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Gordon-Rushville High School

Scholarship Bulletin2014-2015

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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, 2015.

❖ 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

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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, 2015 – 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, 2015

❖ 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, 2015

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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.fastaid.com ● www.scholarshipmonkey.com ● www.scholarshipExperts.com ● www.schoolsoup.com ● www.fastweb.com ● www.cappex.com/scholarships ● www.highfivescholarships.com

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● www.studentscholarships.org

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

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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.”

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Scholarships…The ListsGordon-Rushville High School

Local ScholarshipsDeadlines for all Applications: April 15, 2015 with the exception of the Morse United Methodist Church Scholarship which is due March 1, 2015Turn in completed Applications to Guidance Office

Scholarship: Gordon-Rushville Common ApplicationAmount: VariesNumber: VariesCriteria: This application is used for all scholarships marked with an *.

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

Scholarship: Raleigh and Mary Jane Barker Scholarship*Amount: VariesNumber: 2

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Criteria: Minimum GPA of 2.0Must have lettered in at least 1 sport his /her senior year

Scholarship: Selma Jones Barker Scholarship*Amount: VariesNumber: 1Criteria: Minimum GPA of 2.0

Must be planning to pursue a business career

Scholarship: Albert Joy Bornemann Scholarship*Amount: VariesNumber: VariesCriteria: Demonstrated examples of scholarship and leadership

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

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

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

Scholarship: Chadron State College Cooperating School Scholarship*Amount: VariesNumber: VariesCriteria: Attend Chadron State College

Top 50% of class

Scholarship: Bob and Mary Ann Connealy Scholarship*Amount: $500Number: 1Criteria: 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*

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Amount: VariesNumber: 1Criteria: Scholarship Committee determines criteria

Scholarship: Craig Evert Memorial ScholarshipAmount: $500Number: 1Criteria: 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: Wade Ginkens Memorial Scholarship*Amount: VariesNumber: VariesCriteria: Family chooses recipient

Scholarship: Gordon-Rushville Medical Explorer’s Club Scholarship*Amount: VariesNumber: VariesCriteria: Given to students active in Medical Explorer’s Club

Scholarship: Gordon Memorial Health Services Scholarship*Amount: VariesNumber: VariesCriteria: Given to students active in Medical Explorer’s Club

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

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

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

Scholarship: Bob Hinn Memorial Scholarship*

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Amount: $500Number: VariesCriteria: Scholarship Committee determines criteria

Scholarship: Charles J. Hinn and Margie L. Hinn Scholarship*Amount: VariesNumber: VariesCriteria: Must be pursuing a career in business

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

One for student attending a two year institution

Scholarship: Hollstein Foundation Scholarship-Rushville*Amount: VariesNumber: VariesCriteria: Given to students with the highest GPAs in the class

Scholarship: Immaculate Conception Catholic Church Scholarship*Amount: VariesNumber: VariesCriteria: Must be a member of the Immaculate Conception Catholic

Church Church

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

Scholarship: Billie Lefler Memorial Nursing Scholarship*Amount: $500Number: 1Criteria: Demonstrate financial need

Top 50% of classMust be pursuing a 2 or 4 year nursing program

Scholarship: Jerald David Panzer Scholarship*Amount: $1500Number: 1Criteria: 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

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

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

Scholarship: Rushville Immaculate Conception Church Scholarship*Amount: VariesNumber: VariesCriteria: Must be an active member of Immaculate Conception Church

Scholarship: Fritz Sandoz Scholarship*Amount: VariesNumber: VariesCriteria: Given to a student with a rural background

Scholarship: Shelley Simmons Memorial Scholarship*Amount: VariesNumber: VariesCriteria: Must pursue a career in Agriculture, Veterinary Sciences or the

Ministry

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

Minimum GPA of 2.0

Scholarship: Sones Family Scholarship*Amount: VariesNumber: 1Criteria: Must be a wrestler at Gordon-Rushville High School

Scholarship: W.E. Sullens and Juanita P Sullens Memorial Scholarship*Amount: VariesNumber: 2Criteria: Demonstrated examples of scholarship and Leadership

Scholarship: Taylor Family Scholarship*

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Amount: VariesNumber: 1Criteria: Scholarship Committee determines criteria

Scholarship: Russell D. Thorp and Dorothy M. Thorp Memorial Scholarship*Amount: VariesNumber: 1Criteria: Minimum GPA of 2.0

Must be attending a vocational or technical school

Scholarship: Buddy & Ila Tiensvold Memorial Scholarship*Amount: VariesNumber: 1Criteria: Minimum GPA of 2.0

Must be a participant in at least two extra-curricular activities

Scholarship: Waterman Family Scholarship*Amount: VariesNumber: VariesCriteria: Scholarship Committee determines criteria Scholarship: WNCC Board of Governors Scholarship*Amount: VariesNumber: 1Criteria: Attend WNCC

Scholarship: WNCC Outstanding Leadership Scholarship*Amount: VariesNumber: 1Criteria: Attend WNCC

The following scholarships all have separate applications.

