Gordon-Rushville High School Scholarship Bulletin 2016-2017

. Scholarships…The Basics

There are four basic categories of scholarships

❖ Local ● These scholarships were established by members of the communities of Gordon and Rushville ● Only members of the graduating class of Gordon-Rushville High School are eligible to receive these scholarships. ● All local scholarships with the exception of the Morse United Methodist Church are due April 15, 2017.

❖ Nebraska ● These scholarships are for students graduating from High Schools in the State of Nebraska ● Deadlines vary

❖ National ● These scholarships are open to students graduating from High Schools throughout the United States ● Deadlines Vary

❖ College ● These scholarships are awarded from the college you will be attending ● Many of these scholarships are included in your college Application or are automatic depending on your ACT score, High School GPA or specific talent or ability Scholarships…The Search

Local Scholarships ~ The list of local scholarships is in this bulletin. Check out the criteria for each scholarship and apply for those that you qualify for.

There are three ways to access these scholarships:

❖ www.grmustangs.org ● Under the Schools Tab…click on High School ● On menu on the left side….click on Guidance Office ● On menu on the left side…click on Scholarships ● Click on the specific scholarship you want to apply for ● Fill out the Application and print it out…it cannot be saved on a flash drive or on your computer ● Turn in to the Guidance Office by April 15, 2017 – note date for Morse United Methodist Church ❖ www.educationquest.org ● Look at the right side of webpage. Under the green banner titled Resources…Click on ScholarshipQuest ● Click on the purple rectangle that says ScholarshipQuest ● Click on orange rectangle that says Click Here to Sign Up ● Create your profile ● A list of scholarships will appear with amounts and deadlines ● Many of these will be local scholarships ● Click on a specific scholarship and you will see the scholarship info, eligibility criteria etc. ● Click on Get Application: ● Type application…save it on a flash drive…print it out ● Turn in to the Guidance Office by April 15, 2017 ❖ Paper Copies ● Come to the Guidance Office and ask for paper copies of local scholarships ● Type Applications on a typewriter ● Turn Applications in to the Guidance Office by April 15, 2017

Nebraska and National Scholarships ~ Nebraska and National scholarships are listed in this bulletin. Check out the criteria for each scholarship and apply for those that you qualify for. This list will be updated frequently as new scholarships will become available as the year progresses.

There are two ways to access these scholarships:

❖ www.educationquest.org ● Look at the right side of webpage. Under the green banner titled Resources…Click on ScholarshipQuest ● Click on the purple rectangle that says ScholarshipQuest ● Click on orange rectangle that says Click Here to Sign Up ● Create your profile ● A list of scholarships will appear with amounts and deadlines ● Click on a specific scholarship and you will see the scholarship info, eligibility criteria, etc. ● Click on Get Application ● Some scholarships will direct you to a website and others you can complete from the provided document ● Type application:…save it on a flash drive…print it out ● Mail the scholarship to the provided address ❖ Paper Copies ● Come to the Guidance Office and ask for paper copies of Nebraska and National scholarships ● Type Applications on a typewriter ● Mail the scholarships to the provided addresses

Additional Nebraska and National Scholarships may be found searching the following websites:

● www.unigo.com ● www.collegeboard.org ● www.petersons.com ● www.schoolsoup.com ● www.findtuition.com ● www.cappex.com/scholarships ● www.supercollege.com ● www.collegedata.com ● www.chegg.com

Scholarships…The Tips ❖ Organization ● Do your resume and personal essay early. Complete it by December 15th. Update your resume as you receive additional awards, honors or complete additional community service. ● If you have a lot of scholarships to apply for, organize them by deadline dates and complete them in that order. Do not expect scholarship organizations to accept your application after their deadline date. It is your responsibility to manage your time so that you can complete the application and collect the necessary attachments. Use a calendar and write the titles of the scholarships you intend to apply for on the dates that you should mail them or return them to the designated person, not on the date that they are due. ● Punctuality, as well as following instructions, is part of the criteria by which your application is evaluated. ● Check your mailbox frequently. Specific scholarships will be placed in your box as well as scholarship update lists. ● Don’t procrastinate – Start applying for scholarships early so that you do not feel overwhelmed in March.

❖ Applications ● Neatness – Everything about your scholarship tells the people awarding it something about you. Presentation is everything. This is a highly competitive market and neatness is the easiest part of your application to control! ● Focus – Don’t just have one form letter that you use. Identify each scholarship for its focus whether it is athletic, leadership, service, activities or financial need. ● Voice – Keep your voice active and use plenty of “sizzle” words. For example: NOT – “It is my intention…” or “There are several dreams I have….” BUT – “My intention is to…” or “My dreams are to…” ● Grammar – Use proper punctuation and capitalization. Remember you are not texting! Don’t use slang or humor. Keep the style formal, respectful and business-like. Make sure you have someone proofread it. ● Sell Yourself – Don’t be shy-talk about your strengths. Include examples to vividly support your statements. Not just “I have been active in my school as a tutor” but “on weekends I go to the home of a struggling elementary school student and help him with his spelling words and math. The reward for this is that he is passing all his classes and looks forward to going to school.”

❖ Recommendations ● Get your recommendation letters by December 15th. You will need four letters of recommendation: 1 from an administrator, 2 from teachers and 1 from a person in the community. Ask people early as this will give them an opportunity to watch you even more than usual and their letter will be more personal and more effective if they have time to think about it. ● Give them your resume so they can include your activities and honors ● Remember to thank those that wrote a letter of recommendation for you. They took time out of their busy schedule to write the letter and you may need their assistance in the future for another recommendation.

❖ Scams ● Never pay for scholarship searches ● Beware of this type of language: “You’ve been selected.”… “You’re a finalist.”… “The scholarship is guaranteed or your money back.”... “The Scholarship will cost some money.”

Scholarships…The Lists Gordon-Rushville High School Local Scholarships

Deadlines for all Applications: April 15, 2017 with the exception of the Morse United Methodist Church Scholarship, which is due March 1, 2017 Turn in completed Applications to Guidance Office Scholarship: Gordon-Rushville Common Application Amount: Varies Number: Varies Criteria: This application is used for all scholarships marked with an *.

