“It all begins with a caring heart, and Hamilton County has many!”

Inspire a culture of Philanthropy in Hamilton County.

Scholarship Application

The Youth In Philanthropy Program engages Hamilton County high school juniors to educate area youth about the importance and impact that grant making, fundraising, charitable giving and service projects have on the community.We have formulated a set of general guidelines to help in the allocation of funds since requests generally exceed the amount of funding available.

1/YR - Deadline February 15 / Notification April 18

  • Remember, not all scholarships have a GPA or ACT requirement

    Trade, two and four-year colleges

    Part-time and full-time enrollment

    Graduating seniors, alumni and adults returning to college

    Our scholarships cover a wide variety of career goals including agriculture, aviation, business, construction management, dentistry, education, engineering, food and nutrition, healthcare, journalism, law, religion, sciences, textile and design, veterinary, wildlife conservation, etc.

    • Request your TWO references early in the process and check back often to confirm they have submitted their reference. If they have not, and the deadline is nearing, you may choose another reference to send a request too or we encourage you to reach out again to your reference.

    • Your personal essay is a very important part of the scholarship application. Please be thorough in your essay and DO NOT include your name or information that will identify you.

    • Be sure to include all other scholarships that you have been awarded outside of HCF scholarships.

    • Several scholarships favor extra-curricular involvement such as sports, band & 4-H versus only focusing on academic performance

