Scholarships

Updated: April 3, 2025

Date Due

Individual Scholarships

9/15/24

The Gates Scholarship - CLOSED

Full cost of attendance for a four-year degree. Please see attached information sheet. The first phase of the scholarship is due September 15th.

Gates Scholarship Information Sheet

Application for the Gates Scholarship

Army ROTC Scholarships - OPEN

Go to: Army ROTC Scholarships Page

10/15/24

Riverview Connect Scholarship - CLOSED

You must submit a video and commit to attend all Riverview Connect meetings.

$3000

Riverview Scholarship 

VARIOUS

ELKS Scholarships - OPEN

There are numerous National and State ELKS scholarships at this website with due dates that vary depending on each one. Check them out!

Various ELKS Scholarships

11/12/24

Elks Most Valuable Student Scholarship - CLOSED  

Must be submitted online.

Elks Most Valuable Student Scholarship Application 

11/18/24

West Holt Medical Services Foundation Scholarship - CLOSED

Follow instructions carefully -  open to seniors interested in a health related field. Hand in to Ruppert by 11-15-24 -  will open again in spring and be due TBD.

WH Medical Foundation Scholarship

12/1/24

 Hagan Foundation Scholarship - CLOSED

This scholarship has a financial need component. Submit online.

Hagan Foundation Scholarship 

12/15/24

Nebraska Poultry Education Scholarship - CLOSED

For students interested in careers in poultry - based in Nebraska. Submit online, 5-$1000 Scholarships awarded.

 Nebraska Poultry Education Scholarship   

1/8/25

Live Mas Scholarship -CLOSED

Taco Bell Foundation -Submit a video (online) due January 8th about your passion!

 Taco Bell Foundation

1/9/25

Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholarship - CLOSED

Submit online by January 9th.

Jackie Robinson Foundation

1/14/25

Central Nebraska Community Action Partnership - Mary Dusek Head Start Scholarship - CLOSED

You can send on your own, email or hand in to Mrs. Ruppert by January 10th.

Head Start Application Materials

1/15/25

Omaha Archdiocesan Council of Catholic Women Scholarship - CLOSED

Please hand in to Ruppert by January 10th.

Omaha Archdiocesan Council of Catholic Women Scholarship

1/17/25

 Nebraska Press Association Scholarship - CLOSED

This is for students pursuing newspaper journalism education at a Nebraska college. Please submit via email, no later than January 17th.

Nebraska Press Association Foundation

1/31/25

ACACIA Fraternity Scholarship - CLOSED

For freshmen males attending UNL.  Submit online.

Acacia Fraternity Scholarship  

2/1/25

Holt County 4-H Council Senior Scholarship - CLOSED

Must have been involved in 4-H. Please hand in to Ruppert by 1-28.

Holt County 4-H Council Senior Scholarship 

2/1/25

Great Plains Communications Customer Scholarship-CLOSED

Complete the scholarship application form in full and submit it, along with your most recent transcript by February 1st. (via email - address is listed on the application)

 Great Plains Scholarship Application

2/1/25

Susan Thompson Buffet Scholarship - CLOSED

The non-financial application is due February 1st. The financial part (info you get after filling out FAFSA) is due by March 11th.

This is a substantial scholarship and the process in lengthy, start early, the website shows criteria and videos with tips on applying.  Submit online.

The Susan Thompson Buffet Foundation 

2/1/25

Nebraska Society of Professional Engineers - CLOSED

Click on "ABOUT" and the Scholarships tab is at the bottom. Is for students planning to enroll in an engineering program. Please hand in to Ruppert no later than 1/31.

NSPE Website

2/3/25

Elks Legacy Scholarship - CLOSED

You must be a child, grandchild of an Elk. This must be done online - Due by 11:59 AM on February 3rd.

