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Local Scholarship from the Miller American Legion and another from the Squadron  

All Seniors may apply. Printed out application due in to Mrs. Sorensen

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The Kearney Farm Expo is currently accepting applications for the 2026/2027 scholarship program. This $1,000 scholarship is available to high school students continuing their education in an agriculture related degree program.

Students must submit the attached application along with their class transcript, essay, two statements of character and a picture by March 31, 2026. Applications can be emailed to gateway@farmexpo.org or mailed to:

Kearney Farm Expo

ATTN: Gateway Scholarship

PO Box 902

Kearney, NE 68848

The Johnny Baxter Carriage House Foundation is please to announce the continuation of its scholarship program for students interested in attending one of Nebraska's Community Colleges to study in an automotive related field. 

Requirements: Must by enrolling in one of the automotive related courses of study.

A letter of recommendation from at least one teacher describing the applicant's aptitude and attitude.

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A cover letter attached to the applicant form indicating his/her interest in the automotive field and their plan for technical training. 

An interview and reference letter from a New Car Dealer would be given additional consideration but not required

$1,000

Local scholarship from the Overton Veterinary Service.  Applicants must have a minimum of a 3.0 GPA and must be majoring in an Agriculture related field.

1. McKenna's Rae of Hope Scholarship- Must be going into a mental health field in college

2. Troy & Kay Bauer Scholarship- Must be majoring in agricultural or medical field. (Local Application Deadline TBA)

3. Arthur E. Klinkacek Promise Scholarship- Must be going to a 2 or 4 year college in Nebraska and show financial need. Must have a minimum of a 2.0 GPA and a maximum 3.5 GPA. Deadline: 

4. Charles & Jeanette Mumma Scholarship- Must be a current member of the Buffalo County 4-H or FFA program and must have participated for a minimum of four years. 

5. Kearney Area Chamber of Commerce AG Committee Scholarship-  Must be pursuing a degree in an agricultural field. 

6.  Ft Kearny Conference Future Educator Scholarship- Must be pursuing a degree in education. 

7. Bruce Blankenship Leadership in Business Scholarship- Must be pursuing a degree in the field of business. 

8 Friends of Law Enforcement Scholarship Guidelines- Must be pursuing a degree in law enforcement or a similar field of study. 

9. Mark Benjamin Building Opportunity Scholarship- Must be pursuing a degree in the construction trades field of study in Nebraska. 

10. Chamber of Commerce Student Leader Scholarship- Must be pursuing a 1 or 2 year program of study at Central Community College. 

11. Chamber of Commerce Student Leader Scholarship- Must be pursuing a four year degree or certificate at UNK. 

12. Path to Success- $1,000 Must have a 2.5 GPA. Preference given to students studying a trades field. 

13. Ronald and Jaquelyn Kegley 4-H

15.  MANY MORE!!

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Applicants must be attending a 2 or 4 year college post high school and pursuing a degree in an agriculture related program.  

Students must submit the attached application along with their class transcript, essay, two statements of character (letters of recommendation) and a picture. Applications can be email to gateway@farmexpo.org or mailed to:

Kearney Farm Expo

ATTN: Gateway Scholarship

PO Box 902

Kearney, NE 68848

Or e-mailed to gateway@farmexpo.org

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$750.  Applicants must be pursuing any 2-4 year course of study. Students with a rural background that have an interest in majoring in some aspect of agriculture will be given first priority. Transcript WITH ACT scores must be included. See application for more details. Mail applications to Buffalo County Farm Bureau Attn: Sarah PO Box 731 Kearney, NE 68848 OR Drop Off Application to 3915 Ave N Ste A Kearney, NE 68848

-Applicants must be an active Catholic boy or girl who is a senior in high school.

-Scholarships in the amount of $500 will be awarded.

-Students receiving any other scholarships paying both tuition and room and board are not eligible.

-The awarding of this scholarship will be based upon a combination of academic achievement, involvement with -community and church, extracurricular involvement (sports, clubs, music, ect.) volunteer work and need of the student as judged by the selection committee and officers of St. James Court #2007

-Please indicate whether you have a family member in Catholic Daughters Court #2007 and their relationship to you.

Application requires 2 letters of recommendation

-Mail application to:

Kathy Gifford

4203 7th Ave.