Scholarship: Selma Jones Barker Post #34 ScholarshipAmount: VariesNumber: 1Criteria: 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.

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Scholarship: Vallie Bressler Berndt and Fred Berndt Sr. ScholarshipAmount: VariesNumber: VariesCriteria: Minimum GPA of 3.0

Scholarship: Creative Dining Service ScholarshipAmount: $250.00Number: 1Criteria: Student must eat school prepared lunch on a regular basis

Student’s lunch account must be in good standing

Scholarship: Eastern Star ScholarshipAmount: VariesNumber: VariesCriteria: Demonstrated examples of scholarship and leadership

Scholarship: Amy Ferguson Memorial ScholarshipAmount: $500 - $1,000Number: VariesCriteria: 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 ScholarshipAmount: $500Number: 1Criteria: Recipient will be chosen based on character, personality,

scholastic achievement and participation in school and community activities.

Scholarship: First Presbyterian Church ScholarshipAmount: VariesNumber: VariesCriteria: Must have worked/attended church, choir, youth fellowship or

Sunday school at the First Presbyterian ChurchMinimum GPA of 2.0

Scholarship: Gordon Kiwanis Club ScholarshipAmount: $500Number: VariesCriteria: At least one scholarship will be awarded to a student with

immediate family ties to the Gordon Kiwanis Club

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Scholarship: Gordon Lions Club ScholarshipAmount: $500Number: 2Criteria: Demonstrated examples of scholarship and leadership

Scholarship: Gordon-Rushville Education Association Team ScholarshipAmount: VariesNumber: VariesCriteria: Education related major

Minimum GPA of 3.0

Scholarship: Gordon United Methodist Church ScholarshipAmount: VariesNumber: VariesCriteria: 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 2.0Demonstrate Financial Need

Scholarship: Milbert and Edna Mae Holzberger Memorial ScholarshipAmount: $250Number: 4Criteria: Minimum GPA 2.00

One for boy student attending a 4 year schoolOne for a girl student attending a 4 year schoolOne for a boy student attending a 2 year schoolOne for a girl student attending a 2 year school

Scholarship: Immanuel Lutheran Church ScholarshipAmount: VariesNumber: VariesCriteria: Must be a member of the Immanuel Lutheran Church

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

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Scholarship: Morse United Methodist Church ScholarshipAmount: VariesNumber: VariesCriteria: Must be a member of Morse United Methodist Church and return

the application by March 1.

Scholarship: PEO Chapter BZ Selma Jones Barker ScholarshipAmount: VariesNumber: 1Criteria: PEO Members determine criteria

Scholarship: P.E.O. Chapter DW ScholarshipAmount: VariesNumber: 1Criteria: Given to a female senior

Scholarship: Rushville American Legion Post 161 ScholarshipAmount: VariesNumber: 1Criteria: Must be a descendent of a veteran of the US Military

Minimum GPA of 2.5

Scholarship: Saint Leo’s Catholic Church ScholarshipAmount: VariesNumber: VariesCriteria: 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: 1Criteria: Applicant must be planning a course of study relating to

conservation of natural resources

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

Scholarship: Sheridan County Rural Education Service Cooperative Scholarship

Amount: VariesNumber: VariesCriteria: Must have attended school at a rural attendance center in

Sheridan County for 4 years

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

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

Minimum GPA of 2.5

Scholarship: Fred and Ethyl Tuchenhagen Memorial ScholarshipAmount: VariesNumber: 1Criteria: 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 ScholarshipAmount: $150Number: 1Criteria: Demonstrate financial need

Must have proof of employment during high schoolAgricultural background

Scholarship: Western Trails Conference ScholarshipAmount: $250Number: 2Criteria: Top 50% of class

Demonstrated examples of scholarship and leadership

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The following scholarships require no application.