Elks Legacy Scholarship Application

2/7/25

Nebraska Rural Schools Association Scholarship - CLOSED

This scholarship is for students planning to become teachers, counselors or media specialists. Only 1 male and 1 female from each school can apply. Must submit in hard copy form to Ruppert by 2-5.

NRCSA Scholarship Website

2/7/25

NRCSA - Gary Fisher Fine Arts Scholarship - CLOSED

This scholarship is for students who excel in fine arts (Art, Music, Band) and are planning to major in fine arts in college. Please submit to Ruppert by 2-5.

Gary Fisher Fine Arts Scholarship App Website

2/14/25

Northeast Nebraska Telephone Company - Foundation for Rural Service Scholarship -CLOSED 

Must be completed and turned in online by February 14th.

NNTC Scholarship

2/19/25

Bill Lewis Scholarship - Nebraska High School Officials Association- CLOSED

You DO NOT have to have a parent who was/is an NSAA official!! You must have been involved in athletics.

 Application is via email by February 19th OR turn in to Ruppert by 2-14. 

Bill Lewis Officiating Scholarship    

2/20/25

AKRS Jumpstart Program - OPEN

JUNIORS MAY APPLY- *** I cannot locate an actual due date - see Mrs. Ruppert if needed.

AKRS Jumpstart Scholarship   

2/25/25

NIAAA Scholarship-CLOSED

National Interscholastic Athletic Administrator Association - You must have been in at least 2 sports for 2 years. Please hand in to Ruppert no later than 2-24 or submit via email.

NIAAA Scholarships

2/28/25

Better Business Bureau - Student of Integrity Award Scholarship - CLOSED

This scholarship recognizes students who exemplify ethical behavior and personal integrity.  Must be submitted online by February 28th.

BBB - Student of Integrity Award Scholarship

3/1/25

Nebraska School Counselor Association Scholarship - CLOSED

Available to all seniors. Please turn in to Ruppert by 2-27

Nebraska School Counselor Association Scholarship Application

3/1/25

UNO Teacher Scholars Academy - CLOSED

$10,000 per year - for students going into education - submit online by March 1st.

UNO Teacher Scholars Program

3/1/25

American Legion Auxiliary Scholarships - CLOSED

There are many different scholarships - some may apply to you, some may not. Check them out!

American Legion Auxiliary

Nebraska Legion Scholarships - OPEN

Various Scholarships - some may apply to you, some may not. Check them out!

Jim Hurlbert Baseball Scholarship - DUE JUNE 15

Maynard Jensen Memorial Scholarship - DUE MARCH 1

Legion Maynard Jensen

American Legion Eagle Scout - DUE MARCH 1

Legion Eagle Scout

Edgar J. Boschult Memorial Scholarship - DUE MARCH 1

Sons of the American Legion Detachment of Nebraska -DUE MARCH 1

Sons of the American Legion Detachment of Nebraska

American Legion Baseball Player of the Year - DUE JULY 15

Samsung American Legion - ONLINE ONLY - must have attended and turned in app at Girls/Boys State last summer

3/1/25

The Weller Foundation Grant - CLOSED

Opens October 1st of every year and is due by March 1st, every year.  Grants will be paid in August for the Fall semester and January for the Spring semester. This is for students attending a community college or seeking a nursing degree.  This must be done online.

Weller Grant application 

3/1/25

The Nebraska Academy of Science Scholarship - CLOSED

Multiple Scholarship Opportunities Available - Complete and submit online. Various scholarships having to do with the filed of science. Check them out!

The Nebraska Academy of Science

3/1/25

SEMA Loan Forgiveness/Scholarship -CLOSED

This scholarship is for students studying automotive careers. You must apply online.

SEMA Scholarships

3/1/25

Walter Scott Career Pathway Scholarship - CLOSED

Northeast Community College. Submit online - Must be pursuing careers that pertain to agriculture, animal science, horticulture and more.