By completing the Gordon-Rushville Common Application just once, you will have applied for all the following scholarships. They are denoted with an *.

Scholarship: Raleigh and Mary Jane Barker Scholarship* Amount: Varies Number: 2 Criteria: Minimum GPA of 2.0 Must have lettered in at least 1 sport his /her senior year

Scholarship: Selma Jones Barker Scholarship* Amount: Varies Number: 1 Criteria: Minimum GPA of 2.0 Must be planning to pursue a business career

Scholarship: Albert Joy Bornemann Scholarship* Amount: Varies Number: Varies Criteria: Demonstrated examples of scholarship and leadership

Scholarship: Sarah Lucile Brewer Scholarship* Amount: Varies Number: 2 Criteria: Must pursue at least 2 semesters or 9 months of education

Scholarship: Nettie Brown Memorial Scholarship* Amount: Varies Number: 1 Criteria: Scholarship Committee determines criteria

Scholarship: Alice Budd Scholarship* Amount: Varies Number: 1 Criteria: Must be planning to pursue a career in education

Scholarship: Chadron State College Cooperating School Scholarship* Amount: Varies Number: Varies Criteria: Attend Chadron State College Top 50% of class Scholarship: Bob and Mary Ann Connealy Scholarship* Amount: $500 Number: 1 Criteria: Not based on GPA, but rather on a strong work ethic and a willingness and desire to work towards achieving educational goals

Scholarship: Dr. Richard David Scholarship* Amount: Varies Number: 1 Criteria: Scholarship Committee determines criteria

Scholarship: Craig Evert Memorial Scholarship* Amount: $500 Number: 1 Criteria: Must be pursuing a one or two-year technical certificate or degree in wind energy or other renewable/clean energy program. Preference will be given to students pursuing a two-year degree in wind energy

Scholarship: FFA Scholarship* Amount: $500 Number: 2 Criteria: Must be an active member of FFA Must be pursuing a technical or Ag career

Scholarship: Wade Ginkens Memorial Scholarship* Amount: Varies Number: Varies Criteria: Family chooses recipient

Scholarship: Gordon-Rushville Medical Explorer’s Club Scholarship* Amount: Varies Number: Varies Criteria: Given to students active in Medical Explorer’s Club

Scholarship: Gordon Memorial Health Services Scholarship* Amount: Varies Number: Varies Criteria: Given to students active in Medical Explorer’s Club

Scholarship: Gordon Stylists Association Scholarship* Amount: Varies Number: 1 Criteria: Must be pursuing a career in cosmetology

Scholarship: Dwight Griswold Scholarship* Amount: Varies Number: 2 Criteria: Demonstrated examples of scholarship and leadership

Scholarship: Grocery Mart Scholarship* Amount: $500 Number: 1 Criteria: Must be pursuing a career in business

Scholarship: Bob Hinn Memorial Scholarship* Amount: $500 Number: Varies Criteria: Scholarship Committee determines criteria

Scholarship: Charles J. Hinn and Margie L. Hinn Scholarship* Amount: Varies Number: Varies Criteria: Must be pursuing a career in business

Scholarship: Hollstein Foundation Scholarship-Gordon* Amount: Varies Number: 2 Criteria: One for student attending a four year institution One for student attending a two year institution

Scholarship: Hollstein Foundation Scholarship-Rushville* Amount: Varies Number: Varies Criteria: Given to students with the highest GPAs in the class

Scholarship: Doug and Candie Johnson Scholarship* Amount: Varies Number: 1 Criteria: Plan to pursue a career in the fine arts

Scholarship: Billie Lefler Memorial Nursing Scholarship* Amount: $500 Number: 1 Criteria: Demonstrate financial need Top 50% of class Must be pursuing a 2 or 4 year nursing program

Scholarship: Gordon Mills Memorial Scholarship* Amount: $250 or family designation Number: 1 Criteria: Must be majoring in fine arts education or other education field with a coaching endorsement

Scholarship: Jerald David Panzer Scholarship* Amount: $1500 Number: 1 Criteria: Must attend the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and major in Business If no student, meets this criteria, may be awarded to a student attending UNL pursuing another major

Scholarship: John B Paul/Leo Kearns Scholarship* Amount: $400 Number: 1 Criteria: Must be pursuing a degree in an agriculture related major

Scholarship: James Robbins Memorial Scholarship* Amount: Varies Number: 1 Criteria: Must be a wrestler at Gordon-Rushville High School

Scholarship: Rushville Immaculate Conception Church Scholarship* Amount: Varies Number: Varies Criteria: Must be an active member of Immaculate Conception Church

Scholarship: Fritz Sandoz Scholarship* Amount: Varies Number: Varies Criteria: Given to a student with a rural background

Scholarship: Shelley Simmons Memorial Scholarship* Amount: Varies Number: Varies Criteria: Must pursue a career in Agriculture, Veterinary Sciences or the Ministry

Scholarship: Virginia Smith Endowment Scholarship* Amount: $1500 Number: 1 Criteria: Must attend college in Nebraska Minimum GPA of 2.0

Scholarship: W.E. Sullens and Juanita P Sullens Memorial Scholarship* Amount: Varies Number: 2 Criteria: Demonstrated examples of scholarship and Leadership Scholarship: Taylor Family Scholarship* Amount: Varies Number: 1 Criteria: Scholarship Committee determines criteria

Scholarship: Russell D. Thorp and Dorothy M. Thorp Memorial Scholarship* Amount: Varies Number: 1 Criteria: Minimum GPA of 2.0 Must be attending a vocational or technical school

Scholarship: Buddy & Ila Tiensvold Memorial Scholarship* Amount: Varies Number: 1 Criteria: Minimum GPA of 2.0 Must be a participant in at least two extra-curricular activities

Scholarship: Waterman Family Scholarship* Amount: Varies Number: Varies Criteria: Scholarship Committee determines criteria

Scholarship: WNCC Board of Governors Scholarship* Amount: Varies Number: 1 Criteria: Attend WNCC

Scholarship: WNCC Outstanding Leadership Scholarship* Amount: Varies Number: 1 Criteria: Attend WNCC

The following scholarships all have separate applications.

