2007-2008 Scholarships

(Current as of 11-19-07)

 

 

Seniors are encouraged to type all applications unless the directions state otherwise

 

Scholarships listed are arranged chronologically and have a date listed from December 2007 through May 2008. Current scholarships have the date and year listed. The counseling office has not received new scholarship information for many of the scholarships listed. Students may find scholarship applications online or in the scholarship files. PLEASE READ ELIGIBILITY GUIDELINES CAREFULLY BEFORE APPLYING. SEE MRS. REMPE IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT SCHOLARSHIPS OR APPLICATIONS, BUT BRING THE APPLICATION WITH YOU.

Anytime Scholarships.

(Current this year)

 

*WELLS FARGO CollegeSTEPS Scholarships

               Eligibility: Register online at: www.wellsfargo.com/collegesteps

               Award: 20@ $1000.00 awarded in random drawings

               Deadline: Drawings held at the end of each month from October through May

 

*ASAP UNION BANK MONEY TO LEARN SCHOLARSHIP

               Eligibility: Upper 1/3 of class or ACT 20 or higher, attending Nebraska college.

                Apply online at www.asapubt.com Awarded weekly. Must complete the

                Application online, print, have counselor affirm rank and test scores, have

                Parents sign, attach photo and mail to Franny Madsen.

               Award: 24 at $500 each

               Deadline: September 1, 2007-March 5, 2008

 

*ANYCOLLEGE.NET SCHOLARSHIP

   Eligibility: Open to all seniors. Random selection. Apply online at www.anycollege.com

               Award: $1000

               Deadline: September 2007 through March 2008

 

*NELNET SCHOLARSHIP

               Eligibility: Open to all juniors and seniors. Random selection.

               Award: 10 grand prizes of up to $25,000 and 750 first prize winners of $1000

                Two winners from every state guaranteed.

               To enter immediately, visit the website: www.nelnet.com/win

               You can even enter daily to increase your chances of winner or send a copy of

                The form in the scholarship files before the final drawing date of Aug. 8, 2008.

                First drawing is November 9, 2007

               Deadline: November 9, 2007 through August 8, 2008

 

*NELNET NATIONAL HISPANIC SCHOLARSHIP

   Eligibility: Open to Hispanic seniors. Random selection. Apply online at www.nelnet.net/collegeplanning

               Award: $1000 (one given away each month)

               Deadline: September 2007 through March 2008

 

 

*US BANK SCHOLARSHIPS

               Eligibility: Strong academic achievement, excel in school and community involvement

               Award: $1000.00 (30 given)

               Deadline: Applications accepted Oct.2007 – Feb.2008 Apply online at: www.usbank.com/studentbanking

 

*HISPANIC SCHOLARSHIP FUND

               Eligibility: Hispanic heritage. This is a scholarship directory for Hispanic students

               Award: Varies by scholarship

                                    Deadline: Varies. May have a December deadline! Go to www.hsf.net and click on “scholarships”

SCHOLARSHIPS

(Scholarships are filed by deadline date in counselor’s scholarship files)

 

 

SAINT LOUIS UNIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIPS- Billiken, Presidential, Martin Luther King, Jr. Ignatian, University and Deans’ Scholarships

                Eligibility: go online for details www.slu.edu/admissions/scholarship_financial_aid.html

Any student who graduates from a Catholic high school is guaranteed at least a $3,000

Billiken Scholarship

Award: $3,000-$11,000 per year

  

    

NOVEMBER

 

* NEBRASKA WESLEYAN SCHOLARHIPS

            Academic Scholarships

Eligibility: Need to be accepted into Nebraska Wesleyan University. Apply online @ http://www.nebrwesleyan.edu/

            Award: Different amounts varying by ACT score and class rank.

            Talent Scholarships

Eligibility: Must participate in art, music, or theatre. Graduated in top 33% of class with an Act score of at least 21. Audition of portfolio reviews are necessary.

            Vaughn Scholarship for Students of Color

            M.O.S.A.I.C. Scholarship

            Nebraska United Methodist Scholarship

Deadline: November 15, 2007 (Early Decision) January 1, 2008 (Regular Decision)

 

*UNL HONORS PROGRAMS

To find out more information on the Honors Program go to http://honors.unl.edu to be considered for these scholarships, you must submit an admissions application to UNL by going to www.unl.edu.  They will then notify you by e-mail if you are eligible for the Honors Program. You will be given a PIN number to go to WAM.  On WAM you will be able to complete the Honors application(s).