Walter Scott Career Pathway Scholarship

3/1/25

Nebraska Career Scholarship - CLOSED

Northeast Community College. Submit online - Must be pursuing careers such as Accounting, Drafting, HVAC, Electrical and more.

Nebraska Career Scholarship

3/1/25

Central Valley Ag Scholarship - CLOSED

This scholarship is for students seeking a degree in agriculture. Submit online by March 1st.

LINK to SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION

3/7/25

The Set Me Free Project/Sydney Loofe Memorial Scholarship - CLOSED

Apply online by 3/7 at 5 PM.

Sydney Loofe Memorial Scholarship

3/8/25

Niobrara Valley Electric Goodwill Fund Scholarship- CLOSED

Parents or students must be a member of the Niobrara Valley Electric  Membership Corporation. Please hand in to Ruppert by  Wednesday, March 5th.

Niobrara Valley Electric Goodwill Fund

3/12/25

Eastern Star Scholarship - CLOSED

Please hand in to Ruppert by 3-12.

Eastern Star Scholarship Application 

3/14/25

Atkinson-Stuart Country Club Scholarship - CLOSED

Senior golfers may apply, and any students whose parents hold a membership. Please hand in to Ruppert by March 14th.

Atkinson-Stuart Country Club  

3/15/25

Sandy Pine Scholarship - CLOSED

$1000 paid directly to the student. Please hand in to Ruppert by 3-13.

Sandy Pine Scholarship

3/15/25

Whedon Memorial Scholarship - Mayflower - CLOSED

$1620 - for any student that resides in Nebraska - must write essay and submit online by 3/15.

Whedon Scholarship Info - Mayflower Descendants website

2025 Whedon Memorial Scholarship Application

3/15/25

Gladys D. Goodson Scholarship - CLOSED

$2500 - for any student in Nebraska or current college student attending a college or university in Nebraska pursuing an undergraduate degree in nursing.  Submit online.

Gladys Goodson Scholarship 

3/15/25

Mitchell Equipment Scholarship - CLOSED

 Selection is based on seniors who express interest in returning to area and display good citizenship. Please email all application materials by 3/15 to miley.prine@mitchellequip.com

Mitchell Equipment Scholarship

3/15/25 - JUNIORS

JUNIORS - Horatio Alger Association - OPEN

Aksarben Scholarship - $10,000 disbursed over the student's college career.  For juniors  pursuing a bachelor's degree at a post-secondary institution in Nebraska.  Must demonstrate financial need.  Submit online.

Aksarben Scholarship

Opens 3/15/25 SENIORS

SENIORS - Horatio Alger Association - OPENS MARCH 15

Career and Technical Education Scholarships - Submit online. The first first round of scholarships will be awarded by July. Should spaces remain, the application will remain open until all scholarships are awarded. 

Horatio Alger Assocation CTE Scholarships

3/16/25

Alyssa Sandmeier Foundation Writing Scholarship -CLOSED

This scholarship is for any student planning to enroll in a Nebraska College - $1500. Submit via email by 3-16

ASF Scholarship Info

3/21/25

Frederick Will Cronk Memorial Scholarship - CLOSED

All seniors may apply. Please hand in to Ruppert by 3-18.

Frederick Cronk Memorial Scholarship

3/29/25

Atkison-Ettes Scholarship - CLOSED

All seniors may apply hand in to Ruppert (even though it says Mr. Thiele on the form)by 3-27.

Atkinson-Ettes 

3/31/25

West Holt Booster Club Scholarship - CLOSED

All West Holt Seniors may apply) hand in to Ruppert by 3-28.

West Holt Booster Club Scholarship

3/31/25

Holt County Farm Bureau Scholarship - CLOSED

Must submit online by 3-31 - the website says 2023 but it is current.

Holt County Farm Bureau Memorial Scholarship

3/31/25

Vera E McIntosh Memorial PEO Scholarship - CLOSED

Senior girls may apply. Please hand in to Ruppert by 3-31.