Scholarship: Gordon-Rushville Student Council ScholarshipAmount: $250Number: 2Criteria: Scholarships will be drawn via the lottery system

Student council members must register in the Guidance officeOne male and one female recipient

Scholarship: William Janssen American Legion Baseball ScholarshipAmount: $250Number: VariesCriteria: Contact Jim Shedeed

Scholarship: Ladies Columbian Reading Club ScholarshipAmount: VariesNumber: 1Criteria: LCRC Club determines Criteria

Scholarship: Logan Musser ScholarshipAmount: VariesNumber: 4Criteria: Given to the four students with the highest GPAs in the class

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

Scholarship: Superfoods/Ideal Market ScholarshipAmount: VariesNumber: VariesCriteria: Must sign a release for Superfoods to use your picture in store display

Scholarship: John and Marie Ukena ScholarshipAmount: VariesNumber: 2Criteria: Given to the students ranking second and third in the class

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Gordon-Rushville High SchoolNebraska Scholarships

Deadlines vary according to applicationMail scholarships to address on application

Scholarship: AITP Omaha ScholarshipApplication:www.aitpomaha.orgAmount: $1000Number: VariesDeadline: May 1, 2015Criteria: Must attend college in Omaha, Eastern Nebraska or Western

IowaMust plan on majoring in a field related to Information Technology

Scholarship: Acacia Leadership ScholarshipApplication:http://bit.ly/acacia_unlAmount: $1000/$500Number: 1/2Deadline: March 1, 2015Criteria: Must be a male attending the University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Scholarship: Aksarben Community College ScholarshipApplication:Guidance Office Amount: $1,000Number: 10Deadline: April 1, 2015Criteria: Must be planning to attend a community college in Nebraska or Iowa

Demonstrate Financial Need

Scholarship: Alegent ScholarshipApplication:Guidance Office or www.studentscholarships.org Amount: $1500Number: February 15, 2015Criteria: Must pursue a career in the Health Field

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Scholarship: Horatio Alger Nebraska ScholarshipApplication:Guidance Office or www.horatioalger.org/scholarshipsAmount: $2500Number: 100Deadline: October 25, 2014Criteria: Nebraska students who have exhibited integrity and

perseverance in overcoming personal adversityCritical financial needMinimum GPA of 2.0

Scholarship: Alliance Chamber Commerce Ag Committee Scholarship

Application:Guidance OfficeAmount: $500Deadline: April 1, 2015Criteria: Pursuing an Agriculture Career

Available freshman through senior year

Scholarship: Alpha Gamma Sigma ScholarshipApplication:Guidance OfficeAmount: $200/$500Number: 1/2Deadline: April 1, 2015Criteria: Must attend the University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Scholarship: American Legion Auxiliary Averyl Elaine Keriakedes Memorial Scholarship

Application:Guidance Office or www.nebraskalegionaux.net/scholarships.htmAmount: VariesNumber: VariesDeadline: February 25, 2015Criteria: 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 OfficeAmount: Not to exceed $300Number: VariesDeadline: March 1, 2015Criteria: Must be veteran connected

Must be a Nebraska resident for at least 3 years

Scholarship: American Legion Auxiliary Non-Traditional Student Scholarship

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Application:Guidance OfficeAmount $1000Number: VariesDeadline: March 1, 2015Criteria: Must be member of American Legion, American Legion Auxiliary

or Sons of The American LegionDues must have been paid preceding 2 years

Scholarship: American Legion Auxiliary Nurses Gift Tuition ScholarshipApplication:Guidance OfficeAmount: $200-$400Number: VariesDeadline: March 1, 2015Criteria: Applicant or parent must have military experience

Scholarship: American Legion Auxiliary Ruby Lorraine Paul ScholarshipApplication:Guidance Office or www.nebraskalegionaux.net/scholarships.htmAmount: VariesNumber: 1Deadline: February 25, 2015Criteria: 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.htmAmount: VariesNumber: 1Deadline: February 25, 2015Criteria: Must be the son, daughter, granddaughter of grandson of an

American Legion or Legion Auxiliary memberMinimum GPA of 3.0

Scholarship: American Legion Auxiliary Roberta Marie Stretch Memorial Scholarship

Application:Guidance Office or www.nebraskalegionaux.net/scholarships.htmAmount: $400Number: 1Deadline: February 25, 2015Criteria: Must be veteran connected and a Nebraska resident

Preference will be given to former Nebraska Girls State Citizens

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Scholarship: American Legion Auxiliary Student Aid Grant or Vocational Technical Scholarship

Application:Guidance Office or www.nebraskalegionaux.net/scholarships.htmAmount: $300Number: VariesDeadline: March 1, 2015Criteria: Must be a veteran or veteran’s child