  • AHS Class of 1973 Scholarship Fund

    Lauren Akerson Memorial Scholarship Fund

    Wilbur C. Akerson Scholarship Fund

    Shirley A. Andersen Memorial Teaching Scholarship Fund

    Arthur H. Anderson Memorial Scholarship Fund

    Jerry and Bertina Anderson Memorial Scholarship Fund

    Ward B. Andrews Memorial Scholarship Fund for Business

    Deryl and Janis Arnold Memorial Scholarship Fund

    Aurora Baha'i Community Scholarship Fund

    Aurora Chamber of Commerce Scholarship Fund

    Aurora Cooperative Scholarship Fund

    Aurora Education Association Scholarship Fund

    Aurora High School Alumni Association Scholarship Fund

    Aurora Rotary Club Scholarship Fund

    Herbert and Doris Bankson Memorial Scholarship Fund

    Ivan M. and Agdie I. Bengtson Memorial Scholarship Fund

    Big Iron Realty Scholarship Fund

    Doyle and Evelyn Bish Scholarship Fund

    George C. and Sarah Strickler Bute Memorial Scholarship Fund

    Dean and Pat Carriker Memorial Scholarship Fund

    Carl Chader Memorial Scholarship Fund

    Megan K. Christenson Memorial Scholarship Fund

    Jim and LaVonne Clarke Scholarship Fund

    Cornerstone Bank Scholarship Fund

    Edward and Alma Daniel Memorial Fund

    Alice G. Eberhard Memorial Scholarship Fund

    Thelma Clara Elkjer Memorial Scholarship Fund

    Fred and Helen Emken Memorial Scholarship Fund

    Bob and Carol Ernst Memorial Scholarship Fund

    Frank M. and Alice Farr Trust Scholarship Fund

    Frank M. Farr Rotary Club of Aurora Scholarship Fund

    John and Imogene Florea Memorial Scholarship Fund

    Wilt and Eileen Forsman Memorial Scholarship Fund

    Brent L. and Michael C. Furse Memorial Scholarship Fund

    Joan M. Gilbert Memorial Scholarship Fund

    Giltner Alumni and Community Foundation Scholarship

    GNSD Trade and Technology Scholarship Fund

    Ray A. and Frances M. Griffin Memorial Scholarship Fund

    Rhonda Grosshans Memorial Scholarship Fund

    Hamilton Co. Jr. Pork Producers Scholarship Fund

    Hamilton County Corngrowers Association Scholarship Fund

    Glenn R. and Eva E. Haworth Scholarship Fund

    John E. Haworth Scholarship Fund

    B. Keith and Norma F. Heuermann Scholarship Fund

    Howard Holland Memorial Scholarship Fund

    J. Walter and Thelma Hudson Memorial Scholarship Fund

    Melvin and Virgie Hurst Memorial Scholarship Fund

    Veedis F. (Veda) Jacobs Memorial Scholarship Fund

    Jean L. Jemison Memorial Scholarship Fund

    Michael Jones Memorial Scholarship Fund

    Chuck Keasling Memorial Ag Scholarship Fund

    Diane Keller Healthcare Scholarship Fund

    Floyd Kerr and William M. Bobst Scholarship Fund

    Keystone Lodge #62 Scholarship

    Ken Killion Memorial Scholarship Fund

    Norma J. Kreutz Memorial Scholarship Fund

    Patricia A. Kreutz Memorial Scholarship Fund

    Myrl S. and Bessie Evans Mather Foundation Scholarship Fund

    Evelyn May Scholarship Fund

    Charles "Shorty" McDonald Memorial Scholarship Fund

    Memorial Community Health Scholarship Fund

    Barbara J. (Otto) Meyer Memorial Scholarship Fund

    Rex and Janet Meyer Memorial Scholarship Fund

    Mid-Nebraska Disposal, Inc. Scholarship Fund

    David and Myrtle Myers Scholarship Fund

    Alfred P. Nelson Scholarship Fund

    Jeanie Nelson Memorial Scholarship Fund

    John W. Newman Memorial Scholarship Fund

    Donald A. Nielsen, Betty Lou Nielsen and Robert L. Nielsen Memorial Fund

    Kenneth and Lucille Nyblom Teaching Scholarship Fund

    Mae Gunnarson Olson P.E.O. Scholarship Fund

    Alta Louise Otto Memorial Fund

    R.M. "Bud" and Mary Ann Pence Scholarship Fund

    Harlan and Emma Jane Peterson Scholarship Fund

    Phillips Community Scholarship Fund

    John F. and Mary A. Quinn Scholarship Fund

    Dick Regier Memorial Scholarship Fund

    Ted and Marjorie Regier Fund

    Todd Alan Regier Memorial Scholarship Fund

    Blanche M. Ross Memorial Scholarship Fund

    Kelly Ross Memorial Scholarship Fund

    Valta and Cindy Ross Memorial Scholarship Fund

    Jim Salmon Memorial Scholarship Fund

    Betty Grosvenor Saunders Scholarship in Education Fund

    J. Michael Saxton Memorial Scholarship Fund

    Donald L. Schaffert Memorial Scholarship Fund

    Stella Schaffert Memorial Scholarship Fund

    Jean Schuster Memorial Scholarship

    Arthur L. Scott Memorial Scholarship Fund

    Edith L. Scott Memorial Scholarship Fund

    Ethel M. Shaneyfelt Nursing Scholarship Fund

    John H. and Edith Pratt Stauffer Memorial Scholarship Fund

    Dr. Edmund A. Steenburg Memorial Fund

    Alvin and Rose Marie Stranberg Memorial Scholarship Fund

    Annita Kay Thomas Memorial Fund

    John G. Thomas Memorial Scholarship Fund

    Dale E. Traudt Memorial Scholarship Fund

    Jana Van Housen Memorial Scholarship Fund

    Marie Vetter Memorial Scholarship Fund

    Delmer Wadell Memorial Scholarship Fund

    Wilbur H. Weedin Scholarship Fund

    Karen Louise Nielsen Wilcox Memorial Scholarship Fund

    Clifford Williams Memorial Scholarship Fund

    Genene and Robert Willis Scholarship Fund

    Women in Philanthropy Scholarship Fund

    Dr. James and Mabel Woodard Scholarship Fund

    Clair "Shorty" and Evelyn Zehr Memorial Scholarship Fund

Applications are 100% online. Please direct all questions to the office at 402-694-3200 or email lfleming@hcfne.org.

All 2025 graduates or alumni who did not apply for 2023-2024 scholarships will need to create a new account for the scholarship application. If you applied in 2024, you can log in to your account to apply for the 2024 - 2025 scholarships.

If awarded a scholarship, checks will be sent to your school the beginning of August and will be split between the Fall and Spring semester.

  • Upload a high-resolution professional headshot. This can be obtained from your photographer upon request. This photo will be included in the newspaper announcement.

  • List BOTH parents. This information is included in the newspaper announcement.

  • Provide your personal email (NOT your school email). Some correspondence regarding scholarships will occur after graduation.

  • Provide your UNWEIGHTED GPA. This MUST match the GPA on your attached transcript and should not exceed a 4.0.

  • Provide your HIGHEST ACT score. This MUST match the transcript you upload with your application. (Be sure to upload an updated transcript if you have a more recent ACT score.)

Grant applications are considered quarterly. All applications must be received online by 11:59p.m. on the deadline date. 

                                 Grant Application Opens    Deadline                       Notification

Once Per Year        December 15 February 15 April 18

HCF Scholarships

B. Keith and Norma F. Heuermann Scholarship

Available Scholarships

 Akerson, Lauren Memorial Scholarship

To apply for the Lauren Akerson Memorial Scholarship, you must be a graduating senior or alumnus of Aurora High School pursuing a four-year degree in education, full-time, at an accredited college. Second preference given to a student pursuing an endorsement in coaching. Financial need will be a factor.

 

Akerson, Wilbur C. Memorial Scholarship

To apply for the Wilbur C. Akerson Memorial Scholarship, you must be a graduating senior or alumnus of a Hamilton County high school pursuing a two or four-year degree in agriculture, full or part-time, at an accredited college. This scholarship covers tuition and fees up to $1,250 per semester and is renewable for a maximum of three additional years if the student maintains a minimum GPA of 3.0.

 

Andersen, Shirley A. Memorial Teaching Scholarship

To apply for the Shirley A. Andersen Memorial Teaching Scholarship, you must be a graduating senior or alumnus of a Hamilton County high school pursuing a four-year degree in teaching, full-time, at an accredited college.

 

Anderson, Arthur H. Memorial Scholarship

To apply for the Arthur H. Anderson Memorial Scholarship, you must be a graduating senior or alumnus of a Hamilton County high school pursuing a two or four-year degree in agriculture, full-time, at an accredited college.

 

Anderson, Jerry & Bertina Memorial Scholarship

To apply for the Jerry and Bertina Anderson Memorial Scholarship, you must be a graduating senior or alumnus of a Hamilton County high school pursuing a certificate, two or four-year degree in nursing (LPN or RN), full-time, at an accredited college or career school.

 

Andrews, Ward B. Memorial Scholarship for Business

To apply for the Ward B. Andrews Memorial Scholarship for Business, you must be a graduating senior or alumnus of a Hamilton County high school pursuing a four-year degree in business administration or agribusiness, full-time, at an accredited college.

 

Arnold, Deryl and Janis Memorial Scholarship

To apply for the Deryl and Janis Arnold Memorial Scholarship, you must be a graduating senior of a Hamilton County high school pursuing a two or four-year degree at an accredited college.

 

Aurora Baha’i Community Scholarship

To apply for the Aurora Baha’i Community Scholarship, you must be a graduating senior of a Hamilton County high school pursuing a two-year degree, part or full-time, at an accredited Nebraska trade school or community college. Other areas of consideration in order of importance are community (volunteer) involvement, employment experience, school involvement and academic accomplishments/GPA/ACT. Financial need will be a factor.

 

Aurora Chamber of Commerce Scholarship

To apply for the Aurora Chamber of Commerce Scholarship, you must be a graduating senior or alumnus of a Hamilton County high school pursuing a trade, two or four-year degree, in business and entrepreneurship, part or full-time, at an accredited college or career school.  Preference given to students with financial need. 

