Senior Newsletter #12
January 26, 2018
Norfolk Public Schools Foundation Scholarships
The Norfolk Public Schools Foundation is offering over $60,000 in local scholarships to Norfolk High graduating seniors! By completing one application form you can apply for many scholarships. The due date for all applications is March 20th at 4:00 pm. You will find all instructions, more information, and the application form when you go to the NPS Foundation Page on the NPS District website.
To apply:
- Complete the application form on the NPS website. Make sure you fill in all required fields and mark the scholarships you would like to be considered for.
- Transcripts are required. Contact the counseling center for an official transcript.
- Some Scholarships require essays and/or letters of recommendation. Refer to the individual scholarship description for all requirements.
- If you are applying for scholarships where financial need is part of the criteria, then you must complete the FAFSA and include the “Student Aid Report Summary” with your application. You should receive this within 4 days after submitting the FAFSA online or 3 weeks if you apply by mail.
- The entire application is online this year and will need to be submitted digitally.
If you have any questions contact the NPS Foundation office at 402-644-2504 or see the counseling center.
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NWAGA Founders Scholarship
The Nebraska Women's Amateur Golf Association will administer four (4) $1000 scholarships in 2018. Those eligible are Female Nebraska High School Seniors who have played high school golf and are furthering their education at a 2-year, 4-year, or technical school in Nebraska.
One scholarship will be awarded to an applicant from Western Nebraska, one from Central Nebraska, and two from Eastern Nebraska. Applicants will be judged primarily on a 500 word essay, explaining how the lessons they have learned through golf have impacted their character and future aspirations. Additional qualifications for the scholarship include strong academic programs, community service and recommendations.
Please submit the application by 5 p.m. CST on Friday, January 26, 2018 to:
NWAGA
Attn: Scholarship Committee
6618 South 118th Street
Omaha, NE 68137
PDF files may also be emailed to NWAGA1973@gmail.com.
Please contact the Nebraska Women’s Amateur Golf Association at 402-505-4653 if you have any questions.
The Union Plus Scholarship Program
The Union Plus Scholarship Program is offered through the Union Plus Education Foundation, supported in part by contributions from the provider of the Union Plus Credit Card. (You do not need to be a Union Plus Credit Card holder to apply for this scholarship.) See eligibility in the tab below.
Eligibility
Current and retired members of participating unions, their spouses and their dependent children (as defined by IRS regulations). At least one year of continuous union membership by the applicant, applicant's spouse or parent (if applicant is a dependent). The one year membership minimum must be satisfied by May 31, 2018.
Evaluation Criteria
This is a competitive scholarship. Applicants are evaluated according to academic ability, social awareness, financial need and appreciation of labor. A GPA of 3.0 or higher is recommended. The required essays can account for up to half your total score. Scholarship applicants are judged by a committee of impartial post-secondary educators
Application Timeline
Applications are available must be received on or before 12:00 p.m. (Eastern Time) on January 31, 2018. Applications received after this deadline will not be considered.
Scholarship Award Amounts
Amounts range from $500 to $4,000. These one-time cash awards are for study beginning in the Fall of 2018. Students may re-apply each year.
Acacia Fraternity
Acacia Fraternity is pleased to announce a scholarship opportunity for young men who display motivation for personal success, an interest in developing and applying leadership skills, and who plan to attend the University of Nebraska-Lincoln in 2018-2019. One scholarship is in the amount of $1,000 and the other scholarship is in the amount of $500. Scholarships are not dependent on membership in the Fraternity. Applications must submitted online by January 31st.
Susan T. Buffet Scholarship
The Susan T. Buffett Foundation has offered scholarships to college students in Nebraska for over 50 years. Scholarships are awarded on a competitive basis to first-time, entering freshmen who are residents of Nebraska, graduates of a Nebraska high school with plans to attend a Nebraska public institution, and who have demonstrated financial need. There are a limited number of scholarships, so the Foundation is unable to provide awards to all eligible candidates.
Click here to see if you are eligible to apply.
Applications can be saved and you can return to it later. Do not submit until the entire application is complete. Applications open on November 1st and are due February 1st!
NSPE-NE
Seniors that plan on attending an engineering program next year. The following scholarships are offered:
State Annual Scholarship (In-state only): $1,500, Two (2) Available
Northeast Chapter Annual Scholarship (School of your choice): $1,000, One (1) Available
Eastern Chapter Annual Scholarship (In-state only): $1,000, Two (2) Available
Applying for a Chapter Scholarship automatically applies the student for the State Scholarship also. The student must submit their application to the correct chapter scholarship chair where they reside. Norfolk students should send their scholarships to: Attn: Jim Hackney, 20220 250th Ave., Columbus, NE 68601 by February 1st!
The key requirements are:
- Applicants must plan to attend an engineering program that is accredited by the EngineeringAccreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology(ABET-EAC)
- US Citizen at time of application
- Minimum GPA/SAT/ACT scores listed in application
- List references, activities, financial information and jobs
- Provide an essay
Elks Scholarships
The Legacy Awards from the Elks offers 300 college scholarships worth $4,000 each to the children and grandchildren of Elks members. Online applications are available at enf.elks.org/leg and are due on February 2nd at 11:59 a.m.
HyVee Founders Scholarships
The HyVee Foundation is offering 80 - $1,000 scholarships to students who are employees of HyVee. Please see all materials in the application. The application is due February 10th.
The Nebraska Press Association Foundation Scholarship
The NPA is offering $2,000 scholarships to qualified graduates of Nebraska high schools enrolled or planning to enroll in post-secondary educational programs in Nebraska-based colleges and universities leading to careers in print journalism. Additional information and an application are available at www.nebpress.com. The application is due on February 16th.
Norfolk Senior High Counseling Center
Brandi Bartels E-K
Heather Marotz L-Ri
Kendra Marshall Ro-Z
Connie Ingram - Administrative Assistant
Website: https://www.norfolkpublicschools.org/schools/norfolk-high-school/counseling/
Location: 801 Riverside Boulevard, Norfolk, NE, United States
Phone: 402-644-2534
Twitter: @NHSGuidanceNews