Must be a resident of Nebraska for 5 years

Scholarship: American Legion Jim Hurlbert Memorial Baseball ScholarshipApplication:Guidance OfficeAmount: $500Number: VariesDeadline: June 15, 2015Criteria: Applicants must attend a Nebraska college and rank in the top ½

of their classMust have played Legion Baseball your final year of eligibility

Scholarship: American Legion Maynard Jensen Memorial ScholarshipApplication:Guidance OfficeAmount: $500Number: VariesDeadline: March 1, 2015Criteria: Applicants must be connected to the American Legion through

parents, grandparents or great grandparents

Scholarship: Basin Electric Power Cooperative and SubsidiariesApplication:Guidance OfficeAmount: $1000Number: 1Deadline: February 11, 2015Criteria: 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 ScholarshipApplication:http://nebraska.bbb.org/studentaward/Amount: $2000Number: 2Deadline: March 4, 2015

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Criteria: Must be nominated

Scholarship: Booth-Englert Families’ ScholarshipApplication:Guidance OfficeAmount: $2,500 - $10,000Number: 40Deadline: March 30, 2015Criteria: Minimum GPA of 2.5

Demonstrate financial need

Scholarship: William B. Brandt Memorial ScholarshipApplication:Guidance Office or www.nebankers.org/index.php/scholarships.htmlAmount: $1,500Number: 12Deadline: January 31, 2015Criteria: Must attend a Nebraska College

Must major in BusinessMust be a customer of a bank in the Nebraska Bankers Association(Security First Bank)

Scholarship: Susan Thompson Buffet Foundation ScholarshipApplication:Guidance Office or www.buffettfoundation/scholarshipAmount: Up to $3200 per semester for tuition and fees and up to $400 for booksNumber: VariesDeadline: February 1, 2015Criteria: Minimum GPA of 2.5

Attend college in Nebraska

Scholarship: Robert C Byrd Honors ScholarshipApplication:www.education.ne.gov/byrd Amount: $1500/Renewable for up to four yearsNumber: 40Deadline: March 15, 2015Criteria: Minimum ACT score of 30

Scholarship: Cabela’s Women in Leadership ScholarshipApplication:Guidance Office or www.thehugefoundation.org

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Amount: $2500/Renewable for up to four yearsNumber: 4Deadline: March 10, 2015Criteria: Must be female

Two of the four awards will be awarded to students who are eligible for Pell Grants

Scholarship: Carriage House Foundation ScholarshipApplication:Guidance OfficeAmount: $1000Number: 6Deadline: April 5, 2015Criteria: Must Attend a Nebraska Community College in an Automotive

related career

Scholarship: Cattle Capital Cattlemen Foundation ScholarshipApplication:Guidance OfficeAmount: $500Number: 1Deadline: March 31, 2015Criteria: Must major in a degree directed toward the beef industry

Scholarship: Chevrolet Classic Club ScholarshipApplication:Guidance OfficeAmount: $1000Deadline: April 15, 2015Criteria: Studies related to Automotive Industry

Scholarship: CHS FoundationApplication:www.chsfoundation.orgAmount: $150Number: VariesDeadline: Deadlines vary for individual post-secondaryCriteria: Must be enrolled in an agricultural related program

Must attend a 2 or 4 year college

Scholarship: Educational Service Unit #13 ScholarshipApplication: Guidance OfficeAmount: $300Number: OneDeadline: April 15, 2015Criteria: Student must be receiving services through an Individualized

Education Plan (IEP)

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Scholarship: Engebretson Foundation ScholarshipApplication:www.engebretsonfoundation.orgAmount: $10,000Number: OneDeadline: March 1, 2015Criteria: Demonstrate Financial Need Minimum ACT of 28

Demonstrate Leadership potential Scholarship: Great Plains Communications College ScholarshipApplication:Guidance office or www.gpcom.com/about/scholarshipsAmount: $1000Number: 10Deadline: March 1, 2015Criteria: 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.orgAmount: Up to $5000/semesterNumber: VariesDeadline: November 15, 2014Criteria: 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 OfficeAmount: $500Number: VariesDeadline: April 1, 2015Criteria: Must plan to major in Physical Science

Scholarship: Highway 20 Antique Tractor Club ScholarshipApplication:Guidance OfficeAmount: $250Number: 1Deadline: April 1, 2015

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Criteria: Must major in an Agricultural field of study

Scholarship: Independent Cattleman of Nebraska Hanna Memorial Scholarship

Application:Guidance Office or independentcattlemen@yahoo.com Amount: $500Number: VariesDeadline: April 30, 2015Criteria: Minimum GPA of 2.5

Must be involved in extra-curricular activities

Scholarship: Independent Insurance Agents of Nebraska Memorial ScholarshipsApplication:Guidance OfficeAmount: $1000Number: 3Deadline: March 1, 2015Criteria: Based on scholarship, activities, leadership