 

Aurora Cooperative Scholarship

To apply for the Aurora Cooperative Scholarship, you must be a graduating high school senior with a minimum unweighted GPA of 2.75 or higher pursuing a two or four-year degree, in an agriculture-related field, part or full-time, at an accredited college. Eligible applicants are those whose parent(s) or family members are active account holders or employees of Aurora Cooperative.

 

Aurora Education Association Scholarship

To apply for the Aurora Education Association Scholarship, you must be an alumnus of Aurora High School in your junior or senior year in college with a minimum college GPA of 3.0 pursuing a four-year degree in education, full-time, at an accredited college.

 

Aurora High School Alumni Association Class of 2025 Scholarship

To apply for the Aurora High School Alumni Association Class of 2025 Scholarship, you must be a graduating senior of Aurora High School with a minimum unweighted GPA of 2.5 pursuing a two or four-year degree, full-time, at an accredited Nebraska college. Financial need will be a factor.

 

Aurora High School Alumni Association Legacy Scholarship

To apply for the Aurora High School Alumni Association Legacy Scholarship, you must be at least a third generation graduating senior of Aurora High School pursuing a two or four-year degree, full-time, at an accredited Nebraska college.

 

Aurora High School Alumni Association Scholarship

To apply for the Aurora High School Alumni Association Scholarship, you must be an alumnus of Aurora High School with a minimum unweighted GPA of 2.5 pursuing a two or four-year degree, full-time, at an accredited Nebraska college. Financial need will be a factor.

 

Aurora Rotary Club Scholarship

To apply for the Aurora Rotary Club Scholarship, you must be a graduating senior of Aurora High School pursuing a two or four-year degree, full-time, at an accredited college.  Preference given to applicants that have shown significant involvement in community service and volunteerism.

 

Aurora Wrestling Club Scholarship

To apply for the Aurora Wrestling Club Scholarship, you must be a graduating senior of Aurora High School pursuing a two or four-year degree, full-time, at an accredited college. Applicants must be involved currently in high school wrestling and must have participated for at least one year in the Aurora Wrestling Club.

 

Bankson, Herbert & Doris Memorial Scholarship

To apply for the Herbert and Doris Bankson Memorial Scholarship, you must be a graduating senior or alumnus of a Hamilton County high school pursuing a two or four-year degree, full-time, at an accredited college. Preference given to a lineal descendant of a graduate of the former Marquette High School. Financial need will be a factor.

 

Bengtson, Ivan M. & Agdie I. Scholarship

To apply for the Ivan M. & Agdie I. Bengtson Scholarship, you must be a graduating senior or alumnus of a Hamilton County high school pursuing a two or four-year degree, part or full-time, at an accredited college.

 

Big Iron Realty Scholarship

To apply for the Big Iron Realty Scholarship, you must be a graduating senior of Aurora High School pursuing a four-year degree in agriculture, full-time, at an accredited college.  Financial need will be a factor.

 

Bish, Doyle & Evelyn Memorial Scholarship

To apply for the Doyle & Evelyn Bish Scholarship, you must be a graduating senior or alumnus of Giltner High School pursuing a two or four-year degree, part or full-time, at an accredited college.

 

Bute, George C. and Sarah Strickler Memorial Scholarship

To apply for the George C. and Sarah Strickler Bute Memorial Scholarship, you must be a graduating senior or alumnus of a Hamilton County high school pursuing a two or four-year degree, part or full-time, at an accredited college.

 

Carriker, Dean & Pat Memorial Scholarship

To apply for the Dean and Pat Carriker Memorial Scholarship, you must be a graduating senior or alumnus of a Hamilton County high school pursuing a two or four-year degree in construction management or building/construction trade, full-time, at an accredited college. Preference given to students attending Southeast Community College-Milford Campus. 

 

Chader, Carl Memorial Scholarship

To apply for the Carl Chader Memorial Scholarship, you must be a graduating senior of a Hamilton County high school or High Plains High School residing in Otis or Bluff precincts (Hordville area) of Hamilton County, NE pursuing a two or four-year degree, part or full-time, at an accredited college.

 

Christenson, Megan K. Memorial Scholarship

To apply for the Megan K. Christenson Memorial Scholarship, you must be a graduating senior of Aurora High School involved in band, 4-H or softball pursuing a two or four-year degree, part or full-time, at an accredited college.

 

Clarke, Jim and LaVonne Scholarship

To apply for the Jim and LaVonne Clarke Scholarship, you must be a graduating senior of a Hamilton County High School pursuing a certificate, trade or two-year degree, part or full-time, at an accredited Nebraska college or career school. Preference will be given to students who worked while in school and have financial need. 

 

Clay, Bob Memorial Scholarship

To apply for the Bob Clay Memorial Scholarship, you must be a graduating senior of Aurora High School with a minimum unweighted GPA of 3.0 pursuing a four-year degree in education, full time at an accredited college. Preference given to students pursuing a degree in secondary education. Second preference given to applicants seeking to obtain a coaching endorsement.

 

Cornerstone Bank Scholarship – Aurora

To apply for the Cornerstone Bank Scholarship, you must be a graduating senior of Aurora High School with a minimum unweighted GPA of 3.5 and a minimum composite ACT score of 22 pursuing a two or four-year degree, full-time, at an accredited Nebraska college.

 

Cornerstone Bank Scholarship – Giltner

To apply for the Cornerstone Bank Scholarship, you must be a graduating senior of Giltner High School with a minimum unweighted GPA of 3.5 and a minimum composite ACT score of 22 pursuing a two or four-year degree, full-time, at an accredited Nebraska college. 

 

Cornerstone Bank Scholarship – Hampton

To apply for the Cornerstone Bank Scholarship, you must be a graduating senior of Hampton High School with a minimum unweighted GPA of 3.5 and a minimum composite ACT score of 22 pursuing a two or four-year degree, full-time, at an accredited Nebraska college. 

