Scholarships
Updated: MAY 6, 2024
Date Due | Individual Scholarships |
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Various Dates | TEAMMATES SCHOLARSHIPS - open October 1st - Many different scholarships - too many to list. Various deadlines. Must be involved in Teammates organization. CLOSED |
Army ROTC Schoalrships - Go to: Army ROTC Scholarships Page | |
10/14/23 | Riverview Connect Scholarship $3000 Riverview Scholarship CLOSED - Must submit video and attend all Riverview Connect Meetings |
10/17/23 | Heisman High School Scholarship CLOSED- must have at least a 3.0 GPA or better, participate in at least one sport, and demonstrate leadership at school and in the community. Apply online by October 17th @ heismanscholarship.com |
11/5/23 | Ainsworth Elks Lodge 1790 JB Ferguson Golf Scholarship hand in to Ruppert by Nov 2 CLOSED |
11/13/23 | Elks Most Valuable Student Scholarship - Must be Done Online |
11/14/23 | West Holt Medical Services Foundation Scholarship WH Medical Foundation Scholarship *follow instructions carefully - open to seniors interested in a health related field - CLOSED - hand in to Ruppert by 11-11-22 - will open again in spring and be due 4/15/22 |
12/1/23 | Hagan Foundation Scholarship CLOSED -Submit online |
12/15/23 | Nebraska Poultry Education Scholarship - for students interested in careers in poultry - based in Nebraska. Submit online, 8-$1000 Scholarships awarded - Nebraska Poultry Education Scholarship CLOSED |
12/15/23 | JH & JW Claybaugh Memorial Scholarship - for students interested in careers in poultry - based in Nebraska. 2-$2500 Scholarships. Submit online Jh & JW Claybaugh Memorial Scholarship CLOSED |
1/3/24 | Taco Bell Foundation - Live Mas Scholarship. Submit a video due January 3rd about your passion! CLOSED |
1/15/24 | Omaha Archdiocesan Council of Catholic Women Scholarship CLOSED - hand in to Ruppert by JANUARY 11th |
1/16/24 | Central Nebraska Community Action Partnership - Mary Dusek Head Start Scholarship - can send on your own, email or hand in to Mrs. Ruppert by January 11th or submit on your own. CLOSED |
1/19/24 | Nebraska Press Association Scholarship - for students pursuing newspaper journalism education at a Nebraska college. Please submit via email NO LATER THAN JANUARY 19th CLOSED |
1/28/24 | Smith Family Diversity Scholarship - students from low-income, minority families in Nebraska. Complete ONLINE CLOSED Go to: Smith Family Scholarship |
1/31/24 | ACACIA Fraternity Scholarship - for freshmen males attending UNL. Must be done online - CLOSED |
2/1/24 | Great Plains communications Customer Scholarship-CLOSED Download the application form @ Great Plains Scholarship Application Complete the scholarship application form in full and submit it, along with your most recent transcript. Turn in to Ruppert by 1-31-24 |
2/1/24 | Susan Thompson Buffet Scholarship - CLOSED - This opens NOVEMBER 1. Go to: The Susan Thompson Buffet Foundation This is a substantial scholarship and the process in lengthy, start early, the website shows criteria and videos with tips on applying. Submit ONLINE. Financial info (FAFSA) is due by APRIL 17th. |
2/1/24 | Nebraska Society of Professional Engineers - Application and more information can be found at the NSPE Website Click on "ABOUT" and the Scholarships tab is at the bottom. Is for students planning to enroll in an engineering program. Please read carefully and hand in to Ruppert no later than 1/31. CLOSED |
2/3/24 | Nebraska Rural Schools Association Scholarship-for students planning to become teachers, counselors or media specialists - CLOSED -hand in to Ruppert by 2-1-24 |
2/3/24 | NRCSA - Gary Fisher Fine Arts Scholarship - for students who excel in fine arts and are planning to major in fine arts in college. - CLOSED - hand in to Ruppert b 2-1-24 |
2/5/24 | Elks Legacy Scholarship must be done online CLOSED |
2/15/24 | Nebraska School Counselor Association Scholarship Application |
2/16/24 | Northeast Nebraska Telephone Company - Foundation for Rural Service Scholarship -OPEN Must be completed and turned in online by February 16 CLOSED |
2/19/24 | Bill Lewis Officiating Scholarship CLOSED Application is via email by February 17th OR turn in to Ruppert by February 15th. |
2/20/24 | AKRS Jumpstart Scholarship CLOSED JUNIORS MAY APPLY- *** I cannot locate an actual due date - see Mrs. Ruppert if needed |
2/23/24 | NIAAA Scholarship Can hand in to Ruppert no later than 2-20-24 OR submit via email - read and follow directions carefully CLOSED |
2/25/24 | St. Joseph Home and School Scholarship - for students who graduated 8th grade from St. Joseph and will graduate from WH. St. Joe's Home and School Application Turn in to Mrs. Ruppert by 2-23-24. -CLOSED |
