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• Must attend UNL, male and interested in the Greek System to apply
• Application available at office

•      Must plan to attend UNL and major in an ag-related program
•      Must be anticipating a career in feedlot management and intending to complete the feedlot internship program

• For pursuing a degree in areas of  Fisheries & Wildlife
• Must demonstrate scholastic achievement, leadership ability, and dedication to wildlife conservation 

• Part of a racial minority group, show financial need, show academic talent,
• Plan to transfer to a 4 year NE college after CCC. 

• Must be enrolled in a medical preparatory program.and must be already graduated from high school
• Must show desire to return.to area 
• Contact Janet @ the bank @ Stuart, NE

High Plains Chapter of the American Meteorological Society and the National Weather Association

    Jim Johnson Scholarship 

308.532.4936 ext 766 or John.Stroppkotte@noaa.gov

• For a high school senior pursuing a major in a physical science 
• Need to include a one-page essay on how this degree will contribute to their discipline.
• ???'s  John.Stroppkotte@noaa.gov   308.532.4936
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Lincoln Builders Bureau Scholarship Program

   www.buildersbureau.com

• Applicant must be an employee or a dependent of an employee of a Lincoln Builders Bureau member company
• Must be enrolled in a university or trade school with a focus on construction science
• For company eligibility go to www.buildersbureau.com   Click on "Scholarships" and "Member Search" to verify
• Based on academic performance, work experience, community involvement, and career goals
• Application available in counselor's files
• ???'s    402.421.8332 

www.nrcs.usda.gov

• Must be enrolled in the College of Ag Sci and Natural Resources
• With an interest in Soil Conservationist, Soil Scientist, Rangeland Management Specialist, Civil/Ag Engineer
• Includes potential employment for 2 summers 
• ???'s  pat.mcgrane@ne.usda.gov  402. 437.5328 or 402.437.5327

Nebraska Agri-Women

Nebraska Agri-Women Scholarship

  Counselor's files and www.educationquest.org

• Min. GPA of 2.0
• Must attend a college in Nebraska
• Must major in ag or vocational/technical related major
• App and essay

• Describe an outstanding educator in your like and how he/she had an impact on you.
• Explain how you, as a student, benefited from participating in gifted education classes, or advanced classes for high ability learners at school
• Draw a picture/create a piece of 2-D art with a caption/explanation included in #1 or #2
• Include resume and a copy of your high school transcript
• Submit to the same address below
• 2 recommendations from school, community,or church. Ask them to mail directly to NAG, 2623 N. 145 Ave., Omaha, NE    68116 or negifted@gmail.com

• Must be an American Indian or Alaskan Native
• Must be a resident of Nebraska
• Must prove tribal affiliation
• Must write a 500 to 600 word essay
• ???'s  scott.w.shafer@nebraska.gov   402.471.3475

•     Essay and membership required

• Must be a minority or have a diverse cultural background, academically talented, active in school & community, have financial need and plan to transfer to a 4 yr school.

• Must be a senior at a Nebraska High School who is planning to enroll in a 2 or 4 yr college the following year
• Must have battled breast cancer or have a parent or guardian who has battled breast cancer within the last 10 years.
• ???     scholarship@pinkbandana.org   

• Must demonstrate financial need
• Must be a member of a minority group
• Must be active in school & community
• Must plan to transfer to a 4 yr Nebraska college

• Must get telephone service from Three River Telco-Lynch
• Complete application and 200 word essay
• Judged on scholastic achievement, creativity, originality in presentation, community involvement, activities, need, future goals, & continuing their education
• Transcript and letter of recommendation 
• ???'s 866.569.2666        

• Must plan to attend UNL and major in general ag
• Must be planning a career in feedlot management and intend to complete the feedlot internship program 
• ???'s Animal-Science2@unl.edu

• Must provide financial info on form
• Use the most current tax form.  2016 is preferred, but 2015 would be accetped
• Personal and land values are requested.  Schedule F, and tax valuations are helpful  (this information does not lower your chances of receiving the scholarship
• For specific 2 yr colleges or nursing majors at designated schools. Must be typed or very printed very neatly..
• App is available in counselor's office 
• If you miss the deadline, you can apply before 11/1 and get grant for 2nd sem