 

UNL Honors Program Textbook Scholarship

Eligibility: Complete an honors program application, ACT scores usually 29 or above;

Top 10% of class. (Occasional exception for lower ACT.)

Apply online@www.unl.edu

Award: Free textbooks, opportunity to live in the Honors Wing, enrolled in smaller honors classes with senior faculty, graduate with Distinguished Honors which helps in getting into graduate school.

Deadline: Early notification deadline November 19, 2007. You will be notified in December.

Final application date-March 1, 2008. You will be notified by April 1. Note: Nearly all admissions to the program are from the Nov. 19th  pool, so use this deadline if you want to be considered.

UNL’s J. D. Edwards Honors Program in Computer Science & Management

Eligibility: ACT of 30 or higher, 3.8 or better GPA, demonstrated interest in technology and business.Apply online @ www.unl.edu

Award: usually full cost of attendance (tuition-Regents, Nat’l Merit, Hanson, or Forrest Blood Scholarships, books, room and board); renewable

            Deadline: November 19, 2007

 

* Creighton University Scholarships

Academic Scholarships

            Ignatian Scholarship

Eligibility: Must have applied to Creighton.

Award: Amounts vary with academic achievement, Athletic and Artistic abilities, Community Service, Leadership, and Special Talents.

Williams Jennings Bryan Debate & Speech Scholarship

Ton Hansen Scholarship in Creative Writing

Christina M. Hixson Scholarship for Business students

Grace Keenan Scholarship fofr Excellence in the Arts

College of Business Administration Ethics & Social Responsibility Scholarship

Diversity Scholarship

Presidential & Scott Scholarship

Muchemore Scholarship

 

Deadline: Begins November 1, 2007 –January 8, 2008

                 (priority deadlines  for scholarship consideration)

                 http://admissions.creighton.edu

 

*Washburn University-Garvey Scholarship

Eligibility: Take the Garvey competitive scholarship exam. Must apply to Washburn University

            Award: $500-$2000

 

 

DECEMBER

 

*MARQUETTE UNIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIPS

Eligibility: Be have submitted completed admissions information no later than DECEMBER 1, 2007 application is online: www.marquette.edu/undergrad

            ACT with the writing component is highly encouraged.

            Diederich Scholarship: www.marquete.edu/students/scholarhips

Honors Program: www.marquette.edu/honors  application: www.marquette.edu/scholarships

            Pre-Dental Scholars: www.mu.edu/student/scholarships/predental.shtml

            Pre-Law Scholars: www.mu.edu/student/scholasrships/pre;aw.shtml

            SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION: www.marquette.edu/scholarships

 

*WAYNE STATE COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS

                Neihardt Scholars Program

Eligibility: ACT of 25, GPA of 3.3 or top ¼ of class, admission to Wayne State College, two letters of recommendation from teachers and a 500 word essay on an assigned topic.  For more information or to apply for admission go to www.wsc.edu

Award: full tuition, room waiver, and $500 stipend, renewable for four years

Deadline: December 1, 2007

Wayne State-Omaha World Herald Scholarship

Eligibility: Nebraska resident who has an ACT score of 25 or above, ranks in the top 25% of graduating class or has a 3.5 GPA or better on a 4.0 scale. Active in high school leadership roles

Award: Full tuition and room waiver (4 year renewable)

Deadline: December 1, 2007

Wayne State-Merit Scholarships (There is no application form for these. Check the scholarship files and/or see your counselor for details)

(Presidential Scholarship (full tuition), Dean’s Scholarship ($1,500),

Academic Achievement ($500)

Eligibility: go online for qualifications: www.wsc.edu

Award: Varies

Deadline:  December 1, 2007

Wayne State-Other awards (Leadership Award, Multicultural Tuition Award)

Details online at: www.wsc.edu or check scholarship files

 

*RURAL HEALTH OPPORTUNITIES PROGRAM (RHOP)-

Wayne State College

Eligibility:  Nebraska residents with strong academics who are socially involved and willing to commit to an intense health-related program of study and eventually practicing in rural Nebraska. RHOP available in Medicine, Dentistry, Dental Hygiene, Pharmacy, and Medical Technology. Must have applied at Wayne State College

            Award: Guaranteed admissions to the University of Nebraska Medical Center

            Deadline: December 1, 2007

            www.wsc.edu/schools/nss/pscm/RHOP

 

*RURAL HEALTH OPPORTUNITIES PROGRAM (RHOP)-

Chadron State College

Award: Guaranteed admissions in the University of Nebraska Medical Center.

