January 1 |
National Wild Turkey Federation Scholarship
Return completed app to Gene or Lisa Lechtenberg 402.589.1046
- Must be a member of the NWTF
- Must have a min. of a 3.0 GPA
- Must hold a current hunting license and show dedication to conservation
- Demonstrate leadership and scholastic achievement in school and community
- Write an essay about conservation
- Include 3 letters of recommendation
- Must submit to local board
- ???'s (800) THE-NWTF or scholarshipinfo@nwtf.net
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$250 -local
$1000- state
$10,000-national
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January 1 |
Nebraska Elks Scholarship Grant
http://nebraskaelks.org/scholarships.html
- Must be a resident of Nebraska and plan to attend a vocational program-public or private
- Must show motivation, Need, Skills, Grades & Scores, Neatness and completeness of application
- ???'s Keith Nielson povertyridgeapiary@gmail.com
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Number available varies
Amount Varies |
Opens
January 1 |
United Methodist Higher Education Foundation Scholarships
UMHEF Scholarship Opportunities
https://www.umhef.org/scholarship-search
This is the online scholarship application process for United Methodist Dollars for Scholars, General Named Endowed Scholarships, and United Methodist
Leadership Scholars Program. Opens today
Application deadlines vary by program. |
Varies |
January 5 |
1800 Wheelchair Scholarship
http://www.1800wheelchair.com/scholarship/
- Must have a min GPA of 3.0
- Must write a visual poem about overcoming a personal challenge
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2-$500 |
January 6 |
Creighton University Supplemental Scholarships
- These are scholarships that require students to satisfy specific criteria and submit additional required materials, including a Supplemental Scholarship Application.
- Browse through the webpage to find out which supplemental scholarships you may be eligible for and view the application process for each.
- To be considered for these scholarships, you should submit 1) your Application for Undergraduate Admissionand all required credentials; and 2) the Supplemental Scholarship Application with all additional required materials to the Admissions Office by January 6, 2017.
- You may also find answers to your questions by viewing the slideshow, reviewing the chat Q&A, or listening to our January 2017 online Supplemental Scholarships and Special Programs Chat.
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January 7 |
Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation Scholars Program
http://www.reaganfoundation.org/GE-RFScholarships.aspx
- For students who demonstrate exemplary leadership, drive, integrity, and citizenship with $10,000 renewable scholarships (up to $40,000 per recipient)
- Must demonstrate financial need
- Must be nominated by a community leader
- 1st 25,000 applicants are eligible to be reviewed
- ???'s ge-reagan@scholarshipamerica.org or 507.931.1682
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20-$40,000 nationwide
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January 9 |
Society for Range Management: Masonic Range Science Scholarship
http://www.rangelands.org/masonicscholarship/
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January 10 |
Buckle Scholarship eBlast
Buckle Excellence Scholarship at UNK
www.unk.edu/academics/csit/scholarships.php
- Must be majoring in Computer Science or Information Technology at UNK
- Preference given to the top 20% of the senior class
- Minimum ACT Composite of 26 and a 24 in Math
- ???'s Contact the CSIT Dept. at UNK
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$3000/2 yrs. |
January 10 |
Blackwolves Army ROTC National Scholarship for college students
Army ROTC
www.creighton.edu/groups/armyrotc/scholarship/
- Must be betweeen 17 and 26 yrs of age
- Plan to attend Bellevue University, College of St. Mary, Creighton University, Midland University, UNO, UNMC
- Must be a US citizen
- Must meet physical standards
- Available as 2, 3, or 4 yr scholarships
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Tuition and fees
$1200/yr for books
$300 to $500 monthly stipend |
January 10 |
UNK Music Scholarships
https://www.unk.edu/academics/music/scholarship-application.php
Applications is due 2 weeks before audition dates
2017 Audition Schedule:
- Friday, January 27
- Friday, February 10
- Saturday, February 11
- Saturday, February 25
- Friday, March 3
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January 12 |
Crimson Scholars Program
http://www.hastings.edu/types-aid/academic-scholarships
- Interview on January 31
- Apply and complete the admissions file for Hastings College
- Complete a Crimson Scholars Program Application
- Submit an activities resume.
