Nebraska scholarships - Jan '25

Updated Jan 25, 2025

Apply below to the best Nebraska scholarships for January 2025.

Get Up To $1,500

ISL Midwest Senior Scholarship

Missouri • Nebraska • South Dakota • Wisconsin • Illinois • Kansas • High school

The ISL Midwest Senior Scholarship offers $1,500 to high school seniors in six Midwest states. Apply online.

Deadline:

April 30, 2025

Get Up To $1,000

Merrick Foundation's scholarships

Merrick County • Nebraska • Freshmen

Merrick Foundation offers $166,650 in scholarships annually for local students. Apply now for a chance to win up to $1,000!

Deadline:

February 3, 2025

Get Up To $4,000

Custer County Foundation Scholarships

Custer County • Nebraska • Freshmen

Custer County Foundation offers scholarships up to $4,000 for local students. Apply now for a chance to win!

Deadline:

February 1, 2025

Get Up To $2,000

Greater Grand Island Community Foundation Scholarships

Grand Island • Hall County • Nebraska • Freshmen

Greater Grand Island Community Foundation offers $2,000+ scholarships for Hall County students based on merit and need. Apply now!

Deadline:

February 15, 2025

Get Up To $4,000

Lexington Community Foundation Scholarships

Lexington • Dawson County • Nebraska • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors

Deadline:

February 28, 2025

Get Up To $5,000

Jimmy Rane Foundation Scholarship

Alabama • Arkansas • Delaware • Florida • Georgia • Illinois • Indiana • Iowa • Kansas • Kentucky • Louisiana • Maryland • Mississippi • Missouri • Nebraska • New Jersey • New York • North Carolina • Ohio • Oklahoma • Pennsylvania • South Carolina • Tennessee • Texas • Virginia • West Virginia • Age • Sophomores • Juniors • Freshmen

The Jimmy Rane Foundation Scholarship offers $500 to $5,000 for eligible high school students in select states.

Deadline:

February 7, 2025

Get Up To $1,000

NBA Foundation High School Scholarship

Nebraska • Freshmen

NBA Foundation offers a $1,000 scholarship for Nebraska high school seniors pursuing broadcast-related studies at approved institutions.

Deadline:

January 31, 2025

Get Up To $2,000

Hamilton Community Foundation Scholarships (NE)

Hamilton County • Nebraska • Freshmen

Hamilton Community Foundation offers $237,900+ in scholarships annually for Hamilton County students. High chances to win!

Deadline:

February 15, 2025

Get Up To $250

Phelps County Community Foundation (Pccf) Scholarship

Phelps County • Nebraska • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors

Phelps County Community Foundation offers $170,725+ in scholarships annually. Apply now for a chance to win $250+!

Deadline:

February 15, 2025

Get Up To $1,000

Lincoln Community Foundation's scholarships

Lancaster County • Nebraska • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors

Lincoln Community Foundation offers $1,000+ scholarships for Lancaster County students based on merit, need, or activities. Apply now!

Deadline:

March 15, 2025

Get Up To $5,000

Oregon Trail Community Foundation Scholarships

Bayard • Mitchell • Scottsbluff • Gering • Scotts Bluff County • Morrill County • Nebraska • Freshmen

Oregon Trail Community Foundation offers up to $5,000 in scholarships for local high school seniors. One application for 83 scholarships.

Deadline:

April 1, 2025

Get Up To $250

Vocational Scholarship Grant

Nebraska • High school

The Vocational Scholarship Grant offers $250+ for Nebraska high school seniors pursuing vocational studies. Essay and recommendations needed.

Deadline:

February 15, 2025

Get Up To $1,000

Nebraska High School Senior/College Freshman Scholarships

Nebraska • Construction Engineering • Construction • Other Trades/Crafts • Freshmen • Sophomores

Nebraska Lumber Dealers Association offers $1,000 scholarships for high school seniors pursuing construction-related degrees in-state.

Deadline:

March 1, 2025

Get Up To $250

AIST Midwest Member Chapter Scholarships

Wisconsin • Nebraska • North Dakota • South Dakota • Minnesota • Iowa • Illinois • Indiana • Missouri • Kansas • Michigan • Ohio • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors

AIST Midwest Member Chapter Scholarships offer $250+ for AIST members and dependents attending Midwest universities. Essay required.

Deadline:

January 31, 2025

Get Up To $1,000

NNLA Scholarship

Nebraska • Horticulture • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors

NNLA offers annual scholarships up to $1,000 for Nebraska students in horticulture programs.