Vera E. McIntosh Memorial PEO Scholarship

3/31/25

Sowers Club of Nebraska Scholarship  - CLOSED  

All Seniors with a 3.0 GPA or higher may apply. Must attend a Nebraska college. Please hand in to Ruppert by 3-28.

The Sowers Club Scholarships

4/1/25

Nebraska Fur Harvesters Scholarship - CLOSED

$400 - For any student who shares the values of the Nebraska Fur Harvesters. Please submit to Ruppert by 3/28.

Nebraska Fur Harvesters Application

4/1/25

Lorraine Lieswald Memorial Scholarship -CLOSED

$1000 - All seniors are eligible. -Please hand in to Ruppert 3-28.

Lorraine Lieswald Memorial Scholarship

4/1/25

Jim & Aleta Lowery Memorial Scholarship - CLOSED

Any senior may apply, please hand in to Ruppert by 3-27.

Jim & Aleta Lowery Memorial Scholarship 

4/1/25

Tressa Wright Memorial Scholarship - CLOSED

All Seniors may apply. Please hand in to Ruppert by 3-28.

Tressa Wright Memorial Scholarship

4/1/25

Pink Bandana Scholarship - CLOSED

$4000 - For students who have battled breast cancer or have a parent or legal guardian who battled breast cancer. Apply online by 4-1

Pink Bandana Scholarship Application 

4/1/25

M. Kenneth Drobny Memorial Scholarship - CLOSED

All seniors may apply-disregard the due date that says 2020 - I have not received a more current application. Please  hand in to Ruppert by 3-28.

M. Kenneth Drobny Memorial Scholarship

4/1/25

McKenna's Rae of Hope Scholarship - CLOSED

This must be done online, it is for students pursuing a degree in mental health. Awarded through the Kearney Area Foundation - submit online by 4-1.

McKenna's Rae of Hope

4/1/25

Donald Kaup Memorial Knights of Columbus Scholarship - CLOSED 

Seniors studying agriculture, carpentry, plumbing, electrical, or related fields at a 2-year community or technical school) hand in to Mrs. Ruppert by 3-28.

Kaup Application 

Kaup Guidlines 

4/1/25

St. Patrick's Altar Society Scholarship - CLOSED

Must be a member of St. Patrick's Parish. Please hand in to Ruppert by 3-28.

St. Patrick's Altar Society Scholarship 

4/1/25

St. Joseph's Altar Society/Knights of Columbus Scholarships - CLOSED

Seniors who attend St. Joseph Catholic Church. Please hand in to Mrs. Ruppert by 3-28.

St. Joseph's Altar Society/Knights of Columbus Grant/Scholarship 

4/1/25

American Legion Riders Scholarship - CLOSED

All seniors can apply, please hand in to Mrs. Ruppert by 3-28.

American Legion Riders   

4/1/25

Abood Scholarship - CLOSED

Offered through Kearney Area Community Foundation. You must attend UNK and be a first generation college student. Complete online by 4-1.

Abood Scholarship

4/1/25

Pauline Fulton Memorial Scholarship - CLOSED

$1050 -Kearney Area Community Foundation offered to any student accepted into the College of Nursing (UNMC - Kearney Division) for a traditional BSN - Complete online by 4-1.

Pauline Fulton Memorial Scholarship Guidelines

Kearney Area Community Foundation - Application Link

4/1/25

Hands On Scholarship - CLOSED

Offered through Kearney Area Community Foundation -$2500 - Any senior, must show financial need. Complete online by 4-1.

Hands On Scholarship Guidelines

Kearney Area Community Foundation - Application Link

4/1/25

Nebraska Bank Scholarship - CLOSED

Open to seniors attending any college in Nebraska. Please hand in to Mrs. Ruppert by 3-27 or email/deliver directly to the Atkinson branch.