Scholarship: Selma Jones Barker Post #34 Scholarship Amount: Varies Number: 1 Criteria: Minimum GPA of 2.0 Only children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, adopted children or step children of veterans or members of Fred F. Sturdevant Post #34 may apply.

Scholarship: Vallie Bressler Berndt and Fred Berndt Sr. Scholarship Amount: Varies Number: Varies Criteria: Minimum GPA of 3.0

Scholarship: Creative Dining Service Scholarship Amount: $250.00 Number: 1 Criteria: Student must eat school prepared lunch on a regular basis Student’s lunch account must be in good standing

Scholarship: Eastern Star Scholarship Amount: Varies Number: Varies Criteria: Demonstrated examples of scholarship and leadership

Scholarship: Amy Ferguson Memorial Scholarship Amount: $500 - $1,000 Number: Varies Criteria: Must be a US Citizen for at least 5 years and a Gordon-Rushville student for 3 years. Minimum GPA of 2.0 Must have written recommendations from two teachers who have had the applicant in class

Scholarship: First National Bank of Gordon Scholarship Amount: $500 Number: 1 Criteria: Recipient will be chosen based on character, personality, scholastic achievement and participation in school and community activities. Employees or children of employees will not be eligible for this scholarship

Scholarship: First Presbyterian Church Scholarship Amount: Varies Number: Varies Criteria: Must have worked/attended church, choir, youth fellowship or Sunday school at the First Presbyterian Church Minimum GPA of 2.0

Scholarship: Gordon Kiwanis Club Scholarship Amount: $500 Number: Varies Criteria: Kiwanis Club determines criteria

Scholarship: Gordon Lions Club Scholarship Amount: $500 Number: 2 Criteria: Demonstrated examples of scholarship and leadership Scholarship: Gordon-Rushville Education Association Team Scholarship Amount: Varies Number: Varies Criteria: Education related major Minimum GPA of 3.0

Scholarship: Gordon United Methodist Church Scholarship Amount: Varies Number: Varies Criteria: Must be a member of the United Methodist Church during high school. Must have also worked and/or attended church, choir, youth fellowship or Sunday School. Minimum GPA of 2.0 Demonstrate Financial Need

Scholarship: Milbert and Edna Mae Holzberger Memorial Scholarship Amount: $250 Number: 4 Criteria: Minimum GPA 2.00 One for boy student attending a 4 year school One for a girl student attending a 4 year school One for a boy student attending a 2 year school One for a girl student attending a 2 year school

Scholarship: Immanuel Lutheran Church Scholarship Amount: Varies Number: Varies Criteria: Must be a member of the Immanuel Lutheran Church

Scholarship: Robert Knight McGaughey American Legion Scholarship Amount: $500 Number: 1 Criteria: Top 50% of class

Scholarship: Morse United Methodist Church Scholarship Amount: Varies Number: Varies Criteria: Must be a member of Morse United Methodist Church and return the application by March 1.

Scholarship: PEO Chapter BZ Selma Jones Barker Scholarship Amount: Varies Number: 1 Criteria: PEO Members determine criteria Scholarship: PEO Chapter BZ Correne Wilhite Scholarship Amount: Varies Number: 1 Criteria: PEO Members determine criteria

Scholarship: P.E.O. Chapter DW Scholarship Amount: Varies Number: 1 Criteria: Given to a female graduate

Scholarship: Rushville American Legion Post 161 Scholarship Amount: Varies Number: 1 Criteria: Must be a descendent of a veteran of the US Military Minimum GPA of 2.5

Scholarship: Saint Leo’s Catholic Church Scholarship Amount: Varies Number: Varies Criteria: Must be an active member of Saint Leo’s Catholic Church

Scholarship: Lyle Sanders Memorial/Niobrara Sportsmen’s Club/Pheasants Forever Scholarship Amount: $400 Number: 1 Criteria: Applicant must be planning a course of study relating to conservation of natural resources

Scholarship: Security First Bank Scholarship Amount: $500 Number: 2 Criteria: Minimum GPA of 3.0

Scholarship: Sheridan County Rural Education Service Cooperative Scholarship Amount: Varies Number: Varies Criteria: Must have attended school at a rural attendance center in Sheridan County for 4 years

Scholarship: Sheridan County Rural Textbook Library Scholarship Amount: $500 Number: 1 Criteria: Must have attended school at a rural attendance center in Sheridan County for 4 years

Scholarship: Sons of The American Legion, Squadron 161 Amount: $500 Number: 1 Criteria: Must be a descendent of a veteran of the US Military Minimum GPA of 2.5

Scholarship: Fred and Ethyl Tuchenhagen Memorial Scholarship Amount: Varies Number: 1 Criteria: Must attend college in Nebraska or South Dakota Finalists will be selected and have a personal interview with the selection committee

Scholarship: Sonny Walton Memorial Scholarship Amount: $150 Number: 1 Criteria: Demonstrate financial need Must have proof of employment during high school Agricultural background

Scholarship: Western Trails Conference Scholarship Amount: $250 Number: 2 Criteria: Top 50% of class Demonstrated examples of scholarship and leadership

The following scholarships require no application.

