Eastern Star Scholarship

LOCAL AREA SCHOLARSHIPS

The following is a list of local area scholarships for which a senior may be eligible:

1. Beta Phi Sunny Kontor Memorial Scholarship

2. Blue Valley Post 4959 Veterans of Foreign Wars

Scholarship

3. Eastern Star Scholarship

4. Farmers and Merchants Bank Scholarship

5. Farmers Cooperative Elevator Co. Scholarship

6. Farmland Foods, Inc. Scholarship

7. First State Bank Scholarship

8 . Future Business Leaders of America Scholarship

9. Nebraska Czechs of Wilber Scholarship

10. Security First Bank-Clatonia Branch Scholarship

11. T.J. Sokol Scholarship

12. Victor Chab Czech Honor Scholarship

13. Western Community Club Scholarship

14. Wilber Area Masonic Lodge Scholarship

15. Wilber-Clatonia FFA Alumni Betterment Scholarship

16. Wilber-Clatonia FFA Alumni Local Scholarship

17. Wilber-Clatonia FFA Chapter Scholarship

18. Wilber Lions Club Memorial Scholarship

Address the letter(s) of application for each local area scholarship as follows:

Scholarship Selection Committee

Name of the Scholarship (insert name of each individual scholarship)

Wilber-Clatonia Public Schools

P.O. Box 487

Wilber, NE 68465

Dear Scholarship Selection Committee:

Precautions:

-Apply only for those scholarships with criteria that you can match and address

that criteria in your letter.

-Signature the letters of application.

-Match the inside address to any other scholarship names or identifying

information in the body of the letter of application.

-The computer spell check will not identify every error, recheck your information for

misspellings and grammar errors.

BETA PHI SUNNY KONTOR MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

ELIGIBILITY: A graduating senior of the Wilber-Clatonia Public Schools who will be attending a postsecondary school majoring in one of the following fields of study: Human Services, Counseling, Criminal Justice.

APPLICATION: Applicant is to submit a cover letter, resume, and the following application to the high school counselor. Applications will be provided to the Beta Phi Sorority.

AWARD: Varies depending on current interest rate.

2010 award was $300.00

DEADLINE: MARCH 1

SELECTION

COMMITTEE: Representatives of the Beta Phi Sorority.

RECEIPT OF

SCHOLARSHIP

FUNDS: Recipient will receive instructions for collection of funds following

graduation. A letter is to be sent to the donor with the following information: name and address of the Financial Aid Office of the institution that the recipient will be attending, recipient’s social security number and a copy of the recipient’s fall class schedule. Also, a thank you letter to the donor is appropriate.

APPLICATION

BETA PHI SUNNY KONTOR MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

NAME: _______________________________________________________________

1. Briefly describe your college goals and career plans:

_________________________________________________________________

2. Explain your financial need in applying for this scholarship:

_________________________________________________________________

3. List organizations that you have been active in at school, church and in your

community within the last four years:

________________________________________________________________

4. List any full or part-time jobs you have held within the last four years:

________________________________________________________________

5. Describe a community activity that you participated in and why you enjoyed it:

________________________________________________________________

6. Postsecondary institution that you plan to attend:

First choice: ______________________________________________________

Second choice: ___________________________________________________

BLUE VALLEY POST 4959 VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS SCHOLARSHIP

ELIGIBILITY: A graduating senior of the Wilber-Clatonia Public Schools who is of good personal and moral character. Student must have a desire to further his/her education and who is enrolled at an accredited school of higher learner.

APPLICATION: Applicant is to submit a cover letter, resume, and the following application to the high school counselor. Applications will be provided to the Crete VFW Post 4959.

AWARD: 2010 award was $200.00

DEADLINE: MARCH 1

SELECTION

COMMITTEE: Representatives of donor.

RECEIPT OF

SCHOLARSHIP

FUNDS: Recipient will receive instructions for collection of funds following

Blue Valley Post 4959 Veterans of Foreign Wars Scholarship

Application

Name: ____________________________________________________ Age: ____________

Address: ____________________________________________________________________

Parents: ____________________________________________________________________

Primary school attended: _______________________________________________________

High school attended: _________________________________________________________

List any members of your family that have served in the Armed Forces of the United States of America:

____________________________________________________________________________

Student’s GPA: ____________ Rank of ____________ Out of ____________

School you plan to attend: ______________________________________________________

Field of Study: _______________________________________________________________

School activities you participated in: ______________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________________

Place of employment, If any: ____________________________________________________

Principal or teacher comment: ___________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________________

DEADLINE: MARCH 1 – TO COUNSELOR
EASTERN STAR SCHOLARSHIP

ELIGIBILITY: A graduating senior of the Wilber-Clatonia Public Schools who best exemplifies good citizenship and high moral character, without regard to scholastic standing or parental finances.

