Nebraska scholarships - Feb '25
Updated Feb 10, 2025Apply below to the best Nebraska scholarships for February 2025.
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ISL Midwest Senior Scholarship
Missouri • Nebraska • South Dakota • Wisconsin • Illinois • Kansas • High school
The ISL Midwest Senior Scholarship offers $1,500 to high school seniors in six Midwest states. Apply online.
Deadline:
April 30, 2025
Greater Grand Island Community Foundation Scholarships
Grand Island • Hall County • Nebraska • Freshmen
Greater Grand Island Community Foundation offers $2,000+ scholarships for Hall County students based on merit and need. Apply now!
Deadline:
February 15, 2025
Lexington Community Foundation Scholarships
Lexington • Dawson County • Nebraska • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
Deadline:
February 28, 2025
Mid-Nebraska Community Foundation Scholarships
Arthur County • Custer County • Dawson County • Frontier County • Hayes County • Hooker County • Keith County • Lincoln County • Logan County • McPherson County • Perkins County • Thomas County • Nebraska • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
Explore 100+ scholarships from Mid-Nebraska Community Foundation for students and teachers. Apply online for up to $5,000!
Deadline:
February 28, 2025
Hamilton Community Foundation Scholarships (NE)
Hamilton County • Nebraska • Freshmen
Hamilton Community Foundation offers $237,900+ in scholarships annually for Hamilton County students. High chances to win!
Deadline:
February 15, 2025
Phelps County Community Foundation (Pccf) Scholarship
Phelps County • Nebraska • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
Phelps County Community Foundation offers $170,725+ in scholarships annually. Apply now for a chance to win $250+!
Deadline:
February 15, 2025
Oregon Trail Community Foundation Scholarships
Bayard • Mitchell • Scottsbluff • Gering • Scotts Bluff County • Morrill County • Nebraska • Freshmen
Oregon Trail Community Foundation offers up to $5,000 in scholarships for local high school seniors. One application for 83 scholarships.
Deadline:
April 1, 2025
Kearney Area Community Foundation Scholarships
Holt County • Rock County • Buffalo County • Garden County • Nebraska • Freshmen
Kearney Area Community Foundation offers up to $10,000 in scholarships for local students. Apply for 55 opportunities with one application.
Deadline:
April 1, 2025
Vocational Scholarship Grant
Nebraska • High school
The Vocational Scholarship Grant offers $250+ for Nebraska high school seniors pursuing vocational studies. Essay and recommendations needed.
Deadline:
February 15, 2025
Antonette Willa Skupa Turner Scholarship
Nebraska • English • Literature • History • Freshmen
The Antonette Willa Skupa Turner Scholarship offers $1,000 to Nebraska high school graduates pursuing English or history majors.
Deadline:
February 28, 2025
Nebraska High School Senior/College Freshman Scholarships
Nebraska • Construction Engineering • Construction • Other Trades/Crafts • Freshmen • Sophomores
Nebraska Lumber Dealers Association offers $1,000 scholarships for high school seniors pursuing construction-related degrees in-state.
Deadline:
March 1, 2025
Lincoln Community Foundation's scholarships
Lancaster County • Nebraska • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
Lincoln Community Foundation offers $1,000+ scholarships for Lancaster County students based on merit, need, or activities. Apply now!
Deadline:
March 15, 2025
NNLA Scholarship
Nebraska • Horticulture • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
NNLA offers annual scholarships up to $1,000 for Nebraska students in horticulture programs.
Deadline:
December 10, 2025
Jane M. Klausman Women in Business Scholarship
Kansas • Missouri • Nebraska • Business (MBA) • Business Administration • Accounting • Finance • Economics • Human Resources • Management • Marketing • Technology • IT/Information Technology • For Women • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
The Jane M. Klausman Women in Business Scholarship awards $5,000 to 37 women in KS, MO, or NE pursuing business-related degrees.
Deadline:
July 21, 2025
Colorado Conservation Tillage Association Scholarship
Colorado • Nebraska • Kansas • Wyoming • Agriculture • Agricultural Science • Marine Biology/Sciences • Horticulture • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Colorado Conservation Tillage Association offers a $1,000 scholarship for students in select agricultural fields with a 2.7 GPA.
Deadline:
December 1, 2025
York Community Foundation (NE)
York County • Nebraska • Freshmen
York Community Foundation offers $250,000+ in scholarships for York County students based on merit, need, and activities.
Deadline:
February 28, 2025
The Midwest Broadcasts Journalists Association Scholarship
Iowa • Minnesota • Nebraska • North Dakota • South Dakota • Wisconsin • Communications • Design/Visual Communications • Digital Communications/Media • Journalism • Photography • Public Relations • Radio & Television • Writing • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Graduate Students • Seniors
The Midwest Broadcast Journalists Association offers $1,500 scholarships for students pursuing broadcast journalism in the Midwest.
Deadline:
February 23, 2025
Nebraska High School Oratorical Scholarship Contest
Nebraska • English • Literature • Freshmen • High school
High school students compete in the Nebraska Oratorical Contest for scholarships up to $1,000. Local to state-level competitions.