Scholarship: Gordon-Rushville Student Council Scholarship Amount: $250 Number: 2 Criteria: Scholarships will be given to one male and one female current student council member

Scholarship: William Janssen American Legion Baseball Scholarship Amount: $250 Number: Varies Criteria: Contact Jim Shedeed

Scholarship: Ladies Columbian Reading Club Scholarship Amount: Varies Number: 1 Criteria: LCRC Club determines Criteria

Scholarship: Logan Musser Scholarship Amount: Varies Number: 4 Criteria: Given to the four students with the highest GPAs in the class

Scholarship: Rushville Rotary Club Scholarship Amount: $500 Number: 2 Criteria: Must have been a Rotary student of the month and attended a meeting

Scholarship: Superfoods/Ideal Market Scholarship Amount: Varies Number: Varies Criteria: Must sign a release for Superfoods to use your picture in store display

Scholarship: John and Marie Ukena Scholarship Amount: Varies Number: 2 Criteria: Given to the students ranking second and third in the class

Gordon-Rushville High School Nebraska Scholarships

Deadlines vary according to application Mail scholarships to address on application

Scholarship: AITP Omaha Scholarship Application: www.aitpomaha.org Amount: $1000 Number: Varies Deadline: May 1, 2017 Criteria: Must attend college in Omaha, Eastern Nebraska or Western Iowa Must plan on majoring in a field related to Information Technology

Scholarship: Acacia Leadership Scholarship Application: http://bit.ly/acacia_unl Amount: $1000/$500 Number: 1/2 Deadline: March 1, 2017 Criteria: Must be a male attending the University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Scholarship: Aksarben Community College Scholarship Application: Guidance Office Amount: $1,000 Number: 10 Deadline: April 1, 2017 Criteria: Must be planning to attend a community college in Nebraska or Iowa Demonstrate Financial Need

Scholarship: Alegent Scholarship Application: Guidance Office or www.studentscholarships.org Amount: $1500 Number: February 15, 2017 Criteria: Must pursue a career in the Health Field

Scholarship: Horatio Alger Nebraska Scholarship Application: Guidance Office or www.horatioalger.org/scholarships Amount: $2500 Number: 100 Deadline: October 25, 2016 Criteria: Nebraska students who have exhibited integrity and perseverance in overcoming personal adversity Critical financial need Minimum GPA of 2.0

Scholarship: Alliance Chamber Commerce Ag Committee Scholarship Application: Guidance Office Amount: $500 Deadline: April 1, 2017 Criteria: Pursuing an Agriculture Career Available freshman through senior year

Scholarship: Alpha Gamma Sigma Scholarship Application: Guidance Office Amount: $200/$500 Number: 1/2 Deadline: April 1, 2017 Criteria: Must attend the University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Scholarship: American Legion Auxiliary Averyl Elaine Keriakedes Memorial Scholarship

Application: Guidance Office or www.nebraskalegionaux.net/scholarships.htm Amount: Varies Number: Varies Deadline: February 25, 2017 Criteria: Preferably a female enrolled at the University of Nebraska who plans to teach social studies

Scholarship: American Legion Auxiliary Licensed Practical Nursing Scholarship Application: Guidance Office Amount: Not to exceed $300 Number: Varies Deadline: March 1, 2017 Criteria: Must be veteran connected Must be a Nebraska resident for at least 3 years

Scholarship: American Legion Auxiliary Non-Traditional Student Scholarship Application: Guidance Office Amount $1000 Number: Varies Deadline: March 1, 2017 Criteria: Must be member of American Legion, American Legion Auxiliary or Sons of The American Legion Dues must have been paid preceding 2 years

Scholarship: American Legion Auxiliary Nurses Gift Tuition Scholarship Application: Guidance Office Amount: $200-$400 Number: Varies Deadline: March 1, 2017 Criteria: Applicant or parent must have military experience

Scholarship: American Legion Auxiliary Ruby Lorraine Paul Scholarship Application: Guidance Office or www.nebraskalegionaux.net/scholarships.htm Amount: Varies Number: 1 Deadline: February 25, 2017 Criteria: Must be veteran connected and a Nebraska resident 3.0 Average the last two semesters of High School

Scholarship: American Legion Auxiliary Ruby Paul Campaign Fund Scholarship Application: Guidance Office or www.nebraskalegionaux.net/scholarships.htm Amount: Varies Number: 1 Deadline: February 25, 2017 Criteria: Must be the son, daughter, granddaughter of grandson of an American Legion or Legion Auxiliary member Minimum GPA of 3.0

Scholarship: American Legion Auxiliary Roberta Marie Stretch Memorial Scholarship Application: Guidance Office or www.nebraskalegionaux.net/scholarships.htm Amount: $400 Number: 1 Deadline: February 25, 2017 Criteria: Must be veteran connected and a Nebraska resident Preference will be given to former Nebraska Girls State Citizens

Scholarship: American Legion Auxiliary Student Aid Grant or Vocational Technical Scholarship Application: Guidance Office or www.nebraskalegionaux.net/scholarships.htm Amount: $300 Number: Varies Deadline: March 1, 2017 Criteria: Must be a veteran or veteran’s child Must be a resident of Nebraska for 5 years

Scholarship: American Legion Jim Hurlbert Memorial Baseball Scholarship Application: Guidance Office Amount: $500 Number: Varies Deadline: June 15, 2017 Criteria: Applicants must attend a Nebraska college and rank in the top ½ of their class Must have played Legion Baseball your final year of eligibility

Scholarship: American Legion Maynard Jensen Memorial Scholarship Application: Guidance Office Amount: $500 Number: Varies Deadline: March 1, 2017 Criteria: Applicants must be connected to the American Legion through parents, grandparents or great grandparents

Scholarship: Basin Electric Power Cooperative and Subsidiaries Application: Guidance Office Amount: $1000 Number: 1 Deadline: February 11, 2017 Criteria: Parent must be a member or consumer of Basin Electric Power and served by Lacreek Electric or Northwest Rural Public Power

Scholarship: Better Business Bureau Scholarship Application: http://nebraska.bbb.org/studentaward/ Amount: $2000 Number: 2 Deadline: March 4, 2017 Criteria: Must be nominated

Scholarship: Booth-Englert Families’ Scholarship Application: Guidance Office Amount: $2,500 - $10,000 Number: 40 Deadline: March 30, 2017 Criteria: Minimum GPA of 2.5 Demonstrate financial need