Eligibility: Nebraska residents with strong academics who are socially involved and willing to commit to an intense health-related program of study and eventually practicing in rural Nebraska. RHOP available in Medicine, Pharmacy, Dentistry, Dental Hygiene, Physical Therapy, Medical Technology, Physician’s Assistant, Nursing and Radiography.

Deadline:  December 1, 2007.  You MUST apply online at: www.csc.edu/mathsci/healthprofessions

 

*PERU STATE COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS

            Gold, Silver, Bronze Leadership Scholarships & Thousand Oaks Scholarship

Eligibility: make application to Peru State College Scholarships will be awarded on a rubric system, which will take each student’s ACT score, cumulative grade point average, class rank, and high school activities into consideration.

Award: varies

Apply online at www.peru.edu/admissions/freshmanscholarships.htm

Priority Deadline: December 1, 2007

 

*OMAHA WORLD HERALD/KEARNEY HUB SCHOLARSHIP

Eligibility:  Must be accepted in the UNK Honors Program by applying for admission to UNK, ACT of 28, rank in the top 10% of class, demonstrate leadership in co-curricular, complete a written essay, three selected each year www.unk.edu

Award: Full tuition, books, fees, and room for four years.

Deadline: December 1, 2007

 

*NEBRASKA SOFTBALL FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP

            Award: varies

Eligibility: member of the Nebraska ASA the past and/or current year as a player, team manager, umpire or Nebraska ASA official. 3.0 GPA, senior in high school, enrolled as a full-time student in a post secondary or 4-year institution in Nebraska.  Application, three recommendation letters, and essay are required. Application in the scholarship files or online at:

www.nebraskasoftball.org (click on “forms”)

Deadline: December 1, 2007

 

*HASTINGS COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS

            Eligibility: Rank in top 20% of class, Act of 26

Walter Scott Scholarship- Deadline:Dec. 10, 2007(early award),

 Jan.11, 2008 (standard award)

Award: 3 Full-Tuition (per year) Scholarships

Trustee Scholarship

Award: $14,000 per year

President Scholarship

Award: $13,000 per year

Dean Scholarship

Award: $12,000 per year

Ambassador Scholarship

Award: $10,000 per year

Ringland Scholarship

Award: $8,000 per year

ProRege Scholarship

Award: $7,000 per year

    

*FORT HAYS STATE UNIVERSITY-Freshman ACT Scholarship Awards

            Miller Black and Gold Award: $1200 per year, 28+ ACT score, renewable for

            Four years (must maintain a 3.3 GPA each semester)

            Hays City Silver Academic Award: $800 per year, 24-27 ACT score, renewable

            For four years (must maintain a 3.3 GPA each semester)

            Bronze Academic Award: $700 for one year, 22-23 ACT score

            Copper Academic Award: $500 for one year, 21 ACT score

            Apply online at: www.fhsu.edu/finaid

Priority Deadline: December 15, 2007

            Final Deadline: February 15, 2008

 

*AXA ACHIEVEMENT SCHOLARSHIP

                Eligibility: go online for details:  www.axa-achievement.com

Students who set and reach ambitious goals, demonstrate drive, determination and ability to succeed in College and who have respect for self, family and community.

Award: $10,000 National Scholarships to 52 students (one in each state, Washington, D.C. and Puerto Rico) $15,000 additional scholarships to 10 national recipients. National scholarship winners will also be offered internships at AXA offices and a computer for college.

          Deadline: December 15, 2007

 

*UNK Scholarships for Multicultural Students

Rick Davis Scholarship

Eligibility: Minority student in the State of Nebraska. Primarily based on need.

Award: Typical award it between $2,000 & $4,000 a year. Award could equal the full cost of attendance.

Multicultural Community Service Scholarship

Award: Pays a full tuition waiver for up to 15 credits hours per semester

Peter Kiewit Foundation Hispanic Educators Opportunity Scholarship

Eligibility: Hispanic students pursuing classroom teaching credentials at UNK. Must be Nebraska residents who are native Spanish-speaking.

