Senior Scholarships Now Available

Updated:January 24

Clara Morefield Scholarship
* Must have three letters of recommendation and write 500-word essay. Scholarship worth $750. Deadline is April 11, 2012. See Mr. Fields for application.

American Legion Auxiliary Scholarships
* Various scholarships with various criteria and amounts awarded. Many of these scholarships are veteran-connected: parents, grandparents included. Deadline for all scholarships is March 2, 2012. Access more information at nebraskalegionaux.net/scholarships. Scholarships include: National President, Spirit, Keriakedes Memorial, Graduate, Practical Nursing, Ruby Lorraine Paul, Roberta Marie Stretch, Student Aid, Vocational Technical, and Nurse's Gift Tuition.

Salvation Army's D.J.'s Hero Award
* Must demonstrate dedication to faith, selfless acts for others, and commitment to community. Scholarship worth $5,000. Apply on-line at Deadline is March 9, 2012.

James M. Cox Foundation Scholarship
* Must demonstrate financial need and write essay. Scholarship is worth $1,000. Deadline is April 13, 2012. See Mr. Fields for application.

Nebraska Agro-Women Scholarship

Must major in an agricultural field, including mechanics, write a brief essay, and complete the first semester with at least a “C” average. Worth $250. Deadline is April 1, 2012. See Mr. Fields for application.

Buick Achievers Scholarship
* Must major in science, technology, engineering, math, business administration, finance, marketing, or design and are interested in the automotive or related industries. Worth up to $25,000 a year. Deadline is February 29, 2012. Apply online at

Peru State College Music Scholarships
* Must complete application and audition Tuesday, March 20, on Peru State College campus. Scholarships worth up to $2,000. Deadline for application is March 9, 2012. Contact Dr. Patrick Fortney at 402-872-2418 for more information.

Gus Swanson Memorial Communications Scholarship
* Must major in advertising, marketing, mass communications, public relations, journalism, or graphic design/desktop publishing, have a 3.25+ G.P.A., and write a marketing strategy essay. Scholarship worth $500. Deadline is April 16, 2012. Download application at

Central Community College Scholarships
* ACT Advantage Scholarship. Must have a 21+ ACT and a 2.5+ GPA and have ACT scores submitted to CCC. Worth $700. Deadline is February 15, 2012.

Nebraska Press Association Scholarship
* Must major in journalism, write essay, and have three letters of recommendation. Worth $2,000. Deadline is February 24, 2012. See Mr. Fields for application.

Best Buy Scholarship
* Must demonstrate outstanding community service as well as academic success. Worth $1,000. Apply on-line at BestBuy.com. Deadline is February 15, 2012.

Home Builders Association Scholarship
* Must major in the construction, electrical, plumbing, or construction management field at UNL or SCC-Milford. Scholarship worth $750.Five scholarships available. Deadline is March 1, 2012. See Mr. Fields for application.

ENWI Car Council's Paul High Memorial Scholarship
* Must major in automotive technology program. Four scholarships worth $300 available. Deadline is April 15, 2012. See Mr. Fields for application.

AES Engineers Scholarship

* Must demonstrate good character with completion of essay and application. Scholarship worth $500. Deadline is October 5, 2012. Acceess application at

Nebraska Czechs of York Scholarship
* Must be of Czech or Slovak ancestry, have grades of 80%+, and have three letters of recommendation. Scholarship worth $300. Deadline is March 31, 2012. See Mr. Fields for application.

Central Community College Scholarship
* Must attend CCC in Columbus, Grand Island, or Hastings and complete on-line application. Worth various amounts. Deadline is March 1, 2012. Access application at

Cargill Community Scholarship

* Must demonstrate academic achievement and extracurricular leadership and obtain signatures from the Cargill offices in Lincoln. Worth $1,000. Deadline is February 15, 2012. Apply on-line at Keyword is scholarship. Application also available at

Independent Insurance Agents Scholarship
* Must attend a two- or four-year college, provide letters of recommendation, and demonstrate leadership/volunteer service. Worth $1,000. Deadline is March 1, 2012. See Mr. Fields for application.

Central Community College Scholarships

* ACT Advantage Scholarship. Must have a 21+ ACT and a 2.5+ GPA and have their ACT scores submitted to CCC. Worth $700. Deadline is February 15, 2012.