Scholarship: ISM Nebraska Excellence in Business ScholarshipApplication:http://www.naplm-ne.org/Amount: $1500Number: VariesDeadline: VariesCriteria: Pursuing collegiate degrees in business (administration)

Scholarship: Knights of AK-SAR-BEN Scholarship Application:Guidance OfficeAmount: VariesNumber: Minimum of 10Deadline: VariesCriteria: Leadership Potential, academic achievement, financial need

Scholarship: Mitchell-Gantz Educational and Charitable TrustApplication:Guidance OfficeAmount: VariesNumber: VariesDeadline: March 31, 2015Criteria: Resident of one of the Northwest Nebraska counties

Scholarship: Clara E. Muehlberger ScholarshipApplication:Guidance Office or www.otcf.org

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Amount: $1000/Renewable for up to 4 yearsNumber: VariesDeadline: April 1, 2015Criteria: Must major in education or a health care related field

Minimum ACT of 21

Scholarship: National Wild Turkey FederationApplication:Guidance OfficeAmount: Local - $250/State - $1000/National - $10,000Number: 1Deadline: January 1, 2015Criteria: Minimum GPA of 3.0

Must support the preservation of the hunting tradition and actively participate in hunting sportsMust have a current hunting license and be a member of NWTF

Scholarship: Nebraska Academy of SciencesApplication:Guidance Office Amount: VariesNumber: VariesDeadline: March 1, 2015Criteria: Science Careers

Scholarship: Nebraska Agricultural Youth InstituteApplication:Guidance OfficeAmount: Delegate will have all costs paid by NAYI to 5 day conference in

LincolnNumber: VariesDeadline: April 15, 2015Criteria: None

Scholarship: Nebraska Agri-Women ScholarshipApplication:Guidance OfficeAmount: $250Number: 1Deadline: April 1, 2015Criteria: Must pursue an agricultural related degree in Nebraska

Scholarship: Nebraska Association of County Extension Boards ScholarshipApplication:Guidance OfficeAmount: one (1) $1000 one (1) $500Number: 2 Deadline: March 15, 2015

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Criteria: UNL College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources or the College of Education and Human Sciences

Scholarship: Nebraska Aviation Trades AssociationApplication:Guidance OfficeAmount: $500/$1000Number: 2Deadline: March 15, 2015Criteria: 400 word essay, “What it takes to become a professional aerial

applicator”

Scholarship: Nebraska Cattlemen Foundation ScholarshipApplication:Guidance OfficeAmount: $1000Number: VariesDeadline: March 1, 2015Criteria: Minimum GPA of 2.0

Preference will be given to students majoring in an agricultural field of studyPreference will be given to students attending college in Nebraska

Scholarship: Nebraska Coaches Scholar/Athlete ScholarshipApplication:Guidance Office Amount: VariesNumber: VariesDeadline: March 25, 2015Criteria: Must be in upper 25% of class

Must be at least a 2 year participant in 2 sportsMinimum ACT score of 24Students 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: 5Number: $950Deadline: April 15, 2015Criteria: 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 ORMust attend NCTA and major in business/management or ag production systems

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Scholarship: Nebraska Elks Association J.B. Ferguson Golf ScholarshipApplication:Guidance Office or

http://webpages.charter.net/neelks/elk_scholarships.htmAmount: $500Number: 1Deadline: January 15, 2015Criteria: 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 ScholarshipApplication:Guidance Office or

http://webpages.charter.net/neelks/elk_scholarships.htmAmount: $1,100/$800/$600Number: 2/2/2Deadline: January 15, 2015Criteria: Demonstrate Financial Need

Scholarship: Nebraska Elks Association Vocational ScholarshipApplication:Guidance Office or

http://webpages.charter.net/neelks/elk_scholarships.htmAmount: $400 - $700Number: 6Deadline: January 10, 2015Criteria: Must be planning to attend a trade or technical school or

community collegeDemonstrate Financial Need

Scholarship: Nebraska Insurance Federation/Nebraska Actuaries Club ScholarshipApplication:www.n-a-c.orgAmount: $4,000/2,000Number: 2/1Deadline: March 31, 2015Criteria: Must major in actuarial science, math, statistics or economics

Scholarship: Nebraska Junior Chamber United States JCI SenateFoundation Scholarship

Application:Guidance OfficeAmount: $500Number: VariesDeadline: December 31, 2014

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Criteria: Child of, member of, or former member of the Nebraska Junior Chamber

