Top 16 Nebraska Scholarships in September 2023

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Are you a female high school senior from Nebraska planning to study English at university? If so, consider applying for the Norma Ross Walter Scholarship! The scholarship is open to female high school seniors who plan to enroll in accredited universities as English majors and are from Nebraska. The scholarship is funded by the Willa Cather Foundation, a non-profit organization formed in 1955. The foundation vows to continue Cather’s legacy and support the next generation of writers. Since 1987, this scholarship in particular has honored Norma Ross Walter, who served as a Navy Wave during the Second World War and as a career newspaper editor in California. Each year, three scholarships worth up to $3,000 are awarded to eligible applicants with a passion for the written word. If you are looking for some help funding for your English degree at university, we encourage you to apply!

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!

The ISL Midwest Senior Scholarship awards ten $1,000 college scholarships to high school seniors in Illinois, Nebraska, South Dakota, Wisconsin, Missouri, and Minnesota 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, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, South Dakota, or Wisconsin, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.

The Louisa Bowen Memorial Scholarship for Graduate Students in Archival Administration Purpose aims to provide financial assistance to a resident or student of the MAC region pursuing graduate education in archival administration and to encourage the study of archival administration. If the program is not listed in the SAA Directory of Archival Education, the applicant must provide proof of the multi-course standard by submitting course descriptions from the institution's current department catalog. Two letters of recommendation are required. Please visit the scholarship's website for more information.

The Jennings and Beulah Haggerty Scholarship applicants must be current graduating seniors of a public or private high school in Lincoln, Nebraska ranked in the top 1/3rd of his or her graduating class. It is preferred that the applicant plan to attend an accredited two-year or four-year university or college in Nebraska.

The Roberta Marie Stretch Memorial Scholarship is a $400 award for an exceptional candidate enrolled or accepted into an undergraduate or graduate (Masters only) program at a four-year college or university. This scholarship is exclusively for Veteran-connected residents of Nebraska, with a preference for former Nebraska Girls State Citizens. To be considered, applications must be submitted by a local Nebraska American Legion Auxiliary Unit to the Department. Don't miss out on this opportunity to honor Roberta Marie Stretch and further your education!

Are you a high school senior from Nebraska who is interested in pursuing a career in the pet industry? If so, consider applying for the Oxbow Nebraska High School Senior Scholarship! The scholarship is open to high school seniors from Nebraska pursuing a career in the companion animal industry. The scholarship is offered by Oxbow Animal Health, a company dedicated to small animal nutrition and care to increase their lifelong welfare. With the scholarship, they hope to support aspiring veterinarians, vet techs, and other future animal health professionals. Since 2005, the program has awarded $1,000 scholarships to multiple recipients, each year, to help fund their education at U.S.-based institutions. If you are a high school senior passionate about a career in veterinary care, we encourage you to apply!

The John Deere Scholarship was established to encourage Midwestern welding students to pursue their passions without worrying about the costs. Thus, each year, two scholarships will be awarded to Midwestern welding students. While the first ($2,500) will be available to a student from the states of Iowa, Illinois, Minnesota, Wisconsin, or Missouri, the second ($2,500) will be available to a female or minority student, with preference to students from the states of Iowa, Illinois, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Missouri, Nebraska, Kansas, North Dakota or South Dakota. All applicants must be enrolled in a Weld Engineering or Weld Engineering Technology (4 year degree) program or a mechanical or manufacturing engineering program with weld emphasis. Applicants must have completed a minimum of one semester of academic study in their welding program and submit two letters of recommendation along with their application. If you're eligible, we encourage you to apply!

The Ruby Paul Campaign Fund Scholarship will be awarded to a daughter, son, granddaughter, grandson, great-granddaughter, or great-grandson of an American Legion member. Descendants of both American Legion Auxiliary members who have held Nebraska membership for two years or Sons of the American Legion members who have held Nebraska membership for two years are also eligible to apply. All applicants MUST be enrolled in an accredited college or university for the current year and have been a Nebraska resident for the previous three (3) years. If you fit these criteria, don't miss out on this chance to earn funding for your education and carry on your family's legacy.

The Paul and Helen L. Grauer Scholarship is a fantastic opportunity for students with an active Amateur Radio License Class. If you reside in the ARRL Midwest Division (Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska) and are pursuing a Bachelor's degree or higher in electronics, communications, or a related field, this scholarship is for you! Don't miss out on the chance to receive financial assistance while attending school in the Midwest Division.

The Ray, NØRP, & Katie, WØKTE, Pautz Scholarship is open to students with a General Class or higher license who reside in the ARRL Midwest Division (IA, KS, MO, NE).

The ARRL Foundation PHD Scholarship is a fantastic opportunity for students with an active Amateur Radio License Class. This scholarship is also open to applicants who are the child of a deceased radio amateur. If you reside in the ARRL Midwest Division (Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska) and are studying journalism, computer science, or electronic engineering, this scholarship is perfect for you. Don't miss out on this chance to further your education and pursue your dreams!