 

Daniel, Edward & Alma Memorial Scholarship

To apply for the Edward & Alma Daniel Memorial Scholarship, you must be a graduating senior or alumnus of a Hamilton County high school pursuing a two-year degree, part or full-time, at an accredited technical college. 

 

Eberhard, Alice G. Memorial Scholarship

To apply for the Alice G. Eberhard Memorial Scholarship, you must be a graduating senior or alumnus of Hampton High School pursuing a two or four-year degree, full-time, at an accredited college. Preference shall be given to a student pursuing a degree in music or mathematics. 

 

Elkjer, Thelma Clara Memorial Scholarship

To apply for the Thelma Clara Elkjer Memorial Scholarship, you must be a graduating senior or alumnus of a Hamilton County high school pursuing a two or four-year degree in small animal care including veterinary science or veterinarian technician, full-time, at an accredited college.  Second preference will be given to a student pursuing a degree in business administration.

 

Emken, Fred & Helen Memorial Scholarship

To apply for the Fred & Helen Emken Memorial Scholarship, you must be an alumnus of a Hamilton County high school pursuing a two or four-year degree in agriculture or education, full-time, at an accredited college.  Preference given to a student who has completed one full year of college with a minimum college GPA of 2.5. Financial need will be a factor.

 

Ernst, Bob & Carol Memorial Scholarship

To apply for the Bob and Carol Ernst Scholarship, you must be a graduating senior of Aurora High School with a minimum unweighted GPA of 3.0 pursuing a two or four-year degree in education or healthcare, full-time, at an accredited college. Preference will be given to those who were active in two or more sports during their senior year. Second preference will be given to those in one sport and other school sponsored activities. Financial need will be a factor.

 

Farr, Frank M. & Alice Trust Scholarship

To apply for the Frank M. & Alice Farr Trust Scholarship, you must be a graduating senior or alumnus of a Hamilton County high school pursuing a two or four-year degree, full-time, at an accredited college, university or trade school. Ineligible if receiving the B. Keith and Norma F. Heuermann Scholarship.

 

Farr, Frank M. Rotary Club of Aurora Scholarship

To apply for the Frank M. Farr Rotary Club of Aurora Scholarship, you must be a graduating senior of a Hamilton County high school pursuing a two or four-year degree, full-time, at an accredited college, university or trade school.  Preference given to applicants that have shown community service participation.  Ineligible if receiving the B. Keith and Norma F. Heuermann Scholarship.

 

Florea, John & Imogene Memorial Scholarship

To apply for the John and Imogene Florea Memorial Scholarship, you must be an alumnus of Aurora High School in their second or third year of college with a minimum college GPA of 3.0 pursuing a two or four-year degree, in nursing, part or full-time, at an accredited college. Second preference will be given to a student pursuing a healthcare related degree. Financial need will be a factor.   

 

Forsman, Wilt & Eileen Memorial Scholarship

To apply for the Wilt & Eileen Forsman Memorial Scholarship, you must be a graduating senior of a Hamilton County high school with a minimum unweighted GPA of 3.0 and minimum composite ACT score of 20 pursuing a four-year degree in elementary education, full-time, at an accredited Nebraska college. Preference given to students with financial need. 

 

Furse, Brent & Michael Memorial Scholarship

To apply for the Brent & Michael Furse Memorial Scholarship, you must be an alumnus of a Hamilton County high school who is currently in their junior or senior year of college pursuing a four-year degree in newspaper journalism, full-time, at an accredited college. Second preference will be given to a student pursuing a degree in graphic arts and communications.

 

Gilbert, Joan M. Memorial Scholarship

To apply for the Joan M. Gilbert Memorial Scholarship, you must be a graduating senior or alumnus of a Hamilton County high school pursuing a two or four-year degree in nursing, full-time, at an accredited college. Financial need will be a factor.

 

 

Giltner Alumni and Community Foundation Scholarship

To apply for the Giltner Alumni and Community Foundation Scholarship, you must be a graduating senior of Giltner High School with a minimum unweighted GPA of 3.0 pursuing a trade, two or four-year degree, full-time, at an accredited college or career school.

 

GNSD Trade and Technology Scholarship

To apply for the GNSD Trade and Technology Scholarship, you must be a graduating senior of Labette County High School in Altamont, Kansas pursuing a certificate, two or four-year degree, full-time, at an accredited college or career school. Preference will be given to students pursuing a degree or certificate in diesel mechanics, construction science/management/safety, journeyman electrician, engineering, engineering technology, HVAC, welding or similar fields.

 

Griffin, Ray A. & Frances Memorial Scholarship

To apply for the Ray A. and Frances Griffin Memorial Scholarship, you must be a graduating senior or alumnus of a Hamilton County high school pursuing a four-year degree in agriculture with an emphasis on soil conservation, full-time, at an accredited college. Second preference will be given to a student pursuing a degree in teaching. Preference given to students with financial need.

 

Grosshans, Rhonda Memorial Scholarship

To apply for the Rhonda Grosshans Memorial Scholarship, you must be a graduating senior of Aurora High School pursuing a four-year degree in education, full-time, at an accredited college. Second preference will be given to a student pursuing a degree in special education.  Preference given to students with financial need. 

 

Hamilton Co. Jr. Pork Producers Scholarship

To apply for the Hamilton County Jr. Pork Producers Scholarship, you must be a graduating senior or alumnus of a Hamilton County high school pursuing a two or four-year degree, in agriculture or agribusiness, part or full-time, at an accredited college.

 

Hamilton County Corn Growers Association Scholarship

To apply for the Hamilton County Corn Growers Association Scholarship, preference will be given to a Hamilton County high school or surrounding area student who are first time applicants. Students must have a minimum unweighted GPA of 2.5 pursing a two or four-year degree, full-time, at an accredited college. Applicant must be a student member or the son/daughter of a current member of NeCGA with their membership county as Hamilton County. Preference will be given to applicants pursuing an agriculture-related degree.

