Scholarship Information
by Robin Groene
August 20, 2010
Scholarship Information:
As of 08/26/10
- Access College Early Scholarship Program - This scholarship will pay the tuition and mandatory fee costs of a high school student who wishes to take dual enrollment or early admit class at a Nebraska college or university. To qualify, a high school student, or that student's parent (s)/guardian(s), would have had to experience an extreme hardship (i.e. fire, loss of job, accident, etc.), or currently be eligible for one of the following federal benefit programs: food stamps, free or reduced price lunches, supplemental security income, special supplemental nutrition program or temporary assistance for needy families. Students need to complete an application and provide documentation that they do meet at least one of the eligibility criteria, that they are enrolled in the college course, and the tuition and mandatory fees the college or university is charging the student for that course.
- Latino Leadership - Applicant must be of Latino/Hispanic heritage pursuing post-secondary education in the state of Nebraska. Deadline for applying is Friday, September 24, 2010. Applications are available in the guidance office.
- Wendy's High School Heisman - This scholarship is honors both male and female high school students who excel in academics, athletics, and student leadership. Eligibility for application is limited exclusively to men and women entering their senior year of high school in the 2010-2011 academic year who have at least a "B" grade average and participate in at least one school sponsored sport. Applications are available online at www.wendysheisman.com. The deadline for applying is Sunday, October 3, 2010.
Southeast Community Colleges - Students must apply online at https//scc.scholarships.ngwebsoultions.com Open application dates are Wednesday, December 1, 2010 through Tuesday, February 22, 2011.