* General Scholarship. Must complete application for any scholarship to CCC. Access application at

* Summer Scholarship. (Available to juniors, too!) Must supply ACT or Compass score to CCC. Worth up to $150 to take a summer course at CCC. Deadline is April 20, 2012. Contact 877-222-0780 for information.

Blue Valley Community Action Partnership Scholarship
* Must complete application with an essay, three recommendation letters, and demonstrate financial need. Scholarships for students attending four-year college and two-year college.Worth up to $1,000. Deadline is Feb. 1, 2012. Access online at

Chet Linder Memorial Scholarship
* Must demonstrate academic excellence, community service, and leadership. Worth $1,000. Deadline is March 1, 2012. See Mr. Fields for application.

Independent Insurance Agents Scholarship
* Must attend Northeast Community College in Norfolk, and major in an insurance services program. Worth $1,500. Deadline is March 1, 2012. See Mr. Fields for application.

U.S. Bank Internet Scholarship

* Open to all seniors who will attend a four-year college participating in the U.S. Bank No Fee Education Loan Program. Worth $1,000. Winners selected at random. Deadline is March 31, 2012. Apply on-line at usbank.com/scholarship.

KFC Colonel's Scholars Program Scholarship
* Must have a 2.75+ G.P.A., pursue a bachelor's degree in an in-state college, and complete a FAFSA. Worth $20,000. Deadline is Dec. 1, 2011 to February 8, 2012. Access at

Conductix-Wampfler Scholarship

* Must major in machine tool and die at SCC-Milford, complete application, and provide four letters of recommendation. Worth free education with three years of work for Conductix-Wampfler after completion of program. Deadline not posted. See Mr. Fields for application and details.

American Legion Jim Hurlburt Memorial Baseball Scholarship

* Must play American Legion baseball in the last year of eligibility or a graduating senior and complete all financial aid paperwork on application. Scholarship worth $500. Deadline is June 15, 2012. Access on-line at see Mr. Fields for paper application.

American Legion Maynard Jensen Memorial Scholarship
* Must be sons/daughters, grandchildren or great-grandchildren, adopted or stepchildren of members of Department of Nebraska, The American Legion or POW, KIA, MIA, or any veteran who was a current Legion member at time of death. Scholarship worth $500. Deadline is March 1, 2012. Access on-line at see Mr. Fields for paper application.

BigSun Scholarship
Must be an athlete planning on participating in athletics in college. Worth $500. Deadline is June 22, 2012. Apply on-line at .

Nebraska State College Board of Trustees Full Tuition Scholarship
* Must attend either Peru State, Chadron State, or Wayne State, have 3.0+ GPA, complete an application with one letter of recommendation, and demonstrate financial need. Worth $8,000 over four years. Deadline is February 1, 2012. Apply on-line at

Coffey Post #4775 Auxiliary VFW Scholarship
* Must have a father, mother, grandmother, or grandfather who is/was a life member of VFW Post or Auxiliary as of January 1, 2011 and have a 2.5+ GPA. Amount varies on number of awardees. Deadline is March 1, 2012. See Mr. Fields for application.

Lincoln Elks Lodge Scholarships

* Includes Most Valuable Student and other awards. Worth up to $2,000. Deadlines vary but start December 2, 2011 up to January 31, 2012. Access application online at

Southeast Community College Educational Foundation Scholarship
* Must be ranked in the top half of class and must enroll in SCC between July 1, 2011 and June 30, 2012. Apply on-line at southeast.edu/admissions/costs_and_financialaid/scholarships.aspx. No paper applications will be accepted. Scholarship worth $500. Deadline is midnight February 22, 2012. See a list of other SCC scholarships at the same website.

College of Hair Design Hair Art Scholarship

* Must attend College of Hair Design with letters of recommendation. Worth up to $1,000. Deadline is April 10, 2012. See Mr. Fields for application.

Lincoln Community Foundation Scholarship
* Various scholarships available. Need not to live in Lincoln to be eligible for many of these scholarships. Scholarships worth $500 - 2,000. Various deadlines. Download applications at
Christian Connector, Inc. Scholarship Drawing
* Random drawings.Scholarship worth $2,500. Deadline is on-going. Apply on-line at

Discover College, Inc. Scholarship Drawing
* Randon drawings.Scholarship worth $2,500. Deadline is on-going.Apply on-line at
NextSTEP Magazine Scholarship Drawings
* Must register on-line. Worth $1,000 or up to $10,000 in free tuition. Deadline is on-going. Register at nextSTEPmag.com.