 

Haworth, Glenn R. & Eva E. Scholarship

To apply for the Glenn R. & Eva E. Haworth Scholarship, you must be a graduating senior of a Hamilton County high school pursuing a four-year degree, full-time, at Nebraska Wesleyan University. 

 

Haworth, John E. Memorial Scholarship

To apply for the John E. Haworth Memorial Scholarship, you must be a graduating senior or alumnus of a Hamilton County high school pursing an undergraduate or graduate degree in medicine, full-time, at a University of Nebraska campus.

 

Heuermann, B. Keith & Norma F. Scholarship

To apply for the B. Keith and Norma F. Heuermann Scholarship, you must be a graduating senior of a Hamilton County high school with a minimum unweighted GPA of 3.25 and a minimum composite ACT score of 20 pursuing a four-year degree, full-time, at Nebraska Wesleyan University. Pre-approval for admission from Nebraska Wesleyan is required. Preference given to student who demonstrate leadership skills through extra-curricular high school activities.

 

Holland, Howard Memorial Scholarship

To apply for the Howard Holland Memorial Scholarship, you must be a graduating senior or alumnus of a Hamilton County high school with a minimum unweighted GPA of 3.0 pursuing a two or four-year degree in healthcare, full-time, at an accredited college.

 

Hudson, J. Walter & Thelma Memorial Scholarship

To apply for the J. Walter and Thelma Hudson Memorial Scholarship, you must be a female graduating senior or alumnus of a Hamilton County high school pursuing a four-year degree in education, full-time, at an accredited college.

 

Hurst, Melvin & Virgie Memorial Scholarship

To apply for the Melvin & Virgie Hurst Memorial Scholarship, you must be a graduating senior of a Hamilton County high school pursuing a two or four-year degree, full-time, at an accredited Nebraska college. Preference given to students with financial need.

 

Jacobs, Veedis “Veda” Memorial Scholarship

To apply for the Veedis “Veda” Jacobs Memorial Scholarship, you must be a graduating senior or alumnus of a Hamilton County high school pursuing a two or four-year degree, full-time, at an accredited college. Preference will be given to students pursuing any of the following areas of study (not in priority): medical related careers, teaching (music preferred), engineering, science, or agriculture.

 

Jemison, Jean Memorial Scholarship

To apply for the Jean Jemison Memorial Scholarship, you must be a graduating senior or alumnus of Giltner High School pursuing a two or four-year degree, full-time, at an accredited college.

 

Jones, Michael Memorial Scholarship

To apply for the Michael Jones Memorial Scholarship, you must be a graduating senior or alumnus of a Hamilton County high school pursuing a two or four-year or advanced degree in dentistry, full-time, at an accredited college.

 

Keller, Diane Healthcare Scholarship

To apply for the Diane Keller Healthcare Scholarship, you must be a graduating senior or alumnus of a Hamilton or Clay County high school with a minimum unweighted GPA of 3.0, an adult returning to college who resides in Hamilton or Clay County, or an employee of Memorial Community Health pursuing a certificate, two or four-year degree in healthcare or healthcare business (accounting, human resources, health information management), part or full-time, at an accredited Nebraska college. Preference given to students with financial need.

 

Kerr, Floyd & William M. Bobst Memorial Community College Scholarship

To apply for the Floyd Kerr and William M. Bobst Memorial Community College Scholarship, you must be a graduating senior or alumnus of a Hamilton County high school pursuing a two-year degree, full-time, at an accredited community college or technical school. Financial need will be a factor.

 

Kerr, Floyd & William M. Bobst Memorial Scholarship

To apply for the Floyd Kerr and William M. Bobst Memorial Scholarship, you must be graduating senior or alumnus of a Hamilton County high school pursuing a four-year degree, full-time, at an accredited college. Financial need will be a factor.

 

Keystone Lodge #62 Scholarship

To apply for the Keystone Lodge #62 Scholarship, you must be a graduating senior who resides in Giltner (zip code 68841) or Phillips (zip code 68865) pursuing a two or four-year degree, part or full-time, at an accredited Nebraska college. Preference given to students with financial need.

 

Ken Killion Memorial Scholarship

To apply for the Ken Killion Memorial Scholarship, you must be a graduating senior of a Hamilton County High School pursuing a two or four-year degree, full-time, at an accredited college. Preference will be given to students pursuing a degree in an agriculture-related field who have been involved in FFA and have shown at the Hamilton County Fair.

 

Kreutz, Norma J. Memorial Scholarship

To apply for the Norma J. Kreutz Memorial Scholarship, you must be a graduating senior or alumnus of a Hamilton County high school pursuing a four-year degree in teaching, full-time, at an accredited college.

 

Kreutz, Patricia A. Memorial Scholarship

To apply for the Patricia A. Kreutz Memorial Scholarship, you must be an alumnus of a Hamilton County high school who is a college upperclassman pursuing a four-year degree in a music related field, full-time, at an accredited college.

 

Mather, Myrl S. & Bessie Evans Foundation Scholarship

To apply for the Myrl S. & Bessie Evans Mather Foundation Scholarship, you must be a graduating senior of a Hamilton County high school pursuing a four-year degree in biology, chemistry, engineering, aeronautics, aviation, physics or healthcare (medical doctor, nurse/practitioner, pharmacist, physician’s assistant), full-time, at an accredited college. 

 

McDonald, Charles “Shorty” Memorial Scholarship

To apply for the Charles “Shorty” McDonald Memorial Scholarship, you must be a graduating senior or alumnus of a Hamilton County high school with a minimum unweighted GPA of 2.5 pursuing a two or four-year degree, in agriculture, part or full-time, at an accredited college. Financial need will be a factor.

 

Memorial Community Health, Inc. Scholarship

To apply for the Memorial Community Health Scholarship, you must be a graduating senior of a Hamilton County high school pursuing a two or four-year degree in a healthcare related field such as radiology, lab technician, nurse, doctor, occupational/physical therapy, physician’s assistant or nurse practitioner, part or full-time, at an accredited Nebraska college.