 Central Platte Natural Resource District

Jami Harper Nebraska Children's Groundwater Festival Scholarship

http://www.cpnrd.org

• Must be an ag-related major
• Preference is given to interest in a water resource related field
• ???'s 800.577.3955

 Lambda Theta Nu Sorority, Inc -Alpha Gamma Chapter

Lambda Theta Nu Sorority Scholoarship

http://www.lambdathetanu.org

• Must be female
• Min GPA of 3.0
• ttend UNL
• Includes 2 essays and personal statement, along with app

Nebraska Seed Trade Association Freshmen Scholarship @ UNL

      http://agronomy.unl.edu/scholarship

• Must have a strong interest in the seed industry, crop production, seed technology
• Must major in a degree program in the Dept. of Agronomy and Horticulture @ UNL
• Must write essay and include transcript, resume, and class rank

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Dept. of Agronomy and Horticulture

  Agronomy & Horticulture Scholarship for Freshmen

       http://agronomy.unl.edu/scholarship

•   Must plan to attend UNL and major in an ag major or biology
•   ???'s astreich2@unl.edu   402.472.1444  402.471.8652

American Indian Education Fund
- Must be Native American, Alaska native, or Native Hawaiian (student or one parent enrolled)
- Both Undergraduate and Graduate Scholarships available

2017-2018 Graduate Scholarship Application-fillable.pdf 

2017-18 AIEF Undergraduate Scholarship Application-fillable (003).pdf

• Full waiver of tuition and is renewable.
• Must be a NE graduate from a Class C or D school and must not be receiving any merit academic scholarships from UNK.
• Must show financial need.
• Counselor must forward name, SSN, and permanent home address by this date to sommersm@unk.edu 

• Provides financial assistance for students whose parents have been killed or permanently disabled in a construction work zone
• Applicants must be children by a transportation construction firm or transportation public agency
• ???'s 202.289.4434, ext 304

App form available at counselor's office or http://apps.educationquest.org/pdfs/SQjohnny_baxter_carriage_house.pdf

• Must major in an automotive related study at a Nebraska Community College
• Must have a rec from teacher and transcript
• Include a cover letter declaring interest in the field
• Must have an interview and reference letter from a new car dealer
• ???'s 402.475.1079

• Must identify as LGST or LGBT ally
• ???'s scholarships@heartlandpride.org

• Application should go in the body of an email (not an attachment)
• Must include the student's full name, address, and congressional district
• Also include the name of the anticipated college planning to attend
• Also include the name of the high school that will graduate from
• Essay of 750 to 1000 words
• Topic is one of the Nebraskans for Peace priorities (www.nebraskaforpeace.org)
• Describe the issue using an alternative non-violent or restorative justice technique
• Specify the procedures people would follow to implement your approach
• Identify obstacles to using your alternative approach
• Evaluate how realistic your approach is
• Use the Six+1 traits of writing
• Include a digital photo of applicant
• Give permission to reprint the essay
• Give contact information of area newspaper, including email address
• Give information for high school counselor, including email address
• ???'s   NFPscholarships@gmail.com

• Must be enrolled in an ag related field in state or out of state
• Must reside in Boyd, Holt, Antelope, Brown, Garfield, Know, Loup, Rock, Wheeler or Keya Paha Counties
• Must include the letter of recommendation included in the form
• Based on student's interest in agriculture and interest in returning to the north central region
• Show good citizenship and service to the community
• ???'s  boydm@mitchellequip.com or bobs@mitchellequip.com
• Return to Boyd Mitchell or Bob Shald @ Mitchell Equipment, PO Box 369, Atkinson, NE   68713
• May be emailed

• Must be a resident of Holt County with short autobiography App available in counselor's file 

•   This scholarship is open to those students who have declared an education major and are in good standing.
•   GPA and courses taken will be considered.  
•   Wayne State College will be given special consideration

 Word Application:  Download 2017 Spencer Found. App here

  PDF Application:    Download PDF Spencer Found App here

  Download Award letter & instructions here

• Must do business with Cenex/Rosebud Farmers Union
• 1 letters of recommendation in addition to the app

• Scholarship Criteria:

  1) Upper 25% of class –OR-3.75 Cumulative GPA

  2) Must be at least a 2 year participant in 2 sports

  3) Must have earned varsity letter in 2 sports

  4) Must include at least one letter of recommendation from a high school coach

  5) ACT minimum score of 24

• ???'s   402.434.5675

 Parent or guardian must be a graduate of Spencer, Spencer-Naper, or West Boyd High School.