Kearney, NE 68845

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Deadline: April 1 st to Mrs. Sorensen

Eligibility Requirements:
 Current, graduating senior of Amherst High School in Amherst, Nebraska
 Have a grade point average of at least 2.0 on a 4.0 scale (high school)
 Must be enrolled full-time (12 hours or more) for the fall semester immediately
after graduation in an undergraduate study at an accredited, tax-exempt school
or institution of higher learning pursuing a 2-year or 4-year degree
 Have an excellent high school attendance record (excused absences for
activities are acceptable)
 Must exhibit a record of good character and citizenship, academic record, good
grades and goals

Selection Criteria:
 High School transcript and Resume
 Two letters of recommendation from non-relatives
 A 200-word personal statement explaining the applicant's personal, educational
and career goals, why they are applying for the scholarship and how they
personally want to help others in their future
 Student has intelligence, ambition and motivation to excel in his or her chosen
field of advanced education exhibiting good character, has scholastic promise
and good school attendance

Scholarship Award:
 The award of $1,000 will be paid up to three scholarship recipients at the
beginning of the first semester of the first year of higher education

3 scholarships available

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Future Business Leaders- $2,000

College-bound high school seniors and currently enrolled undergraduates who demonstrate a strong entrepreneurial and business-oriented mindset

Pathways to Power- $2,000

College-bound high school seniors and curretnly enrolled undergraduates who are pursuing a career field that is essential to the operations and future of the electric utility industry

Utility Line- $3,000

Open to college-bound seniors and currently enrolled undergraduates pursuing a degree in utility line.

-Applicants must be attending a 2 or 4 year college post high school.

Please see application for more information

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$2,000

2026 Gary Fisher Fine Arts Scholarship: NRCSA created the Gary Fisher Fine Arts Scholarship in 2003 for those students who excel in fine arts and are planning to major in fine arts in college. Due to counseling office one week before deadline listed on the application as the school can submit only one application.  May need to organize the scholarship board to decide. 

Application requires 2 letters of recommendation, one from a school official.

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$2000

2026 NRCSA Scholarships: Students planning to become teachers or other related education occupations, such as counselors or media specialists may apply for these scholarships. Due to the school counseling office one week before deadline listed on the application as the school can submit only one application so we may need to organize the scholarship board to decide which application will be submitted.

Application requires two letters of recommendation. One letter needs to be from a school employee

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The Buffalo County Historical Society is offering a $500 scholarship for seniors who plan on attending CCC or UNK.  Application will include a resume and an essay.  Essay should be 500-1,500 words and the topic needs to be over a historical building/structure in Buffalo County.  Please see application button for more details. 

4 $1,000 scholarships

For seniors in the Kearney Area planning to attend any accredited post-secondary school in Nebraska

Scholarship selection focuses on history of volunteer work

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$1,000.  Applicants must be pursuing a 2-4 year course of study and students with participation in high school golf.  See application for more details. Two letters of recommendation required. 

This is ONE application for MULTIPLE Scholarships!  Applications must be typed, printed, resume attached, and handed in to Mrs. Sorensen. Scholarships linked to this application include:

Talon Trampe Memorial Basketball Scholarship (Must be a Basketball Player)

Troy & Kaye Bauer Scholarship $1,250 (For Agriculture or Medical Majors) MUST also apply for this scholarship on the Kearney Area Community Foundation page. 

Lions Club Scholarship (All Seniors Eligible) 

National Honors Society Scholarships (Must be a member of NHS) 

Amherst Education Association Scholarship (Must be an Education Major)

Future Farmer's of America Scholarship $300 (Must be a member of FFA) 

Darla Juhl Scholarship (All Seniors Eligible) 

Fort Kearny Conference Scholarship $300 (Must have participated in Conference Athletics/Activities

Sons of the American Legion (All Seniors Eligible) 

​UNK Cooperating Scholarship (Must be an Education Major attending UNK)

Elton Teter Education Scholarship (Must be an Education major OR a Game and Parks major) $500

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$2,000

Females who have a minimum of a 2.5 GPA

Must be planning on attending a 2 or 4 year college

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Applicant must be a member from one of the three Parishes that Council #12687 serves. St. John Capistran Amherst, Immaculate Conception Elm Creek or Holy Rosary Overton. Applicant must be a graduation senior. Please see attachment for application.

One application for multiple scholarship opportunities!

Click on the Grand Island Scholarships to view what is available to you.  There are a couple for students majoring in the trades fields, business, health, travel or tourism. Worth checking out!

Several Scholarships!

1. American Legion Baseball Player of the Year Scholarship. $1,500. Due July 15th. Must have played Legion Baseball

2. American Legion Eagle Scout of the Year Scholarship.  $500. Due March 1st- Must be an Eagle Scount

3. Edgar J. Boschult Memorial Scholarship. $500. Due March 1st Applicants must be full-time students in the University of Nebraska system who are enrolled in the Army, Air Force and Naval Science courses at the University.