 

Meyer, Barbara J. (Otto) Memorial Scholarship

To apply for the Barbara J. Otto Meyer Memorial Scholarship, you must be a graduating senior or alumnus of Aurora High School pursuing a four-year nursing degree, full-time, at any accredited college. Students should be pursuing a BSN or RN degree. Preference given to students with financial need.

 

Meyer, Rex & Janet Memorial Scholarship

To apply for the Rex and Janet Meyer Memorial Scholarship, you must be an alumnus of a Hamilton County high school in your senior year of your undergraduate degree carrying a minimum GPA of 3.0 from a University of Nebraska college with the intent to pursue a graduate degree, full-time, at an accredited institution after graduation.

 

Mid-Nebraska Disposal Scholarship

To apply for the Mid-Nebraska Disposal Scholarship, you must be a graduating senior of Aurora High School pursuing a two or four-year degree, part or full-time, at an accredited college with preference given to an active member or immediate family member of an active volunteer with the Aurora Volunteer Fire Department. 

 

Moore-Morin, Janna Memorial Scholarship

To apply for the Janna Moore-Morin Memorial Scholarship, you must be a graduating senior of a Hamilton County High School pursuing a degree, full or part time, in cosmetology at an accredited college to be a hair stylist. Preference given to students with financial need.

 

Myers, David & Myrtle Scholarship

To apply for the David and Myrtle Myers Scholarship, you must be an alumnus of a Hamilton County high school with a minimum college GPA of 3.0 pursuing a two or four-year degree, full or part time, at an accredited college.

 

Nelson, Alfred P. Memorial Scholarship

To apply for the Alfred P. Nelson Memorial Scholarship, you must be a graduating senior or alumnus of a Hamilton County high school pursuing a two or four-year degree or certificate in a healthcare profession (medical doctor, practical or registered nurse, medical technician, medical aide, or similar fields), part or full-time, at an accredited college.

 

Nelson, Jeanie Memorial Scholarship

To apply for the Jeanie Nelson Memorial Scholarship, you must be a graduating senior of Aurora High School pursuing a four-year degree in the field of nursing, full-time, at an accredited college. Second preference will be given to a student pursuing a two or four-year degree in the field of art (education, graphic arts, commercial arts, or similar fields), full-time, at an accredited college. Financial need will be a factor. 

 

Newman, John W. Memorial Scholarship

To apply for the John W. Newman Memorial Scholarship, you must be an alumnus of a Hamilton County high school in your second or third year of law school pursuing a juris doctorate degree, full-time, at an accredited law school in the United States. Preference is given to performance in law school based partly on GPA, ambition and contribution to the community non-academically. Financial need will be a factor. 

 

Nielsen, Donald A., Betty Lou Nielsen & Robert L. Nielsen Memorial Scholarship

To apply for the Donald A., Betty Lou & Robert Nielsen Memorial Scholarship, you must be a graduating senior or alumnus of Hamilton County high school pursuing a two or four-year degree or certificate, in healthcare (doctor, nurse, medical technician, or similar fields), part or full-time, at an accredited college. Financial need will be a factor.

 

Olson, Mae Gunnarson P.E.O. Scholarship

To apply for the Mae Gunnarson Olson P.E.O. Scholarship, you must be a female graduating senior of a Hamilton County high school with a minimum unweighted GPA of 3.5 pursuing a two or four-year degree, part or full-time, at an accredited college. Financial need will be a factor.

 

Oswald, James Memorial Scholarship

To apply for the James Oswald Memorial Scholarship, you must be a graduating senior of Aurora High School, pursuing a four-year degree in an agriculture related field, attending the University of Nebraska-Lincoln full time. Preference given to students who were involved in FFA in high school.

 

Otto, Alta Louise Memorial Scholarship

To apply for the Alta Louise Otto Memorial Scholarship, you must be an alumnus of Aurora High School who has completed one full year of college with a minimum college GPA of 3.0 and is pursuing a four-year degree in elementary education, full-time, at an accredited college. Preference given to students with financial need.

 

Pence, R.M. “Bud” & Mary Ann Scholarship

To apply for the R.M. “Bud” and Mary Ann Pence Scholarship, you must be a graduating senior of Aurora High School pursuing a license, two or four-year degree, in aviation, part or full-time, at an accredited college/program.  Second preference will be given to a student pursuing a degree in business administration. 

 

Peterson, Harlan & Emma Jane Memorial Scholarship

To apply for the Harlan & Emma Jane Peterson Memorial Scholarship, you must be a graduating senior or alumnus of a Hamilton County high school from Otis, Bluff, or the east portion of South Platte precincts (Hordville area) for three or more years pursuing a four-year degree, full-time, at an accredited college. Preference given to a student pursuing a teaching degree.

 

Phillips Community Scholarship

To apply for the Phillips Community Scholarship, you must be a graduating senior or current college freshman who will or has graduated from a Hamilton County high school pursuing a two or four-year degree, part or full-time, at an accredited college. Students must live or have lived in the Phillips Fire District (Zip Code 68865). Preference will be given to students who have performed community service work in the Phillips community.

 

Quinn, John F. & Mary Scholarship

To apply for the John F. & Mary Quinn Scholarship, you must be a graduating senior of Aurora High School pursuing a two or four-year degree, part or full-time, at an accredited college. Financial need will be a factor.

 

Regier, Dick Memorial Scholarship

To apply for the Dick Regier Memorial Scholarship, you must be a graduating senior or alumnus of a Hamilton County high school with a minimum unweighted GPA of 3.0 pursuing a four-year degree in agriculture, full-time, at the University of Nebraska - Lincoln.

 

Regier, Todd Alan Memorial Community College Scholarship

To apply for the Todd Alan Regier Memorial Community College Scholarship, you must be an alumnus of Aurora or Giltner High School who has completed at least one semester at Central Community College pursuing a two or four-year degree in an agriculture related program (ag. mechanics, ag. welding, automotive diesel mechanics, soil conservation, or similar fields), part or full-time, at an accredited college. 

