NAME

SPONSOR

AMOUNT

ELIGIBILITY

DEADLINE

KFC Colonel’s Scholars

KFC

Multiple $20,000

1) Min. GPA 2.75, 2) Plan to pursue a Bachelor’s Degree and enrolling in a NE college, 3) US citizen or permanent resident, 4) Demonstrate financial need.

Application available
12/01/09 to 2/10/10
Apply online:  www.kfcscholars.org

Southeast Community College Online Scholarships

Southeast Community College

Varies

1) Enrolling full time at SCC, 2) US citizen, 3) Preference to students ranked in top ½ of class or classroom performance that demonstrates potential of success.

Open application dates:
12/01 through 2/22

Apply online:  https://scc.scholarships .ngwebsolutions.com 

LIBA (Lincoln Independent Business Association) Free Enterprise Scholarship

Lincoln Independent Business Association

8-$500
2-$1000
1-$4000 for an employee of a LIBA member or son/daughter whose parent is employed by a LIBA member.

1) Graduating senior in Lancaster County, 2) Attend 2 or 4-year accredited post-secondary NE school, 3) One scholastic rating scale (included), 4) 250-300 word essay on the advantages of a free enterprise system for the small business owner and its influence on your plans after high school graduation.

03/31/10 Pick up app in Counseling Office or go online to www.liba.org.

Please note the deadline is right after spring break.  Get the counselor scholastic rating scale done early! 

Lincoln Public Schools Association of Office Professionals Scholarship (LPSAOP)

Lincoln Public Schools Association of Office Professionals

1 - $1,000

1) Graduating senior living in Lincoln area, 2) Based largely on financial need, 3) Transcript, 4) Two letters of recommendation from teachers or teacher and a counselor.

03/19/10 Pick up an application in the Counseling Office.

University of NE – Kearney Music Entrance and Scholarship Auditions

University of Nebraska – Kearney

Varies

Enrolling to attend UNK in the fall of 2010.

Auditions:  1/22, 2/12, 2/13, 2/26, 2/27, 3/27

Visit the website www.unk.edu/acad/music for online application and audition information for Music, Theatre and Dance.