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Scholarships with deadlines due in the month of
November | December | January | February | March | April | May | June"New" Scholarships (as of November 10):
Elks National Foundation Scholarships
* Includes Most Valuable Student, Nebraska Elks Association,
Vocational/Business, Teaching, and General Academic Scholarships.
Various criteria required. Scholarships range from $400 to $60,000.
Deadlines range from January 9, 2009, to January 31, 2009. Apply on-line at www.elks80.org.
Nebraska State College Board of Trustees Full Tuition Scholarship
* Must attend either Peru State, Chadron State, or Wayne State,
have an ACT score of 25+, complete an application with one letter of
recommendation. Worth $14,000 over four years. Deadline is January 15,
2009. Apply on-line at www.nscs.edu.
Nebraska State College Governor's Opportunity Award Half-Tuition Scholarship
* Must attend either Peru State, Chadron State, or Wayne State,
have an ACT score of 21-24, submit an application, and write essay. Worth $7,000 over four years. Deadline is December 1, 2008. Apply on-line at www.nscs.edu.
Ayn Rand Essay Contest Scholarship
* Must read Ayn Rand's novel called The Fountainhead and then
write an essay about it. Scholarships worth from $50 to $10,000.
Download essay topics and rules from www.aynrand.org/contests. Deadline
is April 25, 2009.
Northwest Missouri State Karen Hawkins and Charles Hawkins Accounting Scholarships
* Must attend NWMSU, major in accounting, complete application, and write essay. Worth $450. Deadline is February 1, 2009. See Mr. Fields for application.
Northwest Missouri State Booth College of Business and Professional Studies Scholarship
*
Must attend NWMSU, major in a business-related field (including
journalism and accounting), complete application, and write essay. Worth $1,950.
Deadline is December 1, 2008. See Mr. Fields for application.
National Co-op Scholarship Program
* Must attend sponsoring university (including Johnson &
Wales) and have a 3.5+ G.P.A. Worth up to $20,000. Deadline is February 15, 2009. Download
application at www.co-op.edu.
Southeast Community College Educational Foundation Scholarship
* Must be ranked in the top half of class and must enroll in SCC between July 1, 2009 and June 30, 2010. Apply on-line at southeast.edu/admissions. No paper applications will be accepted. Scholarship worth $500. Deadline is midnight February 22, 2009. See a list of other SCC scholarships at the same website.
Toyota Community Scholars
* Must demonstrate outstanding academic credentials, school
leadership, and commitment to community service. Worth up to $20,000.
Deadline is December 1, 2008. Access more information at www.toyota.com/communityscholars. See Mr. Fields if you want to be considered for this scholarship.
Peter Kiewit Foundation Legacy Scholarship Program
* Must demonstrate financial need, be ranked in the top 20% of
class, and must attend a four-year Nebraska college or university.
Worth $30,000 over four years. Deadline is January 7, 2009. See Mr.
Fields for application.
V.F.W. Post #4755 Auxiliary Scholarship
* Open to any student who has a mother or grandmother of the VFW
Auxiliary who is a life member as of July 1, 2009. Application deadline
is March 1, 2009. See Mr. Fields for application.
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 $5,000. Deadline is February 10, 2009. Access application on-line starting December 1, 2008, at www.kfcscholars.org.
Nebraska Educational Office Professionals Association Scholarship
*
Must major in office-related profession, write a biographical sketch,
and have three letters of recommendation. Worth $1,000. Deadline is
January 15, 2009. Access application on-line at neopa.unl.edu.
Nebraska Machinery Company Diesel Technology Scholarship
* Must attend Central Community College in Hastings, complete the ASSET, ACT, or COMPASS test, and major in diesel technology. Sponsorship provides tuition, tool allowance, and books
worth $14,000+. Sponsored students must agree to work for NMC for a minimum of two years upon completion of the
two-year program. Deadline is February 13, 2009. NMC also offers five $1,000 Caterpillar Foundation Scholarships with completion of an application.
UNK Department of Music Scholarships
* Must major in some type of music program, and audition either January 23, February 13 or 14, or February 27 or 28. Scholarship amounts vary. Pre-register for audition date. See Mr. Goddard for details.
Burger King Scholars Program
* Must work at least 15 hours a week, for 40 weeks each year.
Being employed at a Burger King is not required. Need a 2.5+ GPA. Must demonstrate
community service and financial need. Worth $1,000. Deadline is February 2, 2009. Access on-line at www.bk.com/scholars.
