Scholarship Directory

Applications due March 1 unless noted otherwise. An asterisk (*) indicates the need to complete a form specific to the scholarship and separate from the online process.

Ahrens Charitable Trust (Henry and Maria)* - Due June 1
This scholarship was established to honor the memories of Henry and Maria Ahrens, and to benefit Hall County residents who are interested in a career in the medical field. Preference will be given to those etering into a graduate field of study. Preference will be given to those entering into a graduate field of study.  This scholarship requires college transcripts, applicable graduate school enterance exams, and a letter of recommendation from an individual who has supervised the student in medical education or a medical work environment.

Barge Memorial Scholarship (Edgar) *
This scholarship was established to honor the memory of Edgar Barge, and to benefit graduating high school seniors who are registered parishioners at Blessed Sacrament Church in Grand Island. This scholarship requires parish participation and three letters of recommendation (parish, community, and school).  A separate application is required.  Please contact Deb Wetzel at Blessed Sacrament Church (Grand Island) at 308-395-8521.

Brune Memorial Scholarship (Eleanore J.)
This scholarship was established to honor the memory of Eleanore J. Brune.  Non-traditional students, particularly returning adults are eligible to apply.

Connick Memorial Scholarship (Karen)
This scholarship was established to honor the memory of Karen Connick and to benefit a graduating high school senior from the Doniphan, Giltner or Trumbull area.

Cowton Rotary Memorial Scholarship (George)
This scholarship was established by Jim Kahrhoff in memory of his grandfather. All Grand Island graduating high school seniors are eligible to apply.

Doniphan Community Foundation Scholarship
This scholarship is to be awarded to a Doniphan-Trumbull High School graduate.  Preference will be given to those students who have demonstrated a commitment to community services.

Doniphan Veteran's Park Scholarship
This scholarship was established to benefit a Doniphan Trumbull High School graduating senior.  Applicants must have at least a 2.5 cumulative high school grade point average and involvement in community service activities.  Preference will be given first to applicants that have been involved with Girl Scouts or Boy Scouts.  Those involved in scouting will be asked to include a paragraph in their personal statement about their scouting experience and their highest rank achieved in the program.

Eakes Memorial Scholarship (Howard G. and Gladys A.)
This scholarship was established to honor the memories of Howard and Gladys Eakes. One scholarship will be awarded annually to a child or stepchild of an Eakes Office Plus employee. This scholarship requires a cumulative 3.0 GPA or better.

Gewecke Memorial Scholarship (Jamie)
This $250 scholarship was established to honor the memory of Jamie Gewecke. Wood River Rural High School graduates with "ability and desire but lacking other sholarship awards" and pursuing an agricultural, automotive or technology field of study are eligible to apply.

GRACE Scholarship
This scholarship was established for the benefit of cancer patients and/or students with an immediate (parent or sibling) family member battling cancer. Applicants must be no older than age 22 on the date of application, have a GPA of at least 2.5 on a 4.0 scale, and plans to enroll as a full time student at a two or four year post secondary institution in Nebraska. Applicant must include the name of the cancer patient and location of the treatment facility in their personal statement.

Gunn Scholarship (Alda J.)
This scholarship was established by Dr. William Arrasmith inhonor of his caregiver, Alda Gunn, for the benefit of Grand Island African American high school graduating students in need of financial assistance in pursuing post secondary education.

Hall County Medical Society Scholarship* - Due June 1
This scholarship was established for the benefit of Hall county residents interested in a medical career and entering into a graduate field of study. This scholarship requires college transcripts, applicable graduate school entrance exams, and a letter of recommendation from an indivudal who has supervised the student in medical education or a medical work environment.  A separate appliction is required.

A.M. Hargis Scholarship
Established by the Grand Island College board of directors to benefit graduating high school seniors, non traditional students, and returning adults from Adams, Blaine, Boone, Buffalo, Clay, Custer, Dawson, Franklin, Furnas, Garfield, Gosper, Greeley, Hall, Hamilton, Harlan, Howard, Kearney, Loup, Merrick, Nance, Nuckolls, Phelps, Platte, Polk, Sherman, Valley, Webster, and Wheeler counties in Nebraska. Consideration will be given to students seeking a certificate, diploma or associate degree through a community college or other technical institution in a Business, Health, or Travel and Tourism course of study.

Lepin Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship is to be awarded to a Doniphan-Trumbull High School graduating senior ranking in the top half of their graduating class.