Deadline:

December 10, 2025

Get Up To $5,000

Mid-Nebraska Community Foundation Scholarships

Arthur County • Custer County • Dawson County • Frontier County • Hayes County • Hooker County • Keith County • Lincoln County • Logan County • McPherson County • Perkins County • Thomas County • Nebraska • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students

Explore 100+ scholarships from Mid-Nebraska Community Foundation for students and teachers. Apply online for up to $5,000!

Deadline:

April 30, 2025

Get Up To $5,000

Jane M. Klausman Women in Business Scholarship

Kansas • Missouri • Nebraska • Business (MBA) • Business Administration • Accounting • Finance • Economics • Human Resources • Management • Marketing • Technology • IT/Information Technology • For Women • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students

The Jane M. Klausman Women in Business Scholarship awards $5,000 to 37 women in KS, MO, or NE pursuing business-related degrees.

Deadline:

July 21, 2025

Get Up To $1,700

Kearney Area Community Foundation Scholarships

Holt County • Rock County • Buffalo County • Garden County • Nebraska • Freshmen

Kearney Area Community Foundation offers up to $10,000 in scholarships for local students. Apply for 55 opportunities with one application.

Deadline:

April 1, 2025

Get Up To $1,000

Colorado Conservation Tillage Association Scholarship

Colorado • Nebraska • Kansas • Wyoming • Agriculture • Agricultural Science • Marine Biology/Sciences • Horticulture • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors

The Colorado Conservation Tillage Association offers a $1,000 scholarship for students in select agricultural fields with a 2.7 GPA.

Deadline:

December 1, 2025

Get Up To $1,000

Antonette Willa Skupa Turner Scholarship

Nebraska • English • Literature • History • Freshmen

The Antonette Willa Skupa Turner Scholarship offers $1,000 to Nebraska high school graduates pursuing English or history majors.

Deadline:

February 28, 2025

Get Up To $3,000

York Community Foundation (NE)

York County • Nebraska • Freshmen

York Community Foundation offers $250,000+ in scholarships for York County students based on merit, need, and activities.

Deadline:

February 28, 2025

Get Up To $1,500

The Midwest Broadcasts Journalists Association Scholarship

Iowa • Minnesota • Nebraska • North Dakota • South Dakota • Wisconsin • Communications • Design/Visual Communications • Digital Communications/Media • Journalism • Photography • Public Relations • Radio & Television • Writing • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Graduate Students • Seniors

The Midwest Broadcast Journalists Association offers $1,500 scholarships for students pursuing broadcast journalism in the Midwest.

Deadline:

February 23, 2025

Get Up To $1,000

Nebraska High School Oratorical Scholarship Contest

Nebraska • English • Literature • Freshmen • High school

High school students compete in the Nebraska Oratorical Contest for scholarships up to $1,000. Local to state-level competitions.

Deadline:

March 1, 2025

Get Up To $2,500

Nebraska Rural Radio Foundation Scholarship in Honor of Max & Eric Brown

Nebraska • Agriculture • Age

The Nebraska Rural Radio Foundation Scholarship offers up to $2,500 for students 25+ committed to agriculture and rural communities.

Deadline:

May 1, 2025

Get Up To $500

Mitchell Ostry Memorial Scholarship

Nebraska • Automotive • High school • Freshmen

Apply for the $500 Mitchell Ostry Memorial Scholarship for U.S. citizens in Nebraska pursuing automotive degrees with a 2.5 GPA.

Deadline:

March 31, 2025

FAQ

Nebraska scholarships are financial awards specifically designed to support students who are residents of Nebraska or who are attending educational institutions within the state. These scholarships can help cover tuition, fees, and other educational expenses.

Eligibility criteria for Nebraska scholarships can vary widely depending on the specific scholarship. Common criteria may include residency in Nebraska, academic performance, financial need, and enrollment in a specific program or institution.

Yes, many Nebraska scholarships are legitimate and offered by reputable organizations, educational institutions, and foundations. It's important to research each scholarship to ensure its credibility.

Some Nebraska scholarships may be available to international students, while others may have restrictions. It's important to check the eligibility requirements for each scholarship.

To apply for Nebraska scholarships, you typically need to complete an application form, which may include personal information, academic records, and essays. Check the specific requirements for each scholarship on platforms like Mos.

Yes, you can apply for multiple Nebraska scholarships. In fact, applying for several scholarships can increase your chances of receiving financial aid for your education.

It's advisable to start applying for Nebraska scholarships as early as possible, ideally during your junior year of high school or as soon as you decide to pursue higher education.