Nebraska Bank Scholarship App

4/1/25

FOR GRADUATE STUDENTS ONLY

Dr. Alan C. Brewster Medical Scholarship - GRADUATE STUDENTS ONLY

Please mail to address listed on application or hand-deliver.

Dr. Alan C Brewster Medical Scholarship App and Info

4/1/25

Davis Chambers Community College Scholarship - CLOSED

This scholarship is for up to $2000 per year. You must attend a community college and show financial need.

Davis Chambers Community College Scholarship

4/1/25

West Holt Education Association Scholarship - CLOSED

Seniors pursuing a degree in education, please hand in to Ruppert by 4-1.

West Holt Education Association 

4/4/25

Werner Scholarship - OPEN

You must be a member of the Atkinson Methodist Church. Please hand in to Ruppert by 3-27.

Werner Scholarship Application

4/4/25

Partners in Education Scholarship- OPEN

Any students majoring in education, please email completed applications to kappleby65@gmail.com by 4-4.

Partners in Education

4/4/25

Upper Elkhorn NRD Scholarship - OPEN

Must reside or own land in Upper Elkhorn, and pursue natural resources or agriculture career. Please hand in to Ruppert by 4-2.

Upper Elkhorn NRD Sr Scholarship 

4/4/25

Johnny Baxter Carriage House Foundation Scholarship - OPEN

This scholarship is for seniors attending a community college studying an automotive field. Please hand in to Ruppert by 4-2

Johnny Baxter Carriage House Foundation

4/4/25

Atkinson American Legion Scholarship - OPEN

All seniors may apply, please hand in to Ruppert by 4-4.

Atkinson American Legion Scholarship

4/7/25

Atkinson American Legion Auxiliary Scholarship - OPEN

All seniors may apply, please hand in to Ruppert by 4-4.

Atkinson American Legion Auxiliary

4/10/25

Nebraska Coaches Association Scholarship - OPEN

This scholarship is for seniors whose parents are a member of the NCA. Please turn in to Ruppert by 4-8.

Nebraska Coaches Association Scholarship 

4/10/25

Farm Bureau Assorted Scholarships - CLOSED - Appears not to open until July?

Various scholarships - mostly related to agriculture. Check them out! Submit online.

Farm Bureau Assorted Scholarships  

4/11/25

Jack Hoffman Memorial Scholarship - OPEN

The scholarship is for anyone with a GPA of 3.0 or higher who has overcome a significant challenge. Please hand in to Ruppert by 4-11

Jack Hoffman Memorial Scholarship

4/11/25

West Holt Foundation Scholarship - OPEN

All seniors are encouraged to apply. The application for the foundation scholarship also serves as an application for SpeeDee Mart grants and Bruce Richardson Memorial Scholarships. Please hand in to Ruppert by 4-11.

West Holt Foundation Scholarship 

4/14/25

Lions Club Scholarship - OPEN

There are 2 applications - one for sons/daughters of Lions Club members and a different one for all seniors - in the event there are no seniors who are sons/daughters of a Lions Club member, the scholarship will be awarded to any West Holt applicant -  hand in to Ruppert by 4-14.

Lions Club - For Any WH Student - OR Child of Lions Club Member

4/15/26

Atkinson Community Foundation Fund Scholarship - OPEN

Any student from West Holt with a 2.5 GPA is eligible. Please email completed application materials by 4-15 to atkinsoncff@gmail.com . Two - $1000 scholarships will be awarded.

Atkinson Community Foundation Fund

4/15/25

Nebraska Department of Transportation Scholarship Program - CLOSED - When I tried to access the "apply" button, it did not work. Looking into this

This scholarship is for students pursuing the following careers: Diesel Technology, Electrical Technology, Drafting, Engineering and more. Please submit online by 4-15.

Good Life Scholarship INFO

Scholarship Application Link

4/15/25

Fleming Family Foundation Scholarship - OPEN

All seniors are eligible, please submit online at link below by April 15th.

