Urban League of Nebraska Scholarship

The Urban League of Nebraska Scholarship is awarded to graduating high school seniors who are pursuing a post-secondary education. To be eligible for this scholarship, students must:

1.Be a Nebraska resident currently enrolled in high school as a graduating senior. Current college students are not eligible.

2.Have a 2.5 or higher cumulative G.P.A. in current high school.

3.Submit high school transcripts or a copy of your GED (General Education Diploma).

4.Submit two (2) letters of recommendations attesting to the applicant’s qualifications and motivations for attending college. Nofamily members and other relatives or friendsmay submit letters of recommendation on student’s behalf.

5.Submit a typed essay stating your goals, ambitions and the reason you should receive a scholarship. Essay must be at least 250 words minimum and 500 words maximum.

6.Have completed at least 10 hours of documented community involvement.

Additional information may be requested.

Applications and all requested documentation must be received by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, March 06, 2015.

NO ONLINE SUBMISSIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED AT THIS TIME

Urban League of Nebraska Scholarship Application

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Are you involved in or have you been involved in any Urban League of Nebraska programs? ☐Yes ☐ No

If yes, please list the program(s) below.

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FirstName:Click here to enter text. / Last Name: Click here to enter text.
Address:Click here to enter text. / City:Click here to enter text.
State:Click here to enter text. / Zip:Click here to enter text.
Date of Birth: Click here to enter text.
Sex: ☐Male ☐ Female
Social Security:Click here to enter text.
Phone Number: Click here to enter text.
Email: Click here to enter text.
Race/Ethnicity: / Residence and Support for college:
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School Information:
Name of High School: Click here to enter text.
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City: Click here to enter text. / State: Click here to enter text. / Zip: Click here to enter text.

Colleges and Universities applied to for admission (attach add’l sheet if necessary)

Name / Location (city/state) / Accepted (y/n)

Have you taken the S.A.T?☐Yes ☐ No

Have you taken the A.C.T? ☐Yes ☐ No

What degree or area of study do you plan to pursue? (i.e. Business
Administration, or Education)
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From what other sources will you seek financial aid? / Choose an item.
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Have other members of your family attended college? / ☐Yes ☐ No
If yes, then who? Click here to enter text.
Yearly Income: / Student: Click here to enter text.
Family: Click here to enter text.
Estimated Family Support for college for upcoming year student will have available:
Savings / Click here to enter text. /
Work / Click here to enter text. /
Soc. Sec./TANF/Veterans Benefits / Click here to enter text. /
Other / Click here to enter text. /
TOTAL / Click here to enter text. /
# of dependents in household: / Click here to enter text.

List your activities on and off campus (use a separate sheet of paper if necessary)

On Campus Activities / Off Campus Activities

Please attach an essay (250 words minimum /500 words maximum) stating your educational and career goals, ambitions and the reasons you should receive this scholarship.

I, attest that the above information is true to the best of my knowledge. My signature authorizes the Urban League of Nebraska to release information to which is necessary for consideration of a scholarship to the perspective donor or donors.

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Applicant’s Signature / Date

Community Service Log (This form may be copied)

Community Service/Involvement / Hours
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Supervisors Signature / Date

Scholarship Application Checklist

  • Cover Sheet that includes a current photo
  • The Scholarship Application (typed)
  • Copy of Official Transcript
  • Copy of ACT Student Report
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Resume
  • Essay
  • Bond in a clear plastic report cover (do not staple)

NO ONLINE SUBMISSIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED AT THIS TIME