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Farmers and Merchants Bank Scholarship

Deadline: April 1, 2025

The Farmers and Merchants Bank in Milligan, NE, is offering a $1,000 scholarship to a graduating senior from an area school, with emphasis given to students pursuing a degree in the area of agriculture or business.  The . . .

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Saline County Farm Bureau Scholarship

Deadline: April 1, 2025

Saline County Farm Bureau Scholarship     Two $500 scholarships to graduating high school seniors pursuing an agriculture or home economics related degree. While not . . .

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Tuttle Inc. Scholarship

Deadline: March 18, 2025

The Tuttle Inc. Scholarship for $1,500.00 is open to any Friend or Exeter-Milligan student who will be attending Southeast Community College to pursue a degree in any of the technology programs: welding, manufacturing engineering, . . .

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Wake Charitable Foundation Scholarship

Deadline: March 18, 2025

A scholarship in the amount of $2,000 will be provided by the Wake Charitable Foundation, Seward, Nebraska, to a graduating senior from Friend Public School.  The scholarship is to assist a senior who has the potential to further . . .

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Sons of the American Legion Memorial Scholarship

Deadline: April 7, 2025

Three (3) $1,000 scholarships will be awarded this year to graduating seniors at the Centennial, York, Exeter, Friend, Dorchester, Milford, or Seward high schools.  Attendance at the post secondary school must begin within 10 months . . .

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Pink Bandana Scholarship

Deadline: April 1, 2025

Pink Bandana is grateful to our generous sponsors who have allowed us to offer a college scholarship to students in our Nebraska communities that have been affected by breast cancer. The scholarship was established to recognize outstanding . . .

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Carriage House Foundation Scholarship

Deadline: April 4, 2025

Graduating seniors who plan to attend a community (2 year) college and major in an automotive related field may apply for this scholarship.  A $2,000 grant will be awarded in each of the six Community College areas in Nebraska. . . .

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Nebraska Sorghum Producers Association Scholarship

Deadline: April 1, 2025

  FPS students may access the application via their school email. 

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Lincoln Community Foundation - Update

Deadlines: March 15, 2025

Many scholarship opportunities are available through the  Lincoln Community Foundation  including the following for students from Gage, Lancaster, Jefferson, Saline, Johnson, or Pawnee counties in Nebraska: . . .

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Friend Community Club Scholarship

Deadline: March 14, 2025

The Friend Community Club is offering two (2) $500 scholarships to applicants who wish to go into business or become an entrepreneur, show evidence of community service, and have a minimum high school GPA of 2.5.  FPS seniors may . . .

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Melvin and Phyllis Cornell Scholarship

Deadline: March 14, 2025

The Melvin & Phyllis Cornell Scholarship (sponsored by the Friend Community Club) will award $500 to a graduating senior from Friend who has a cumulative GPA of at least 2.5 and who has demonstrated leadership and community . . .

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Nebraska Public Leadership Foundation Scholarship

Deadline: March 14, 2025

The Nebraska Public Leadership Foundation (NPLF) is awarding two, $1,000 scholarships to two high school seniors who are pursuing higher education to become a teacher in a Nebraska public school system.   . . .

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Friend Public School Staff Jeans Scholarship

Deadline: March 21, 2025

Each year, Friend Public School staff members are allowed to wear jeans on Fridays if they make a donation to the FPS Staff Jeans Scholarship fund.  All graduating seniors from Friend Public School are eligible to apply for this . . .

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Friend Public School Foundation Scholarship

Deadline: March 28, 2025

The Friend Public School Foundation is offering a scholarship to a graduating senior. However, in the past, multiple students have received this scholarship. The number of scholarships and the amount will be determined at the discretion of . . .

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Nebraska Czechs of York Scholarship

Deadline: March 10, 2025

Nebraska Czechs of York The Nebraska Czechs of York is a non-profit organization dedicated to creating an interest in Czech and Slovak . . .

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Norman Kohout Scholarship

Deadline: March 28, 2025

NORMAN KOHOUT SCHOLARSHIP   Mr. Kohout was born and raised in Friend, Nebraska, where he graduated from high school in 1963. Norman completed courses in electricity and drafting at SCC Milford, served his country during Vietnam . . .

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ASF Creative Writing Scholarship Competition

Deadline: March 16, 2025

     Creative Writing Scholarship Competition     Who may apply? Nebraska high school seniors planning to attend college   How much? $1,500 (paid . . .

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Jodi Lawver Family Memorial Scholarship

Deadline: April 1, 2025

To honor her memory, the family of Jodi Lawver wishes to grant a scholarship to a Friend Public School senior who has demonstrated strong work ethic, academic success and responsibility.  Preference will be given to a student who is . . .