APPLICATION: Applicant is to submit a cover letter, resume, and the following application to the high school counselor. Applications will be provided to the current president of Eastern Star.

AWARD: This scholarship will be awarded at Wilber every other year. 2011 will be awarded at Crete and 2012 will be awarded at Wilber and so on.

DEADLINE: MARCH 1

SELECTION

COMMITTEE: Representatives of donor.

RECEIPT OF

SCHOLARSHIP

FUNDS: Recipient will receive instructions for collection of funds following

APPLICATION

EASTERN STAR SCHOLARSHIP

NAME: _______________________________________________________________

Grade Point Average: ______________________

Class Rank: ______________________

Please give a brief statement on the following topics:

1. Indicate your plans for higher education and your goals for the future.

_______________________________________________________________________

2. Explain the need for scholarships and other aid in financing higher education.

_______________________________________________________________________

3. List organizations you have been active in at school, church, and in your community during the past four years.

_______________________________________________________________________

List any full or part time jobs you have had in the past four years.

_______________________________________________________________________

4. Describe any volunteer work or activities that would indicate your role as a citizen in

your community.

_______________________________________________________________________

FARMERS AND MERCHANTS BANK SCHOLARSHIP

ELIGIBILITY: A graduating senior (one male and one female) of the Wilber-Clatonia Public Schools, with a “B” average or better for their four years of high school education. Also must have:

A. actively participated in school activities

B. shown leadership ability

C. displayed good citizenship

D. enrolled in a two or four year accredited post high school institution

APPLICATION: Applicant is to submit a cover letter and resume, including class rank and GPA, to the high school counselor stating qualifications outlined in the above eligibility statement. Applications will be provided to the Farmers and Merchants Bank.

AWARD: 2010 award was $500.00 each to a male and female.

DEADLINE: MARCH 1

SELECTION

COMMITTEE: Representatives of the Farmers and Merchants Bank.

RECEIPT OF

SCHOLARSHIP

FUNDS: Recipient will receive instructions for collection of funds following

FARMERS COOPERATIVE ELEVATOR CO.

ELIGIBILITY: Any graduating senior of Wilber-Clatonia Public Schools who will be attending a postsecondary school majoring in agriculture or an agricultural related career. The applicant must be a full time student.

APPLICATION: Complete the following application with the 500 word essay.

AWARD: 2010 award was $400.00

DEADLINE: MARCH 1

SELECTION

COMMITTEE: Faculty Advisory Committee, ag instructor, high school principal and high school counselor. The high school counselor will then notify the Plymouth office of the Farmers Cooperative Elevator.

RECEIPT OF

SCHOLARSHIP

FUNDS: Recipient will receive instructions for collection of funds following

APPLICATION

FARMERS COOPERATIVE ELEVATOR CO. SCHOLARSHIP

1. Name: ________________________________________________________________

2. Address: ______________________________________________________________

3. Phone Number: ________________________ DOB: ________________________

4. Parent Name: __________________________________________________________

5. Parent Occupation: ______________________________________________________

6. High School Curriculum (college prep, vocational classes emphasized, etc.)

______________________________________________________________________

7. Extracurricular Activities (FFA, clubs, student organizations, etc.)

______________________________________________________________________

8. Activities outside of School (church, jobs, community, 4-H, etc.)

______________________________________________________________________

9. Number of Graduating Students in Senior Class: _______________________________

10. Class Rank: __________________________ GPA: ________________________

11. College Entrance Exam Score ACT: ______________ SAT: _______________

12: Briefly describe your college goals and career plans.

______________________________________________________________________

13. Postsecondary institution you plan to attend, please include address.

First Choice: _____________________ Second Choice: ______________________

_____________________ ______________________

WRITTEN ESSAY:

Please write a short essay of 500 words or less about your past agriculture projects and experiences, as well as, your future plans in agriculture. Preferably typewritten.

FARMLAND FOODS, INC. SCHOLARSHIP

ELIGIBILITY: Two graduating seniors of the Wilber-Clatonia Public Schools pursuing postsecondary education in any field of study. Must meet the following criteria:

A. A student-employee or a child or dependent of a Farmland Foods Inc., employee.

B. A Cumulative GPA of 3.0 (B) or higher.

C. Attend any type of postsecondary school; two year or four year college/university or technical college.

APPLICATION: Applicant is to submit a cover letter and resume, including class rank and

ESSAY GPA, and an essay in 250 words or less, answer the following

REQUIRED question: “How will the Farmland Foods, Inc. Scholarship help you acquire skills that would enable you to return to live and work in the Wilber area?” to your high school counselor. Completion of the attached application is also required.