3/1/24 | American Legion Auxiliary Scholarships - go to this website(Click on scholarships tab) |
3/1/24 | The Weller Foundation. 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 -CLOSED |
3/1/24 | Nebraska Legion Scholarships (Click on and select scholarships on top bar) CLOSED Jim Hurlbert Baseball Scholarship - DUE JUNE 15 Maynard Jensen Memorial Scholarship - DUE MARCH 1 American Legion Eagle Scout - DUE MARCH 1 Edgar J. Boschult Memorial Scholarship - DUE MARCH 1 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 |
3/1/24 | The Nebraska Academy of Science Multiple Scholarship Opportunities Available - Complete and submit ONLINE CLOSED |
3/1/24 | SEMA Loan forgiveness/scholarships - For students studying automotive careers - Please see Website @: SEMA Scholarships |
3/1/24 | Central Valley Ag - for students seeking a degree in agriculture ONLINE APP - DUE DATE MARCH 1 CLOSED |
3/8/24 | Atkinson-Stuart Country Club - CLOSED (Senior golfers may apply, and any students whose parents hold membership-Disreguard the due date that says "the 2nd Friday in March") - Hand in to Mrs. Ruppert by 3-28-24 |
3/8/24 | Sydney Loofe Memorial Scholarship. CLOSED Apply online by 3/8 at 5 PM |
3/8/24 | Niobrara Valley Electric Goodwill Fund- Parents or students must be a member of the Niobrara Valley Electric Membership Corporation - turn in to Ruppert by -CLOSED |
3/12/24 | Eastern Star Scholarship Application - Bethany Chapter - Turn in to Ruppert by 3/12 . CLOSED |
3/14/24 | Sandy Pine Scholarship - $500 paid directly to the student ($250 per semester) - CLOSED- hand in to Mrs. Ruppert by 3/14 |
3/15/24 | Gladys D. Goodson Scholarship - $2500 - for any student in Nebraska OR CURRENT college student attending a college or university in Nebraska pursuing an undergraduate degree in nursing. You must create an account and submit online GO TO Gladys Goodson Scholarship -CLOSED |
3/15/24 | FOR JUNIORS - Horatio Alger Association- 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. CLOSED - must be done ONLINE Go to: Aksarben Scholarship |
Opens 3/15/24 | FOR SENIORS - Horatio Alger Association- Career and Technical Education Scholarships - Complete online -The CTE scholarship application will open in March (15th) with a rolling selection process. The first first round of scholarships will be awarded by July. Should spaces remain, the application will remain open until all scholarships are awarded. OPENS MARCH 15 |
3/22/24 | Alyssa Sandmeier Foundation Writing Scholarship CLOSED - for any student planning to enroll in a Nebraska College. $1000 ASF Scholarship Info |
3/24/24 | Better business Bureau - Student of Integrity Award Scholarship - CLOSED- Recognizes students who exemplify ethical behavior and personal integrity. Must be submitted electronically - DUE March 24th. |
3/29/24 | Atkinson-Ettes- CLOSED (All seniors may apply) hand in to Ruppert (even though it says Mr. Thiele on the form) by 3-28-24 |
3/29/24 | Werner Scholarship Application |
3/31/24 | West Holt Booster Club Scholarship CLOSED (All West Holt Seniors may apply) hand in to Ruppert by 3-28-24 |
3/31/24 | Frederick Cronk Memorial Scholarship CLOSED All WH Seniors may apply - hand in to Mrs. Ruppert by 3-28-24 |
3/31/24 | Holt County Farm Bureau Memorial Scholarship CLOSED Must submit online by 3-31-24 - the website says 2023 but it IS current |
3/31/24 | Sowers Club of Nebraska Scholarship for High School Seniors ($1,000) CLOSED All Seniors with a 3.0 GPA or higher may apply. Must attend a Nebraska college. Please hand in by 3-28-24 |
4/1/24 | Lorraine Lieswald Memorial Scholarship - $250 - All seniors are eligible. - Due to Mrs. Ruppert 3-28-24 - CLOSED |
4/1/24 | Mitchell Equipment WH STUDENTS CLOSED (Selection is based on WEST HOLT seniors who express interest in returning to area and display good citizenship) turn in to Ruppert by MARCH 28th |
4/1/24 | Jim & Aleta Lowery Memorial Scholarship |
4/1/24 | Holt County 4-H Council Senior Scholarship - |
4/1/24 | Tressa Wright Memorial Scholarship CLOSED (All Seniors may apply) hand in by 3-28 |
4/1/24 | Sandhills Expo Scholarship Info CLOSED (Students studying agricultural related fields) Hand in to Ruppert by March 28th |
4/1/24 | Pink Bandana Scholarship Application |
4/1/24 | Jerry Hollingsworth Memorial Scholarship - |
4/1/24 | M. Kenneth Drobny Memorial Scholarship (All seniors may apply-disregard the due date that says 2020 - I have not received a more current application) CLOSED hand in to Mrs. Ruppert by 3-28 |
4/1/24 | This must be done online - details are on this website |
4/1/24 | Kaup Application - Kaup Guidlines 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 |