Nebraska Chapter National Wild Turkey Federation Scholarship
* Must have a 3.0+ G.P.A., demonstrate leadership, hold a current NWTF membership, support preservation of hunting traditions, complete an essay, and pursue a college degree. Worth $250. Deadline is January 1, 2009. Access application on-line at www.nwtf.org/jakes.
U.S. Bank Internet Scholarship
*
Must submit on-line application. Worth $1,000. Thirty random drawings
determine winners. Deadline is February 28, 2009. Access application
on-line at www.usbank.com/studentbanking.
McKelvey Foundation Entrepreneurial Scholarship
*
Must have owned your own business for at least one year, have at least
one paid employee, and plan to attend a four-year college/university in
2008. Worth up to $10,000. Deadline is January 25, 2009. Access
application on-line at www.mckelveyfoundation.org.
American Legion Auxiliary Scholarships (both Milford and Pleasant Dale)
* Must be veteran connected (daughter, son, granddaughter,
grandson) who is an American Legion or American Legion Auxiliary
member. Scholarships include: National President's; vocational technical; nurse's gift
tuition; licensed practical nursing; special education teacher; Ruby
Lorraine Paul Fund; Roberta Marie Stretch; and Averyl Elaine Keriakedes
(teach middle school social studies).
Scholarships worth $300 to $2,500. Deadlines are March 1, 2009. See Mr.
Fields for applications.
The Nebraska Academy of Sciences Scholarships
* Must attend college or university in Nebraska. Scholarships worth $100 - 1,000. Deadline is March 1, 2009. Download application at neacadsci.org/Info/Scholarship.htm.
Nebraska Aviation Trades Association Scholarship
* Must be recommended by a member of the Nebraska Aviation
Trades Association (There is a local association member) and write an essay. Scholarships worth $500 to
$1,000. Deadline is March 15, 2009. See Mr. Fields.
NFIB Young Entrepreneur Foundation Scholarship
* Must demonstrate enrepreneurial spirit or initiative, own own business, or be a member of FBLA. National
Federation of Independent Business offers 400 $1,000 scholarships. One
student can win $10,000. Download application from www.NFIB.com/YEA.
Deadline is December 15, 2008.
Tuition Give Away Scholarship
* Must write a 750-word essay on the topic "Why are you the most deserving person on the planet to win a scholarship?" Five winners awarded nationally. Scholarship worth $10,000. Deadline is January 31, 2009. Access application at www.tuitiongiveaway.com.
Blue Valley Community Action Partnership Scholarship
* Must complete application with an essay and three
recommendation letters. Scholarships for students attending four-year
college and two-year college. Worth $500. Deadline is Feb. 2, 2009. See
Mr.
Fields for application.
Wayne State College RHOP Scholarship
*
Must attend Wayne State and be interested in the rural health
opportunities program, including dental hygiene, clinical laboratory
sciences, medicine, pharmacy, and dentistry. Worth up to four years of
tuition. Deadline is December 1, 2008. Access application on-line at www.wsc.edu/schools/nss/rhop/.
Discover College, Inc. Scholarship Drawing
* Apply on-line at www.discovercolleges.com. Scholarship worth $2,500. Deadline is on-going.
Christian Connector, Inc. Scholarship Drawing
* Random drawings. Scholarship worth $2,500. Deadline is on-going. Apply on-line at www.ChristianConnector.com.
Guaranteed Scholarships at Peru State College
* Must have a 2.75+ G.P.A., 20+ ACT, contract to live on campus, and register for and complete 12+ hours per semester. Leaders can qualify for $3,000 more. Deadline is January 15, 2009. Access application at www.peru.edu.
John Kennedy Profile in Courage Essay Contest
*
Must write an original essay on the political courage of a U.S. elected
official. Worth up to $5,000. Possible expense-paid trip to Boston.
Deadline is January 10, 2009. Access more information at www.jfklibrary.org.
AXA Achievement Scholarship
* Must demonstrate ambition and drive; determination to set and
reach goals; respect for self; family and community; and ability to
succeed in college. Worth up to $25,000. Deadline is December 15, 2008.
Access application at www.axa-achievement.com.
SAE Engineering Scholarship
* Must major in engineering or science-related field and have G.P.A. of
3.0 +. Worth up to $10,000. Deadline is December 1, 2008. Access application at www.sae.org/students/.
Norma Ross Walter Scholarship
*
Must be a female planning on majoring in English (not journalism).
Worth $1,000. Deadline is January 31, 2009. See Mr. Fields for
application.
UNK Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity SLAG Scholarship
* Must be a male who attends UNK and demonstrate academics, leadership, and athletics while being a gentleman. Scholarship worth $250. Deadline not listed. Apply on-line at www.unkpikes.org.
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