Scholarships
Updated: February 18, 2026
Date Due | Individual Scholarships |
|---|---|
9/15/25 | 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. |
Army ROTC Scholarships - OPEN Go to: Army ROTC Scholarships Page | |
10/15/25 | Riverview Connect Scholarship - CLOSED You must submit a video and commit to attend all Riverview Connect meetings. $3000 |
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! |
11/12/25 | Elks Most Valuable Student Scholarship - CLOSED Must be submitted online. |
11/17/25 | 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. |
11/3/26 | 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. |
12/1/25 | Hagan Foundation Scholarship - CLOSED This scholarship has a financial need component. Submit online. |
12/15/25 | Nebraska Poultry Education Scholarship - CLOSED For students interested in careers in poultry - based in Nebraska. Submit online, 5-$1000 Scholarships awarded. |
12/15/25 | AvaCare Medical Scholarship - CLOSED This scholarship is for students interested in health care careers. It is $1000. |
1/7/26 | Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholarship - CLOSED Submit online by January 7th. |
1/8/26 | Live Mas Scholarship -CLOSED Taco Bell Foundation -Submit a video (online) due January 8th about your passion! |
1/15/26 | Central Nebraska Community Action Partnership Head Start Alumni Scholarship - CLOSED You can send on your own, email or hand in to Mrs. Ruppert by January 12th. |
1/15/26 | Nebraska Wheat Growers Association Scholarship - CLOSED Open to students pursuing any degree with preference given to those pursuing an ag related field. 2 - $500 scholarships awarded. Must email all required documents by January 15th. |
1/15/26 | Omaha Archdiocesan Council of Catholic Women Scholarship - CLOSED Please hand in to Ruppert by January 13th or send on your own - postmarked by 1-15-26. |
1/16/26 | 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 16th. |
1/20/26 | TeamMates Scholarship -CLOSED Must be a high school senior mentee and participated in TeamMates at least 3 years |
1/31/26 | Daughters of the American Revolution - CLOSED The link lists all available scholarships, amounts and criteria. All are due online by 1-31. Apps open November 1st. |
1/31/26 | ACACIA Fraternity Scholarship - CLOSED For freshmen males attending UNL. Submit online. |
2/1/26 | Smith Scholarship - CLOSED For students in families who earn less than $75,000 per year - is renewable |
2/1/26 | 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 1/30. |
2/1/26 | Holt County 4-H Council Senior Scholarship - CLOSED Must have been involved in 4-H. Please hand in to Ruppert by 1-28. |
2/1/26 | 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) |
2/1/26 | Nebraska Career Scholarship - CLOSED Northeast Community College. Submit online - Must be pursuing careers such as Accounting, Drafting, HVAC, Electrical and more. |
2/1/26 | Bill Lewis-Nebraska High School Officials Association - CLOSED This is a $5000 Scholarship for students involved in at least 2 NSAA sports/activities annually for a minimum of 3 years. Submit online by 2-1-26. Bill Lewis Scholarship -Nebraska High School Officials Association |
2/1/26 | Walter Scott Career Pathway Scholarship -CLOSED Northeast Community College. Submit online - Must be pursuing careers that pertain to agriculture, animal science, horticulture and more. |
2/1/26 | Susan Thompson Buffett Scholarship - CLOSED Must submit online by February 1 and submit FAFSA information. |
2/2/26 | NEW - Epsilon Sigma Alfa Scholarships - CLOSED There are various scholarships with different eligibility - check them out! All due by February 2nd. - There is a $5 fee to apply for each scholarship - I spoke to a local person who is on this board. It is legitimate. All scholarships listed in the link provided are good at any accredited college. |
2/3/26 | 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. |
2/6/26 GET TO RUPPERT by 2-3 - multiple female apps expected | Nebraska Rural Community Schools Association Scholarship (NRCSA) - Education Scholarship - CLOSED This scholarship is for students planning to become teachers, counselors or other school related professions. Only 1 male and 1 female from each school can apply. If there are multiple applicants from WH, the application to be submitted to NRCSA will be decided upon by a faculty counsel. Must submit a hard copy form to Ruppert by 2-3. |
2/6/26 | Nebraska Rural Community Schools Association Scholarship (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 a hard copy to Ruppert by 2-5. |
2/14/26 | Northeast Nebraska Telephone Company - Foundation for Rural Service Scholarship -CLOSED Must be completed and turned in online by February 14th. |
2/15/26 | Nebraska School Counselor Association Scholarship - CLOSED Available to all seniors. Please submit online by 2-15 Nebraska School Counselor Association Scholarship Application |
2/15/26 - SENIORS | SENIORS - Horatio Alger Association - CLOSED Scholarships - Submit online. CTE (Career. and Technical Education) Scholarships open on March 15th. |