 

Regier, Todd Alan Memorial Scholarship

To apply for the Todd Alan Regier Memorial Scholarship, you must be an alumnus of Aurora or Giltner High School and have completed at least one semester at the University of Nebraska - Lincoln pursuing a four-year degree in agribusiness. 

 

Ross, Blanche M. Memorial Scholarship

To apply for the Blanche M. Ross Memorial Scholarship, you must be a graduating senior of Aurora High School pursuing a four-year degree in nutrition science, culinary science or textiles and design, full-time, at an accredited college. Second preference will be given to a student pursuing a degree in theology or religion. Third preference will be given to those pursuing a degree in healthcare.

 

Ross, Kelly J. Memorial Scholarship

To apply for the Kelly J. Ross Memorial Scholarship, you must be a graduating senior or alumnus of Aurora High School, pursuing a four-year degree in healthcare, full-time, at an accredited college. Second preference will be given to students pursuing a degree in engineering.

 

Ross, Valta and Cindy Memorial Scholarship

To apply for the Valta and Cindy Ross Memorial Scholarship, you must be a graduating senior or alumnus of Aurora High School pursuing a four-year degree in religious studies, full-time, at an accredited college. 

 

Rudy, Bonnie Memorial Scholarship

To apply for the Bonnie Rudy Memorial Scholarship, you must be a graduating high school senior of Aurora High School pursuing a two or four-year degree in healthcare (LPN, nursing, physician, etc.), full or part-time, at an accredited Nebraska college.

 

 

Salmon, Jim Memorial Scholarship

To apply for the Jim Salmon Memorial Scholarship, you must be a graduating senior or alumnus of a Hamilton County high school pursuing a two or four-year degree in an automotive related field (automotive, diesel mechanics, auto body, etc.), part or full-time, at an accredited Nebraska college. Preference given to students with financial need.

 

Saunders, Betty Grosvenor Scholarship in Education

To apply for the for the Betty Grosvenor Saunders Scholarship in Education, you must be a graduating senior of Aurora High School pursuing a four-year in teaching, full-time, at an accredited college. 

 

Saxton, J. Michael Memorial Scholarship

To apply for the J. Michael Saxton Memorial Scholarship, you must be a graduating senior of Aurora High School pursuing a two or four-year degree in healthcare, full-time, at an accredited college. Preference will be given to a student pursuing healthcare technology (radiology, med tech, or similar fields). Preference given to students with financial need.

 

Schaffert, Donald L. Memorial Scholarship

To apply for the Donald L. Schaffert Memorial Scholarship, you must be a graduating senior of a Hamilton County high school pursuing a two or four-year degree in agriculture or an agriculture related field, full-time, at Chadron State College or the Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture in Curtis, NE.  Second preference will be given to a student pursuing a four-year degree full-time in nursing at the University of Nebraska Medical Center.

 

Schaffert, Stella Memorial Scholarship

To apply for the Stella Schaffert Memorial Scholarship, you must be a graduating senior or alumnus of a Hamilton County high school pursuing a two, four-year or graduate degree, part or full-time, at an accredited college with the intent to pursue a career working for a University Extension office.  Preference will be given to a student that is involved in 4-H and with financial need.

 

Schuster, Jean Memorial Scholarship

To apply for the Jean Schuster Memorial Scholarship, you must be a graduating senior of a Hamilton County High School pursuing a four-year degree in education, full-time, at an accredited Nebraska college. Preference will be given to students pursuing elementary education.

 

Scott, Arthur L. Memorial Scholarship

To apply for the Arthur L. Scott Memorial Scholarship, you must be a graduating senior or alumnus of a Hamilton County high school with a minimum unweighted GPA of 2.5 pursuing a two or four-year degree in agriculture, part or full-time, at an accredited college. Preference given to students attending the Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture in Curtis, NE or the University of Wyoming. Preference given to students with financial need. 

 

Scott, Edith L. Memorial Scholarship

To apply for the Edith L. Scott Memorial Scholarship, you must be a graduating senior or alumnus (up to 25 years old) of a Hamilton County high school with a minimum unweighted GPA of 2.5 pursuing a two or four-year degree in nursing to include certified nursing assistant, licensed practical nurse, registered nurse or Bachelor of Science in nursing, part or full-time, at an accredited college. Preference given to students with financial need. 

 

Shaneyfelt, Ethel M. Nursing Scholarship

To apply for the Ethel Maree Shaneyfelt Nursing Scholarship, you must be a graduating senior of a Hamilton County high school with a minimum unweighted GPA of 3.5 pursuing a four-year degree in nursing (registered nurse, nurse practitioner), full-time, at an accredited college.

 

Stauffer, John & Edith Pratt Scholarship

To apply for the John & Edith Pratt Stauffer Scholarship, you must be a graduating senior of a Hamilton County high school and lineal descendant of a member of the old Pleasant View Mennonite Church OR a lineal descendant of an alumnus of Phillips High School. The student should be pursuing a two or four-year degree full-time at an accredited college.

 

Steenburg, Dr. Edmund A. Memorial Scholarship

To apply for the Dr. Edmund A. Steenburg Memorial Scholarship, you must be a graduating senior or alumnus of Hamilton County high school pursuing a two-year, four-year or graduate degree in a healthcare profession such as medical doctor, registered and practical nurse, medical technician, med aide, etc., full-time, at an accredited college.

 

Stettner, Larry Memorial Scholarship

To apply for the Larry Stettner Scholarship, you must be a graduating high school senior or alumnus of Hampton High School with a minimum unweighted GPA of 3.0 or higher pursuing a certificate, two or four-year degree, in an agriculture-related field, transportation or pursuing a CDL, part or full-time, at an accredited college/program or career school.