AWARD: 2010 award was $500.00

DEADLINE: MARCH 1

SELECTION

COMMITTEE: Representatives of the Wilber-Clatonia Faculty Advisory Council.

RECEIPT OF

SCHOLARSHIP

FUNDS: Recipient will receive instructions for collection of funds following

Name: ______________________________________________________________________

(Last) (First) (Middle)

Home Address: _________________________________________________

_________________________________________________

Name of Farmland Foods, Inc. Employee: _________________________________________

Relationship of Employee to Scholarship Applicant: __________________________________

A. Cumulative Grade Point Average: __________________

B. List community and school volunteer and/or service activities. (Attach additional page or

resume, if needed.)

1. ___________________________________________________________________

2. ___________________________________________________________________

3. ___________________________________________________________________

C. List extra-curricular school activities, leadership activities, honors, and awards. (Attach

additional pages or resume, if needed.)

1. ___________________________________________________________________

2. ___________________________________________________________________

3. ___________________________________________________________________

D. Name and location of postsecondary institution:

_______________________________________________________________________

E. Program of study/college major:____________________________________________

F. In 250 words or less, answer the following question: “How will the Farmland Foods, Inc.

Scholarship help you acquire skills that would enable you to return to live and work in the

Wilber area?”

_________________________________ ________________________________

(Student Signature) (Parent/Guardian/Employee Signature)

FIRST STATE BANK SCHOLARSHIP

ELIGIBILITY: A graduating senior of the Wilber-Clatonia Public Schools who is dedicated to achieving a higher learning at an accredited college or university, together with a showing of scholastic ability and financial need.

APPLICATION: Applicant is to submit a cover letter and resume, including class rank and GPA, to the high school counselor. Applications will be provided to representatives of Saline State Bank.

AWARD: 2010 award was $500.00

DEADLINE: MARCH 1

SELECTION

COMMITTEE: Representatives of Saline State Bank.

RECEIPT OF

SCHOLARSHIP

FUNDS: Recipient will receive instructions for collection of funds following

FUTURE BUSINESS LEADERS OF AMERICA SCHOLARSHIP

ELIGIBILITY: A graduating senior of the Wilber-Clatonia Public Schools who is a FBLA member enrolled in an advanced study in Business. Is based primarily on need and contribution to the organization.

APPLICATION: Applicant is to submit a cover letter and resume, including class rank and GPA, to the high school counselor. Applications will be provided to the FBLA advisor.

AWARD: 2010 award was $200.00

DEADLINE: MARCH 1

SELECTION

COMMITTEE: FBLA advisor.

RECEIPT OF

SCHOLARSHIP

FUNDS: Recipient will receive instructions for collection of funds following

NEBRASKA CZECHS OF WILBER SCHOLARSHIP

ELIGIBILITY: A graduating senior of the Wilber-Clatonia Public Schools who, during the past four years in high school has made significant contributions to the community in furthering Czech heritage. Ethnic background, class standing, and school activities are not a factor in this scholarship.

APPLICATION: Applicant is to submit a cover letter and resume, including class rank and GPA, to the high school counselor. Applications will be provided to the current president of the Nebraska Czechs of Wilber.

Contributions to furthering Czech heritage shall include the following areas of activities:

1. ART: Showing personal art work and/or helping with the art show; promoting Czech culture through the design of and/or wearing of costumes at functions designed to promote the heritage, etc.

2. DECORATIONS: Helping with displays that depict Czech culture, at home, in the downtown business area, building decorations, painting of fireplugs, posts, etc.

3. DANCING: Participation in folk dancing groups such as the Beseda group, promoting the polka, etc.

4. FLOAT: Helping with construction of, modification of, a Czech float, taking part as a rider on a Czech float, etc.

5. FOOD: Help with preparation, serving, or demonstrations of food at Czech activities or during Czech Days.

6. INFORMATION: Promoting Czech heritage functions, working in the information booth, or promoting the heritage at any other activity, etc.

7. MUSEUM: Participation in music groups that depict Czech culture, etc.

8. PAGEANT: Helping with or participating in the annual pageant.

9. MUSIC: Participation in music groups that depict Czech culture, etc.