Nebraska Scholarships
Contact:
Nebraska Coordinating Commission
for Postsecondary Education
140 North Eighth Street, Suite 300
P.O. Box 95005
Lincoln, Nebraska 68509-5005
PH: (402) 471-2847
Nurse Gift Tuition Scholarships
Type of Award: Scholarship.
Intended Use: For undergraduate study.
Eligibility: Applicant must be residing in Nebraska. Applicant must be descentant of veteran; or dependent of veteran; or spouse of veteran.
Basis for selection: Major/career interest in nursing. Applicant must demonstrate financial need.
Application requirements: Recommendations, essay, transcript, proof of eligibility.
Additional information: Awards given as funds permit.
Amount of award: $200-$400
Contact:
American Legion Nebraska Auxiliary, Department Headquarters
P.O. Box 5227
Lincoln, NE 68505-0227
Phone: 402-466-1808
PHD Amateur Radio Association
Type of Award: Scholarship.
Intended Use: For undergraduate, graduate or non-degree study at postsecondary institution in United States.
Eligibility requirements: Applicant must be residing in Nebraska, Iowa, Kansas or Missouri.
Application requirements: Transcript.
Additional information: Must hold active amateur radio license. May be child of deceased radio amateur. High school seniors eligible to apply.
Amount of award: $1,000
Application deadline: February 1
Contact:
The ARRL Foundation, Inc. Scholarship Program
225 Main Street
Newington, CT 06111
Phone: 860-594-0347
Fax: 860-594-0259
Robert C. Byrd Honors Scholarship
Type of award: Scholarship, renewable
Intended use: For undergraduate study at postsecondary institution.
Eligibility Requirements: Applicant must be enrolled at a two
or four year college, technical institution, or university. Must be a U. S. citizen, a Nebraska resident and provide
a copy of school's enrollment acceptance.
Additional information: Applicant must be Nebraska High School Scholar with minimum 3.5 GPA. Renewable up to 4 years.
Amount of award: $1,500
Application deadline: March 15
Contact:
Nebraska State Department of Education Robert C. Byrd Scholarship
301 Centennial Mall South
P.O. Box 94987
Lincoln, NE 68509-4987
Phone: 402-471-3962
Siefkes Scholarship
Lincoln Community Foundation
215 Centennial Mall South,
Suite 200
Lincoln, Nebraska 68508
Eligibility Requirements:
Scholarship for junior or senior
attending any college or university
in Nebraska pursuing studies in
education. Applicant must have a
3.8 GPA or higher.
Postsecondary Education Award
Program
State of Nebraska
140 North Eighth Street, Suite 300
Lincoln, Nebraska 68509-9500
Eligibility Requirements:
Contact financial aid office of
respective institution for more
information. Applicant must be
enrolled at a two year, four year
or technical institution in
Nebraska. Must be a Nebraska
resident and studying in Nebraska.
Nebraska Press Association
Foundation, Inc., Scholarship
845 S. Street
Lincoln, Nebraska 68508-1226
PH: (402) 476-2851
Eligibility Requirements:
Scholarship for Nebraska high
school graduate planning to
enroll in a Nebraska college
or university. Applicant must
be a Nebraska resident with a
career goal in Journalism.
Maynard Jensen American Legion Memorial Scholarship
Type of Award: Scholarship
Intended Use: For full-time undeergraduate study at vocational, 2-year or 4-year institution. Designated institutions: Nebraska institutions.
Eligibility: Applicant or parent musst be member/participant of American Legion. Applicant must be residing in Nebraska. Applicant must be descendant of veteran; or dependent of veteran, deceased veteran or POW/MIA.
Basis for selection: Applicant must demonstrate financial need and high academic achievement.
Amount of Award: $500
Number of awards: 10
Application deadline: March 1
Total amount awarded: $5,000
Contact:
American Legion Nebraska, Department Headquarters
P.O. Box 2505
Lincoln, NE 68505-0205
Phone: 402-464-6338
Gallup CSG Scholarship Program
PO BOX 82411
2202 South 11th Street
Lincoln, NE 68501
Eligibility Requirements:
One-time award for Nebraska students who are participating in the Cornhuskers state games. For use at a postsecondary instituiton. For full-time students living in Nebraska.
Student Aid Grant or Vocational Technical Scholarship
Intended Use: For undergraduate study at vocational or 2-year institution in United States.
Eligibility: Applicant must be residing in Nebraska. Applicant must be descendant of veteran; or dependent of veteran; or spouse of veteran.
Application requirements: Recommendations, transcript, proof of eligibility.
Amount of Award: $200-$300
Application deadline: April 1
Contact:
American Legion Nebraska Auxiliary, Department Headquarters
P.O. Box 5227
Lincoln, NE 68505-0227
Phone: 402-466-1808
Nebraska State Grant
Type of award: Scholarship
Intended Use: For undergraduate study at postsecondary institution in United States.
Eligibility: Applicant must be residing in Nebraska.
Application requirements: FAFSA
Additional information: Applicant must be eligible for Pell Grant.
Amount of Award: Determined by individual institutions.
Application deadline: Determined by individual institutions.
Contact:
Financial aid office at eligible institution
Phone: 402-471-2847
Fax: 402-471-2886
Practical Nursing Scholarship
Type of Award: Scholarship.
Intended Use: For undergraduate study at 2-year or 4-year institution at designated schools of practical nursing..
Eligibility: Applicant must be residing in Nebraska. Applicant must be veteran or descentant of veteran; or dependent of veteran; or spouse of veteran.
Basis for selection: Major/career interest in nursing. Applicant must demonstrate financial need.
Application requirements: Recommendations, essay, transcript, proof of eligibility.
Additional information: Must be Nebraska resident for at least 3 years, be accepted at school of practical nursing, and be veteran connected.
Amount of award: $300
Contact:
American Legion Nebraska Auxiliary, Department Headquarters
P.O. Box 5227
Lincoln, NE 68505-0227
Phone: 402-466-1808
David Arver Memorial Scholarship
Type of Award: Scholarship.
Intended Use: For full-time undergraduate study at accredited vocational or 2-year institution.
Eligibility: Applicant must be residing in Nebraska, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Kansas South Dakota, Indiana, Illinois, North Dakota or Missouri.
Basis for selection: Major/career interest in aviation; aviation repair or electronics.
Application requirements: Recommendations, essay, transcript, proof of eligibility.
Additional information: Minimum 2.5 GPA. Awards are announced at AEA Annual Convention and Trade Show each spring.given as funds permit.
Amount of award: $1,000
Application deadline: February 15
Contact:
Aircraft Electronics Association Educational Foundation
3570 NE Ralph Powell Road
Lee's Summit, MO 64064
Phone: 816-347-8400
Fax: 816-347-8405
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