4/1/24 | St. Patrick's Altar Society Scholarship CLOSED (Must be a member of St. Patrick's Parish) hand in to Ruppert by CLOSED 3-28 |
4/1/24 | St. Joseph's Altar Society/Knights of Columbus Grant/Scholarship - CLOSED(Seniors who attend St. Joseph Catholic Church) hand in to Mrs. Ruppert by 3-28 |
4/1/24 | American Legion Riders -CLOSED (All seniors can apply) hand in to Mrs. Ruppert by 3-28 |
4/1/24 | CLOSED (Must attend UNK and first generation college student) Submit ONLINE by 4-1 |
4/1/24 | Nebraska Bank Website - link to applicaion: Nebraska Bank App Nebraska Bank Open to Seniors attending an in-state 2 OR 4 year college, Please hand in to Mrs. Ruppert by 3-28 or email/deliver directly to Atkinson branch. |
4/1/24 FOR GRADUATE STUDENTS ONLY | Dr. Alan C. Brewster Medical Scholarship - Please mail to address listed on application or hand-deliver. This is for GRADUATE STUDENTS ONLY - |
4/5/24 | Upper Elkhorn NRD Sr Scholarship hand in to Mrs. Ruppert by 4-4 |
4/6/24 | Atkinson American Legion Scholarship |
4/8/24 | West Holt Education Association |
4/7/24 | Atkinson American Legion Auxiliary |
4/8/24 NEW DUE DATE!!! | Atkinson Sons of the Legion Scholarship |
4/8/24 | Johnny Baxter Carriage House Foundation Scholarship (Seniors attending a Community College studying an automotive field) Complete application due to Mrs. Ruppert by April 4th. |
4/10/24 | Farm Bureau Assorted Scholarships CLOSED- mostly for ag careers - on your own - online |
4/14/24 | Partners in Education - Formerly Alpha Delta Kappa - ANY students majoring in Edcuation Turn in to Ruppert by April 12th |
4/14/24 | West Holt Foundation Scholarship CLOSED - - HIGH SCHOOL FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP - 2; $500 Scholarships. Hand in to Mrs. Ruppert by April 12th |
4/14/24 | Lions Club - For Any WH Student - OR Child of Lions Club Member CLOSED There are 2 scholarship applications - one for sons/daughters of Lions Club members AND one for all WH students - in the event there are not seniors who are sons/daughters of a Lions Club member, the scholarship will be awarded to any WH applicant - hand in to Mrs. Ruppert by April 12th |
4/15/24 | Nebraska Department of Transportation Scholarship Program - NEW!!! OPEN - ONLINE |
4/15/24 | Fleming Family Foundation |
4/15/24 | Nebraska Coaches Association Scholarship |
4/15/24 | Vera E. McIntosh Memorial PEO Scholarship CLOSED Senior girls may apply All Seniors may apply Please hand in to Mrs. Ruppert by 4-12-24 |
4/15/24 | Pheasants Forever Scholarship |
4/15/24 | TEAMMATES - Holt County Jodell Jones Memorial Scholarship. For students involved in the Teammates organization. Completed app due to me no later than 4-10- 24 |
4/15/24 | James M. Cox Foundation Scholarship James M. Cox Information |
4/17/24 | Martens Family Scholarship Guidelines and Application CLOSED- hand in to Mrs. Ruppert by April 15th OR email on your own |
4/17/24 | Geraldine Skopec Teacher Education Scholarship (West Holt Senior pursuing a degree in education) |
4/17/24 | Charles G. Skopec Science Scholarship (West Holt senior pursuing a degree in science, including medical) |
4/19/24 | Vittles and Such /Bill and Carolyn Milner Scholarship - $200 - Due to Mrs. Ruppert by April 19th - CLOSED |
4/19/24 | Atkinson Chamber of Commerce Scholarship - 2 - $250 Scholarships Due to Mrs. Ruppert by April 17th |
4/19/24 | West Holt Memorial Hospital Healthcare Scholarships West Holt Medical Scholarship Media Release West Holt Medical Foundation Scholarship There are 2 separate scholarships - please read and follow directions carefully. West Holt Memorial Hospital Scholarship Page |
4/30/24 | Sandhills Ranch Expo - $1000 - student planning to study agriculture CLOSED - due to Mrs. Ruppert April 26th Sandhills Ranch Expo Scholarship Application |
4/30/24 | High Plains Nathional Weather Association - Jim Johnson Scholarship - for students pursuing a career in one of the physical sciences (Chemistry, Physics, Astronomy, etc) - Due to Mrs. Ruppert by April 27th. |
5/31/24 | PB & J Scholarship - for students whose test scores or GPAs might not be the best but have the drive to succeed. $1000 - must be submitted on your own by May 31, 2023 PB & J Scholarship -OPEN |
6/1/24 | All seniors may apply OPEN Should be done via email - applications to be sent via email in pdf form. |
7/28/24 | National Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association - criteria listed on application due 7-28-23 - send on own - OPEN |
7/31/24 | Beta Sigma Psi National Lutheran Fraternity- For men attending the University of Nebraska - Lincoln - For men who have displayed excellent scholastic achievement, leadership in school, community and church involvement. Send on your own by July 31, 2023. OPEN |