Scholarship: William B. Brandt Memorial Scholarship Application: Guidance Office or www.nebankers.org/index.php/scholarships.html Amount: $1,500 Number: 12 Deadline: January 31, 2017 Criteria: Must attend a Nebraska College Must major in Business Must be a customer of a bank in the Nebraska Bankers Association (Security First Bank)

Scholarship: Susan Thompson Buffet Foundation Scholarship Application: Guidance Office or www.buffettfoundation/scholarship Amount: Up to $3200 per semester for tuition and fees and up to $400 for books Number: Varies Deadline: February 1, 2017 Criteria: Minimum GPA of 2.5 Attend college in Nebraska Must be Pell Grant eligible

Scholarship: Cabela’s Women in Leadership Scholarship Application: Guidance Office or www.thehugefoundation.org Amount: $2500/Renewable for up to four years Number: 4 Deadline: January 4, 2017 Criteria: Must be female

Scholarship: Carriage House Foundation Scholarship Application: Guidance Office Amount: $1000 Number: 6 Deadline: April 5, 2017 Criteria: Must Attend a Nebraska Community College in an Automotive related career

Scholarship: Cattle Capital Cattlemen Foundation Scholarship Application: Guidance Office Amount: $500 Number: 1 Deadline: March 31, 2017 Criteria: Must major in a degree directed toward the beef industry

Scholarship: Chevrolet Classic Club Scholarship Application: Guidance Office Amount: $1000 Deadline: April 15, 2017 Criteria: Studies related to Automotive Industry

Scholarship: CHS Foundation Application: www.chsfoundation.org Amount: $150 Number: Varies Deadline: Deadlines vary for individual post-secondary Criteria: Must be enrolled in an agricultural related program Must attend a 2 or 4 year college

Scholarship: Educational Service Unit #13 Scholarship Application: Guidance Office Amount: $300 Number: One Deadline: April 15, 2017 Criteria: Student must be receiving services through an Individualized Education Plan (IEP)

Scholarship: Engebretson Foundation Scholarship Application: www.engebretsonfoundation.org Amount: $10,000 Number: One Deadline: March 1, 2017 Criteria: Demonstrate Financial Need Minimum ACT of 28 Demonstrate Leadership potential

Scholarship: Gary Fisher Fine Arts Scholarship Application: www.nrcsa.net Amount: $1,000 Number: Two Deadline: February 11, 2017 Criteria: Must be planning to major in the Fine Arts Must attend college in Nebraska

Scholarship: Great Plains Communications College Scholarship Application: Guidance office or www.gpcom.com/about/scholarships Amount: $1000 Number: 10 Deadline: February 1, 2017 Criteria: Must be a Great Plains Communications customer Must attend a Nebraska college or trade school or Northwest Technical Institute in Goodland, Kansas or Mitchell Technical Institute in Mitchell, SD

Scholarship: Hagan Scholarship Foundation Application: Guidance office or www.hsfmo.org Amount: Up to $5000/semester Number: Varies Deadline: November 15, 2016 Criteria: Minimum GPA of 3.5 Must have scored 23 or higher (composite score) on the ACT. Must enroll in a four year college the first semester after high school. Must work 240 hours in the 12 months prior to start of college.

Scholarship: High Plains Chapter of the AMS/NWA Jim Johnson Scholarship Application: Guidance Office Amount: $500 Number: Varies Deadline: April 1, 2017 Criteria: Must plan to major in Physical Science

Scholarship: Highway 20 Antique Tractor Club Scholarship Application: Guidance Office Amount: $250 Number: 1 Deadline: April 1, 2017 Criteria: Must major in an Agricultural field of study

Scholarship: Independent Cattleman of Nebraska Hanna Memorial Scholarship Application: Guidance Office or [email protected] Amount: $500 Number: Varies Deadline: April 30, 2017 Criteria: Minimum GPA of 2.5 Must be involved in extra-curricular activities

Scholarship: Independent Insurance Agents of Nebraska Memorial Scholarships Application: Guidance Office Amount: $1000 Number: 3 Deadline: March 1, 2017 Criteria: Based on scholarship, activities, leadership

Scholarship: ISM Nebraska Excellence in Business Scholarship Application: http://www.naplm-ne.org/ Amount: $1500 Number: Varies Deadline: Varies Criteria: Pursuing collegiate degrees in business (administration)

Scholarship: Knights of AK-SAR-BEN Scholarship Application: Guidance Office Amount: Varies Number: Minimum of 10 Deadline: Varies Criteria: Leadership Potential, academic achievement, financial need

Scholarship: Mitchell-Gantz Educational and Charitable Trust Application: Guidance Office Amount: Varies Number: Varies Deadline: March 31, 2017 Criteria: Resident of one of the Northwest Nebraska counties

Scholarship: Clara E. Muehlberger Scholarship Application: Guidance Office or www.otcf.org Amount: $1000/Renewable for up to 4 years Number: Varies Deadline: April 1, 2017 Criteria: Must major in education or a health care related field Minimum ACT of 21

Scholarship: National Wild Turkey Federation Application: Guidance Office Amount: Local - $250/State - $1000/National - $10,000 Number: 1 Deadline: January 1, 2017 Criteria: Minimum GPA of 3.0 Must support the preservation of the hunting tradition and actively participate in hunting sports Must have a current hunting license and be a member of NWTF

Scholarship: Nebraska Academy of Sciences Application: Guidance Office Amount: Varies Number: Varies Deadline: March 1, 2017 Criteria: Science Careers

Scholarship: Nebraska Agricultural Youth Institute Application: Guidance Office Amount: Delegate will have all costs paid by NAYI to 5 day conference in Lincoln Number: Varies Deadline: April 15, 2017 Criteria: None

Scholarship: Nebraska Agri-Women Scholarship Application: Guidance Office Amount: $250 Number: 1 Deadline: April 1, 2017 Criteria: Must pursue an agricultural related degree in Nebraska

Scholarship: Nebraska Association of County Extension Boards Scholarship Application: Guidance Office Amount: one (1) $1000 one (1) $500 Number: 2 Deadline: March 15, 2017 Criteria: UNL College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources or the College of Education and Human Sciences Scholarship: Nebraska Aviation Trades Association Application: Guidance Office Amount: $500/$1000 Number: 2 Deadline: March 15, 2017 Criteria: 400 word essay, “What it takes to become a professional aerial applicator”