Fleming Family Foundation

4/15/25

Pheasants Forever Scholarship - OPEN

Please hand in to Ruppert by 4-14.

Pheasants Forever Scholarship  

4/15/25

James M. Cox Foundation Scholarship - OPEN

Must attend a Nebraska college, please turn in to Ruppert by 4-14.

James M. Cox Foundation Scholarship   

4/15/25

West Holt Medical Services Foundation Scholarship - OPEN

Follow instructions carefully -  open to seniors interested in a health related field. Hand in to Ruppert by 4-11 or submit in person at the hospital. 

WH Medical Foundation Scholarship

4/15/25

Geraldine Skopec Teacher Education Scholarship - OPEN

This scholarship is for any senior pursuing a degree in education. Please hand in to Ruppert by 4-15.

Geraldine Skopec Teacher Education Scholarship 

4/15/25

Charles G. Skopec Science Scholarship - OPEN

This scholarship is for any senior pursuing a degree in science, including medical careers. Please hand in to Ruppert by 4-15.

Charles G. Skopec Science Scholarship

4/17/25

Mike Rowe Work Ethic Scholarship

For students going to a trade school/community college. Submit online by 4-17.

Mike Rowe Works Foundation Scholarship

4/18/25

West Holt Memorial Hospital Healthcare Scholarship - OPEN

This scholarship is for any senior who plans to pursue a degree in a medical or health related field. Please hand in to Ruppert by 4-16.

West Holt Memorial Hospital Healthcare Scholarships 

4/18/25

Atkinson Chamber of Commerce Scholarship - OPEN

Please email directly to the chamber @ atkinsonmotel@qwestoffice.net by 4-18.

2025 Chamber Instructions

2025 Chamber Application

4/19/25

Vittles and Such Scholarship - OPEN

This scholarship is sponsored by Bill and Carolyn Milner. Please hand in to Ruppert by 4-19.

Vittles and Such Scholarship App

4/23/25

Atkinson Sons of the Legion Scholarship - OPEN

All seniors may apply, please hand in to Ruppert by 4-23. (I know it is crooked, fill it out as best as you can)

Atkinson Sons of the Legion Scholarship 

4/25/25

Martens Family Scholarship - OPEN

They are awarding 15-$2000 scholarships, please hand in to Ruppert by 4-23.

Martens Family Scholarship

4/30/25

Sandhills Ranch Expo Scholarship - CLOSED

Students studying agricultural related fields. Please hand in to Ruppert by 4-23.

Sandhills Expo Scholarship Info

4/30/25

High Plains National Weather Association - Jim Johnson Scholarship - CLOSED

This scholarship is for students pursuing a career in one of the physical sciences (Chemistry, Physics, Astronomy, etc) Please hand in to Ruppert by 4-27.

High Plains - Jim Johnson Scholarship

4/30/25

Let Grow - Think For Yourself Scholarship - OPEN

This is a nation-wide scholarship for any senior and requires writing an essay. They will take the first 5000 applications. Submit online by 4-30.

Let Grow Scholarship

6/1/25

Linhart Family Youth Scholarship - OPEN

This scholarship is a financial need based scholarship for any senior. Please submit via email by 6-1.

Linhart Application/Guidelines and Recommendation Form

7/31/25

Beta Sigma Psi National Lutheran Fraternity Scholarship - OPEN

For men attending the University of Nebraska - Lincoln -and have displayed excellent scholastic achievement, leadership in school, community and church involvement. Send on your own by July 31, 2025. 

Beta Sigma Psi National Lutheran Fraternity Scholarship

8/1/25

Kids Chance of Nebraska Scholarship - OPEN

For students whose parent/guardian has been injured in a work-related incident. This is renewable. Please submit online (by August 1st of 2025 for Fall of 2025) and visit the website for a full list of eligibility requirements.

KidsChanceNE.org