Local Scholarship Student Packet
Local scholarship descriptions and application instructions
by Kathy Bucy
February 13, 2008
Seniors,
Please use the following information as a guide in preparing
your letter(s) of application:
1. You must have one letter and resume/data sheet for each
scholarship application. You may
write one letter, but you must individually address each letter.
You may
NOT use "To Whom It May Concern" for your salutation. You must sign
each
letter individually (do not sign original and make copies).
2. Use the front page of this packet and circle the number beside
the scholarship(s)
to which you are applying. Put your letters and data sheets in
order using the
list of scholarships as a guide.
3. Read the information on each scholarship in this packet in
detail and see that your read and understand what each scholarship
requires for application.
4. Staple pages together for each scholarship
application. All applications should be stapled in the following
order: Letter,
Data Sheet, additional forms or essays, letters of
recommendation.
5. For your convenience, please run an extra set of your letter and
data sheet so
that we can keep one on file. These are sometimes used at a later
date, and it will
be easier for you than rewriting a new set. This one may be
addressed to "To
Whom It May Concern".
6. All of the information requested by the scholarship committee
MUST be turned
in by the deadline date. Late applications will not be accepted for
consideration.
If you run into a situation where a letter of recommendation may be
late, you
should talk to the guidance counselor. The application will be
accepted only
if all of the other information was turned in on time.
Topics to include in your letter(s) of application:
1. Give an introduction of self include your life goals?
2. Tell about your future educational plans, include possible
school(s), and major(s).
3. Tell about some of your major accomplishments to date.
4. If appropriate, describe your reasons for financial need.
5. Mention your family background, number of brothers and sisters,
etc.
6. Your letter must be typed
7. Proof read for any errors, misspelled words, etc. Use a real
person, not just spell check.
All applications must be submitted to the guidance office no later than Tuesday, March 4, 2008 at 3:30 P.M.
Remember to watch the Guidance Newsletter carefully for any additions or changes in the scholarships offered. NAME________________________
2008 LOCAL SCHOLARSHIPS FOR AUBURN HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATES:
Auburn Foundation Scholarships
1. John Whisler Memorial Scholarship $250
2. Dr. Darrell Wininger Memorial Scholarship $500
3. Centennial Scholarship 2 scholarships each(1-boy, 1 girl)
$500
Luceen Maag Scholarship Amount Varies from year to year (Approx
$900 )
Lifetime Vision Center $250
6. Nelson C. and Eunice M. Hill Memorial Scholarship $250
7. Vern & Verna Moody Memorial Scholarship $300
8. Allison Holly Schwindt Memorial Scholarship Foundation
scholarship $100
9. Duane Backstrom Memorial Scholarship $500
Auburn Leadership Scholarship $100
Family of Rosalie A. Oestmann Scholarship $1000
Other Local Scholarships
12. Albert & Maxine Simpson Memorial Scholarship $100
Vergil Lehr Memorial Scholarship $1000
Riley Scholarship for the Performing Arts $250
The Bert Franklin and Jeanne Marie Hutton Memorial Scholarship
$200
16. Ada & Allen Crooker Memorial Scholarships 2 scholarships
$100
17. Auburn Education Association Scholarship $200 18. Rotary
Scholarship -- Ralph Darling Sr. Memorial $500
19. Auburn Optimist Club 4 scholarships each $250
20. Jerome Stemper Scholarship $300
21. Auburn High School Faculty Scholarship (approx. $200)
22. Auburn Eagles Club Aerie No. 3767 $200
23. Auburn Eagles Auxiliary $150
24. Auburn P.E.O. Scholarship $200
25. Magnolia Metal Corporation Scholarship $500
26. Peru V.F.W. Auxiliary Post #7299 Scholarship 2 scholarships
each $150
27. Howard C. & Evelyn R. Kite Memorial Scholarship $250
28. Peru Kiwanis Leadership Scholarship $400
29. Bond Kennedy Memorial Scholarship (Peru Kiwanis) $400
30. Auburn American Legion, Post 23, Auburn, NE 2 scholarships each
$750