Scholarship: Nebraska Cattlemen Foundation Scholarship Application: Guidance Office Amount: $1000 Number: Varies Deadline: March 1, 2017 Criteria: Minimum GPA of 2.0 Preference will be given to students majoring in an agricultural field of study Preference will be given to students attending college in Nebraska

Scholarship: Nebraska Coaches Scholar/Athlete Scholarship Application: Guidance Office Amount: Varies Number: Varies Deadline: March 25, 2017 Criteria: Must be in upper 25% of class Must be at least a 2 year participant in 2 sports Minimum ACT score of 24 Students participating in athletics at NCAA Division I or II schools not eligible

Scholarship: Nebraska Cooperative Council Education Foundation Scholarship Application: Guidance Office or www.nebr.coop Amount: 5 Number: $950 Deadline: April 15, 2017 Criteria: Must be a son or daughter of parent or guardian who has been an active member, director or employee for at least the prior three years of a cooperative Must attend UNL and be accepted as a student in CASNR majoring in Ag Business or Ag Economics OR Must attend NCTA and major in business/management or ag production systems

Scholarship: Nebraska Elks Association J.B. Ferguson Golf Scholarship Application: Guidance Office or http://webpages.charter.net/neelks/elk_scholarships.htm Amount: $500 Number: 1 Deadline: January 15, 2017 Criteria: Must be a member of the high school golf team and be planning to participate in a college golf program

Scholarship: Nebraska Elks Association Past Exalted Ruler’s Scholarship Application: Guidance Office or http://webpages.charter.net/neelks/elk_scholarships.htm Amount: $1,100/$800/$600 Number: 2/2/2 Deadline: January 15, 2017 Criteria: Demonstrate Financial Need

Scholarship: Nebraska Elks Association Vocational Scholarship Application: Guidance Office or http://webpages.charter.net/neelks/elk_scholarships.htm Amount: $400 - $700 Number: 6 Deadline: January 1, 2017 Criteria: Must be planning to attend a trade or technical school or community college Demonstrate Financial Need

Scholarship: Nebraska Insurance Federation/Nebraska Actuaries Club Scholarship Application: www.n-a-c.org Amount: $4,000/2,000 Number: 2/1 Deadline: March 31, 2017 Criteria: Must major in actuarial science, math, statistics or economics

Scholarship: Nebraska Junior Chamber United States JCI Senate Foundation Scholarship Application: Guidance Office Amount: $500 Number: Varies Deadline: December 31, 2016 Criteria: Child of, member of, or former member of the Nebraska Junior Chamber

Scholarship Nebraska Legal Professions Association Application: Guidance Office Amount: $1000/$500 Number: 2 Deadline: March 31, 2017 Criteria: Career in law, criminal justice

Scholarship Nebraska Lumber Dealers Association Application: Guidance Office Amount: $250 Number: 4 Deadline: February 1, 2017 Criteria: Planning to enroll in a building construction related program

Scholarship: Nebraska Machinery Company Caterpillar Foundation Scholarship Application: Guidance Office or www.nebraska-machinery.com Amount: $1,000 Number: 5 Deadline: January 29, 2017 Criteria: Must pursue an associates degree in diesel technology at central Community College

Scholarship: Nebraska Machinery Company Student Sponsorship Program Application: Guidance Office or www.nebraska-machinery.com Amount: Approximately $14,000 Number: Varies Deadline: February 11, 2017 Criteria: Must visit and attend Central Community College Must agree to work at Nebraska Machinery Company for a minimum of two years

Scholarship: Nebraska Press Association Application: Guidance Office Amount: $2000 Deadline: February 22, 2017 Criteria: Journalism Career in a Nebraska post-secondary institution

Scholarship: Nebraska Rod and Custom Association Scholarship Application: Guidance Office Amount: $1000 Number: 3 Deadline: March 16, 2017 Criteria: Must be planning to attend a trade or technical school or community college Must have a minimum 2.5 GPA

Scholarship: Nebraska Rural Community Schools Association Scholarship Application: www.nrcsa.net Amount: $1000 Number: 13 Deadline: February 11, 2017 Criteria: Minimum ACT score of 22 Minimum GPA of 3.5 Must be planning to enter the field of education

Scholarship: Nebraska Softball Foundation Scholarship Application: Guidance Office Amount: Varies Deadline: December 1, 2016 Criteria: Must be a current or past member of ASA

Scholarship: Nebraska State College Board of Trustees’ Scholarship Application: www.nscs.edu Amount: Over $15,000/Full Tuition Number: Varies Deadline: January 15, 2017 Criteria: Minimum ACT of 25 Recommendation from Teacher or Administrator Attend Chadron State College, Peru State College or Wayne State College

Scholarship: Nebraska State College Davis/Chambers Freshman Scholarship Application: www.nscs.edu Amount: $1000 per semester/ Up to 8 semesters Number: Varies Deadline: February 1, 2017 Criteria: Minimum GPA of 3.0 Attend Chadron State College, Peru State College or Wayne State College

Scholarship: Nebraska State College Governor’s Opportunity Award Application: www.nscs.edu Amount: Over $7500/Half Tuition Number: Varies Deadline: December 1, 2016 Criteria: ACT score between 21-24 Attend Chadron State College, Peru State College or Wayne State College

Scholarship: Nebraskans for Peace Scholarship Application: Guidance Office Amount: $500/$100 Number: 3/6 Deadline: April 8, 2017 Criteria: Must write essay selecting one of the Nebraskans for Peace priorities

Scholarship Oglala Sioux Tribe Higher Education Grant Program Application: Contact 605.867.5338 Amount: Varies Deadline: Varies Criteria: Native American student

Scholarship Oxbow Animal Health Scholarship Application: www.oxbowanimalhealth.com or Guidance Office Amount: $500 Deadline: March 2, 2017 Criteria: Planning on pursuing a career in the pet industry

