Scholarship Handbook/Nebraska College Scholarships
2018-2019
Scholarship Handbook
Lawrence/Nelson High School
Email: cporter@southcentralusd.us
Your senior year is an exciting and busy one. Previous students have provided these survival tips:
Do not procrastinate. Be organized.
Get a two-sided folder. Place copies of the scholarships you have sent on one side of the folder. Place copies of scholarships you are working on or have not completed on the other side.
1. Type all scholarships unless the rules say differently.
2. Answer all questions completely.
3. Keep it clean – no misspellings or other grammatical errors.
4. Submit your application ahead of time – it shows strong organizational skills.
Remember, groups are not going to give you money if you turn in an imperfect or incomplete application. This is your chance to make a positive impression.
LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION
Ask for letters of recommendation early. Allow at least two weeks to work on a good letter.
Ask politely. Give a copy of your resume and the name of the scholarship. It also helps if you tell the letter writer specifics about the letter i.e. it needs to emphasize your leadership skills.
THANK YOU NOTES
If you are awarded a scholarship, you MUST send the organization a thank you note. This begins the communication process between you and the organization.
SCHOLARSHIPS
If you have kept copies of your application, you will want to reread the rules. Some scholarships are renewable meaning you may receive scholarship monies for more than one year. Some have specific grade point average rules to maintain. Most won’t be paid until you have successfully completed a full semester of college. Likewise, you may be asked to submit your transcript at the end of the first semester in college.
*Some deadlines and essay topics may change as new applications are released throughout this year.
Many of these scholarship applications are available on the internet. Simply search for the name of the application and the current year to get the newest form.
SCHOLARSHIP SEARCHES
Use www.educationquest.org to sign up for the Scholarship Search. Other recommended websites include:
ï‚· College Board
ï‚· Peterson’s
ï‚· Cappex
ï‚· Good Call
ï‚· SuperCollege.com
ï‚· COLLEGEdata
ï‚· Chegg
ï‚· Scholar Snapp
Colleges offer scholarships through their common entrance application or through separate applications. Check the college’s financial aid website for information.
HOW TO USE THIS BOOK:
1. Highlight scholarships that fit you.
2. Cross out scholarships that don’t fit you.
3. Get organized! Create a personal scholarship list. Post it in
your locker and at home. Watch deadlines and allow plenty of
time to collect letters and information. Proofread carefully.
Ongoing Scholarships
College of Hair Design "Hair Art" $750
Submit an application, two letters of recommendation from your high school teachers, a resume and grade transcript along with attendance records.
COLLEGES
Chadron State College -January 15th (RHOP Due November 15th- http://www.csc.edu/sci/rhop/ )
http://www.csc.edu/start/finaid/scholarships/freshman/index.csc
Peru State College
Peru State College November 15th
RHOP Due November 15- https://www.peru.edu/rhop/
Peru State College-January 15th
https://www.peru.edu/admissions/cost-aid
- Board of Trustees: Full Tuition-25 or above ACT or a 1200+ on SAT-Submit Personal Essay
- Governor’s Opportunity Award: Half Tuition-between 21-24 on the ACT or 1060-1190 on the SAT-Submit Personal Essay
- No Boundaries Scholarship: Full Tuition-minimum of 25 ACT-Submit Personal Essay
- Chancellors Scholarship: 3.8 GPA-$2,000/yr-$8,000 Total
- Presidents Scholarship: 3.4 GPA-$1,750/yr-$7,000 Total
- Deans Scholarship: 3.0 GPA-$1,500/yr-$6,000 Total
- TJ Majors Scholarship: 2.6 GPA-$1,000/yr-$4,000 Total
Peru State College-Various Deadlines
https://www.peru.edu/admissions/cost-aid
- Clements Band Scholarship: $2,000-Due March 10th
- Athletic Scholarship
- Art Scholarship
- Music Scholarship
- BobcatSelfie-$100
Wayne State College
Wayne State College November 15th
RHOP Due November 15- https://www.wsc.edu/rhop
RLOP Due November 15- https://www.wsc.edu/rlop
Wayne State College-December 1st
https://www.wsc.edu/scholarships
- Governor’s Opportunity Award: Half Tuition-between 21-24 on the ACT
- Neihardt Scholars: ACT 25-Full Tuition/Room Waiver/$500 Stipend
- Presidential Scholarship: ACT 30-Full Tuition
- Leadership Scholarship: Active in High School/College Room Waiver two years
- Education Matters: Academic Success/Leadership-$2,000 annual Tuition
Peru State College-January 15th
https://www.peru.edu/admissions/cost-aid
- NSCS Board of Trustees Scholarship- Full Tuition-25 or above ACT
Peru State College-Various Deadlines
https://www.peru.edu/admissions/cost-aid
- Annual & Endowed Scholarships
- Athletic Scholarships
- Music Scholarships
University of Nebraska Kearney
University of Nebraska-Kearney-November 15th
http://www.unk.edu/scholarships.php#scholarshipList
- RHOP-Rural Health Opportunities Program-Application-23 ACT, Rural Area
- RLOP-Rural Law Opportunities Program-Application-27 ACT, Rural Area
- Omaha World Herald/Kearney Hub Scholarship-3Application- ACT/3.85 GPA
University of Nebraska-Kearney-February 1st
http://www.unk.edu/scholarships.php#scholarshipList
- Davis-Chamber Scholarship-Admitted
