February Scholarship Deadlines
2016 Scholarships at the Lincoln Public Schools Foundation
The Foundation has always worked to provide LPS students with the means to reach for their dreams, and maximize their own potential. Over the years, many generous individuals, businesses, and organizations have established funds at the Foundation. Students are now able to apply online for over 90 scholarships through the Foundation for 2016 Scholarships at the Lincoln Public Schools Foundation at:
www.foundationforlps.org/scholarships.html.
Remember that all applications must be submitted online and the deadline for application is 11:59 on March 3rd.
The Susan Thompson Buffett Scholarship***To apply visit: https://app.buffettscholarships.org***
From $1,300 up to $4,350-amount is based on where a student attends college. Applicants must meet the following criteria:
*Be a Nebraska Resident
*Have at least a 2.5 unweighted GPA
*Be a first time freshman when entering college
*Be in need of financial assistance as demonstrated by the Expected Family Contribution (EFC)-EFC can be determined by visiting educationquest.org and click on College Funding Estimator or make an appointment.
On-line application deadline February 1
Southeast Community College High School Senior Institutional Scholarship Open from December 1st-February 22
https://www.southeast.edu/scholarships/
Scholarship for Future Christian Athletes:
Deadline: February 1st, 2016
Apply Now
To apply online visit:
www.playingwithpurpose.org
Scholarship
Benefits1. $2,000 scholarships to use towards college of choice (winners)
2. Unique athlete profile that introduces the applicant to
universities for further scholarship opportunities (every applicant)
3. Award Certificate (finalists)
4. Press Release (finalists)
5. Summer Sport ministry opportunities (select applicants)
NAIFA-CORNHUSKER AND NAIFA-NEBRASKA FOUNDATION THE ASSOCIATION OF INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL ADVISORS
AWARD: $1,000 (2)
DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 1ST, 2016
APPLICATIONS ARE IN THE COUNSELING CENTER
Doane College TeamMates Scholarship
Deadline: February 1st, 2016
Award: $12,00 per year in aid for students who have been in the TeamMates program for a minimum of two years and attend Doane College in Crete
Website: www.doane.edu
Diesel Technician Scholarship-Freightliner Truck Center Companies
Deadline: February 10,2016
Award: Up to $10,000
Website: www.dieseltechs.com/scholarship-application.html
HyVee Foundation Scholarship-$40,000
Deadline: February 10, 2016
Applications are in the Counseling Center
Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholarship
Deadline: February 15, 2016
Apply Online: www.jackierobinson.org
Nebraska Chapter AGC Scholarship
Deadline: February 15, 2016
Award: $1,000
Apply Online: www.agcne.org
Buckle Excellence Scholarship for UNK Computer Science or Information Tech Students
Deadline: February 28th, 2016
Award: $3,000
Apply Online: www.unk.edu/academics/csit.scholarships.php
Buick Achievers of 2016 Scholarship
Deadline: February 29th, 2016
Award: Up to $25,000 per year
Apply Online: www.buickachievers.com
SCHOLARSHIP Information
MyEducationQuest is a portal on EducationQuest’s website that will make it easier for students to access ScholarshipQuest and Activities Resume. This free database contains over 2,000 Nebraska-based scholarships. This site is a secure site and your personal information will be kept confidential. Please note:
- You will need an email address to log in to MyEducationQuest
- If you don’t have one, check out free services such as Gmail, Yahoo and Hotmail.
National scholarships can be found through the following sites:
www.scholarships.com
www.scholarshipmonkey.com
http://schoolsoup.com/scholarship-directory/
http://www.schoolsoup.com/
www.ScholarshipExperts.com
https://studentaid2.ed.gov/logon.asp
www.CollegeBoard.com