Mays Memorial Scholarship (Velma)
This scholarship was established in honor of Velma Mays for the benefit of graduating Doniphan students pursuing an education field of study.

Meedel/YWCA Scholarship (Betty)
This scholarship was established in honor of Betty Meedel for female students with ability and desire, but lacking financial means to attend an institution of higher education. All Hall county female graduating high school seniors with a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.0 and/or a class rank in the top 25% are eligible to apply. This $500 scholarship is intended for applicants pursuing a degree in health-care or science related fields of study.

Merrick Scholarship (Jim and Norma)
This scholarship was established to provide scholarships for Grand Island area students (both graduating high school seniors and continuing education students) attending Central Community College in Grand Island. Students pursuing the following fields of study are eligible to apply: Automotive, Electronics, Information/Business/Office, Drafting, Manufacturing, Electrical, Welding, Industrial, Diesel.

Nebraska Children's Groundwater Festival Scholarship (Jami Harper) *
This scholarship was established by Jami Harper for the benefit of a Nebraska graduating high school senior pursuing a water resources related field of study.  This scholarship is not included in the online application process.  A separate application is required and can be accessed at http://www.cpnrd.org/GWF_Scholarshipapp.pdf

Pleasantview Public Schools Fund
This Fund will be used for the benefit of graduating high school seniors who reside or have resided within the geographic area and territory of Pleasantview Public Schools or the former Pleasantview Public Schools, regardless of whether or not they attended Pleasantview Public Schools or option enrolled to another school district.

Price Scholarship (Jim and Dee)
This scholarship was established to benefit children of Kriz-Davis Co. employees.  Graduating high school seniors at each location are eligible to apply.

Rebman Trust Scholarship (Carl C. and Abbie)
This scholarship was established to benefit Hall County students in nursing or auto mechanics programs.  (Graduating high school seniors and non-traditional students are eligible to apply.

Robb Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship is to be awarded to a Doniphan-Trumbull High School graduating senior ranking in the top half of their graduating class.

Robertshaw Memorial Scholarship (Craig)
The family of Craig Robertshaw established this scholarship in memory of Craig. A high school senior from the Trumbull area is eligible to apply.

Schultz Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship is to be awarded to a Doniphan Trumbull High School graduating senior ranking in the top half of their graduating class.

Smith Memorial Scholarship (Rick)
This scholarship has been established to honor the memory of Sgt. Richard Thomas "Rick" Smith.  Rick grew up in Grand Island and graduated from Grand Island Northwest High School in 1999.  He served in the U.S. Marines for four years and at the time of his death was serving his third year in the U.S. Army.  Graduating high school seniors from Grand Island Northwest High School will be eligible to apply with preference to be given to those pursuing an automotive or mechanics field of study.

Teammates Mentoring Program
The scholarship was established to benefit students who have been a part of the Grand Island/Hall County TeamMates mentoring program.  A letter of recommendation from the student's mentor must be submitted by March 1.  Letters can be dropped off at the TeamMates office at Grand Island Senior High or sent to TeamMates Scholarship Fund, 410 W 2nd Street, Suite 2, Grand island, NE 68801.

Winn Scholarship (O.K. and Lillian)
This scholarship was established in memory of O.K. and Lillian Winn for the benefit of a graduting high school senior who currently lives in Wood River, Nebraska.

Woodyard Family Scholarship (Wyman and Cleo)
This scholarship was established to benefit students with ability and desire but lacking the financial assistance to attend a four-year college or university in Nebraska. All Hall County high school graduates with a cumulative high school grade point average of at least 3.0 and a class rank in the top 25% are eligible to apply. Preference will be given first to students pursuing a degree in education and then to students in a medical related field of study.

Youth Leadership Tomorrow Scholarship (Jami Harper) 
This scholarship was established by Jami Harper to benefit a graduate of Hall County Youth Leadership Tomorrow and is intended for graduates who have stayed involved in their community or in the Youth Leadership Tomorrow program after the initial program year. Ms. Harper was was recognized by VOLVO in 2006 as a finalist in their 4th Annual Volvo for Life award. As a result, VOLVO made a donation in her honor to the charity of her choice. Please contact Tammy Morris (308-382-9210) with questions about eligibility.

Zana Memorial Scholarship (James and Joy)
This scholarship was established in memory of James P. Zana for the benefit of Grand Island graduating high school seniors pursuing a fine arts course of study.