 Download application here:Spencer Alumni Scholarship

Spencer Alumni Guidelines

All Points Scholars Nebraska College of Ag  and the All Points Coop Program

• Rewards students a tuition scholarship at the end of first year as long as they maintain a 2.5 GPA
• Paid work experience is provided by the All Points Coop, up to $20,000/yr.
• Must be accepted to NCTA and fill out the All Points Scholarship form, 

• Open to anyone Grades 10 thru college
• Must be committed to using education to better your life, your family's or your community
• Write an essay on What is your goals and how will this scholarship help you attain them

• Must be applied and accepted into a college
• Must have a GPA of 2.5
• Must write a persuasive essay that will inspire & motivate the audience
• Must include a "call to action" to sign up as a donor.

• Must be a Nebraska resident
• Must meet criteria for Parent work injury/work fatality
• Copy of a completed FAFSA app
• ???'s Dpoppert@nebraskamed.com

Sandhills Education Assoc.

Contact School Counselor

• Must have attended a rural school district in Holt
• Major in education 

• Must be used at a Nebraska College or Trade School only   
• Will receive the scholarship after the 1st semester with at least a "C" Average
• ???'s Mary Ann Jansen   mjansen70@yahoo.com   402.332.4827

• Must major in archaeology 
• ???'s nfcarls@hotmail.com

NE Conservation Officers’ Assoc.

Rick Seward, Rt 3 Box 119, Ord, Ne 68862

• Must provide FAFSA info, Tax Return, transcript
• 2 letters of reference, a handwritten explanation
• 2.5 GPA in high school
• Essay: Why I want to be a Conservation Officer from a Ne High school

NE Cooperative Council Education Foundation

   http://www.nebr.coop/foundation/scholarships/

•  May complete the app in hand or in Microsoft Word
• Parents must be an active member of a coop for 3 yrs./ Good standing for 5 yrs.
• Must attend UNL, NCTA, or CSC in ag-related major 
• Contact Council at 402/475-6555

•      100 Scholarships for students who show a strong commitment through volunteer work, community participation, leadership, or other activities

•       For Native Americans

• Students of any age 
• May apply if enrolled or accepted into enrollment in a school or program of study that leads to a degree or certificate in the medical or allied health field
• To encourage students to return to West Holt Medical Services upon completion
• ???'s   402.925.1956 

 Based on essay on Entrepreneurship

   2017 Angel's Scholarship Application

CCC Summer Scholarship

Application available in counselor's file or by calling admissions

•      Must supply test scores and plan on taking summer classes

 Download application

 Download application

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• Application available in Counselor's files, attached with a resume and essay
• High School senior male with leadership, community involvement, and academic performance
• Not obligated to join fraternity
• ???'s hansen@lopers.unk.edu   308.224.5920  
• Mail to Logan Hansen, 1700 University Drive, 202B, Kearney,NE   68845

Delta Tau Delta-Beta Tau Chapter

Application available on www.educationquest.org

• UNL male

 Independent Cattlemen of Nebraska

Hanna Memorial Scholarship

2017 Independent Cattlemen Scholarship (Word)

http://www.independentcattlemen.com

• May major and attend any school of choice
• Must maintain 2.5 GPA
• AMust be involved in extra-curricular activities
• ???'s independentcattlemen@ yahoo.com

 Sigma Phi Epsilon-Nebraska Gamma Chapter

  Balanced Man Scholarship

• Male and attending UNK
• ???'s 402.310.6778

Sigma Phi Epilson-Nebraska Beta Chapter

  Balanced Man Scholarship-UNO

  http://www.unosigep.org/scholarship.htm

• Must show academic excellence, leadership, and coomitment to health and well-being
• ???'s cdewispelare@unomaha.edu   402.367.8640

questions at stjaden@vulcraft-ne.com

• Must declare a Civil Engineering and/or Metallurgy major
• Nucor Foundation
• Application available in counselor's office. 
• Must include ACT score, class rank, and 2 letters of recommendations