Scholarship Nebraska Legal Professions Association Application:Guidance OfficeAmount: $1000/$500Number: 2Deadline: March 31, 2015Criteria: Career in law, criminal justice

Scholarship Nebraska Lumber Dealers Association Application:Guidance OfficeAmount: $250Number: 4Deadline: February 1, 2015Criteria: Planning to enroll in a building construction related program

Scholarship: Nebraska Machinery Company Caterpillar Foundation Scholarship

Application:Guidance Office or www.nebraska-machinery.comAmount: $1,000Number: 5Deadline: January 29, 2015Criteria: Must pursue an associates degree in diesel technology at central

Community College

Scholarship: Nebraska Machinery Company Student Sponsorship ProgramApplication:Guidance Office or www.nebraska-machinery.comAmount: Approximately $14,000Number: VariesDeadline: February 11, 2015Criteria: Must visit and attend Central Community College

Must agree to work at Nebraska Machinery Company for a minimum of two years

Scholarship: Nebraska Press AssociationApplication:Guidance OfficeAmount: $2000Deadline: February 22, 2015Criteria: Journalism Career in a Nebraska post-secondary institution

Scholarship: Nebraska Rod and Custom Association ScholarshipApplication:Guidance Office

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Amount: $1000Number: 3Deadline: March 16, 2015Criteria: Must be planning to attend a trade or technical school or

community collegeMust have a minimum 2.5 GPA

Scholarship: Nebraska Softball Foundation ScholarshipApplication:Guidance OfficeAmount: VariesDeadline: December 1, 2014Criteria: Must be a current or past member of ASA

Scholarship: Nebraska State College Board of Trustees’ ScholarshipApplication: www.nscs.eduAmount: Over $15,000/Full TuitionNumber: VariesDeadline: January 15, 2015Criteria: Minimum ACT of 25

Recommendation from Teacher or AdministratorAttend Chadron State College, Peru State College or Wayne State College

Scholarship: Nebraska State College Davis/Chambers Freshman ScholarshipApplication:www.nscs.eduAmount: $1000 per semester/ Up to 8 semestersNumber: VariesDeadline: February 1, 2015Criteria: Minimum GPA of 3.0

Attend Chadron State College, Peru State College or Wayne State College

Scholarship: Nebraska State College Governor’s Opportunity AwardApplication:www.nscs.eduAmount: Over $7500/Half TuitionNumber: VariesDeadline: December 1, 2014Criteria: ACT score between 21-24

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Attend Chadron State College, Peru State College or Wayne State College

Scholarship: Nebraskans for Peace ScholarshipApplication:Guidance OfficeAmount: $500/$100Number: 3/6Deadline: April 8, 2015Criteria: Must write essay selecting one of the Nebraskans for Peace priorities

Scholarship Oglala Sioux Tribe Higher Education Grant ProgramApplication:Contact 605.867.5338Amount: VariesDeadline: VariesCriteria: Native American student

Scholarship Oxbow Animal Health ScholarshipApplication:www.oxbowanimalhealth.com or Guidance OfficeAmount: $500Deadline: March 1, 2015Criteria: Planning on pursuing a career in the pet industry

Scholarship: Panhandle NE NAIFA ScholarshipApplication:www.nscs.eduAmount: $500Number: 1Deadline: March 1, 2015Criteria: Have an above average GPA

Demonstrate good character and leadership in school, church and community

Scholarship Presbyterian Native American Scholarship Application:Guidance OfficeAmount: $1000Number: VariesDeadline: April 5, 2015Criteria: Must be one quarter Native American

Must live off reservation

Scholarship Region V Secondary Principals Scholarship Application:Guidance OfficeAmount: $500

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Number: 2Deadline: March 1, 2015Criteria: Must have GPA of 3.0

Need-based

Scholarship: Constance K. Rife ScholarshipApplication:Guidance Office or www.simplygolf.us.comAmount: $1,000Number: 1Deadline: March 31, 2015Criteria: Active member of girl’s golf team

Minimum GPA of 3.0

Scholarship: Martha and Don Romeo ScholarshipApplication:Guidance Office Amount: $500Number: 2Deadline: December 1, 2014Criteria: Must have exhibited 4-H projects in County or State Fair

Minimum GPA of 2.5

Scholarship: Salvation Army D.J.’s Hero ScholarshipApplication:www.GiveSalvationArmy.orgAmount: VariesNumber: VariesDeadline: March 11, 2015Criteria: Must be nominated by a community member

Scholarship: Sandhills Cattle Association ScholarshipApplication:Guidance OfficeAmount: $1000Number: 5Deadline: February 1, 2015Criteria: 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 Winnie Sipp Memorial Scholarship

