Nebraska scholarships - Feb '25

Updated Feb 08, 2025

Apply below to the best Nebraska scholarships for February 2025.

MGMA Midwest Section Scholarship

Illinois • Indiana • Iowa • Michigan • Minnesota • Nebraska • North Dakota • Ohio • South Dakota • Wisconsin • Healthcare Administrative • Healthcare-Related • Graduate Students • Seniors • Freshmen • Juniors • Sophomores

MGMA Midwest Section Scholarship offers $5,000 for students in medical practice management fields. Apply now if you reside in the Midwest!

Deadline:

April 29, 2025

Get Up To $500

NACA Northern Plains Regional Student Leadership Scholarships

Montana • North Dakota • South Dakota • Wyoming • Nebraska • Kansas • Colorado • Oklahoma • Texas • New Mexico • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors

NACA Northern Plains offers $500 scholarships for undergraduates in student activities or services in Wisconsin and Upper Michigan.

Deadline:

November 30, 2025

Get Up To $500

Nebraska Trucking Foundation Truck Driving/Diesel Technology Scholarship

Nebraska • Transportation/Logistics • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors

The Nebraska Trucking Foundation offers a $500 scholarship for students in truck driving or diesel technology at select colleges.

Deadline:

December 28, 2025

Get Up To $1,000

Mary Ann Reinert Nursing Scholarship

Missouri • Kansas • Nebraska • Iowa • Public Health • Nursing • Seniors • Juniors • Sophomores • Freshmen

The Mary Ann Reinert Nursing Scholarship supports surgical medicine education for full-time students in select Midwest states. Award: $250+.

Deadline:

March 14, 2025

Get Up To $1,000

The PHD Amateur Radio Association Scholarship

Missouri • Kansas • Nebraska • Iowa • Computer Science • Electrical Engineering • Journalism • Graduate Students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors

The PHD Scholarship offers $1,000 for students with an amateur radio license, prioritizing ARRL Midwest residents and children of deceased amateurs.

Deadline:

January 6, 2026

Get Up To $5,000

Korean War Veteran Descendant - Mountain States Regional Chapter Scholarship

Military • Colorado • Nebraska • Kansas • New Mexico • Wyoming • For Asian students • For Pacific Islander students • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students • Freshmen

Scholarship for descendants of Korean War veterans offering $500 to $5,000. Must have Korean heritage and a GPA of 3.0 or higher.

Deadline:

June 29, 2025

Get Up To $500

Nebraska Paralegal Association Student Scholarships

Nebraska • Business Administration • Management • English • History • Political Science/Government • Psychology • Criminal Justice • Accounting • Juniors • Seniors • Sophomores

Nebraska Paralegal Association offers $500 scholarships for paralegal students in accredited Nebraska programs. Essay and recommendation required.

Deadline:

March 1, 2025

Get Up To $1,000

The Ray, N0RP, and Katie, W0KTE, Pautz Scholarship

Iowa • Kansas • Missouri • Nebraska • Electrical Engineering • Computer Science • Information Sciences • Electrical/Electronics • Freshmen • Juniors • Seniors • Sophomores

The Pautz Scholarship offers up to $1,000 for licensed radio amateurs studying electronics or computer science in the ARRL Midwest Division.

Deadline:

January 6, 2026

Get Up To $300

Ruby Lorraine Paul Scholarship

Military • Nebraska • Freshmen • High school

The Ruby Lorraine Paul Scholarship offers $300 to eligible descendants of American Legion members in Nebraska with a 'B' average.

Deadline:

February 28, 2025

Get Up To $250

NIADA Regional Scholarships

Maine • Vermont • New Hampshire • Massachusetts • Connecticut • Rhode Island • New York • Pennsylvania • New Jersey • Delaware • Maryland • Virginia • West Virginia • Indiana • Ohio • Michigan • Kentucky • Tennessee • North Carolina • South Carolina • Georgia • Florida • Alabama • North Dakota • South Dakota • Minnesota • Wisconsin • Illinois • Iowa • Missouri • Kansas • Nebraska • Oklahoma • Arkansas • Louisiana • Mississippi • Texas • Washington • Oregon • California • Nevada • Idaho • Montana • Wyoming • Utah • Colorado • Arizona • New Mexico • Alaska • Hawaii • Automotive • High school • Freshmen

NIADA Regional Scholarships offer $250+ for high school seniors in specific US regions pursuing automotive careers. Apply with an essay and recommendations.

Deadline:

March 26, 2025

Get Up To $1,000

Union Pacific William E. Wimmer Scholarship

Arizona • Arkansas • California • Colorado • Idaho • Illinois • Iowa • Kansas • Louisiana • Minnesota • Missouri • Montana • Nebraska • Nevada • New Mexico • Oklahoma • Oregon • Tennessee • Texas • Utah • Washington • Wisconsin • Wyoming • Engineering • Graduate Students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors

The Union Pacific William E. Wimmer Scholarship offers $1,000 to engineering students in the railway industry with a 2.5 GPA.