31. Auburn American Legion Auxiliary Unit #23/ 2 scholarships each
$200
32. Julie “Moe” Catlett Scholarship $200
33. Peru Masonic Lodge Scholarship $400
34. Nemaha Valley Masonic Lodge Scholarship $300
35. Brownville Eastern Star Scholarship 2 scholarships each
$200
36. Neal Thomas Memorial Scholarship $300
37.. Nemaha County Business Assistance Team Scholarship (formally
REAP) $150
38. Auburn Civic Women’s Club Scholarship $200
39. Auburn Alumni Association Scholarship 2 scholarships $500
40. Mary Ruth Wilson Peru Chapter AU P.E.O. Scholarship $200
41. 40/8 Nursing Scholarship $150
42. Auburn Kiwanis Scholarships 2 scholarships each $300
43. Eugene J. & Marjorie C. Ely Community Service Scholarship
$2000
44. Church & Helen Nixon Memorial Scholarship $300
45. Nemaha County Hospital Auxiliary Scholarship 1 or more $250
46. John S. Skaggs Memorial Scholarship $500
47. Lori S. Gerking, CPA Scholarship $200
48. Otoe Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution
Scholarship $1000
49. Nemaha County Lifeline Scholarship $500
John Sanders Memorial Scholarship $250
James McCoy $1000
Albert Austin Memorial Scholarship (Foundation) $500
We often get requests for your letter and data sheet by local
organizations to help them select awards and/or scholarships not
listed here. We cannot give out that information without your
consent. If you do not want us to release this information please
check NO below. If we have your permission to release this
information check YES. We will only release this information to
LOCAL organizations and only for the purposes stated above. Please
provide an extra copy of your letter and data sheet for this
purpose.
_____ NO _____ YES
Your signature_____________________________________
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THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION IS TENTATIVE. IF ANY SCHOLARSHIP IS DISCONTINUED OR THE AMOUNT IS CHANGED, YOU WILL BE NOTIFIED IN THE GUIDANCE NEWSLETTER.
1. John Whisler Memorial Scholarship $250
Who’s eligible: Any senior with an equivalent of a “C” (2.0) grade
average or higher and plan on enrolling at a 2 yr. or 4 yr. college
or vocational school.
Criteria:
1. Express concern for higher education
2. Good moral character
3. School and community participation
What’s needed to apply: Letter & data sheet
Other info: The recipient shall be selected by the District 29
Scholarship Selection Committee.
2. Dr. Darrell Wininger Memorial Scholarship $500
Who’s eligible: Any senior in the upper 1/2 of their class and are
going into the education field
Criteria: Good moral character
What’s needed to apply: Letter & data sheet
Other info: Darell Wininger was a long time resident in Peru. He
was a professor at Peru State College and head of the Peru State
Education Department for a number of years. His five children
graduated from Auburn High School. The District 29 Scholarship
Selection Committee shall be responsible for selecting the
recipient.
3. Centennial Scholarship $500
Who’s eligible: Any Senior in the upper third of their class
Criteria:
1. Be active in extracurricular activities
2. Citizenship - A sincere interest in attending a post-secondary
institution.
What’s needed to apply: Letter & data sheet
Other info: The centennial scholarship will award 2 scholarships, 1
- girl, 1 -boy, to a graduating senior.
One half will be paid when the student presents his/her first
semester schedule. The second half will be paid when the student
presents a copy of his/her grades from first semester (min. “C”
average) and a copy of his/her schedule for second semester. The
District 29 Scholarship Selection Committee shall be responsible
for selecting the recipient.
4 Luceen Maag Scholarship Varies around $900
Who’s eligible: Any Senior with a minimum GPA of 3.00.
Criteria:
1) Self-motivation 2) Good moral character
3) Leadership traits 4) Good teamwork skills
What’s needed to apply: Letter & data sheet
Other info: The amount of this scholarship varies from year to
year. It is based on the dividends of 500 shares of Plum Creek
Timber stock. The past two years the scholarship was in excess of
$1000. Remember that this amount will change as the value of the
stock changes.