Application:Guidance OfficeAmount: $300 Number: 1Deadline: January 10, 2015Criteria: Must demonstrate financial need

Scholarship: Scottsbluff Elk’s Lodge Western Nebraska Community College Grant

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Application:Guidance OfficeAmount: $300 - $1,000Number: Up to 15Deadline: January 10, 2015Criteria: Must attend Western Nebraska Community College

Demonstrate Financial Need

Scholarship: The Gus Swanson Memorial Communication ScholarshipApplication:Guidance OfficeAmount: $500Number: VariesDeadline: March 15, 2015Criteria: Must major in Communications

Scholarship: Antonette Willa Skupa Turner ScholarshipApplication:Guidance OfficeAmount: $500Number: 1Deadline: February 28, 2015Criteria: Must major in English or History Scholarship: 21st Century Ag Tech/Parts Management ScholarshipApplication:Guidance OfficeAmount: Full or Part tuition for the yearNumber: VariesDeadline: February 28, 2015Criteria: 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 bschlothauer@nuforundation.orgAmount: $700Number: SixDeadline: February 15, 2015Criteria: Must attend the University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Scholarship: Norma Ross Walter Scholarship Program of the Willa Cather FoundationApplication:Guidance Office or www.willacather.orgAmount: $2000/$1000/$500Number: 3Deadline: January 31, 2015

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Criteria: Females who are planning to major in EnglishSelection is based on intellectual promise, creativity and character

Scholarship: West Nebraska Blood Center ScholarshipApplication:Guidance Office Amount: VariesNumber: VariesDeadline: May 29, 2015Criteria: Based on academic performance, interest in healthcare and

financial need

Scholarship: Westco Agriculture ScholarshipApplication:Guidance OfficeAmount: $1000Number: VariesDeadline: March 14, 2015Criteria: Must be pursuing a field of study in the area of Agriculture

Must plan to attend a college or trade school in the Fall

Gordon-Rushville High SchoolNational Scholarships

Deadlines vary according to applicationMail scholarships to address on application

Scholarship: America’s Farmers Grow Ag Leaders ScholarshipApplication: FFA.org/scholarships

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Amount: $1,500Number: VariesDeadline: February 1, 2015Criteria: Must be endorsed by 3 farmers 2.5 GPA

Scholarship: American Indian College FundApplication: Guidance Office or call 1.800.776.3863Amount: VariesNumber: VariesCriteria: Must be a Native American

Scholarship: American Legion Auxiliary National President’s ScholarshipApplication:Guidance OfficeAmount: $2,500/$2,000/$1,000Number: 15Deadline: March 1, 2015Criteria: Must be child, stepchild, grandchild, step grandchild, great

grandchild or step great grandchild of a veteran

Scholarship: American Legion Auxiliary Spirit of Youth AwardApplication:Guidance OfficeAmount: $1000Deadline: March 1, 2015Criteria: 3.0 GPA

Junior member of Auxiliary for past 3 years

Scholarship: American Meteorological Society and National Weather Association Jim Johnson Scholarship

Application:Guidance OfficeAmount: $500Number: 1Deadline: April 1, 2015Criteria: 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 ScholarshipApplication:www.axa-achievement.comAmount: $2,000Number: 52Deadline: February 15, 2015

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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 ScholarshipApplication:Guidance OfficeAmount: $1000Number: VariesDeadline: April 1, 2015Criteria: Accomplishments, work experience, sports, and essay

Scholarship: Best BuyApplication: www.bestbuy.comAmount: $1000 eachNumber: 1000Deadline: January 2015 Criteria: Solid grades

Involved in community service or work experience

Scholarship Buick Achievers Scholarship ProgramApplication:www.buickachievers.comAmount: $25,000/2,000Number: 100/1000Deadline: February 28, 2015Criteria: 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 KingApplication: www.haveityourwayfoundation.orgAmount: $1000 Number: 1000Deadline: January 10, 2015Criteria: 2.5 or higher GPA

Scholarship: Catching the DreamApplication:www.catchingthedream.org/Scholarship.htmAmount: VariesNumber: VariesDeadline: April 15, 2015Criteria: Students who are ¼ or more degree Native American and

enrolled in the tribe

Scholarship: Coca-Cola ScholarshipApplication:Guidance office or www.coca-colascholars.org

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Amount: $20,000/$4000Number: 50/200Deadline: October 31, 2014Criteria: Minimum GPA of 3.0

Scholarship: Daughters of the American Revolution Dean ScholarshipApplication:Guidance office Amount: $20,000Number: VariesDeadline: February 15, 2015Criteria: Minimum GPA of 3.75