Award: up to $10,000

Deadline: The earlier the better

 

*UNK HONORS PROGRAM

            Eligibility: minimum ACT of 26, rank in top 25% of graduating class

            Award: Room waiver and eligibility for other awards

Applications available online:    www.unk.edu/acad/honors

Deadline: February 1, 2008. (December 1, 2007, to be considered for Omaha

                        World Herald/Kearney Hub Scholarship-28 or above ACT)

 

*MIDLAND LUTHERAN COLLEGE-

*Anderson Leadership Scholarship

Eligibility: 1) apply for admission and then meet two of these three qualifications and write a compelling essay: rank in the top 20% of class, 3.0 or better GPA, minimum 25 ACT score.

Award: varies

If you meet these criteria, you may be eligible to attend the Anderson Leader Scholarship Day on Wednesday, January 9th.

Deadline: December 21, 2007

 

*Other Midland Lutheran College Academic Scholarships

            Eligibility:  must meet at least two our of the three following qualifications:

            1) rank in top 50% of class, 2) 3.0 or better GPA, 3) minimum 20 ACT score.

            Award: varies

If you meet these criteria, you are invited to attend one of Midland Lutheran’s scholarship days. Saturday, February 2nd or Saturday, February 9th.

Deadline: December 21, 2007

 

 

JANUARY

 

* Creighton University Scholarships

Academic Scholarships

            Ignatian Scholarship

Eligibility: Must have applied to Creighton.

Award: Amounts vary with academic achievement, Athletic and Artistic abilities, Community Service, Leadership, and Special Talents.

Williams Jennings Bryan Debate & Speech Scholarship

Ton Hansen Scholarship in Creative Writing

Christina M. Hixson Scholarship for Business students

Grace Keenan Scholarship fofr Excellence in the Arts

College of Business Administration Ethics & Social Responsibility Scholarship

Diversity Scholarship

Presidential & Scott Scholarship

Muchemore Scholarship

            (see next page for deadline)

 

Deadline: Begins November 1, 2007 –January 8, 2008

                 (priority deadlines  for scholarship consideration)

                 http://admissions.creighton.edu

 

*Peter Kiewit Legacy Awards

Award:  100 - $5,000.00

Eligibility-Top 20% of senior class through fall of senior year, demonstrates financial need, Nebraska residents who will graduate from a State-approved Nebraska high school in May/June   Separate application--no attachments.

(Mrs. Rempe will give these applications to eligible seniors)

Deadline: January 9, 2007

 

*Elks 2007 Most Valuable Student Scholarship

Min. of $300 each awarded to first place female and male students

Min. of $200 each awarded to second place female and male students

Min. of $100 each awarded to third place female and male students

Top three brochures in each division will be forwarded to the state for further judging

Eligibility: High School Senior and U.S. Citizen

Application can be downloaded from www.elks.org or can be found in the scholarship files.  Based on Scholarship, Leadership, and Financial Needs

Deadline: January 11, 2008

Mail completed application to: John Street                   or      Elks Lodge #604

                                                     P.O. Box 4904          c/o John Street

                                                     123 South Webb Road    631 South Locust Street

                                                                Grand Island, NE 68803 Grand Island, NE 68801

*Elks ENF Legacy Award

Awards:  Six one-year, $1,000 scholarship awards

Eligibility- child, grandchild, step-child or step-grandchild of an Elk in good standing and a high school senior

Application can be downloaded from www.elks.org or can be found in the scholarship files.  SAT or ACT score must be taken before December 31 to receive consideration for a Legacy Award.

Deadline: January 11, 2008

Mail completed application to: John Street                   or      Elks Lodge #604

                                                     P.O. Box 4904          c/o John Street

                                                     123 South Webb Road    631 South Locust Street

                                                                Grand Island, NE 68803 Grand Island, NE 68801

 

*Nebraska Elks Association Vocational Scholarship

Eligibility: This scholarship is intended only for students who will be attending a Community College, Trade School, or Technical School. Students can not submit applications for both the Vocational Scholarship and the Elks Most Valuable Student Scholarship. Application can be downloaded from www.elks.org of can be found in the scholarship files. Judging will be based on motivation, need, skills, grades and test scores, and completeness of the application.

Deadline: January 11, 2008

Mail completed application to: John Street                   or      Elks Lodge #604

                                                     P.O. Box 4904          c/o John Street

                                                     123 South Webb Road    631 South Locust Street

                                                                Grand Island, NE 68803 Grand Island, NE 68801

 

*Sam Walton COMMUNITY Scholarship

Award:Multiple awards at $1,000 each

Eligibility: must be a graduating high school senior and may not be a Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. or SAM’S CLUB associate, or the child or legal dependent of a Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. or SAM’S CLUB Associate. Read all of the eligibility requirements on the website.