2/20/26 | AKRS Jumpstart Program - OPEN JUNIORS MAY APPLY- *** I cannot locate an actual due date - see Mrs. Ruppert if needed. |
2/25/26 | NIAAA Scholarship-OPEN 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. |
2/28/26 | Better Business Bureau - Student of Integrity Award Scholarship - OPEN This scholarship recognizes students who exemplify ethical behavior and personal integrity. Must be submitted online by February 28th. |
3/1/26 | UNO Teacher Scholars Academy - OPEN $10,000 per year - for students going into education - submit online by March 1st. |
3/1/26 | American Legion Auxiliary Scholarships - OPEN There are many different scholarships - some may apply to you, some may not. Check them out! |
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 American Legion Eagle Scout - DUE MARCH 1 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 | |
3/1/26 | The Weller Foundation Grant - OPEN 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. |
3/1/26 | The Nebraska Academy of Science Scholarship - OPEN Multiple Scholarship Opportunities Available - Complete and submit online. Various scholarships having to do with the filed of science. Check them out! |
3/1/26 - 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. |
3/1/26 | Central Valley Ag Scholarship -OPEN This scholarship is for students seeking a degree in agriculture. Submit online by March 1st. |
3/6/26 | Niobrara Valley Electric Goodwill Fund Scholarship-OPEN Parents or students must be a member of the Niobrara Valley Electric Membership Corporation. Please hand in to Ruppert by Wednesday, March 4th. |
3/11/26 | Atkinson-Stuart Country Club Scholarship - OPEN Senior golfers may apply, and any students whose parents hold a membership. Please hand in to Ruppert by March 11th. |
3/12/26 | Frederick Will Cronk Memorial Scholarship - OPEN All seniors may apply. Please hand in to Ruppert by 3-10. |
3/13/26 | The Set Me Free Project/Sydney Loofe Memorial Scholarship -OPEN Apply online by 3/13 at 5 PM. |
3/13/26 | Mitchell Equipment Scholarship - OPEN Selection is based on seniors who express interest in returning to area and display good citizenship. Please email all application materials by 3/13 to miley.prine@mitchellequip.com |
3/15/26 | Eastern Star Scholarship - OPEN Please complete the form online by 3-15. |
3/15/26 | Sandy Pine Scholarship - OPEN $1000 paid directly to the student. Please hand in to Ruppert by 3-13. |
3/15/26 | Whedon Memorial Scholarship - Mayflower - OPEN $1620 - for any student that resides in Nebraska - must write essay and submit online by 3/15. |
3/15/26 | Gladys D. Goodson Scholarship - OPEN $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. |
3/16/26 | 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 |
3/27/26 | Atkison-Ettes Scholarship - OPEN All seniors may apply hand in to Ruppert (even though it says Mr. Thiele on the form)by 3-27. |
3/31/26 | West Holt Booster Club Scholarship - OPEN All West Holt Seniors may apply) hand in to Ruppert by 3-31. |
3/31/26 - NEW! | Kool-Aid Days Legacy Scholarship - OPEN Open to anyone. They award 12 - $250 scholarships. Please turn in to Ruppert by 3-30 OR submit via email by 3-31. |
3/31/26 | Vera E McIntosh Memorial PEO Scholarship - OPEN Senior girls may apply. Please hand in to Ruppert by 3-31. |
3/31/26 | Nebraska Bank Scholarship - OPEN Open to seniors attending any college in Nebraska. Please complete online. |
3/31/26 | Nebraska Insurance Federation and Nebraska Actuaries Club Scholarships - OPEN Students must major in Actuarial Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Finance, or Economics with an interest in pursuing an actuarial career. |
4/1/26 | 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. |
4/1/26 | Lorraine Lieswald Memorial Scholarship -OPEN $1000 - All seniors are eligible. -Please hand in to Ruppert 3-31. |
4/1/26 | Jim & Aleta Lowery Memorial Scholarship - OPEN Any senior may apply, please hand in to Ruppert by 3-31. |
4/1/26 | Tressa Wright Memorial Scholarship - OPEN All Seniors may apply. Please hand in to Ruppert by 3-31. |
4/1/26 | Pink Bandana Scholarship - OPEN $4000 - For students who have battled breast cancer or have a parent or legal guardian who battled breast cancer. Apply online by 4-1 |
4/1/26 | M. Kenneth Drobny Memorial Scholarship - OPEN All seniors may apply-disregard the due date that says 2020 - this is the ost current application. Please hand in to Ruppert by 3-30. |
4/1/26 | McKenna's Rae of Hope Mental Health Scholarship - OPEN 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. |
4/1/26 | Donald Kaup Memorial Knights of Columbus Scholarship - OPEN 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. |
4/1/26 | St. Patrick's Altar Society Scholarship - OPEN Must be a member of St. Patrick's Parish. Please hand in to Ruppert by 4-1. |
4/1/26 | St. Joseph's Altar Society/Knights of Columbus Scholarships - OPEN Seniors who attend St. Joseph Catholic Church. Please hand in to Mrs. Ruppert by 4-1. St. Joseph's Altar Society/Knights of Columbus Grant/Scholarship |