Deadline:

December 13, 2025

Get Up To $1,000

The Paul and Helen L. Grauer Scholarships

Iowa • Missouri • Nebraska • Kansas • Communications • Electrical Engineering • Radio & Television • Electrical/Electronics • Freshmen • Juniors • Seniors • Sophomores

The Paul and Helen L. Grauer Scholarships offer $1,000 to licensed radio amateurs in electronics or communications from select Midwest states.

Deadline:

January 6, 2026

Get Up To $500

Study.com Scholarship for Nebraska Students

Nebraska • Graduate Students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors

The Study.com Scholarship offers $500 for Nebraska college students. Eligibility includes U.S. citizenship and credit hour requirements.

Deadline Passed

Get Up To $1,000

Merrick Foundation's scholarships

Merrick County • Nebraska • Freshmen

Merrick Foundation offers $166,650 in scholarships annually for local students. Apply now for a chance to win up to $1,000!

Deadline Passed

Get Up To $1,000

Bennington Community Foundation's scholarships

Bennington • Nebraska • Freshmen

Bennington Community Foundation offers $1,000 scholarships for local students based on merit, need, or activities. Apply now!

Deadline Passed

Get Up To $4,000

Custer County Foundation Scholarships

Custer County • Nebraska • Freshmen

Custer County Foundation offers scholarships up to $4,000 for local students. Apply now for a chance to win!

Deadline Passed

Get Up To $250

Hastings Community Foundation's scholarships

Hastings • Nebraska • Freshmen

Hastings Community Foundation offers scholarships for local students based on merit, need, and activities. Apply now for a chance to win!

Deadline Passed

Get Up To $5,000

Jimmy Rane Foundation Scholarship

Alabama • Arkansas • Delaware • Florida • Georgia • Illinois • Indiana • Iowa • Kansas • Kentucky • Louisiana • Maryland • Mississippi • Missouri • Nebraska • New Jersey • New York • North Carolina • Ohio • Oklahoma • Pennsylvania • South Carolina • Tennessee • Texas • Virginia • West Virginia • Sophomores • Juniors • Freshmen

The Jimmy Rane Foundation Scholarship offers $500 to $5,000 for eligible high school students in select states.

Deadline Passed

Get Up To $1,000

MAVT Scholarship Award

Iowa • Kansas • Illinois • Nebraska • Indiana • Veterinary • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors

MAVT Scholarship offers three $1,000 awards for students in accredited Veterinary Technology Programs in the Midwest. Apply with an essay.

Deadline Passed

Get Up To $1,000

NBA Foundation High School Scholarship

Nebraska • Freshmen

NBA Foundation offers a $1,000 scholarship for Nebraska high school seniors pursuing broadcast-related studies at approved institutions.

Deadline Passed

Get Up To $1,000

Marianne Beel Scholarship

Nebraska • Photography • Radio & Television • Theatre/Performing Arts • Communications • Design/Visual Communications • Digital Communications/Media • Journalism • Writing • High school

The Marianne Beel Scholarship offers $1,000 to Nebraska seniors pursuing communications, with a focus on media and online presence.

Deadline Passed

Get Up To $1,000

North Central Region 9 Scholarship

Iowa • Minnesota • Nebraska • North Dakota • South Dakota • Wisconsin • Michigan • Engineering • Industrial Engineering • Mechanical Engineering • Manufacturing/Production • High school • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors

The North Central Region 9 Scholarship offers $1,000 for students pursuing degrees in engineering or technology with a 3.0 GPA.

Deadline Passed

Get Up To $500

Atlanta Community Club Scholarship

Nebraska • Seniors • Juniors • Sophomores • High school • Freshmen • Graduate Students

Atlanta Community Club Scholarship offers $500 to high school graduates from Atlanta, NE, with college experience and community involvement.

Deadline Passed

Get Up To $250

AIST Midwest Member Chapter Scholarships

Wisconsin • Nebraska • North Dakota • South Dakota • Minnesota • Iowa • Illinois • Indiana • Missouri • Kansas • Michigan • Ohio • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors

AIST Midwest Member Chapter Scholarships offer $250+ for AIST members and dependents attending Midwest universities. Essay required.

Deadline Passed

Get Up To $1,000

PHD Scholarship

Iowa • Kansas • Missouri • Nebraska • Journalism • Computer Science • Information Sciences • Electrical Engineering • Electrical/Electronics • Computer Engineering • Freshmen • Juniors • Seniors • Sophomores

The PHD Scholarship offers $1,000 for Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, or Nebraska residents majoring in journalism, computer science, or electrical engineering.

Deadline Passed

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.