Scholarships Contributed by Nebraska City Organizations & Families

Elks Vocational Scholarship

Due: January 1st

Turn-in to: Mrs. Kori Vodicka, NCHS Counseling Office

Eligibility:

Must be a graduating NCHS senior planning to enroll in a vocational program
Must be a U.S. citizen

Submit the following items:

Completed application
Personal Statement (maximum of 200 words)
- Topic: Summarize your activities, accomplishments, needs and future objectives that you feel qualify you for a grant, and outline your career goals and planned academic courses.
Letter from parent or individual having knowledge of information surrounding family background (maximum of 150 words)
- See application checklist for details
Letter of endorsement from responsible person not related to application (other than an educator)
- See application checklist for details
High school transcript
ACT, SAT or ASVAB scores

Nebraska City Apple Corp Barbershop Chorus Scholarship ($500)

Due: January 21st

Mail to: Erv Friesen, Scholarship Chairperson, NC Apple Corps Barbershop Chorus, 310 N 22nd St, Nebraska City, NE 68410

Eligibility:

Must have participated in either instrumental or vocal music each semester, all four years of high school
Must have a seven semester 2 average
Must plan to pursue additional education beyond high school
Must be respectable, a leader, a person of integrity and an individual of outstanding moral character

Submit the following items:

Completed application
Official 7-semester transcript
2 letters of recommendation (from high school teachers, administrators, etc.)
Resume including high school and community activities

Harry Bischof Memorial Scholarship (Amounts Vary)

Due: March 1st

Mail to: Nebraska City VFD Scholarship Committee, c/o City Clerk's Office, 1409 Central Avenue, Nebraska City, NE 68410

Eligibility:

Must be a graduating NCHS senior planning to attend a college, university or technical school (priority given to educational institution in Nebraska)
Must be a legal resident of the Nebraska City School District

Submit the following items:

Completed application
Essay (maximum of 100 words)
- Topic: Why should you be considered for this scholarship?
3 confidential letters of recommendation

Keys For Kids Scholarship ($300)

Due: March 1st

Mail to: Keys for Kids, c/o Meg Michel, 5951 Eagle Ridge Drive, Nebraska City, NE 68410

Eligibility:

Member of Nebraska City Public Schools band program for 8 years (5th-12th grade)
Minimum 3.25 GPA
Music-related major
At least 50 hours of community service accumulated during high school

Submit the following items:

Completed application
Essay (100 word minimum(
- Topic: Explain how music has influenced your life
Letter of recommendation from previous or current band director

Nebraska City Education Association Scholarship ($500)

Due: March 1st

Turn-in to: Mrs. Kori Vodicka, NCHS Counseling Office

Eligibility:

Must be a senior planning to major in education at an accredited institution of higher learning
Selection will be based on a combination of academics, school and community involvement, recommendation, essay evaluation and character

Submit the following items:

Completed application
Resume (including high school activities, special awards and community activities)
Essay (maximum of 150 words)
- Topic: Why would you like to be considered for this scholarship?
High school transcript
Letter of recommendation from a teacher

Nebraska City Teammates (Amount TBA)

Due: March 1st

Mail to: TeamMates of Nebraska City, 1700 14th Avenue, Nebraska City, NE 68410

Eligibility:

Must be an active member of TeamMates Mentoring program in good standing

Submit the following items:

Completed application
Letter explaining how being part of the TeamMates Program has benefited you
Letter from parent or guardian explaining how you have benefited from being involved in TeamMates
Letter from your mentor stating your accomplishments since the two of you were matched as TeamMates

Nebraska City High School Alumni Foundation Grant for College Students and Non-traditional Students (at least $2,000)

Due: March 10th

Mail to: Nebraska City High School, c/o Jackie Moyer, 141 Steinhart Park Rd, Nebraska City, NE 68410

Eligibility:

Must be a graduate of Nebraska City Public Schools
Must have completed at least three years of college before the annual alumni banquet that is held Memorial Day weekend
Must have studied at an accredited institution and plan to enroll in the fall term with 12 or more credit hours in pursuit of degree
(or at least 6 credit hours if working on post-graduate degree)
Winners must be present to receive Certificate of Honor at annual banquet
Three types of grants will be awarded: college junior, college graduate student & non-traditional student

Submit the following items:

Completed application
Unofficial college transcript
Two character reference letters (at least one from a college instructor)
Academic or educational honors or awards during college years
Wallet-sized photo
250 word or fewer essay (see application)
Student loan info (see application)

American Legion Auxiilairy Averyl Elaine Keriakedes Memorial Scholarship

Due: March 15th

Call Department Office 402-466-1808 for submission instructions

Eligibility:

Must be enrolled in the University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Must plan to teach middle school social studies
Must be planning to attend a trade program

Submit the following items:

Completed application
Narrative (300 words or less): Statement of chosen major and reasoning as to why you selected it.
2 letters of recommendation from: 1)an employer, clergy or business person in your community 2)an administrator, school counselor or teacher
Resume with community, church and school activities, honors and awards (include community service hours)
Letter of acceptance (tentative or final) from institution of higher education
Transcript
ACT or Accuplacer score

American Legion Auxiliary Career and Technical Education Scholarship

Due: March 15th

Call Department Office 402-466-1808 for submission instructions

Eligibility:

Must be a resident of Nebraska
Must b a Veteran or Veteran connected
Must be planning to attend a trade program

Submit the following items:

Completed application
Narrative (300 words or less): Statement of chosen major and reasoning as to why you selected it.
2 letters of recommendation from: 1)an employer, clergy or business person in your community 2)an administrator, school counselor or teacher
Resume with community, church and school activities, honors and awards (include community service hours)
Letter of acceptance (tentative or final) from institution of higher education
Transcript
ACT or Accuplacer score

American Legion Auxiliary Health Care Professional Scholarship

Due: March 15th

Call Department Office 402-466-1808 for submission instructions

Eligibility:

Must be a resident of Nebraska
Must b a Veteran or Veteran connected
Must be persuing a 4-year heallth care degree

Submit the following items:

Completed application
Narrative (300 words or less): Statement of chosen major and reasoning as to why you selected it.
2 letters of recommendation from: 1)an employer, clergy or business person in your community 2)an administrator, school counselor or teacher
Resume with community, church and school activities, honors and awards (include community service hours)
Letter of acceptance (tentative or final) from institution of higher education
Transcript
ACT or Accuplacer score

American Legion Auxiliary Roberta Marie Stretch Memorial Scholarship ($400)

Due: March 15th

Call Department Office 402-466-1808 for submission instructions

Eligibility:

Must be enrolled or accepted into an undergraduate or graduate program at a four year college or university
Must be Beteran-connected
Must be a resident of Nebraska
Preference given to former Nebraska Girls' State Citizens

Submit the following items:

Completed application
Narrative (300 words or less): Statement of chosen major and reasoning as to why you selected it.
2 letters of recommendation from: 1)an employer, clergy or business person in your community 2)an administrator, school counselor or teacher
Resume with community, church and school activities, honors and awards (include community service hours)
Letter of acceptance (tentative or final) from institution of higher education
Transcript
ACT or Accuplacer score

American Legion Auxiliary Ruby Lorraine Paul Scholarship

Due: March 15th

Call Department Office 402-466-1808 for submission instructions

Eligibility:

Must be the child, grandchild, or great-grandchild of an American Legion or American Legion auxiliary member or Sons of the American Legion Auxilary member who has held Nebraska membership for two years
Must be enrolled in an accredited college or university
Must be a Nebraska resident for previous 3 years
EXCLUDES APPLICANTS ENROLLED IN SCHOOL OF NURSING

Submit the following items:

Completed application
Narrative (300 words or less): Statement of chosen major and reasoning as to why you selected it.
2 letters of recommendation from: 1)an employer, clergy or business person in your community 2)an administrator, school counselor or teacher
Resume with community, church and school activities, honors and awards (include community service hours)
Letter of acceptance (tentative or final) from institution of higher education
Transcript
ACT or Accuplacer score