 Application can be found at: www.walmartfoundation.org

Deadline: Application is open from November 1, 2007- January 14, 2008

Other  Wal-Mart Scholarships:

            Wal-Mart ASSOCIATE Scholarship

            Higher REACH Scholarship

            WALTON Family Foundation Scholarship

Requirements for all of these scholarships can be found online at:             www.walmartfoundation.org

 

*Nebraska State Colleges Board of Trustees Scholarship (Chadron, Wayne, Peru)

Eligibility-25 ACT or 1130 SAT

Graduate from Nebraska High School-2008. Enroll as a full-time college student in the fall of 2008. Must provide at least one written recommendation letter from a high school teacher or administrator. Applicant may apply at ONLY ONE state college. Application online or in the scholarship files. www.nscs.edu

Deadline: January 15, 2008

 

*McKELVEY FOUNDATION ENTREPRENEURIAL SCHOLARSHIP

(Andrew McKelvey-former CEO of Monster.com)

Eligibility: graduate high school in spring of 2008, attend a 4-year college or university within the 50 states, own and operate a genuine business for one year, non-profits are eligible. Have at least one employee, even if only part time, complete online application. Fill out a FAFSA form, provide documentation of the above when requested, agree to participate in a telephone interview, if selected as a finalist. Winners must attend the summer e-Venture program (2008 in St. Louis, MO)

Award: 100 scholarships @ $10,000 each (renewable up to 4 years)

Deadline: January 15, 2008 (Please read the criteria before applying)

Apply at www.mckelveyfoundation.org

 

*Nebraska Educational Office Professionals Association Student Scholarship

Award: $1000 scholarship

Eligibility: Graduate from a Nebraska high school and completion of two or more business courses (4 semesters), computer classes, accounting, keyboarding, shorthand, office practices and procedures, and /or bookkeeping.

Application in GICC scholarship files.

Deadline:  January 15, 2008

 

*UNK FRESHMEN SCHOLARSHIPS

Chancellor’s Scholarship- $1000-top 25% & 26 or above ACT

Dean’s Scholarhip-$1000

Rawson Scholarship- up to $2000

Cooperating School Scholarship-$750-$1500

Merit Scholar Awards- $500-$750

Eligibility: top 30% of senior class and 23 or above ACT to qualify for freshmen scholarships.

Regents Scholarship-full tuition- top 5% of senior class & minimum of 29 or better on ACT.

 

*UNO, UNK, UNL: Davis Scholarship for Outstanding Minority Students

Eligibility: Awarded to students in under represented populations including African-                     American, Latino/Latina, and Native American students.  NE residents only

Award: $2,000/year up to the full cost of attendance. Internships in various businesses and educational institutions are made available for Davis Scholars. A separate application is required.

Deadline: UNO & UNL: January 15, 2008 for completion of college application and for the    general scholarship at UNO.  UNK: February 1, 2008 for both applications

 

 

*HASTINGS COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS

            Eligibility: Rank in top 20% of class, Act of 26

Walter Scott Scholarship- Deadline:Dec. 10, 2007(early award),

 Jan.11, 2008 (standard award)

Award: 3 Full-Tuition (per year) Scholarships

Trustee Scholarship

Award: $14,000 per year

President Scholarship

Award: $13,000 per year

Dean Scholarship

Award: $12,000 per year

Ambassador Scholarship

Award: $10,000 per year

Ringland Scholarship

Award: $8,000 per year

ProRege Scholarship

Award: $7,000 per year

 

*UNO PETER KIEWIT INSTITUTE SCHOLARSHIPS (including Walter Scott)

Eligibility: This is an additional opportunity for students who plan to major in programs offered through the College of Information Science & Technology and College of Engineering & Technology.  Complete application online at: www.pki.nebraska.edu   Must also apply to UNO for admission by January 15, 2008.

            Award: $3,500-$8,250 renewable; priority living accommodations, internships, etc.

            Deadline: January 15, 2008

 

*CHADRON STATE COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS

Eligibility: Complete separate scholarship form with admissions application. You will be considered for all for which you qualify. You are encouraged to apply online.  www.csc.edu

            Award: Varies

            Deadline:  January 15, 2008

 

*PERU STATE COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS: Board of Trustees, Cooperating Schools, Presidential, Thousand Oaks, Leadership, Davidson, Multicultural

Eligibility: Acceptance to Peru State College.  Eligibility varies for each scholarship. Applications for scholarships are with admissions forms-paper or online at www.peru.edu

            Award: from $400 to full tuition

Deadline: January 15, 2008 for Board of Trustees; February 1, 2008 priority date for others

 

*UNO SCHOLARSHIPS: Regents, Distinguished Scholars; Pacesetter Leadership, etc.

