Scholarships are updated regularly, check the list often for new ones available.

Scholarships/Awards are listed alphabetically by due date.
Look at them well in advance of their due date to see what is needed.

 

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CCC – COMMUNITY COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS – Available All Year Around – Phase 2 April 15 – June 1, 2023   

(You can apply for scholarships in Phase 1, if you are starting in either the Fall or Spring Semester.)

Applications for scholarships offered through Central Community College are now available. Completing this one application will apply you for a variety of scholarships offered including:

• Assessment Advantage
• Transition Advantage
• Davis Chambers Community College
• Walter Scott, Jr. Career Pathway

You must have applied to and been accepted at CCC in order to be considered for scholarships.  Use the link below to access the application. A transcript with your Fall 2022 semester grades will be required; you will not be able to finish the application until those grades are posted and on your transcript.

There are three phases for awarding the scholarship dollars. In Phase 1 the online application is available October 1st – March 1st. BEST OPPORTUNITY FOR AWARDS IS IN PHASE 1: October 1 – March 1. The bulk of scholarship dollars are awarded in this phase. The online application includes one online letter of recommendation. You will automatically be considered for all eligible scholarships. The application is available at ccc.awardspring.com; Log in or register to create an awardspring account. Please use a personal email address, not your high school email address. Click “Submit” on completed application. You will automatically be considered for all eligible scholarships. Online application must be completed by March 1, 2023. (To be considered for Phase 1 CCC scholarships for the upcoming academic year, be sure to apply for admission by March 1st. You also need to complete the FAFSA by March 1st at the latest to be considered for need-based scholarships as well as merit-based scholarships.) 

In Phase 2 the online application is available April 15th – June 1st.

In Phase 3 the online application is available July 1st – September 1st.

NELLIE COLE TRADE/TECHNICAL SCHOLARSHIP – Due April 28, 2023

The Nellie Cole Scholarship in the amount of $1,000 is available to a graduating senior planning to pursue further education at a vocational, trade, technical, or two-year college or pursuing a Family & Consumer Science degree. Applications are a fillable form you can receive by requesting it from Mrs. Nelson (pat.nelson@dusters.org). Once you have completed the application, print it and return it to the Guidance office. A transcript of your grades will be attached to your application for submission to the review committee.

Applications are due in the Guidance office by the end of the school day on Friday, April 28, 2023.

OPTIMIST CLUB OF HOLDREGE SCHOLARSHIP – Due April 28, 2023 by 4:00 pm

The Optimist Club of Holdrege is awarding two $1,000 scholarships to a graduate of a Phelps County high school. Criteria to be considered in the selection process include:
-Financial need
-Career goals
-Academics
-School activities
-Community activities
-Past participation in Optimist activities
-References
A fillable PDF application will be emailed to all interested students upon request. Make that request by emailing Mrs. Nelson (pat.nelson@dusters.org) or stopping by the Guidance office. The recommendation forms are included in the application packet.
Applications are due in the Guidance office Friday, April 28 by 4:00 pm.

ROD MELROY MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP – Due April 28, 2023 by 4:00 pm

The Holdrege Optimist Club is sponsoring the Rod Melroy Memorial Athletic Scholarship.  This $1000 scholarship is open to any male or female athlete who has participated in at least two NSAA sanctioned sports each academic year. Selection criteria include:
-Participation in at least two NSAA sanctioned sports each academic year
-Community service to the Holdrege area
-Financial Need
-Minimum 2.0 GPA
-Special consideration will be given to students continuing athletics at the collegiate level
A fillable PDF application will be emailed to all interested students upon request. Make that request by emailing Mrs. Nelson (pat.nelson@dusters.org) or stopping by the Guidance office. The recommendation forms are included in the application packet.
Applications are due in the Guidance office Friday, April 28 by 4:00 pm.

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UNK or UNL SigEp BALANCED MAN SCHOLARSHIP – Due June 1, 2023

Male students planning to attend the University of Nebraska at Kearney or Lincoln can apply for the SigEp Balanced Man scholarship. There is no obligation to affiliate with or join SigEp to be eligible. The application link is below.

SigEp Balanced man Scholarship