 |
LOURDES CENTRAL CATHOLIC
SCHOOLS
 |
|
|
|
|
State & National Scholarships |
|
|
Learn and Work
Scholarship
$4000 Scholarship
Started by a family with a vision to
make a difference in the lives of
young people. Many scholarships are
won by high-achievers whose long and
exemplary record is rewarded.
The vision for this scholarship is
to reach students who truly have a
financial need. Moreover, it seeks
to reward those students who have
endured much, overcome many
obstacles, and who trials in life
have focused their vision for their
future. These are the
students we seek to help.
due April 15
Ag Cooperative Safety Directors of
Nebraska Scholarship
$500 Scholarship
Open to incoming Freshman,
2nd semester Freshman, or
Sophomore enrolled in
Agricultural program.
Selection is based upon
outstanding merit and
achievement, demontrated
golas and aptitude towards
agricultural and/or safety
industry in Nebraska, and
financial need.
due February 15
Ak-Sar-Ben Ike Friedman
Student and Teacher
Leadership Awards
Available to High School
Seniors and k-12 teachers
Click on above link for
further information
due March 15
Alpha Gamma Nu Scholarship
This scholarship, worth
$500, recognizes young men
who demonstrate outstanding
academic achievement,
unparalleled leadership, and
unmatched community
involvement.
scholarship
form
*
due May 31
The ASAP/Union Bank -
Lincoln Journal Star " We
Have Money to Learn"
Scholarship
AXA Achievement Scholarship
The Horatio Alger
Association seeks to assist
students who have:
- demonstrated
integrity and
perseverance in
overcoming adversity
- strength of
character
- financial need
- a good academic
record
- commitment to pursue
a college education; and
- a desire to
contribute to society
-
Due: Dec 15
Big Sun Scholarship
The
BigSun Organization is proud
to be able to help young
athletes succeed in their
academic pursuits. In order
to do our part we are
offering an annual
scholarship to a deserving
student. All student
athletes are eligible for
this award, regardless of
which sport they are
participating in.
due June 20
Burger King Scholars Program
$1000 scholarships available
to all eligible high school
seniors
Application process begins
October 15, 2007
Cargill
Community Scholarship
Program
Due end of February 15
Carriage House Foundation
Scholarship
This scholarship is for
students interested in
attending one of Nebraska's
Community Colleges to study
in an automotive related
field. The Scholarship is
worth $1000.
Coca-Cola Scholarships
Visit this site to see all
that the Coca Cola
Corporation has to offer in
terms of scholarships. They
offer 4 yr., 2 yr., and
employees family
scholarships.
Various Due Dates
collegeboard.com
"connect to college success"
Cox Foundation Scholarship
You will need the following
sites to fulfill the
requirements of this
scholarship
Education Quest
FAFSA form
Due March 15, 2008
Discover Card Scholarships
Visit this site to see the
many opportunities for
scholarship money that they
offer.
Gates Millennium Scholars
Program
launched with a $1 billion
grant from the Bill &
Melinda Grates Foundation,
is designed to reduce
financial barriers and
increase the number of
African-American , American
Indian/Alaska Native, Asian-
and Pacific Islander-
American, and
Hispanic-American students
enrolling in and completing
undergraduate and graduate
degree programs.
Applications available Aug
1.
Must be postmarked by Dec 31
if submitting paper
application.
Must be submitted online by
Jan 11.
Girl Scout's Presidents
Leadership Award
(click under
Adult Awards)
This award seeks to identify
and recognize young women,
age 18-24, who demonstrate
outstanding leadership to
the benefit of their
community.
$1000
Deadline February 15
Hispanic Scholarships
free
Hispanic scholarship sources
Independent Insurance Agents
of Nebraska
Foundation Scholarship
(Chet Linder Memorial
Scholarship)
It is recommended that the
applicant intend to major in
business or a
business-related field. At
least one scholarship winner
will be awarded to an
applicant intending to
attend a Nebraska accredited
college or university.
Scholarships are not awarded
until the recipient
completes one full year of
college with continued
evidence of scholastic
application and
achievement.
Scholarship Form
*
due
May 1
Jack Cramer Scholarship
In conjunction with the
NATA's Secondary School
Athletic Trainers
Committee, one two
thousand dollar ($2000)
scholarship will be
awarded annually to a
deserving high school
senior who is planning
to embark on a career as
a certified athletic
trainer in a high school
setting. The award will
be paid directly to the
institution that
provides an approved
curriculum that enables
the candidate to sit for
the Board of
Certification
examination.Please
follow the following
instructions carefully.
The Jack Cramer
Scholarship application
is an on-line process
with multiple
components. Only
complete applications
will be reviewed.
Lincoln Community
Foundation Scholarships
The Lincoln Comm.
Foundation administers
close to 70 different
scholarship - - many of
which are for students
who live outside of
Lincoln/Lancaster
County!! After accessing
the website, below,
click on Scholarships on
the left hand side of
home page
www.lcf.org
amounts and due dates
vary
NAPM - Nebraska "Excellence
in Business" Scholarship
These scholarships have
been established to
encourage students in the
geographic area represented
by NAPM-Nebraska to pursue
collegiate degrees in
business (administration)
and to promote the
advancement of business
professionalism.