American Legion Auxiliary Ruby Paul Campaign Fund Scholarship

Due: March 15th

Call Department Office 402-466-1808 for submission instructions

Eligibility:

Must be the child, grandchild, or great-grandchild of an American Legion or American Legion auxiliary member or Sons of the American Legion Auxilary member who has held Nebraska membership for two years
Must be enrolled in an accredited college or university
Must be a Nebraska resident for previous 3 years

Submit the following items:

Completed application
Narrative (300 words or less): Statement of chosen major and reasoning as to why you selected it.
2 letters of recommendation from: 1)an employer, clergy or business person in your community 2)an administrator, school counselor or teacher
Resume with community, church and school activities, honors and awards (include community service hours)
Letter of acceptance (tentative or final) from institution of higher education
Transcript
ACT or Accuplacer score

Richard P. Kimmel & Laurine Kimmel Charitable Foundation/Rotary Scholarship ($2,000)

Due: March 15th

Turn-in to: Mrs. Kori Vodicka, NCHS Counseling Office

Eligibility:

Must be a graduating NCHS senior
Preference given to students planning to attend a Nebraska college
Must demonstrate a sincere interest in furthering education
Must demonstrate involvement in school and community activities

Submit the following items (ALL MUST BE TYPED):

High school transcript
Completed application
Personal Essay or Letter
- Topics: Why would you like to be considered for this scholarship? What are your goals and future plans?
1 letters of recommendation
Resume (including high school activities, honors and community activities)

Mother Goose Scholarship ($300)

Due: March 30th

Mail to: Mary Stevenson, 105 Apple Circle, Nebraska City, NE 68410

Eligibility:

Must be a graduating senior planning to attend an accredited college or university as a full-time student
Must be a former Mother Goose Preschool student
Minimum GPA of 3.0
Must demonstrate sincere interest in higher education
Must demonstrate involvement in school and community activities

Submit the following items:

Completed application
3 letters of recommendation from teachers, church associates, communitSeparatory members, employers, etc.

Kropp Foundation Scholarship (up to $500 per semester, renewable)

Due: March 31st

Turn-in to: Mrs. Kori Vodicka, NCHS Counseling Office

Eligibility:

Must be a senior at Nebraska City High School
Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.75
Demonstrate sincere interest in higher educaiton
Demonstrate involvement in school and community activities
Must be admitted to accredited post-secondary institution as a full-time student
Must maintain a 3.0 GPA and continue to be enrolled as a full-time student in order to renew

Submit the following items:

Completed application
Resume
Essay (maximum of 150 words)
- Topic: Why would you like to be considered for this scholarship?
High school transcript
ACT or SAT scores
Current GPA form signed by counselor (included in application)

Bethany Wademan (Alumni Foundation)
($1000)

Due: April 1st

Turn-in to: Mrs. Kori Vodicka, NCHS Counseling Office

Eligibility:

Must be a senior graduating from Nebraska City High School
Must plan to attend cosmetology or barber school

Submit the following items:

Completed appication
High school transcript
ACT score
2 character references (only 1 may be from an NCHS staff member)
Resume (Include school and community activities, honors, offices held, organization membership, employment, community service, etc.)
Wallet-sized photo
Essay (maximum of 200 words)
- Topic: Describe your occupational interests and educational goals.
If parents are graduates of Nebraska City High School, include a separate sheet of paper with their names and years of graduation.