One half will be paid when the student presents his/her first
semester schedule. The second half will be paid when the student
presents a copy of his/her grades from first semester (min. “C”
average) and a copy of his/her schedule for second semester. The
District 29 Scholarship Selection Committee shall be responsible
for selecting the recipient. The District 29 Scholarship Selection
Committee shall be responsible for selecting the recipient.
5. Lifetime Vision Center Scholarship $250
Who’s eligible: Any senior entering a health profession
Criteria:
What’s needed to apply: Letter & data sheet
Other info: The District 29 Scholarship Selection Committee shall
be responsible for selecting the recipient.
6. Nelson C. and Eunice M. Hill Memorial Scholarship $250
Who’s eligible: Any Senior going into a medical field
Criteria:
What’s needed to apply: Letter & data sheet
Other info: The District 29 Scholarship Selection Committee shall
be responsible for selecting the recipient.
7. Vern & Verna Moody Memorial Scholarship $300
Who’s eligible: Any Senior with a minimum GPA of 2.5. Priority will
be given, but not inclusive, to Agribusiness or Education careers.
The student must be enrolling full time at a two or four year
college or vocational school in the fall term.
Criteria: The criteria for this scholarship shall not be based on
need but rather on community and school service, a good moral
character. The following ranking of points will be used:
Community and school service 50 points Good moral character 25
points
2.5 GPA or higher 15 points Agribusiness or Education career 5
points
Statement of Purpose 5 points
What’s needed to apply: Letter & data sheet
Other info: The Vern and Verna Moody Scholarship will be given
annually to a graduating senior from the Auburn High School. The
District 29 Scholarship Selection Committee shall be responsible
for selecting the recipient.
8. Allison Holly Schwindt Memorial Scholarship $100 Foundation scholarship
Who’s eligible? Any graduating senior
Criteria: Interest in fine arts, poetry, music or guitar.
What’s needed to apply: Letter and data sheet
Other information: This scholarship is given by the Schwindt family
in honor of their their daughter Allison. The District 29
Scholarship Selection Committee shall be responsible for selecting
the recipient.
9. NAME: Duane Backstrom Memorial Scholarship $500
Who’s eligible: Any senior who is enrolling in an institution of
higher learning as a full time student and has a minimum G.P.A. of
2.7.
Criteria: Selection will be made by the scholarship committee.
Academics, leadership, community service, and character will be
considered. Preference may be given to individuals who are pursuing
a career in the field of education.
What’s needed to apply: Letter & data sheet.
Other information: The family of Duane Backstrom wishes to honor
the memory of Duane Backstrom by awarding an annual scholarship to
an Auburn High School graduating senior. Mr. Backstrom was the
principal at Auburn High School from August 1997 to June 2003. The
District 29 Scholarship Selection Committee shall be responsible
for selecting the recipient.
10. Auburn Leadership Scholarship $100
Who’s eligible: Any senior who is enrolling in an institution of
higher learning as a full time student and has a minimum G.P.A. of
2.8.
Criteria: Students who show leadership in their class will be
considered for this scholarship. To qualify, a student must be a
officer in at least one student organization his/her senior year.
School and community activities will also be considered.
What’s needed to apply: Letter & data sheet.
Other information: The District 29 Scholarship Selection Committee
shall be responsible for selecting the recipient. This scholarship
will be awarded in the years 2006, 2007, 2008 2009, and 2010.
11.Family of Rosalie A. Oestmann Scholarship $1000
Who’s eligible: Any senior who is enrolling in an 4-year
institution of higher learning as a full time student and has a
minimum G.P.A. of 3.0.
Criteria: Students who are active in community service, school
activities, and possess positive leadership skills will be
considered for this scholarship. Need for college funding may be
considered but is not the primary requirement for this scholarship.
The District 29 Scholarship Selection Committee shall be
responsible for selecting the recipient.
What’s needed to apply: Letter & data sheet.