- Have a minimum GPA score of 3.75
- Have a minimum ACT score of 26
- Have a minimum SAT score of 1170
- Have a minimum class rank of 20%
- Attend or plan to attend Hastings College
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January 15 |
Black Hills State University
Scholarships at BHSU
Black Hills State University Scholarship App |
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January 15
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Board of Trustees Scholarship (CSC, Peru)
www.nscs.edu
- ACT of 25
- NE resident
- Must apply for the general freshmen application at Chadron or Peru
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Nearly $16800 over 4 yrs. |
January 15 |
Chadron State College
- Apply to CSC, Log in to the MyCSC To-Do List for the scholarship link
- Complee the online scholarship form
- Upload current transcript to the scholarship app
- Upload ACT scores if not already sent or cscadmissions@csc.edu
???'s 308.432.6060
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Varies |
January 15 |
National Multiple Sclerosis Society Scholarship Program
www.nationalMSsociety.org/scholarship
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834-$1000 to $3000 |
January 15 |
National MS Society: Mid America Chapter Scholarship
- Must have MS or be a child of a parent with MS
- ???'s Susan Engel, susan.engel@nmss.org 1-800-344-4867
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100 $1000 to $3000
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January 15 |
Nebraska Educational Office Professionals Assoc.
Not offering scholarship in 2016
http://neopa.unl.edu
http://neopa.unl.edu/sites/default/files/Student%20Scholarship%20Form%20Fillable%202014-15_0.pdf
- Must have completed 2 or more business classes
- Write a sketch about "Why I Am Choosing an Office-Related Career" with transcript and 3 letters of recommendation
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$1000 |
January 15 |
Nebraska Elks Past Exalted Ruler's Scholarship
- Open to any high school senior
- Basic emphasis is on need
- Be sure that the Exalted Ruler has signed and dated the app
- May go to any post-secondary school
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$700, $500, $400 |
January 15 |
Nebraska Elks JB Ferguson Golf Scholarship
- Must have participated in high school golf and plan to participate in a college golf program if possible.
- Be sure that the Exalted Ruler has signed the app
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1-$500 |
January 15 |
The Omaha Archdiocesan Council of National Council of Catholic Women
2017 OACCW Scholarship Application
- Must be a senior Catholic female
- Includes a transcript, a priest evaluation, and essay
- Must be postmarked 1/15 to Theresa Pavlik, PO Box 329, Verdigre, NE 68783
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Deanery Scholarship is
$250 and the OACCW is $500 |
January 15 |
South Dakota State University Freshmen Scholarship Deadline
March 15: FAFSA Priority Deadline
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Varies |
January 15 |
UNL Admissions Freshman Scholarship Deadline
- Must request ACT Test results sent to UNL directly from ACT
- Submit admission materials no later than Jan 15
- Submit your Informal Personal Statement no later than Jan 15
- Must complete the FAFSA before Apr 1
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Varies |
January 15 |
UNL David Distinguished Scholarship
http://admissions.unl.edu/cost-aid/scholarships/freshman/freshman-resident.aspx
- Must plan to attend UNL and be a high school graduate from a Nebraska school
- Based on their academic profile and highest ACT score
- ???'s 402.472.2030
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$3500 |
January 15 |
UNL Canfield Scholarships
http://admissions.unl.edu/cost-aid/scholarships/freshman/freshman-resident.aspx
- Must plan to attend UNL and be a high school graduate from a Nebraska school
- Based on their academic profile and highest ACT score
- ???'s 402.472.2030
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$1000-Number Varies |
January 15 |
UNL Regent Scholarship
http://admissions.unl.edu/cost-aid/scholarships/freshman/freshman-resident.aspx
- must be a high school student attending a Nebraska school
- Based on ACT and academic profile
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Full Tuition |
January 16 |
http://www.gallerycollection.com/greeting-cards-scholarship.htm
Create a greeting card
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January 16 |
Girls Impact the World Film Festival
http://www.connecther.org/gitw/guidelines
- Must submit a 3-5 min short film about either: Raise awareness about current issues affecting women & girls around the world
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January 26 |
Mount Marty College Application Deadline for Prestigious Academic Scholarship Day Participants
Prestigious Academic Scholarships
Scholastica Scholarship: |
