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Scholarships

Local Scholarships

american lutheran church
Arlyn and Kay Osborn
C-Club Scholarship
ccsa
Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors
CHaritable Fund of Cozad
christ the king altar society
class of 1948 Scholarship
Claude t. and maureen f. smith
Cozad Alumni Association
Cozad alumni memorial
Cozad education association
Cozad fccla
Cozad fire & rescue
Cozad Hospital Foundation
cozad jaycee
cozad rotary
dick and marilyn peterson
doris swanson memorial
eastside animal center
ervin & Grace Burkholder
hi-gain feedlot scholarship
homestead bank
henry k orthman
Judy Smith svajgr memorial
Juhl and vera smith memorial
knights of columbus
larry love memorial ag
maline family
opal and ralph anderson
patsy koch speech/theatre
PEo chapter co
pepsi cola high activity
randy koch memorial
ray mundell memorial
saralyn parish ib peo
Shelter Insurance
theresa coyle memorial
tim thramer memorial
VFW Auxiliary
waypoint bank

 State and National Scholarships

Susan thompson buffett foundation
  • Plan to attend a Nebraska public college:
    • NE Community Colleges - CCC, LPTC, MCC, MPCC, NECC, NICC, SCC, or WNCC;
    • NE State College System - Chadron State, Peru State, Wayne State; or
    • University of NE System - NCTA, UNK, UNL, UNMC, or UNO
  • Be in need of financial assistance in order to attend college
    • Note: You do not need to be Pell Grant eligible to qualify
    • You must have an Expected Family Contribution (EFC) below $10,000
barrientos scholarship foundation
The Barrientos Scholarship Foundation was established in 2005 to assist Latino students pursuing higher education in Nebraska in continuing their educational and career goals. Since our founding we have provided over $100,000 in scholarships.

​Use the menu options at the left of their website to check on available scholarships, eligibility, application requirements, and access our online application form.
elks scholarships
Check out their website for a variety of different scholarships that you may qualify for!
jack kent cooke foundation
The Cooke College Scholarship Program is an undergraduate scholarship program available to high-achieving high school seniors with financial need who seek to attend and graduate from the nation's best four-year colleges and universities. 
national society of the d.a.r.
Check out their website for a variety of different scholarships that you may qualify for!
oxbow animal health scholarships
At Oxbow, we know that today’s students are tomorrow’s veterinary leaders. The annual Oxbow Academic Scholarships provide financial support to aspiring veterinarians and vet techs, as well as other future animal health professionals. Since 2005, we have been proud to support the future of veterinary medicine and care through this important annual program.
america's farmers grow ag leaders scholarships
Through the National FFA Foundation, businesses and individuals support scholarships that are awarded to students with a wide variety of higher education plans and career goals. Whether you are planning on attending a specialized training program or seeking a four-year degree, the National FFA Scholarship Program has opportunities for all.

​Scholarships support FFA high school seniors and collegiate members as well as non-FFA students. Just one application is required for multiple scholarship opportunities totaling close to $2 million.
Burger king scholarship
The BURGER KING℠ Scholars program assists employees, employees' spouses or domestic partners, employees' children and high school seniors in the United States, Puerto Rico and Canada in continuing their education. To date, the program has awarded more than $44 million in scholarships to more than 39,000 students.
goodrich scholarship program
The applicant must be officially admitted to UNO along with completing and submitting application and ALL required materials.
Lincoln Legal Professionals Association
Each year in April, the Lincoln Legal Professionals Association awards a scholarship to a Nebraska resident who wishes to further his or her education in the legal support field and who carries a cumulative 3.0 GPA (on a 4.0 scale).
National honor society scholarship
Scholarships range from $1000 to $13,000 with selection being based on the four criteria for NHS membership:  scholarship, leadership, character, and service.
p.e.o. star scholarship
Female, exhibit excellence in leadership, extracurricular activities, community service, academics and potential for future success.  Senior.  3.0 GPA or higher. US Citizen.  Plan to attend an accredited post-secondary institution.  Talk to your counselor of your interest in this scholarship.
wal-mart foundation scholarship
Varying scholarships are available for students with financial need or are a Walmart associate or are the dependent child of a Walmart associate.
American legion scholarships
Check out their website for a variety of different scholarships that you may qualify for!
elks most valuable student award
High school senior, citizen of the United States, male and female students compete separately.  Applicants will be judged on scholarship, leadership, and financial need.
constance k rife scholarship
The Constance K. Rife Scholarship is a $1,000 single payment award made directly to the scholarship recipient.  To be eligible to apply for this scholarship, applicants must be female, a senior in high school, currently enrolled in high school, and an active member of a Nebraska School Activities Association recognized high school golf team.  All qualified applicants must have a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 (based on a 4.0 scale) at the time the application is submitted, and must be qualified for admission to a school, college, or university for full-time academic or technical courses.
hagan scholarship
The Hagan Scholarship is a nationwide need-based merit scholarship designed to help high-achieving students from small towns and rural areas graduate college debt-free. Recipients must: a) graduate from a public high school located in a county having fewer than 50,000 residents, or b) graduate from a remote rural school located in a county having more than 50,000 residents.
mid-nebraska community foundation
Check out their website for a variety of different scholarships that you may qualify for!
nebraska cooperative education foundation
Scholarships for incoming freshman to Nebraska – Lincoln College of Agricultural Sciences & Natural Resources and to student majoring in agribusiness or ag production systems at Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture in Curtis.
prudential spirit of community
Have made a difference by volunteering in the community in the past year.
hispanic heritage youth awards
Now entering its 22nd year, the Youth Awards honors Latino high school seniors who excel in the classroom and community and for their excellence in various categories including: Business & Finances, Entrepreneurship, Education, Healthcare & Science, Media & Entertainment, Sports and Technology.