 

Stranberg, Alvin & Rose Marie Memorial Scholarship

To apply for the Alvin and Rose Marie Stranberg Memorial Scholarship, you must be a graduating senior or alumnus of High Plains High School pursuing a two or four-year degree, part or full-time, at an accredited college. Preference will be given to students with the following qualifications: minimum unweighted GPA of 3.0, have been involved in the high school music program, and student or parent(s) are members of the Mamre Evangelical Free Church, Marquette, NE.

 

Thomas, Annita Kay Memorial Scholarship

To apply for the Annita Kay Thomas Memorial Scholarship, you must be a graduating senior or alumnus of a Hamilton County high school pursuing a two or four-year degree, in nursing, part or full-time, at an accredited college. Preference given to students specializing in long-term care.

 

Thomas, Carol J. Memorial Scholarship

To apply for the Carol J. Thomas Memorial Scholarship, you must be an adult resident of Hamilton County for at least one year, pursuing a two-year, four-year or graduate/doctoral degree in business / entrepreneurship, a rural health profession or a skilled trade, part or full-time, at an accredited college. Second preference will be given to an alumnus of a Hamilton County High School. Preference given to prior recipients, students with financial need and students who were involved in the TeamMates program.

 

Thomas, John G. Memorial Scholarship

To apply for the John G. Thomas Memorial Scholarship, you must be an adult resident of Hamilton County for at least one year, pursuing a two-year, four-year or graduate/doctoral degree in business / entrepreneurship, a rural health profession or a skilled trade, part or full-time, at an accredited college. Second preference will be given to an alumnus of a Hamilton County High School. Preference given to prior recipients and students with financial need.

 

Traudt, Dale Memorial Scholarship

To apply for the Dale Traudt Memorial Scholarship, you must be a graduating senior or alumnus of a Hamilton County high school with a minimum unweighted GPA of 2.5 pursuing a two or four-year degree in aeronautical studies or an aviation related degree, full-time, at an accredited college. Second preference will be given to a student pursuing an agriculture related degree.

 

Van Housen, Jana Memorial Scholarship

To apply for the Jana Van Housen Memorial Scholarship, you must be a graduating high school senior of a Hamilton County high school pursuing a four-year degree in art, photography, or graphic design, full-time, at an accredited Nebraska college. Second preference is given to students pursuing a degree in education to teach art. Preference given to students with financial need. 

 

Vetter, Marie Memorial Scholarship

To apply for the Marie Vetter Memorial Scholarship, you must be a graduating senior or alumnus of a Hamilton County high school pursuing a four-year degree with an emphasis in whole foods and nutrition such as dietetics, food service management, food science and similar fields, full-time, at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln College of Education and Human Sciences or the College of Agriculture Sciences and Natural Resources. Second preference is given to students pursuing a degree in long-term sustainable ag/environmental studies at an accredited college. 

 

Wadell, Delmer Memorial Scholarship

To apply for the Delmer Wadell Memorial Scholarship, you must be a graduating senior or alumnus of a Hamilton County high school pursuing a two or four-year degree in agriculture, full-time, at an accredited college.

 

Weedin, Wilbur Memorial Scholarship

To apply for the Wilbur Weedin Memorial Scholarship, you must be a graduating senior or alumnus of Aurora High School with a minimum unweighted GPA of 3.0 pursuing a two or four-year degree in wildlife conservation to include preservation of forests, protection of wildlife habitats, green/renewable energy, and zoological studies, or similar fields), part or full-time, at an accredited college. Second preference given to a student pursuing a four-year degree in religion, theology or ministerial studies.  Financial need will be a factor. 

 

Wilcox, Karen Louise Nielsen Memorial Scholarship

To apply for the Karen Louise Nielsen Wilcox Memorial Scholarship, you must be an alumnus of a Hamilton County high school in your second year of college or above, or graduate school with a minimum GPA of 3.0 pursuing a degree in nursing, biology or medicine, full-time, at an accredited college. Second preference given to a student pursuing a degree in architecture or performing arts (theater). Preference given to students with financial need.

 

Williams, Clifford Memorial Scholarship

To apply for the Clifford Williams Memorial Scholarship, you must be a graduating senior or alumnus of a Hamilton County high school pursuing a four-year technical degree in electronic engineering, full-time, at an accredited college or a two-year technical degree in electronics, part or full-time, at an accredited Nebraska college.

 

Willis, Genene & Robert Scholarship

To apply for the Genene and Robert Willis Scholarship, you must be a graduating senior or alumnus of Aurora High School pursuing a two or four-year degree in construction management or building/construction trade, part or full-time, at Southeast Community College, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, or University of Nebraska-Kearney.  Financial need will be a factor.

 

Willis, Jim Memorial Scholarship

To apply for the Jim Willis Scholarship, you must be a graduating senior of a Hamilton County High School, pursuing a certificate, two or four-year degree in construction management, concrete finishing or a related field, part of full-time, at an accredited college.

 

Women in Philanthropy Scholarship

To apply for the Women in Philanthropy Scholarship, you must be a graduating senior of a Hamilton County high school with a minimum unweighted GPA of 3.0 pursuing a two or four-year degree, full or part-time, at an accredited college. Applicants must be current members of the HCF Youth Engaged in Philanthropy Program.

 

Woodard, Dr. James & Mabel Memorial Scholarship

To apply for the Dr. James and Mabel Woodard Memorial Scholarship, you must be a graduating senior or alumnus of a Hamilton County high school pursuing a two or four-year degree in healthcare such as practical or registered nursing, medical technician or aide, or medical doctor, part or full-time, at an accredited college. Preference will be given to an upperclassman.

 

Zehr, Clair “Shorty” & Evelyn Memorial Scholarship

To apply for the Clair “Shorty” Zehr Memorial Scholarship, you must be a graduating senior of Aurora High School with a minimum unweighted GPA of 3.75 who competed, in good standing, in the Aurora High School football program your junior and senior years and will be pursuing a four-year degree, full-time, at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Financial need will be a factor.