Senior Newsletter #16
April 2, 2018
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NECC Rep
April 11th, 16th, & 26th
Sign up to see a NECC rep about financial aid and last minute to do's.April Local Scholarship Month
Norfolk Soccer Club Scholarship
orfolk Soccer Club will give 2 $500 scholarships to one girl and one boy to senior students who participated in Norfolk Soccer Club for a minimum of 2 years. More information and application is below. The application must be submitted to the counseling center by April 6th at 12:00 pm.
Northeast Nebraska Ag Community Scholarship
A $750 scholarship offered by the Norfolk Area Chamber of Commerce and Madison Chamber of Commerce is for high school seniors who have a "C" grade point average of higher. The application must be submitted to the Norfolk Area Chamber of Commerce or the Madison Chamber of Commerce by April 6th!
The Johnny Baxter Carriage House Foundation Scholarship
This is a $1,500 scholarship program for students interested in attending one of Nebraska's Community Colleges to study in an automotive related field. Each of the 6 community colleges will give scholarships to one student. Please see the application for more information and to apply by April 6th.
Nebraska Coaches Association Scholarships
The Nebraska Coaches Association and Country Inn & Suites are offering $1,000 scholarships to athletes meeting the criteria below. The application is due on April 6th.
Application form and other information regarding the scholarship can be found at:
http://www.ncacoach.org/lincolninnsuites.php
Scholarship Criteria:
1) Upper 25% of class -OR- 3.75 Cumulative GPA
2) Must be at least a 2 year participant in 2 sports
3) Must have earned varsity letter in 2 sports
4) Must include at least one letter of recommendation from a high school coach
5) ACT minimum score of 24
American Legion Post #16
American Legion Post #16 offers a $500 award at each Norfolk High School to an eligible Son or Daughter, or Stepson or Stepdaughter, or Grandson or Granddaughter, or Step-grandson or Step-granddaughter, of a current Norfolk Post #16 or Squadron 16 Sons of the American Legion member in good standing. Student must be a graduating high school senior. Please read the application for instructions. Applications are due at the American Legion Post #16 by April 7th.
Norfolk Noon Kiwanis Scholarship
The Norfolk Noon Kiwanis will be awarding one $500 Scholarship each to a selected student at Norfolk Catholic and one at Lutheran High Northeast. They will be awarding two scholarships of $500 to Norfolk High School students. Applications are due in the counseling center on April 9th at 1:00 pm.
Norfolk Morning Optimist Scholarship
The Norfolk Morning Optimist Club is proud to be able to offer one $500 scholarship to a deserving student from Norfolk High School, Lutheran High Northeast, or Norfolk Catholic High School. The scholarship is for students who exhibit distinctive dedication and passion for volunteerism. See the application for more information and return it to the counseling center by April 10th at 4:00 p.m.
Norfolk Elementary Scholarships
Senior students who attended Bel Air, Grant, Jefferson, Montessori, Washington, Westside, or Woodland Park Elementary Schools in Norfolk can apply for a scholarship. The amount and number of scholarships available varies depending on the school. There is one application form for all the schools. The deadline to return to the counseling center is April 13th.
Meadow Grove Federal Credit Union Scholarship
Meadow Grove Federal Credit Union will give away a $500.00 scholarship to a 2018 graduating senior that is a member in good standing at the Credit Union or a student who would like to become a member of the Credit Union. Applications should be mailed to the address listed on the application and are due April 13th.
NE Cooperative Council Education Foundation Scholarship
The NCCEF will provide 8 scholarships to students planning to attend UNL College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources and the Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture at Curtis.
The NCCEF scholarship program includes:
- 7 $2,500 scholarships to students majoring in Agribusiness or Agricultural Economics
- 1 $1,500 scholarship to a student majoring in Agribusiness or Ag Production Systems
Individuals will need to complete an online application form and submit it electronically to UNL or NCTA by April 15th.
Chadron State Cooperating Schools Scholarship
CSC is awarding a half tuition scholarship to one Norfolk Senior High Senior. Preference will be given to a senior planning to major in education but it is not a requirement.
Requisites for scholarships are as follows:
- The recipient be in the upper one half of his/her graduating class scholastically.
- The scholarship is non-transferable.
- The scholarship will pay one-half tuition for eight semesters up to 16 credit hours.
- The scholarship is valid for only five years commencing with the first semester of the school term in the issuance.
To apply for this scholarship, please complete the form below by April 16th at 8:00 a.m.
Norfolk City Education Association Scholarship
The NCEA will award one $500 scholarship to a senior student whose parent or guardian is a current member of NCEA. See application guidelines on the application below. Completed applications are due in the counseling center on April 25th at 4:00 pm.
Norfolk Senior High Staff Scholarship
The Norfolk Senior High Staff is giving 3 - $250 scholarships to senior students. There are no other eligibility requirements and all seniors are encouraged to apply. See application below. Due on April 27th at 4:00 in the counseling center.
Norfolk Student Council Scholarship
Senior students who have been in student council can apply for one of 3 - $300 scholarships. Due on April 27th at 4:00 in the counseling center
Feidler Eye Clinic Scholarship
A $250 scholarship will be awarded to an outstanding Norfolk Senior High senior planning to continue his/her education after graduation at a college or vocational-technical school. Preference will be given to a student planning to major in biological science or a health care related field. Applications are due in the counseling center on April 30th at 4:00 pm.
Norfolk Senior High Counseling Center
Brandi Bartels E-K
Heather Marotz L-Ri
Kendra Marshall Ro-Z
Connie Ingram - Administrative Assistant
Location: 801 Riverside Boulevard, Norfolk, NE, USA
Phone: 402-644-2534
Twitter: @NHSGuidanceNews