College & Scholarship Sites for Hayes Center Seniors 2009-2010

Hayes Center School Counselor: Mr. Brian Hof

All Scholarship Applications That We Receive In The Mail Have Been Emailed To The Seniors

I am currently in the process of updating this page.
If the deadline date has already passed, it was from last year!

General Scholarships

In-State College Info

Out of State College Info

Remember:
Don't give out any of your information to any scholarships that want you to pay them money.
They are Scams!

Elks Nurse Scholarship- 2 girls and 2 boys at $300.00 each

W.K. Swanson Scholarship- awarded to 3 girls and 3 boys at $ 300.00 each

Henry and Ida Kreiger Scholarship- awarded to 3 girls and 3 boys at $ 500.00 each

J.B. Ferguson Golf Scholarship- open to any High School Senior that played high school golf.

Elks Exalted Ruler's Scholarship- open to any High School Senior.

Info On In-State Colleges

Bellevue University
Location:  1000 Galvin Rd., Bellevue, NE, 68005
Phone:  1-800-756-7920
School Website:  www.bellevue.edu
Type of Institution: 4-Year, Private

Click here for information on how to apply for scholarships and financial aid to Bellevue University

Click here for information on the types of scholarships offered at Bellevue University

Central Community College
Locations in Columbus, Grand Island, & Hastings
Phone:  1-877-CCC-0780
School Website (provides links to all 3 campuses:  www.cccneb.edu
Type of Institution: 2-Year, Public

There are several scholarships available for those who plan on attending Central Community College at their various locations.

Click here to visit the CCC scholarship application webpage (according to the CCC webpage, scholarship applications for the 2010-2011 will be available online in late November).

Click here for the NMC Student Sponsorship scholarship application.  This is for those interested in the Diesel Technology Program and will be attending CCC at the Hastings campus.  THIS IS DUE BY JANUARY 29, 2010!!

Click here for the Caterpillar Foundation Scholarship application.  This is for those interested in the Diesel Technology Program and will be attending CCC at the Hastings campus.  THIS IS DUE BY JANUARY 29, 2010!!

Chadron State College
Location: Chadron, NE
Address: 1000 Main St., Chadron, NE, 69337
Phone: 1-800-CHADRON
School Website: www.csc.edu
Type of Institution: 4-Year, Public

Chadron State Scholarships - DEADLINE IS JANUARY 15, 2010 (unless otherwise noted)

These scholarships are available to those students planning on attending Chadron St. next year.

Click here to download the application for their general scholarships available for incoming Freshmen.

Click here for a complete list of scholarships available to incoming Freshmen.

Please note that some scholarships do require an additional application form, which can be found under the scholarship name.

Click here for the Chadron State College Theater Assistantship Scholarship (for those attending CSC and planning on majoring in Theater).
This scholarship is due FEBRUARY 1, 2010.

General Scholarships

American Legion Scholarships

Maynard Jensen American Legion Memorial Scholarship - DUE MARCH 1, 2010
Offered to students that are sons or daughters, grandchildren or great-grandchildren, adopted or stepchildren of members of the Department of Nebraska, The American Legion or POW, MIA, KIA, or any veteran that was a current American Legion member at the time of death.
Click here for the application.

Peter Kiewit Foundation Scholarship - Due January 6, 2010

Click here for the application and requirements to this scholarship.

Further information can be found at their website - www.peterkiewitfoundation.org

Ken Morrison Scholarship- offered to students attending a Dental Assistant Program, Dental Hygiene, Medical Laboratory Tech., Medical Assistant, or a Nursing Program.

Omaha World Herald/Kearney Hub scholarship - offered to students with at least a 28 ACT score and in the top 10% of their class.

http://www.unk.edu/acad/honors/home.html: on line app. available

University of Nebraska Honors - offered to students with at least a 26 ACT score and in the top 25% of their class

www.unk.edu/acad/honors/home.html: apps. available on-line -

Medical Transcription Scholarship - offered to customers of Great Plains Communications who are Enrolled in a Medical Transcription Certification Program.

information available - Call John Jordison at 402-474-2066 for additinal infomation.

Foundation for Rural Service College Scholarship Program- offers scholarship opportunities to rural high school seniors who express an interest in returning to a rural area to pursue their careers after graduating from College. There are 30 scholarships ($2,000 each)

www.frs.org: apps. available on-line -

Nebraska State College System Tuition Scholarships- for students that will attend Chadron, Peru, or Wayne State College.

www.nscs.edu: apps. available on-line -

Foundation For Rural Education and Development Scholarship Fund - provides educational opportunities for individuals with a rural background who are attending or planning on attending higher education and have demonstrated a commitment to rural life. Amounts range from $1,000 - $2,500 for general and internship scholarships and $5,000 for the top applicant.

www.fred.org: information available - apps. available from Mr. Hof -

Great Plains Communication Cable Television Scholarship - for students planning on returning to Hayes Center to work after college. This scholarship is only available at Chadron State College, or McCook Community College.

www.gpcom.com: information available - apps. available from Mr. Hof. -

Great Plains Communication Long Distance Scholarship - for students who plan to attend a NE college and major in Ag. related field.

www.gpcom.com: information available - apps. available from Mr. Hof. -

Great Plains Communication Trade and Technical Scholarship - for students planning to attend a Nebraska trade or technical school.

www.gpcom.com: information available apps. available from Mr. Hof.-

KFC Colonel's Scholars Program

www.kfcscholars.org: online applications will be available

Young Entepreneur Foundation

www.peterkiewitfoundation.org: deadline for the first stage of applications is

Young Entepreneur Foundation

www.NFIB.com/YEA: Applications accepted

McKelvey Foundation

www.mckelveyfoundation.org: Deadline

Coca-Cola

www.coca-colascholars.org : Deadline

Burger King Scholoars

www.bk.com/scholars: application process begins

Nebraska Academy of Sciences

www.neacadsci.org/info/Scholarship.htm : Deadline

Naval Reserve Officers Traiing Corps

www.nrotc.navy.mil

www.fastweb.com

US Bank

www.usbanks.com/studentbanking : Random Drawings between Oct. & Feb.

 

John F. Kennedy Library Foundation

www.jfklibrary.org : Due

http://.merf.us.mensa.org/scholarships/zipdfinder.php

FRED

www.fred.org : Due

Mercedes Benz USA Scholarship Program

www.MBUSA.com/drivefuture : Due

Foundation for Rural Service

www.frs.org : Due

Great Plains Cable

www.gpcom.com : Due

Robert C. Byrd Honors School

www.nde.state.ne.us/byrd : Due

Lincoln Community Foundation

www.lcf.org : Due

American Legion Foundation

www.legion.org

 

Financial Aid Application Site

FAFSA: www.fafsa.ed.gov

 

Nebraska Career Connections

Grades 5 - 12

This will help you decide what on a career

Go to: www.nebraskacareerconnections.org

Click on the link " Login "

If you do not have an account, click: New Users Register Here!

You can make up any username and password that you want.

School Access Code: 11675

School Zip Code: 69032

After an account is set up, click on "Register"

Take An Assessment

Select the "My Interests and Skills" menu tab and choose the assessment that you want to take.

Enter the appropriate Batch Code (if required) for the assessment you plan to take.

Kuder Career Search with Person Match: I777427MBP

Kuder Skills Assessment: S777527FGH

Super's Work Values Inventory-revised: V777467KXP

Enter your current grade level, select a language, and click GO!

Explore all sorts of resources and find the perfect career for you!!

 

Nebraska State Colleges

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