Compete for up to $1,500 on top of Guaranteed Academic Scholarships |
Deans Scholarship: |
Compete for up to $5,000 on top of Guaranteed Academic Scholarships |
Presidential Scholarship: |
Compete for up to FULL-TUITION! |
Requirements:
Guaranteed Academic Scholarships & Awards
Traditional Freshmen: Starts at 2.0 GPA or 18 ACT/860 SAT (Reading and Math)
Transfer/GED Students: Starts at 2.0 college GPA or 500 GED
Scholarships |
Traditional Freshmen
Base Scholarship |
Traditional Freshmen
Admitted before 3/1/16 |
Transfer &
GED Students |
Marty |
$5,000 |
$6,000 |
$5,000 |
Incentive |
$7,500 |
$8,000 |
$7,500 |
Achievement |
$8,000 |
$9,000 |
$8,000 |
Honors |
$8,500 |
$10,000 |
$8,500 |
Merit |
$9,000 |
$11,000 |
$9,000 |
Excellence |
$9,500 |
$12,000 |
$9,500 |
Benedictine |
$10,000 |
$13,000 |
$10,000 |
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January 26 |
Microsoft Tuition Scholarship
Eligibility:
- You must be enrolled full time in a bachelor’s degree program at a four-year college or university in the United States, Canada, or Mexico at the time the application is submitted
- The scholarship is open to students pursuing Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related STEM degree
- Maintain a 3.0 cumulative grade point average out of a possible 4.0, or a 4.0 cumulative grade point average out of a possible 5.0
Details:
- Recipients receive partial tuition covered for one academic year as posted by the financial aid office at your college or university
- Microsoft will make a one-time payment to the designated school, and amounts are not transferable to other academic institutions
- You may use the funds for tuition only – not for other costs listed on your bursar bill, such as room and board
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January 27 |
Nebraska Women's Amateur Golf Assoc Scholarship
http://www.nwaga.org/scholarship.html
- Must be female
- Must plan to attend college in Nebraska
- Be a high school senior who participates or has participated in Golf
- ???s nwaga@nebgolf.org 402.505.4653
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January 27 |
UNK Music Audition Dates for Scholarships
https://www.unk.edu/academics/music/scholarship-application.php
Application is due 2 weeks before the audition
Other dates are: 2/10, 2/11, 3/3 or Vertula Audition thru Acceptd.com |
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January 27 |
UNL AGronomy Dept Incoming Freshmen and Transfer Scholarships
http://agronomy.unl.edu/scholarship |
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January 30 |
Elks National Foundation Legacy Awards
http://nebraskaelks.org/scholarships.html
http://www.sdstate.edu/office-admissions/office-financial-aid/undergraduate-costs-academic-scholarships-and-financial-aidMust be a child or grandchild of a living Elk
- Complete online app by this date
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January 30 |
UNK Music Audition Date
www.unk.edu/academics/music/
- Application is due 2 weeks before audition
- Set up appointment
- Other dates include 2/13,14,28 3/6
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January 31 |
Doane University
Academic Leadership Scholarship
http://www.doane.edu/senator-hugh-butler-academic-leadership-scholarship
- Must have a min GPA of 3.6 unweighted with an ACT of 30
- Complete application and provide a personal resume
- Must complete an interview by Feb 28
- Send all materials to admission@doane.edu
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Full tuition for 4 yrs |
January 31 |
Norma Ross Walter Scholarship
https://www.willacather.org/learn/scholarships
Application:
- Female graduates of Nebraska who plan to enroll as English major
- Teachers must nominate students to receive applications.
- GPA not a primary consideration-intellectual promise, creativity & character will be considered
- info@willacather.org 402.746.2653 402.746.2653
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$2500/$1750/$1250 |
January 31 |
Nebraska Bankers Association
http://www.nebankers.org
Application: http://nebankers.org/index.php/scholarships.html
- Must have a recommendation from a NBA-member financial institution
- Must be a business-related major (Look at the list-includes many)
- ???'s Sheila at 402.474.1555
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January 31 |
Nebraska Machinery Company
Caterpillar Foundation Scholarships
- Must attend CCC-Hastings, NE in diesel mechanics
- Must demonstrate ability to "self-start", leadership skills, motivation, attendance, and team player
- Participation in FFA or 4-H is a plus
- ???'s: 402.891.7787
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January 31 |
UNL Acacia Leadership Scholarship
Website: http://www.acacia.org
Application at http://bit.ly/acacia_unl
- Must be a male full-time student planning to attend UNL
- Membership is not required
- Based on merit displayed on the app
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3- $500 to $1000 |