Scholarship: Daughters of the American Revolution Marvin ScholarshipApplication:Guidance office Amount: VariesNumber: VariesDeadline: February 15, 2015Criteria: Minimum GPA of 3.25

Proof of American Indian Blood

Scholarship: Elks Foundation Legacy AwardApplication:www.elks.org/enf/scholarsAmount: $1000/ renewable for 4 yearsNumber: VariesDeadline: February 1, 2015Criteria: Child or grandchild of active elk

Scholarship: Elks Most Valuable Student Scholarship CompetitionApplication:www.elks.org/enf/scholarsAmount:

$60,000/$40,000/$20,000/$16,000/$12,000/$10,000/$8,000/$4000Number: 2/2/2/2/2/4/4/482Deadline: December 1, 2014Criteria: Applicants will be judged of financial need, leadership and scholarship

Scholarship: Foundation for Rural Education and DevelopmentApplication:Guidance OfficeAmount: $1000 - $5000Number: VariesDeadline: February 13, 2015Criteria: Must pursue career in telecommunications, rural education or

rural developmentDesire to return to rural community after graduation

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Scholarship: FRS College ScholarshipApplication:Guidance Office or www.frs.orgAmount: $2500Number: VariesDeadline: March 1, 2015Criteria: Must express an interest in returning to a rural area to pursue career

Scholarship: Gates Millennium Scholars ProgramApplication:www.gmsp.orgAmount: Full tuition for up to five yearsNumber: VariesDeadline: January 10, 2015Criteria: Must be American Indian, African- American, Asian Pacific

Islander or HispanicMinimum GPA of 3.3Demonstrated leadership through community service, extracurricular or other activitiesMeet Pell grant eligibility criteria

Scholarship: Dr. Scott Harkley Memorial Scholarship for Head Start

GraduatesApplication:Guidance OfficeAmount: $1,500Number: 1Deadline: February 1, 2015Criteria: Must be a graduate of Head Start

Must be pursuing a medical career

Scholarship: Health Care Education ScholarshipApplication: Guidance Office or www.npef.org/scholarshipsAmount: $1000Number: VariesDeadline: March 1, 2015Criteria: 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 ScholarshipsApplication:Guidance CounselorAmount: Varies

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Number: VariesCriteria: See Guidance Office

Scholarship: Hills Materials CompanyApplication:Guidance OfficeAmount: VariesNumber: VariesDeadline: March 1, 2015Criteria: Must attend college, university or technical school

Scholarship: Phyllis J. Jones Memorial Scholarship for Head StartGraduates

Application:Guidance OfficeAmount: $1,500Number: 2Deadline: February 1, 2015Criteria: Must be a graduate of Head Start

Scholarship: KFC Scholars ProgramApplication:www.kfcscholars.orgAmount: $20,000Number: VariesDeadline: February 9, 2015Criteria: Minimum GPA of 2.75

Enroll in a public college within state Demonstrate financial need

Scholarship: Multiple Sclerosis Society ScholarshipApplication:www.nationalmsocciety.org/scholarshipAmount: $250-$3000Number: VariesDeadline: Check with Guidance OfficeCriteria: 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 ScholarshipApplication:www.aie.org/scholasrships/ or guidance officeAmount: $1000Number : VariesDeadline: October 10, 2014

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Criteria: Participation in Community and School activities

Scholarship: P.E.O Star ScholarshipApplication:Guidance OfficeAmount: $2500Number: VariesDeadline: November 1, 2014Criteria: Minimum GPA of 3.0

Female who exhibits excellence in leadership, extracurricular activities, community service academics and potential for future successMust be recommended by local P.E.O. Chapter

Scholarship: Truman D. Picard ScholarshipApplication:Guidance OfficeAmount: $1,500Number: VariesDeadline: January 17, 2015Criteria: Must be enrolled in a federally recognized tribe

Must be pursuing a degree related to Natural Resources

Scholarship: US Bank Internet ScholarshipApplication:www.usbank.com/scholarshipAmount: $1,000Number: VariesDeadline: Accepted from October 2014 through March 2015Criteria: None

Scholarship: Visine Students with Vision ScholarshipApplication:www.aim/applyists.net/VisionAmount: $5,000Number: VariesDeadline: March 1,2015Criteria: Minimum GPA of 2.8

Scholarship: Winfield Solutions Careers in AgricultureApplication:Guidance OfficeAmount: $1,000

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Number: VariesDeadline: February 1, 2015Criteria: Based on leadership in agriculture and scholastic achievement