Brown Glass Family Trade Scholarship ($500)

Due: April 1st

Turn-in to: Mrs. Kori Vodicka, NCHS Counseling Office

Eligibility:

Must be a graduating senior at Nebraska City High School
Must be seeking a vocational or trade degree
and be admitted into an accredited program

Submit the following items:

Completed application
Personal Paragraph
- Topic: Describe how this scholarship will help further your educational goals and why you want to pursue a vocational or trade career.
High school transcript
2 letters of recommendation from non-relatives (at least one from school administration, teacher or coach

Cornelia Petring Kimmel Scholarship ($10,000)

Due: April 1st

Turn-in to: Mrs. Kori Vodicka, NCHS Counseling Office

Eligibility:

Minimum GPA of 3.5
Must be a graduating senior attending Nebraska City High School
Must plan to attend a public university, state college or community college in Nebraska

Submit the following items:

Completed application
High school transcript
Resume
Essay
- Topic: Describe how this scholarship will help further your education, as well as the insights you have gained from non-academic activities, including community service and work experience during your high school career.

Grace and Harry Moeller Scholarship ($400)

Due: April 1st

Mail to: David A. Wetrosky, Secretary, Western Star Lodge No. 2, PO Box 84, Nebraska City, NE 68410

Eligibility:

Must be a graduating NCHS senior
Must have a Masonic connection (including Eastern Star, Job's Daughters, Demolay)

Submit the following items:

Completed application
Essay (maximum of 100 words)
- Topic: Explain why you would
  like to be considered for this scholarship and describe your reason for needing financial assistance.
3 letters of recommendation (at least 2 should be from high school and/or college instructors; 1 may be from a member of the community)

Morton and Ella Steinhart Scholarship ($2,500, renewable for up to 4 years)

Due: April 1st

Mail to: Steinhart Foundation, Inc., 601 Central Avenue, Suite 105, Nebraska City, NE 68410

Eligibility:

Must be a graduating NCHS senior
Must plan to attend a 4-year college or university
Must maintain a 2.5 GPA in order to renew
Scholarship and financial need will be considered
Must be in top 25% of class (for 7 semesters)

Submit the following items:

Completed application
High school transcript
ACT or SAT scores
2 letters of recommendation from high school instructors
1 letter of recommendation from community member (clergyman, employer, etc.)
Resume with work experience
Previous year's income tax report page containing adjusted gross income (circle figure)
Essay (100 words or less)
- Topic: Explain how this scholarship will assist you in achieving your future goals.

Nebraska City Athletic Booster Club-Roger Hoback Memorial Student Athlete Scholarship ($500)

Due: April 1st

Turn-in to: Mrs. Kori Vodicka, NCHS Counseling Office

Eligibility:

Must be a graduating senior at NCHS
Must be part of an NCHS athletic program and complete one full season during senior year
Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5

Submit the following items:

Completed application
GPA form
Two letters of recommendation (one must be from coach)
Answers to the following questions:
- How did athletics/sports help shape you into the person you are today?
- What has being a student athlete taught you?

Nebraska City High School Alumni Foundation Scholarship ($1,000-$2,000)

Due: April 1st

Turn-in to: Mrs. Kori Vodicka, NCHS Counseling Office

Eligibility:

Must be an NCHS senior planning to attend college

Submit the following items:

Completed application
High school transcript
ACT or SAT scores
2 letters of recommendation (Only one can be from an NCHS staff member)
Resume (including school and community activities, honors, offices held, employment, community service, etc.)
Wallet-sized photo
Essay (maximum of 200 words)
- Topic: Occupational interests and goals
Parent information
- Names (& whether or not they are graduates of NCHS)
- Years of graduation

Nebraska City Softball Scholarship ($1,000)

Due: April 1st

Mail to: NC Softball, c/o Aubrey Wurtele, 6589 King Rd, Nebraska City, NE 68410

Eligibility:

Must be a graduating senior
Must participate in the summer softball program in Nebraska City and play on high school softball team
Must have a minimum GPA of 2.75

Submit the following items:

Completed application
Essay (maximum of 1 page)
- Topic: Explain how you have demonstrated one or more of the following to contribute to your community in a way that goes beyond your required community service (integrity, hard work, perseverance, leadership, overcoming personal adversity).
Official high school transcript

Nebraska City Volunteer Fire Dept ($500)

