Top 36 Nebraska Scholarships in April 2024

Are you a Nebraska resident enrolled in an in-state post-secondary institution to pursue a degree or certificate? If so, the Nebraska Opportunity Grant (NOG) may be a great opportunity for you! Each year, the grant is awarded in varying amounts to Nebraska residents at Nebraskan colleges and universities who have not yet earned a bachelor’s, graduate, or professional degree and have high financial need. To be considered for the scholarship, interested students must submit the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid). However, bear in mind that some institutions may require an institutional application as well, so make sure you check with the financial aid office at the school(s) you are interested in attending. If you're a Nebraska resident currently attending an in-state post-secondary institution, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

The ISL Midwest Senior Scholarship awards ten $1,000 college scholarships to high school seniors residing in Illinois, Missouri, Nebraska, South Dakota, or Wisconsin who will attend an eligible U.S. college in the Fall following their high school graduation. To be eligible, applicants must be legal United States residents and be set to attend college in the U.S., physically or virtually, following their high school graduation. There are no income, grade point average, or class rank requirements. If you're a college-bound high school senior residing in Illinois, Missouri, Nebraska, South Dakota, or Wisconsin, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

The American Legion Department of Nebraska is proud to offer the Jim Hurlbert Memorial Baseball Scholarship to a talented Nebraska American Legion Baseball player in their final year of eligibility or a graduating senior. Each Senior American Legion Baseball team can nominate one applicant. The recipient must attend a postsecondary educational institution within the state of Nebraska and have maintained a GPA in the upper half of their graduating class. Don't miss out on this amazing opportunity to further your education and showcase your baseball skills!Show Less

Are you a college-bound high school senior residing in Webster County, Nebraska, who plans to enroll in a two- or four-year post-secondary program to pursue an agriculture-related degree? Further, are you actively involved in your local house of worship and community? If so, the Leslie & Helen R. Wilson Memorial Scholarship may be a great opportunity for you! Each year, the scholarship awards $500 to one applicant who is set to graduate in the top one-third of their high school graduating class and is actively involved in their local house of worship (e.g. church, mosque, synagogue, temple, etc.) and community. If this sounds like a good opportunity for you, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

Are you a Black/African resident of Arkansas, California, Colorado, Illinois, Louisiana, Missouri, Nebraska, Oregon, or Texas who is a current high school senior or college underclassman? If so, you may be eligible for the Jerry Morris and Summer Houston Scholarships! Each year, the scholarships award up to $2,000 to help assist multiple African American students in defraying the cost of higher education. Recipients will be chosen on the basis of scholastic ability and leadership, and should also be active in extracurricular school/community activities and demonstrate social awareness and involvement. If you're a Black, current or incoming college student from Arkansas, California, Colorado, Illinois, Louisiana, Missouri, Nebraska, Oregon, or Texas, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

Are you a resident or full-time graduate student in the MAC region (Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota, and Wisconsin) who is pursuing a degree in archival administration? If so, the MAC Louisa Bowen Memorial Scholarship for Graduate Students in Archival Administration may be a great opportunity for you! Each year, the scholarship awards $1,500 to one individual in the MAC region who is pursuing graduate studies in archival administration. Applicants must also have a minimum 3.0 GPA in the most recent academic year. If this sounds like a good opportunity for you, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

Are you a current or incoming post-secondary student of Latino heritage who will be attending an institution of higher education in Nebraska for the upcoming school year? If so, consider applying for the Barrientos Scholarships! There are a variety of scholarships available, offering between $900 and $5,000 to winning applicants. To find out more about each scholarship’s specific requirements, we recommend checking out their individual profiles on the BSF (Barrientos Scholarship Foundation) website. If you're a Latino student who is set to enter or return to a Nebraska university for the upcoming school year, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

Are you a college-bound, Nebraskan high school senior with a passion for creative writing? If so, consider applying for the Alyssa Sandmeier Foundation Creative Writing Scholarship Competition! Each year, the scholarship awards $1,000 to the applicant who submit the best original piece of creative writing. Acceptable forms include, but are not limited to, poetry or song lyrics, short fiction, play/movie/television scripts, speeches, memories or diary entries, biographies, or personal essays. The scholarship was created in honor of Alyssa Sandmeier, a young girl whose passion for writing inspired her to write even while battling Leukemia complications. If you're a college-bound, Nebraskan high school senior with a passion for creative writing, we encourage you to apply. Keep on reading to learn more and carry on Alyssa's legacy today.Show Less

Are you a graduating high school senior or high school graduate from a school in Lancaster County, Nebraska, or a GED recipient residing in Lancaster County? Further, are you planning to attend a college or university, especially one in Nebraska? If so, the Jennings and Beulah Haggerty Scholarship may be a great opportunity for you! Each year, the scholarship is awarded to multiple college-bound high school seniors or graduates from Lancaster County, Nebraska. While preference will be given to those attending colleges and universities in Nebraska, it is not a requirement to apply. If this sounds like a good opportunity for you, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

Are you a college-bound high school senior who has attended Elgin Public High School or Elgin Pope John XXIII Central Catholic High School in Elgin, Nebraska for all four years of high school? If so, consider applying for the Dick & Chris Draper Scholarship! Each year, the scholarship awards $2,500 each to one graduating senior from Elgin Public High School and one senior from Elgin Pope John XXIII Central Catholic High School. To be considered, applicants must also hold a minimum 3.25 GPA and submit the email addresses for three potential references. The scholarship was established by the Draper family, who "were firm believers that the way to success is through education." If you wish to honor the Drapers' legacy and generosity and continue your education beyond high school, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

Are you a graduate of a Nebraska high school who will be pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in education at an in-state university? If so, consider applying for the Florence Turner Karlin Scholarship! Each year, the scholarship awards $2,000 each to four aspiring educators from Nebraska. To be considered, applicants must also hold a minimum 3.00 GPA and submit the email addresses of two potential references. Recipients may renew this scholarship for a period of up to 2 years total, provided they maintain a 3.0 GPA. This scholarship was named in honor of Florence Turner Karlin, an educator with a 42-year-long career who helped over a thousand children learn to read. If you wish to honor Florence's legacy and become an educator yourself, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

Are you a college-bound high school senior or graduate of a private or public high school in Lancaster County, Nebraska? If so, you may be eligible for the Lincoln Community Foundation Student Success Scholarship! Each year, the scholarship awards up to $5,000 each to multiple Lancaster County high school seniors and graduates. Applicants must be planning to attend an accredited, two-year, or four-year nonprofit college or university, with preference being given to those attending institutions within the state of Nebraska. To be considered, interested students must submit their answers to three, short answer, supplemental questions. If you're a Lancaster County, Nebraska high school senior or graduate and soon-to-be college student, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less