- Department of Art Scholarships-Application
- Honors Program-Application
University of Nebraska-Kearney-February 28th
- Industrial Tech Scholarship-Application
- Jay Hill Scholarship-Biology-Application
- Jay Hill Scholarship-Political-Application
- Supply Chain Management-Application
- Buckle Excellence Scholarship for Prospective CSIT Students-Application
http://www.unk.edu/scholarships.php#scholarshipList
University of Nebraska-Kearney-March 1st
http://www.unk.edu/scholarships.php#scholarshipList
- Barbara Hurt Simmons Student Leader Scholarship-Application-3.4 GPA
- Regents Scholarship-Admitted-29ACT 3.2 GPA
- Cooperating Schools Scholarship-23 ACT nominated by counselor- (must be cooperating school-student teacher)
- Department of Mathematics and Statistics-Rathe Scholarship-Math Major-Application
- Bilingual Educators Scholarship-Fluent in Spanish-Application
- Multicultural Community Service Scholarship-Application
- Nebraska Bankers Association Scholarship-Application
- Ron and Carol Cope UNK Scholarship-Application
- Loper Achievement Scholarship-Admitted
http://www.unk.edu/scholarships.php#scholarshipList
University of Nebraska-Kearney-Other
http://www.unk.edu/scholarships.php#scholarshipList
ROTC
Music Auditions
University of Nebraska Lincoln-Nov. 2nd Priority Application Deadline for Priority Registration
University of Nebraska-Lincoln-November 2nd https://admissions.unl.edu/cost/#scholarships
- UNL Honors Program Scholarship
University of Nebraska-Lincoln-February1st
https://admissions.unl.edu/cost/#scholarships
- Davis Chambers Scholarship
- Regents Scholarship-32 ACT
- Health Science Scholarship
- Native American Heritage Scholarship
- Nebraska Achievement Scholarship
- George Beadle Scholarship-Priority Deadline
- Nebraska Legacy-Priority-26 ACT
- Ruth Leverton Scholarship-24 ACT
- Husker Heritage Scholarship-32 ACT
- David Distinguished Scholarship-30 ACT
- Nebraska Emerging Leaders Scholarship
- Husker Living & Learning Scholarship-26 ACT
- Husker Traditions Scholarship-27 ACT
- Husker Power Scholarship-23 ACT
- Chancellor’s Leadership Scholarship
- Nebraska Legends Scholarship
- Pepsi Service Scholarship
- Scarlet Scholarship-23 ACT Priority Deadline
- Nebraska Now Scholarship Commitment
- Resident Nebraska Housing Credit
- Honors Program-30 ACT-Final Deadline February 15th
University of Nebraska-Lincoln-Other
https://admissions.unl.edu/cost/#scholarships
Check for Department Scholarships
University of Nebraska Omaha
First-year students who are graduating high school seniors will be considered for most of our first-year student scholarships by submitting the Application for Admission by February 1st of their senior year. We accept ACT/SAT scores for high school seniors through the December test date.
The first-year student scholarships include, but are not limited to:
- Regent's Scholarship (Requires Application for Admission by December 15)
- Chancellor's Scholarship
- Deans Scholarship
- UNO Advantage Scholarship Program
- Various general scholarships awarded by the Office of Financial Support and Scholarships
Some scholarships have special eligibility criteria, which requires the applicant to submit the UNO Scholarship Application. View current scholarship opportunities and submit an application via mavlink by March 1.
Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture-NCTA
https://ncta.unl.edu/scholarships-0
- Jean and Richard Rawson Scholarship-4.0-$2,500; 3.5-$2,000; 3.0-$1,500
- Foundation Scholarships
- Activity Scholarships
- NCTA Aggie Scholarship-$2,000 per year-2.5 GPA-Apply before April 1st
- NCTA Dean’s Scholarship-$4,000 per year-3.0 GPA/18 ACT-Apply before April 1st
Central Community College-March 1st https://ccc.awardspring.com/
Northeast Community College
Northeast Community College General Scholarships-March 1st
https://northeastcollege.scholarships.ngwebsolutions.com/CMXAdmin/Cmx_Content.aspx?cpId=165
Northeast Community College Board of Governor's Scholarships-March 1st https://northeast.edu/Financial-Aid-and-Scholarships/Merit_Scholarships_Waivers_Grants.aspx
Northeast Community College-McIntosh/Davis Chambers Scholarship for Freshmen and Sophomores-April 1st
Qualifications:
- Must be an academically promising student that is active in school or community
- Must be enrolled full-time and plan to transfer to a 4-year public NE college or university
- Must be a graduate of a NE high school or have earned a G.E.D.
- Must be a U.S. citizen and a NE resident
- Must submit the FAFSA and show financial need
Get application from NECC Financial Aid Office
Southeast Community College-February 22nd https://www.southeast.edu/scholarships/
- Must have a 2.5 GPA
Doane University (Crete, NE)
Admissions
https://www.doane.edu/financial-aid?field_financial_type_tid=2731&field_school_tid=All&page=1
Hastings College
Academic Scholarship-Admissions
https://www.hastings.edu/admissions/cost-aid/types-of-aid/academic-scholarships/
Talent Scholarships-Admissions by February 15th
https://www.hastings.edu/admissions/cost-aid/types-of-aid/talent-scholarships/
Concordia College
Academic Scholarship-Admissions
http://www.cune.edu/admission/undergraduate/costs/financial-aid/scholarships/
Nebraska Wesleyan University
Academic Scholarship-Admissions
Nebraska Wesleyan University-Harry Huge Scholarship-December 1st-Full Tuition, Room, Board-ACT 27+-Separate Application