Due: April 1st

Mail to: Mr. Jeff Kohrs, 1226 N 15th Street, Nebraska City, NE 68410

Eligibility:

Must have met incoming qualifications, and been accepted as a member of the Nebraska City Volunteer Fire Department Firefighter Reserve Program by August 31 (of senior year of high school) in good standing with the the department under the NCVFD Fire Chief's discretion
In good standing and participates regularly in department trainings, drills, meetings and response to emergency calls (excluding school hours)
Current high school senior at NCHS, Lourdes or Home School (as Nebraska City resident)
Minimum GPA of 2.75
Minimum ACT of 22
No Misdemeanors
CPR Certified by April 1st prior to May graduation
Must have attended at least 3 meetings of any government, city, county, or similar agency during senior year (and provide dates of attendance on application form

Submit the following items:

Completed application
High school transcript
Copy of CPR certification
2 recommendations from non-family members
Community service hours
Resume
Essay (400-500 words)
- Topic: How as the reserve program and NCVFD positively impacted you and how have you given back to the community with your efforts?

Richard P. Kimmel and Laurine Kimmel Charitable Foundation ($10,000)

Due: April 1st

Turn-in to: Mrs. Kori Vodicka, NCHS Counseling Office

Eligibility:

Must be a senior at Nebraska City High School planning to attend a Nebraska public university, state college or community college
Must plan to major in art, agriculture, education or business
Minimum GPA of 3.0 or minimum composite ACT score of 20

Submit the following items:

Completed application
Personal Essay
- Topic: How will this scholarship help to further your education and what insights have you gained from non-academic activities, community service and work experience?
High school transcript
2 letters of recommendation (at least 1 from a school administrator, teacher, coach, etc.)

Westfall Family Music Scholarship ($1,000)

Due: April 1st

Turn-in to: Mrs. Kori Vodicka, NCHS Counseling Office

Eligibility:

Must be a graduating senior from Nebraska City High School
Must plan to attend a university or state college and participate in a school-sponsored instrumental music activity (first priority given to students majoring or minoring in music)
Minimum GPA of 3.3
Must be a current member of the instrumental music program at NCHS

Submit the following items:

Completed application
Personal essay describing why music is important to you and how this scholarship will help you achieve your educational goals.

Nebraska City First United Methodist Church and Maynard Family Scholarship ($1,000, $500, $250)

Due: April 15th

Mail to: First United Methodist Church, Attn: Scholarship Committee, 1023 1st Avenue, Nebraska City, NE 68410 or email to secretaryfumc@spiralfiber.com or turn in to church office in person

Eligibility:

Must be a graduating NCHS senior
Must be a current member of Nebraska City First United Methodist Church
Minimum GPA of 2.5

Submit the following items:

Completed application
Letter of recommendation from Pastor of Nebraska City First United Methodist Church
Letter of recommendation from active, non-relative, member of Nebraska City First Methodist Church

Sally and Ray Noyes Memorial Scholarship ($1,000 renewable for up to 4 years)

Due: April 15th

Mail to: Sally and Ray Noyes Memorial Scholarship, c/o Nick Krenk, 218 N 11th Street, Nebraska City, NE 68410

Eligibility:

Must be a graduating senior from Nebraska City High School
Must plan to attend an accredited 2 or 4-year college or trade school
Applicants will be evaluated based on financial need, scholarship, school and community involvement and future plans.

Submit the following items:

Completed application
Transcript
Resume
Response to scholarship questions
At least one teacher recommendation

Tree City Garden Education Scholarship ($300)

Due: April 15th

Mail to: Evelyn Boyd, 630 N 64th Rd, Nebraska City, NE 68410

Eligibility:

Must be a high school senior planning to study horticulture-related field
Must attend Nebraska City High School or Lourdes High School

Submit the following items:

Completed application
Essay
- Topic: Why do you want to major in horticulture, floriculture, landscape design, conservation, forestry, agronomy, city planning, environmental concerns or land management? Which area will you study and why?
High school transcript
Resume
References

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