4. Jim Hurlbert Memorial Baseball Scholarship. $500. Due June 15th- Eligibility is open to Nebraska American Legion Baseball players in their last year of Legion Baseball eligibility and/or graduating senior.

5. Maynard Jensen American Legion Memorial Scholarship. $500 Due March 1st- Applicants  must also be sons or daughters, grandchildren or great-grandchildren, adopted or stepchildren of members of The American Legion, Department of Nebraska, or POW, MIA, KIA, or any veteran that was a current American Legion member at the time of death.

6. Sons of the American Legion Scholarship. $500 Due March 1st- Apply if you are a  son, grandson, great grandson, adopted son, stepson, step-grandson, or step-great grandson of any military veteran, alive or deceased (if not a current Legion member, please provide a copy of the veteran's DD-214 discharge papers or any other verifying documents).

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ALL Chamber of Commerce scholarships will lead you to the Kearney Area Community Foundation login for the applications. NOTE: The universal application for 2025 scholarships will open February 1, 2026.

1. Ag Committee Scholarship- $1,325.  Applicants must be pursuing a degree in Agriculture or related field. 2 letters of recommendation required.

2. Bruce Blankenship Leadership in Business Scholarship- $1,000. Applicants must be pursuing a degree in the field of business. 2 letters of recommendation required

3. Friends of Law Enforcement- $1,000.  Applicants must be pursuing a career in law enforcement or a similar field. 2 letters of recommendation required

4. Mark Benjamin Building Opportunity Scholarship- $2,300.  Applicant must be planning on attending a two-year college or trade school to pursue a career in the construction trades industry. 2 letters of recommendation required.

5. Student Leaders Scholarships- $1,300 will be awarded to a student planning to attend UNK. $700 will be awarded to a student planning to attend CCC Kearney. 

- Graduating high school senior

- Minimum of 2.5 GPA

- Resident of Adams, Buffalo, Clay, Hall, Hamilton, Kearney, Merrick, and Sherman counties

- Member of the Nebraska 4-H horse program

- Field of study must be animal science or an agriculture related field

Preference is given to applications that have shown outstanding dedication and commitment to the NE 4-H program

$250

Submit application with essay included to vbarj@yahoo.com or jamie@grosshansinc.com.

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1. Applicant must be a Senior

2. Applicant must have achieved at least one (1) of the following:

(A) minimum of B+ average;

(B) Ranked in the top 25% of class;

(C) ACT score of 24 or an SAT score of 1100 (Math and Reading)

3. Applicant must have participated in two sports for at least two years in each sport

4. Applicant must have earned at least one varsity letter in each of two sports

5. Applicant must complete attached scholar/essay application

6. Applicant must have a letter of recommendation from the high school athletic administrator/director

email applications to billfitz54@gmail.com or mailed to Mr. Bill Fitzgerald, CMAANSIAAA Executive Director1250 Glenwood Ct.Fremont, NE  68025

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$500

Applicants must be attending a 2 or 4 year college post high school in Nebraska

School Counselor must be a current NSCA member (which I am)

Applicant must have a 2.5 GPA or higher

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$5000

The Nebraska Officials Foundation and Nebraska High School Officials Association will be awarding two $5000 scholarships. 

Bill Lewis was the past NSAA director of Officials who dedicated his time and talents to improving the quality of and respect for sports officiating throughout Nebraska. 

Eligibility: Seniors, NE residents, accepted to a two or four year college or university.

Selection criteria: Financial need, citizenship. leadership, career goals, academic achievement, and NSAA sanctioned activities

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The Buffalo-Hall County Corn Growers Organization is offering 2 $750 scholarships for seniors who plan on attending a post-secondary institution and major in an agricultural related field.  Their parent/guardian must be a member of the Buffalo-Hall County Corn Growers.  The NeCGA also offers 5 $2,000 scholarships.  To be eligible for this scholarship, students must be a member or the child of a member of the NeCGA.  Students must be pursuing a degree in an agricultural related field.

Turn applications in online. Requires 1 letter of recommendation

Up to $6,000.  

The Kearney Area Builders Association is offering a student scholarship for graduating seniors that are interested in a career in the Building Industry. The scholarship is $1500/semester for at least 2 semesters but no more than 4 semesters.

• Students must attend a two-year program acquiring an associate degree in a construction trade at Central Community College, Mid-Plains Community College – North Platte, or Southeast Community College – Milford, or enrolled in a four-year program in Construction Management at University of Nebraska - Kearney.

• After student receives the scholarship they must

  • Maintain at least a B average or above each semester

  • Be mentored/employed full time during the summers by a KABA member located in Kearney or North Platte