4/1/26 | American Legion Riders Scholarship - OPEN All seniors can apply, please hand in to Mrs. Ruppert by 4-1. |
4/1/26 | Vittles and Such Scholarship - OPEN This scholarship is sponsored by Bill and Carolyn Milner. Please hand in to Ruppert by 4-1. |
4/1/26 | Abood Scholarship - OPEN Offered through Kearney Area Community Foundation. You must attend UNK and be a first generation college student. Complete online by 4-1. |
4/1/26 | Pauline Fulton Memorial Scholarship - OPEN $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. |
4/1/26 | Hands On Scholarship - OPEN Offered through Kearney Area Community Foundation -$2500 - Any senior, must show financial need. Complete online by 4-1. |
4/1/26 FOR GRADUATE STUDENTS ONLY | Dr. Alan C. Brewster Medical Scholarship - GRADUATE STUDENTS ONLY Please mail to address listed on application or hand-deliver. |
4/1/26 | West Holt Education Association Scholarship - OPEN Seniors pursuing a degree in education, please hand in to Ruppert by 4-1. |
4/1/26 | Region III Education Appreciation Scholarship - OPEN This is for any WH senior. Please submit 3 parts (app, letter of recommendation and essay) via email to: ryonnilson@chsbulldogs.org |
4/1/26 | Nebraska Coaches Association Scholarship -OPEN |
4/1/26 | Atkinson Community Foundation Fund Scholarship - OPEN Any student from West Holt with a 2.5 GPA is eligible. Please email completed application materials by 4-1 to atkinsoncff@gmail.com . Two - $1000 scholarships will be awarded. |
4/2/26 | Werner Scholarship - OPEN You must be a member of the Atkinson Methodist Church. Please hand in to Ruppert by 4-2. |
4/3/26 | SEMA Loan Forgiveness/Scholarship -OPEN This scholarship is for students studying automotive careers. You must apply online. |
4/3/26 | 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 4-1. |
4/4/26 | Partners in Education Scholarship- CLOSED Any students majoring in education, please email completed applications to kappleby65@gmail.com by 4-4. |
4/4/26 | Johnny Baxter Carriage House Foundation Scholarship - CLOSED This scholarship is for seniors attending a community college studying an automotive field. Please hand in to Ruppert by 4-2 |
4/7/26 | Atkinson American Legion Scholarship -OPEN |
4/7/26 | Atkinson American Legion Auxiliary Scholarship -OPEN All seniors may apply, please hand in to Ruppert by 4-7. |
4/10/26 | 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 4-10 |
4/10/26 | West Holt Foundation Scholarship - OPEN All seniors are encouraged to apply. The application for the foundation scholarship also serves as an application for Spee Dee Mart grants. Please hand in to Ruppert by 4-10. |
4/14/26 | Atkinson 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 |
4/14/26 | Atkinson Sons of the Legion Scholarship - OPEN All seniors may apply, please hand in to Ruppert by 4-14. (I know it is crooked, fill it out as best as you can) |
4/15/26 | Fleming Family Foundation Scholarship - CLOSED All seniors are eligible, please submit online at link below by April 15th. |
4/15/26 | Pheasants Forever Scholarship -OPEN Please hand in to Ruppert by 4-14. |
4/15/26 | James M. Cox Foundation Scholarship - OPEN Must attend a Nebraska college, please turn in to Ruppert by 4-14. |
4/15/26 | 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. |
4/15/26 | 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. |
4/17/26 | Mike Rowe Work Ethic Scholarship - CLOSED For students going to a trade school/community college. Submit online by 4-17. |
4/18/26 | 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 or turn in to hospital by 4-16. |
4/17/26 | Atkinson Chamber of Commerce Scholarship -OPEN |
4/21/26 | West Holt Medical Services Foundation Scholarship - OPEN Follow instructions carefully - open to seniors interested in a health related field. Hand in to Ruppert by 4-16 or submit in person at the hospital. |
4/25/26 | Martens Family Scholarship - CLOSED They are awarding 15-$2000 scholarships, please hand in to Ruppert by 4-23. |
4/27/26 | Holt County Farm Bureau Scholarship- OPEN Must submit online. |
4/30/26 | Sandhills Ranch Expo Scholarship - CLOSED Students studying agricultural related fields. Please hand in to Ruppert by 4-23. |
4/30/26 | 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. |
4/30/26 | Let Grow - Think For Yourself Scholarship - CLOSED 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. |
5/2/26 | Michael T Peters Foundation Scholarship - CLOSED This is for Nebraska and Iowa seniors. They award 2-$2000 scholarships. Please email completed application directly to MichaelTPetersFoundation@gmail.com by 5-2. |
6/1/26 | Linhart Family Youth Scholarship - OPEN This scholarship is a financial need based scholarship for any senior. Please submit via email by 6-1. |
7/31/26 | 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. |
8/1/26 | 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 2026 for Fall of 202) and visit the website for a full list of eligibility requirements. |