships to academically talented, highly motivated African American students.  Deadline November 1, 2007.  www.ronbrown.org

2008 SAE Engineering Scholarship:  intend to earn degree in engineering or a related science.  Deadline December 1, 2007.  http://www.sae.org/students/engschir.htm

Dylan E. Krajicek Memorial Scholarship:  upper 50% of class w/3.0 GPA.  Must have completed 2 yrs. At Prairie Wind Elementary School or be associated with HorsemenÕs Park.  Deadline April 25, 2008

ACLU Youth Activist Scholarship: demonstrate a strong commitment to civil liberties through some form of activism; GPA of 3.0.  Contact local ACLU affiliate to be nominated.  See Mrs. Zimmerman for name.  Deadline December 15, 2007.

Danforth Scholars Program at Washington University:  exhibit capacity for service and leadership and academic excellence.  Must be nominated.  Deadline October 15, 2007

 

The sites listed below are excellent sites for additional scholarship search information.

College Board Online

CollegeNET

College Scholarships

CollegeNet's MACH25 Scholarship Search

FastAid

FastWeb

Go College

Midwest Student Exchange Program

Sallie Mae's Online Scholarship Service

Scholarships

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