Deadline:
March 1, 2025
Nebraska Rural Radio Foundation Scholarship in Honor of Max & Eric Brown
Nebraska • Agriculture • Age • Graduate Students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Nebraska Rural Radio Foundation Scholarship offers up to $2,500 for students 25+ committed to agriculture and rural communities.
Deadline:
May 1, 2025
Mitchell Ostry Memorial Scholarship
Nebraska • Automotive • High school • Freshmen
Apply for the $500 Mitchell Ostry Memorial Scholarship for U.S. citizens in Nebraska pursuing automotive degrees with a 2.5 GPA.
Deadline:
March 31, 2025
Edward R. Danner Scholarship Application
Nebraska • High school • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Edward R. Danner Scholarship offers $1000 to minority students, prioritizing those from Legislative District 11 or Omaha area.
Deadline:
September 23, 2025
Nebraska Academy Of Sciences High School Scholarships
Nebraska • Geological & Earth Sciences • Climate Sciences • Environmental Science • Environmental Engineering • Conservation • Agriculture • Business Administration • Freshmen
Nebraska Academy of Sciences offers $750 scholarships for high school seniors. Apply by March 1 with an essay and recommendation letter.
Deadline:
March 1, 2025
Bernard Harris Math and Science Scholarship
New Mexico • Alaska • Texas • Georgia • Colorado • Maryland • Alabama • Massachusetts • Connecticut • Florida • New York • South Carolina • North Carolina • Illinois • Ohio • Nevada • Iowa • Michigan • Washington • District Of Columbia • Pennsylvania • California • Hawaii • Indiana • Mississippi • Kentucky • Kansas • New Hampshire • Tennessee • Wisconsin • Minnesota • Louisiana • New Jersey • Virginia • Oklahoma • Nebraska • Oregon • Rhode Island • Missouri • Agricultural Science • Animal Sciences • Meteorology • Climate Sciences • Computer Science • Environmental Science • Food Sciences & Technology • Geological & Earth Sciences • Information Sciences • Marine Biology/Sciences • Materials Science • Science • STEM • Health/Medical Technology • IT/Information Technology • Technology • Aerospace • Chemical Engineering • Civil Engineering • Computer Engineering • Construction Engineering • Electrical Engineering • Engineering • Environmental Engineering • Industrial Engineering • Mechanical Engineering • Medical/Biomedical Engineering • Nuclear Engineering • Mathematics • For Black and/or African American students • For Hispanic and/or Latino students • High school • Freshmen
The Bernard Harris Math and Science Scholarship offers $5,000 to African American and Hispanic high school seniors pursuing STEM degrees.
Deadline:
April 10, 2025
Colonel Theodore A. Leisen Memorial Scholarship
Nebraska • Animal Sciences • Animal-Related • Climate Sciences • Energy • Conservation • Environmental Engineering • Environmental Science • Geological & Earth Sciences • Horticulture • Marine Biology/Sciences • Music • Natural Resources Management • Veterinary • Agriculture • Agricultural Science • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
Apply for the Colonel Theodore A. Leisen Memorial Scholarship for students in the water industry. Award amount: $250+.
Deadline:
September 27, 2025
The Adult Students in Scholastic Transition Scholarship (ASIST)
New Mexico • Alabama • North Carolina • South Carolina • Ohio • Texas • Pennsylvania • Hawaii • Florida • Kansas • Tennessee • Wisconsin • Washington • Oklahoma • California • Virginia • Arizona • Nebraska • Age • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduates
The ASIST Scholarship offers $2,000 to $10,000 for adults overcoming challenges through education. Apply locally for a chance to win.
Deadline:
March 1, 2025
FAQ
In your personal statement for Nebraska scholarships, you should include your academic achievements, career goals, reasons for applying, and how the scholarship will help you achieve your educational objectives.
Some Nebraska scholarships may be available to international students, while others may have restrictions. It's important to check the eligibility requirements for each scholarship.
Yes, there are Nebraska scholarships that are specific to certain regions or communities within the state. You can find these opportunities by searching on scholarship platforms like Mos.
To apply for Nebraska scholarships, you typically need to complete an application form, which may include personal information, academic records, and essays. Check the specific requirements for each scholarship on platforms like Mos.
It's advisable to start applying for Nebraska scholarships as early as possible, ideally during your junior year of high school or as soon as you decide to pursue higher education.
Yes, you can apply for multiple Nebraska scholarships. In fact, applying for several scholarships can increase your chances of receiving financial aid for your education.
Eligibility criteria for Nebraska scholarships can vary widely depending on the specific scholarship. Common criteria may include residency in Nebraska, academic performance, financial need, and enrollment in a specific program or institution.
Yes, many Nebraska scholarships are legitimate and offered by reputable organizations, educational institutions, and foundations. It's important to research each scholarship to ensure its credibility.
You can find Nebraska scholarships by searching on scholarship databases and websites like Mos, which aggregates various scholarship opportunities available for students in Nebraska.
Nebraska scholarships are financial awards specifically designed to support students who are residents of Nebraska or who are attending educational institutions within the state. These scholarships can help cover tuition, fees, and other educational expenses.
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