Eligibility: take the ACT by December, be admitted to UNO by February 1, rank in the top 25% of class. A separate scholarship application needed for some scholarships. Apply online at www.unomaha.edu

Award: Varies. Complete information online (50 Regents given for full tuition for 5 years or 135 credits)

            Deadline: January 15, 2008-February 1, 2008

 

 

*Warren and Velda Wilson Scholarship Application

(Follow your counselor’s specific instructions- ASK QUESTIONS)

Award: $1,000 number varies

Eligible: A student must reside and be a graduating senior from a high school in one of the following counties: Adams, Clay, Filmore, Hall, Hamilton, Nuckolls, Thayer, Webster, and York.  GICC can submit eleven (11) applicants this year.

Student must attend a post-secondary institution in the state of Nebraska.

30% of the graduating class may apply for this scholarship regardless of GPA or ACT score.

 Evaluation committee uses the following criteria:

1)      Community Involvement, Volunteerism & Church Involvement= 20 pts

2)      Involvement in School & Extra-curricular Activities= 20 pts

            3)   Employment History, Part-time Jobs (summer & after school) = 20 pts

4)  Motivation & Desire to Succeed= 20 pts

            5) Level of Need= 10 pts.

            6) Academic Achievement= 10 pts

(Last year all qualified applicants from GICC received this award for $1,000 each)

PROCESS: (committee selection-to narrow applicants to 30%)

(Please be sure all information is complete, grammatically correct and neatly typed)

Overview for application is located in scholarship files

Complete application is on GICC scholarship website under counselor

www.gicentralcatholic.org  under “counselor”

Deadline:  JANUARY 18, 2008 – (give completed application to your counselor)

 

            IMPORTANT: DO NOT INCLUDE THE WARREN & VELDA WILSON                 RECOMMENDATION LETTER FORMS AT THIS TIME

 

*DOANE COLLEGE ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIPS

Eligibility: Acceptance to Doane College.  Strong ACT scores and GPA, Based on information on college application.  Website: www.doane.edu

            Award: from $2,000 to full tuition

            Deadline: January 31, 2008 priority. Rolling deadline.

 

*DOANE COLLEGE ACADEMIC LEADERSHIP SCHOLARSHIP (DCALS)

Eligibility: 28 ACT, top 20% of class, interview with faculty.  Requires separate application. Check web site for more information: www.doane.edu

            Award:  from $9,000 to full tuition

 

FEBRUARY

 

*SOUTHEAST COMMUNITY COLLEGE EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIPS

            Award: $500 (number varies)

Eligibility: U.S. Citizen, must be graduating from high school this academic year, preference will be given to students who rank in the top ½ of their graduating class or who have demonstrated classroom performance that would indicate potential success at SCC. Recipients must plan to enroll at SCC between July 1, 2007 and June 30, 2008 and register for a minimum of 12 credit hours.

Application can only be completed online: https://scc.scholarships.nelnet.net

High school transcript must be mailed to: Financial Aid Office

                                                                   Attn: SCC Scholarship Committee

                                                                   Southeast Community College

                                                                   600 State Street

                                                                    Milford, NE 68405

Deadline: February 1, 2008

 

 

*UNL SCHOLARSHIPS: Regents (135 credits or completion of Bachelor’s degree), David ($1,000 for four years), Canfield Leadership Scholarship, Chancellor’s Leadership, UNL Pepsi, etc.

Eligibility: Rank in the top 25%, take the Act by December, apply for admission and complete an Honors and Activities Resume, UNL ROTC and DAVIS Minority Scholarships require separate forms. Further information is available online: www.unl.edu and at www.admissions.unl.edu/apply

Awards:

Regents: Top 5% of class, minimum 30 ACT (most are 32 or above) (full tuition)

Pell Eligible- qualify for full tuition (complete the FAFSA form)

            Deadline: February 1, 2008

*DANA COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS

Eligibility: Presidential:  Accepted to Dana by Feb. 1, ACT of 26 or GPA of 3.5, essay and interviews on campus are required.  Freshmen Academic Award based on grades and ACT, and class rank. www.dana.edu

            Award: Presidential: $1,000 to full tuition.  Freshmen Academic Award varies

            Deadline: Admission