College Specific Scholarships

university of nebraska - kearney
Click the link above and proceed as instructed:
  1. Scroll down to "View Scholarships"
  2. Click the "Select Location" bar and select In State
  3. Click the "First-Year" button
  4. Scroll through the numerous scholarships offered and begin applying!
Scholarships included are the following: KHOP, KLOP, Bilingual Educators, and Teacher Scholar Academy
Nebraska Wesleyan University
Click the link above and scroll through the numerous scholarships offered!
Scholarships included are the following: Teammates Access Scholarship, Music Marshall Scholarship, and Upward Bound

Concordia university
Click the link above and scroll through the numerous scholarships offered! Many of these are automatically applied for when applying to this university. 
mid-plains community college
Click the link above and register for an account. If you have already been accepted to MPCC, then you will need to login using your existing credentials. This application automatically submits your application to any scholarship you may qualify for. 
kansas state University
Click the link above to view out of state Freshmen scholarships that you may be eligible for. Many of these are automatically applied for when applying to this university. 
doane university
Click the link above and scroll through the numerous scholarships offered!
University of nebraska - lincoln
Click the link above and proceed as instructed:
  1. Scroll down until you see "Scholarships"
  2. Click the "First-Year" button
  3. Scroll through the numerous scholarships offered and begin applying!
​Scholarships included are the following: Nebraska Legacy Tuition, Husker Heritage Tuition, and Husker Power
wayne state college
Click the link above and proceed as instructed:
  1. Click the "Explore Scholarships" button
  2. Read through each scholarship listed to determine eligibility
  3. If you have been accepted to this institution you can apply for their scholarships by accessing the "Award Management" tool in your account
Scholarships included are the following: NSCS Board of Trustees, Growing Together Career Scholars, and Rural Health Opportunities Program
Chadron State college
Click the link above and scroll through the numerous scholarships offered! Most of these are applied for by completing the "Freshmen Scholarship Application". This application automatically submits your application to any scholarship you may qualify for. 
fort hays university
Click the link above and follow the instructions provided. This application automatically submits your application to any scholarship you may qualify for. 
University of Nebraska - Omaha
Click the link above and scroll through the numerous scholarships offered!
If you have been accepted to UNO, click the red link titled "Apply for Scholarships". Once you do so, you'll be able to log into your account and have access to a few more! 
Scholarships included are the following: Urban Health Opportunities Program, Davis Scholarship, and UNO Women's Club Scholarship

Not listed is the Teacher Scholar Academy
Creighton university
Click the link above and scroll through the numerous scholarships offered! Many of these are automatically applied for when applying to this university. 
Scholarships included are the following: Ashton Welch History Fellows, G. Robert Muchemore Foundation, and Grace Keenan Scholarship for Excellence
Central community college
Click the link above and click on the "2021-22 Scholarship Application" button! This application automatically submits your application to any scholarship you may qualify for. 
southeast community college
Click the link above and follow the instructions provided. This application automatically submits your application to any scholarship you may qualify for. 
scholarshipquest
Click the link above and proceed as instructed: 
  1. Click the "ScholarshipQuest" button
  2. Create a MyEducationQuest account
  3. Scroll through over 2,000 scholarships offered through this website and begin applying!
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