Deadline is March 1
National 2008 FFA Scholarship
Applications
Register and fill out an online
application. Once submitted,
your advisor will receive notice
and the fun begins. Click
on the link above.
due February 15
NCA/Farm Bureau Scholarship
Sponsored by the Nebraska Coaches
Association and the Farm Bureau
Insurance Company, this scholarship
is for the athlete that
participated 2 years in 2 sports,
earned a Varsity Letter in 2 sports,
and
a minimum of 24 on the ACT.
Due April 1
http://manila.esu4.org/files/ncpsguidance/FarmBureau.doc
Nebraska Actuarial Science
Scholarships
Two $4000 scholarships and one
$1000 will be awarded to students
entering one of
the three University of Nebraska
campuses.
The NIF and the NAC are jointly
offering these scholarships to high
school seniors interested in
Actuarial Science who are planning
to major in a Math or Actuarial
Science field at a Nebraska College
beginning in the fall.
Application is due March 31
http://www.n-a-c.org/Scholarships/Scholarships.PHP
Nebraska Crop Improvement
Association Freshman Yr. Scholarship
Students applying for the
Nebraska Crop Improvement Freshman
Scholarships must be a new student
enrolling at the University of
Nebraska. They must possess a
strong interest in agriculture and
the seed industry. Student must be
enrolled in a degree program offered
by the Department of Agronomy and
Horticulture.
due March 15
Nelnet/Husker Sports
Available
at
www.nelnet.net/husker
43 - $1000
awards
Apply
online
Nelnet Sweepstakes
Register
online at
www.nelnet.net/collegeplanning
$1000
given away each wek
Sept -
March
Oxbow Scholarship Program
Are you interested in working in the
field of animal health, nutrition,
or the pet industry? Then this is
the scholarship for you.
Click on the above link for more
info.
due March 10
Phillip Schrager Scholarship Program
for Student Leaders
This is awarded to studnts from
Omaha and surrounding area high
schools who have demonstrated
outstanding leadership ability as
recognized by faculty, parent and
peers. Demonstrated leadership
through activitirs in high school
and the community will be the
primary criterio. Academic
achievement, while important, will
not be the major factor in
determining eligibility.
Click above link for form.
Due February 1
Prudential Spirit of Community
Awards
If you've made a difference by
volunteering in your community over
the past year, you could win $1000
and a fabulous trip to Washington,
DC., next May - by applying for a
Prudential Spirit of Community
Award! Even more importantly, you
could win recognition that might
inspire other young people to follow
your example. These prestigious
awards, sponsored by Prudential
Financial and the National
Association of Secondary School
Principals, have honored more that
75000 middle and high school
students over the past 12 years
solely for their volunteer work.
Click on the above link to get even
more information.
applications due Oct. 31
Scholarship Monkey
"let the monkey do the work"
ScholarshipQuest
Part of the Education Quest program.
Scott Mechan BBB Student of
Integrity Award Scholarship
The Better Business Bureau
Foundation of the Better Business
Bureau, Inc., serving Nebraska,
South Dakota, and Southwest Iowa
proudly announces it inaugural year
for the Scott Mecham BBB Student of
Integrity Awards scholarship
program. This award has been
established to honor the memory of
Scott Mecham who served as the
Better Business Bureau President
from 1991 - January 2006, when he
died unexpectedly.
The purpose of this scholarship is
to recognize high school juniors or
seniors who personify the values
that Mr. Mecham exemplified in his
life; trust, fairness, leadership,
community service, humility,
courage, compassion and respect.
These are the core values of the
BBB.
One $2000 scholarship to an
accredited post-secondary
school/college will be presented to
a student from each of the following
areas:
* Omaha Metro Area or SW Iowa
* Lincoln Metro Area or Greater
Nebraska
* South Dakota
deadline March 16
Sorghum Producers
Assoc. Scholarships
The Nebraska
Grain Sorghum Producers Association
is again offering a $400 scholarship
to a graduating high school senior
or to a student currently enrolled
in post-high school education.
To qualify, the student must plan to
pursue a course of study in
preparation for a career in
agriculture or an ag-related field.
If the applicant is currently
enrolled in college, hi/her studies
must be ag-oriented. The applicants
parents or guardian must be a member
of the Nebraska Grain Sorghum
Producers Assoc.
For more info contact the NeGPA
Office (402) 471-3552 or
email:
sorghum-bk@email.state.ne.us
University of Nebraska - Omaha
College of Business Administration
The College of Business
Administration offers many
scholarships to students interested
in business careers.
http://cba.unomaha.edu/scholar/
US Bank Internet Scholarship Program
Thirty $1000 scholarships awarded in
a random drawing
No essays
No minimum GPA required
Program runs October through
February
Apply online at the above link
Walmart Foundation
Scholarships:
Walmart Associate Scholarship
Available to high school/home school
seniors graduating between August 1
and July 31 or students who have
obtained their GED and would have
graduated high school between Aug 1
and July 31.
Must be actively employed with
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., for at least
six consecutive months as of April
25. Click on above link to get the
particulars.
Value $2000, non-renewable.
Walmart REACH Scholarship
Must have "on target" or"above
target" on the last performance
evaluation
Must attend indiv. classes or see an
undergrad or grad degree
Value up to $2000/yr (may reaply and
be awarded up to 4 years)
|
|
|
|
|
412 2nd
Avenue, Nebraska City, NE 68410 (402)
873-6154 |
|
|
|