Scholarship: Panhandle NE NAIFA Scholarship Application: www.nscs.edu Amount: $500 Number: 1 Deadline: March 1, 2017 Criteria: Have an above average GPA Demonstrate good character and leadership in school, church and community

Scholarship Presbyterian Native American Scholarship Application: Guidance Office Amount: $1000 Number: Varies Deadline: April 5, 2017 Criteria: Must be one quarter Native American Must live off reservation

Scholarship Region V Secondary Principals Scholarship Application: Guidance Office Amount: $500 Number: 2 Deadline: March 1, 2017 Criteria: Must have GPA of 3.0 Need-based

Scholarship: Constance K. Rife Scholarship Application: Guidance Office or www.simplygolf.us.com Amount: $1,000 Number: 1 Deadline: March 31, 2017 Criteria: Active member of girl’s golf team Minimum GPA of 3.0

Scholarship: Martha and Don Romeo Scholarship Application: Guidance Office Amount: $500 Number: 2 Deadline: December 1, 2016 Criteria: Must have exhibited 4-H projects in County or State Fair Minimum GPA of 2.5

Scholarship: Salvation Army D.J.’s Hero Scholarship Application: www.GiveSalvationArmy.org Amount: Varies Number: Varies Deadline: March 11, 2017 Criteria: Must be nominated by a community member

Scholarship: Sandhills Cattle Association Scholarship Application: Guidance Office Amount: $1000 Number: 5 Deadline: February 1, 2017 Criteria: The applicant must be the son or daughter of a current producer member or associate member of the Sandhills Cattle Association

Scholarship: Scottsbluff Elk’s Lodge Elk’s Memorial Scholarship Application: Guidance Office Amount: $300 Number: 1 Deadline: January 29, 2017 Criteria: Must demonstrate financial need

Scholarship: Scottsbluff Elk’s Lodge Western Nebraska Community College Scholarship Application: Guidance Office Amount: $300 - $1,000 Number: Up to 15 Deadline: January 29, 2017 Criteria: Must attend Western Nebraska Community College Demonstrate Financial Need

Scholarship: The Gus Swanson Memorial Communication Scholarship Application: Guidance Office Amount: $500 Number: Varies Deadline: March 15, 2017 Criteria: Must major in Communications

Scholarship: Antonette Willa Skupa Turner Scholarship Application: Guidance Office Amount: $500 Number: 1 Deadline: February 28, 2017 Criteria: Must major in English or History

Scholarship: 21st Century Ag Tech/Parts Management Scholarship Application: Guidance Office Amount: Full or Part tuition for the year Number: Varies Deadline: February 28, 2017 Criteria: Must attend Southeast Community College in Milford, NE or Garden City Community College in Garden City, KS

Scholarship: University of Nebraska Panhandle Alumni Association Scholarship Application: Guidance Office or [email protected] Amount: $700 Number: Six Deadline: February 15, 2017 Criteria: Must attend the University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Scholarship: Norma Ross Walter Scholarship Program of the Willa Cather Foundation Application: Guidance Office or www.willacather.org Amount: $2000/$1000/$500 Number: 3 Deadline: January 31, 2017 Criteria: Females who are planning to major in English Selection is based on intellectual promise, creativity and character

Scholarship: West Nebraska Blood Center Scholarship Application: Guidance Office Amount: Varies Number: Varies Deadline: May 29, 2017 Criteria: Based on academic performance, interest in healthcare and financial need

Scholarship: Westco Agriculture Scholarship Application: Guidance Office Amount: $1000 Number: Varies Deadline: March 14, 2017 Criteria: Must be pursuing a field of study in the area of Agriculture Must plan to attend a college or trade school in the Fall

Scholarship: Western Nebraska Administrators’ Education Scholarship Application: Guidance Office Amount: $500 Number: 3 Deadline: April 1, 2017 Criteria: Applicants must indicate interest in a career in the educational field

Gordon-Rushville High School National Scholarships

Deadlines vary according to application Mail scholarships to address on application

Scholarship: America’s Farmers Grow Ag Leaders Scholarship Application: FFA.org/scholarships Amount: $1,500 Number: Varies Deadline: February 1, 2017 Criteria: Must be endorsed by 3 farmers 2.5 GPA

Scholarship: American Indian College Fund Application: Guidance Office or call 1.800.776.3863 Amount: Varies Number: Varies Criteria: Must be a Native American

Scholarship: American Legion Auxiliary National President’s Scholarship Application: Guidance Office Amount: $2,500/$2,000/$1,000 Number: 15 Deadline: March 1, 2017 Criteria: Must be child, stepchild, grandchild, step grandchild, great grandchild or step great grandchild of a veteran

Scholarship: American Legion Auxiliary Spirit of Youth Award Application: Guidance Office Amount: $1000 Deadline: March 1, 2017 Criteria: 3.0 GPA Junior member of Auxiliary for past 3 years

Scholarship: American Meteorological Society and National Weather Association Jim Johnson Scholarship Application: Guidance Office Amount: $500 Number: 1 Deadline: April 1, 2017 Criteria: Must be pursuing a career in one of the physical sciences (chemistry, physics, astronomy) or earth science (geology, hydrology, meteorology, oceanography, soil science) or in teaching science

Scholarship: AXA Achievement Scholarship Application: www.axa-achievement.com Amount: $2,000 Number: 52 Deadline: February 15, 2017 Criteria: Student should be well-rounded, committed to making a difference and have demonstrated achievement at a job, sport or extra- curricular activity

Scholarship: Balanced Man Scholarship Application: Guidance Office Amount: $1000 Number: Varies Deadline: April 1, 2017 Criteria: Accomplishments, work experience, sports, and essay

Scholarship: Best Buy Application: www.bestbuy.com Amount: $1000 each Number: 1000 Deadline: January 2017 Criteria: Solid grades Involved in community service or work experience