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Judith A. Weber Memorial & P.E.O. Scholarship

Deadline: March 15, 2025

JUDITH A. WEBER MEMORIAL & P.E.O. - CHAPTER DQ SCHOLARSHIP FUND One scholarship of $500.00 will be awarded each year by the JUDITH A. WEBER MEMORIAL & P.E.O. - CHAPTER DQ SCHOLARSHIP FUND.   The . . .

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Nebraska Fur Harvesters Higher Education Scholarship

Deadline: April 1, 2025

Any graduating senior who believes his/her future plans may have any involvement or influence in the future of furbearer management or the broad world of wildlife management in general should consider applying for this scholarship. . . .

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Nebraska Society of Mayflower Descendants Scholarship

Deadline: March 15, 2025

The Nebraska Society of Mayflower Descendants is again offering a scholarship opportunity for High School Seniors who are planning to attend a 4-year college. Below is a link to a flyer that explains the scholarship, as well . . .

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Beck's Seed Scholarship

Deadline: March 12, 2025

  The Beck’s Seed Scholarship will be awarded to a Friend Public School graduate who is pursuing a career in the agriculture industry.  FPS seniors may access the application via their school email. 

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Lincoln Community Foundation Scholarships

Deadline: March 15, 2025

The Lincoln Community Foundation is pleased to announce that its Scholarship Application opens  December 15th !  On this date students can access the online application form for 2025-2026 scholarship awards! . . .

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Friend Education Association Scholarship

Deadline: March 21, 2025

Graduating FPS seniors who intend to pursue a degree in education are invited to apply for the Friend Education Association Scholarship.    Students may access the application via their school email. 

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Farmers Union Coop Scholarship

Deadline: March 28, 2025

Farmers Union Co-op is offering a $500 scholarship to a graduating senior from Friend Public School.    Criteria: · Student is well-rounded in all FHS programs. o   . . .

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Ford Banka SAL (Sons of the American Legion) Scholarship

Deadline: April 1, 2025

The Sons of the American Legion organization is offering a scholarship to a graduating senior from Friend Public School.  The scholarship is open to all seniors, not just those whose parents or family members are part of the . . .

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Citizens State Bank Scholarship

Deadline: April 1, 2025

Citizens State Bank will make available two (2) $1,000 scholarships to graduating seniors of Friend Public School.  Students are reminded to review the scholarship requirements that are included with the application.  FPS . . .

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Freckled Door Scholarship

Deadline: March 12, 2025

​The Freckled Door will award a scholarship this year to a graduating Friend Public School senior who is majoring in an art-related field or in entrepreneurship.  FPS seniors may access the scholarship application via their school . . .

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Grange Scholarship

Deadline: March 18, 2025

Friend Public School graduating seniors who plan to enter an agriculture-related course of study will be given preference for the Grange Scholarship, but all students are encouraged to apply.   FPS seniors may . . .

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Losh Family Scholarship

Deadline: March 21, 2025

  The Losh Family Scholarship is established to provide support for a Friend Public School senior who is accepted and attends a post-secondary institution leading to a teaching career in PreK-12 education. The . . .

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Sam Shutts Memorial Scholarship

Deadline: March 28, 2025

The Sam Shutts Memorial Scholarship is established to provide support for a FPS senior who is accepted to and attends a Nebraska community college and is actively pursuing a career in a trade (such as construction, carpentry, plumbing, . . .

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Randall O'Neel Memorial Scholarship

Deadline: April 1, 2025

The Randall O'Neel family is providing a scholarship to a Friend Public School graduating senior who meets the following criteria: - a student who participated in the high school wrestling program  and/or  a student who is . . .

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Gene R. Rohrig Memorial Scholarship

Deadline: April 1, 2025

Graduating FPS seniors are generously being offered the Gene R. Rohrig Memorial Scholarship.  This scholarship honors Gene's legacy of service, his commitment to his hometown, and the love and kindness he shared with others. It . . .

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Ann Morgan Pospisil Memorial Scholarship

Deadline: April 1, 2025

​FPS graduating seniors are incredibly fortunate to be offered the Ann Morgan Pospisil Memorial Scholarship.  The scholarship honors Ann's commitment, resilience and belief in growth through education. It will be awarded to the . . .

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Horatio Alger Association Scholarships

Deadlines: vary

Juniors and Seniors: The Horatio Alger Association offers MULTIPLE scholarships.  According to their website, "While most other scholarships focus exclusively on academic achievement or leadership potential, Horatio Alger . . .

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Todd Ricenbaw Memorial Scholarship

Deadline: March 3, 2025

The Todd Ricenbaw Memorial Rib Cook Off $1000 Scholarship is open to all graduating seniors from FPS (and surrounding schools) who plan to attend a 2 or 4 year college.  Friend Public School seniors may access the application via . . .

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2024-2025

FPS senior boys who plan to attend UNL next fall, take a look at this scholarship opportunity.    This is a single-year scholarship awarded to 3 incoming male freshmen at UNL who display excellence in academics, motivation for . . .

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