Scholarship Buick Achievers Scholarship Program Application: www.buickachievers.com Amount: $25,000/2,000 Number: 100/1000 Deadline: February 28, 2017 Criteria: Must be planning to attend a four year college or university Plan to major in science, technology, engineering, math business administration, finance, marketing or design

Scholarship: Burger King Application: www.haveityourwayfoundation.org Amount: $1000 Number: 1000 Deadline: January 10, 2017 Criteria: 2.5 or higher GPA

Scholarship: Catching the Dream Application: www.catchingthedream.org/Scholarship.htm Amount: Varies Number: Varies Deadline: April 15, 2017 Criteria: Students who are ¼ or more degree Native American and enrolled in the tribe

Scholarship: Coca-Cola Scholarship Application: Guidance office or www.coca-colascholars.org Amount: $20,000/$4000 Number: 50/200 Deadline: October 31, 2016 Criteria: Minimum GPA of 3.0

Scholarship: Daughters of the American Revolution Dean Scholarship Application: Guidance office Amount: $20,000 Number: Varies Deadline: February 15, 2017 Criteria: Minimum GPA of 3.75

Scholarship: Daughters of the American Revolution Marvin Scholarship Application: Guidance office Amount: Varies Number: Varies Deadline: February 15, 2017 Criteria: Minimum GPA of 3.25 Proof of American Indian Blood

Scholarship: Elks Foundation Legacy Award Application: www.elks.org/enf/scholars Amount: $1000/ renewable for 4 years Number: Varies Deadline: February 3, 2017 Criteria: Child or grandchild of active elk

Scholarship: Elks Most Valuable Student Scholarship Competition Application: www.elks.org/enf/scholars Amount: $60,000/$40,000/$20,000/$16,000/$12,000/$10,000/$8,000/$4000 Number: 2/2/2/2/2/4/4/482 Deadline: November 30, 2016 Criteria: Applicants will be judged of financial need, leadership and scholarship Mail completed applications to: Scottsbluff Elks Lodge #1367 P.O. Box 358 Scottsbluff, NE 69363

Scholarship: Foundation for Rural Education and Development Application: Guidance Office Amount: $1000 - $5000 Number: Varies Deadline: February 13, 2017 Criteria: Must pursue career in telecommunications, rural education or rural development Desire to return to rural community after graduation Scholarship: Built Ford Tough-FFA Scholarship Program Application: www.ffa.org/scholarships Amount: Varies Number: Varies Deadline: February 1, 2017 Criteria: Must be a member of FFA Must get a signature from Sides & Milburn Ford Dealership

Scholarship: FRS College Scholarship Application: Guidance Office or www.frs.org Amount: $2500 Number: Varies Deadline: March 3, 2017 Criteria: Must express an interest in returning to a rural area to pursue career

Scholarship: Gates Millennium Scholars Program Application: www.gmsp.org Amount: Full tuition for up to five years Number: Varies Deadline: January 10, 2017 Criteria: Must be American Indian, African- American, Asian Pacific Islander or Hispanic Minimum GPA of 3.3 Demonstrated leadership through community service, extracurricular or other activities Meet Pell grant eligibility criteria

Scholarship: Dr. Scott Harkley Memorial Scholarship for Head Start Graduates Application: Guidance Office Amount: $1,500 Number: 1 Deadline: February 1, 2017 Criteria: Must be a graduate of Head Start Must be pursuing a medical career

Scholarship: Health Care Education Scholarship Application: Guidance Office or www.npef.org/scholarships Amount: $1000 Number: Varies Deadline: March 1, 2017 Criteria: Applicant can pursue any course of post high school health-care studies, including technical fields. Minimum ACT of 28 and GPA of 3.8

Scholarship: Hearst Foundation Scholarships Application: Guidance Counselor Amount: Varies Number: Varies Criteria: See Guidance Office

Scholarship: Hills Materials Company Application: Guidance Office Amount: Varies Number: Varies Deadline: March 1, 2017 Criteria: Must attend college, university or technical school

Scholarship: Phyllis J. Jones Memorial Scholarship for Head Start Graduates Application: Guidance Office Amount: $1,500 Number: 2 Deadline: February 1, 2017 Criteria: Must be a graduate of Head Start

Scholarship: KFC Scholars Program Application: www.kfcscholars.org Amount: $20,000 Number: Varies Deadline: February 9, 2017 Criteria: Minimum GPA of 2.75 Enroll in a public college within state Demonstrate financial need

Scholarship: Multiple Sclerosis Society Scholarship Application: www.nationalmsocciety.org/scholarship Amount: $250-$3000 Number: Varies Deadline: Check with Guidance Office Criteria: Anyone with multiple sclerosis or anyone who is a child of someone with MS who will be attending a Post-Secondary school for the first time

Scholarship: Outstanding Students of America Scholarship Application: www.aie.org/scholasrships/ or guidance office Amount: $1000 Number : Varies Deadline: October 10, 2016 Criteria: Participation in Community and School activities

Scholarship: P.E.O Star Scholarship Application: Guidance Office Amount: $2500 Number: Varies Deadline: November 1, 2016 Criteria: Minimum GPA of 3.0 Female who exhibits excellence in leadership, extracurricular activities, community service, academics and potential for future success Must be recommended by local P.E.O. Chapter Scholarship: Truman D. Picard Scholarship Application: Guidance Office Amount: $1,500 Number: Varies Deadline: January 17, 2017 Criteria: Must be enrolled in a federally recognized tribe Must be pursuing a degree related to Natural Resources

Scholarship: US Bank Internet Scholarship Application: www.usbank.com/scholarship Amount: $1,000 Number: Varies Deadline: Accepted from October 2016 through March 2017 Criteria: None

Scholarship: Visine Students with Vision Scholarship Application: www.aim/applyists.net/Vision Amount: $5,000 Number: Varies Deadline: March 1, 2017 Criteria: Minimum GPA of 2.8

Scholarship: Winfield Solutions Careers in Agriculture Application: Guidance Office Amount: $1,000 Number: Varies Deadline: February 1, 2017 Criteria: Based on leadership in agriculture and scholastic achievement