Other information: The family of Rosalie Oestmann, including
JamesSr., James Jr., and Anne Fitzgerald take pride in their Auburn
High School education. This scholarship is given in memory of
Rosalie, a 1954 graduate of Auburn High School. The Auburn
Foundation will prorate the award during the recipient’s first year
of study, one half payable at the time of matriculation with the
balance contingent upon maintaining good citizenship and the
equivalency of a C or higher academic average.1
12. NAME: Albert & Maxine Simpson Memorial Scholarship
$100
Who’s eligible: Any Senior with a GPA of 2.00-2.99.
Criteria:
What’s needed to apply: Letter & data sheet
Other info: Foundation Scholarship beginning 3/5/07. The District
29 Scholarship shall be responsible for selecting the
recipient.
13. The Vergil L. Lehr Memorial Scholarship $1000
Who’s eligible: Any Senior enrolled in an institution of higher
education as a full time student and give evidence of being
seriously interested in pursuing the intended course of study.
Criteria: Selection will be in the sole discretion of the committee
and several factors will be considered, which will include, but
shall not be limited to the following: scholarship, financial need,
attitude toward higher education, and moral character.
What’s needed to apply: Letter & data sheet
Other info: The Carson National Bank and the Auburn State Bank are
jointly offering an annual scholarship in the amount of $1,000 to a
graduating senior of Auburn High School.
Payment will be made to the student with the $500 paid
proportionately at the beginning of each of the first two
enrollment periods. Second half will be payable only upon
successful completion of the previous semester's work. The
recipient must maintain the standards in scholarship, attendance,
and conduct established by the institution.
The recipient of the scholarship will be selected by a committee
composed of the high school principal and faculty.
14. Riley Scholarship for the Performing Arts $250
Who’s eligible: Any senior from Auburn High School who demonstrates
interest and proficiency in music, drama, speech, or theatre. The
student must have at least a B average. The students may enroll in
a technical/community college, junior college, or a four-year
college or university.
Criteria: Interest, talent, and financial need will be considered.
Selection will be made by the Riley family.
What’s needed to apply: Letter, data sheet, and a letter of
recommendation from a teacher or extra curricular sponsor.
Other info: Present a proof of enrollment to receive payment
15. The Bert Franklin and Jeanne Marie Hutton Memorial
Scholarship $200
Who’s eligible: Any Senior
Criteria: Selection will be made on moral character, financial
need, scholarship and attitude toward higher education or
vocational training.
What’s needed to apply: Letter & data sheet
Other info: Payment will be made to the institution proportionately
at the beginning of each of the first two enrollment periods. The
second half will be payable only upon successful completion with a
3.0 G.P.A. in the previous semester's work. The recipient must
maintain the standards in scholarship, attendance and conduct
established by the institution.
The recipient of the scholarship will be selected by the Auburn
High School Faculty.
16. Allen & Ada Crooker Memorial Scholarships $150
Who’s eligible: Allen Crooker Scholarship will be awarded to a boy
sincerely interested in pursuing a higher education in Agriculture.
Ada Crooker Memorial Scholarship will be awarded to a girl going to
Peru State and majoring in Business.
Criteria: None given
What’s needed to apply: Letter & data sheet
Other info:
17. The Auburn Educational Association Scholarship $200
Who’s eligible: Any senior enrolling in a teacher education
program.
Criteria: Selection will be at the sole discretion of a committee.
Several factors will be considered, which will include but shall
not be limited to the following: scholarship, financial need,
attitude toward higher education, and moral character. Criteria
students need to consider when applying for this scholarship are as
follows: have a B average or better, enroll in a teacher education
program with a minimum of twelve hours of college work, demonstrate
a financial need, and complete the application by the deadline
established by the guidance office.
What’s needed to apply: Letter & data sheet
Other info:Established by the local Education Association, the
scholarship shall provide $200 to a local graduating senior
planning a teacher education program in college.
The recipient of this scholarship will need to follow the following
steps in order to receive the $200. At successful completion of the
first semester's work, send a copy of grades along with
verification of second semester's enrollment to the President of
Auburn Education Association. A check for $200 will then be sent to
the financial office of the college. The District 29 Scholarship
Selection Committee shall be responsible for selecting the
recipient with approval by the Executive Committee of the Auburn
Education Association.
18. Rotary Scholarship -- Ralph Darling Sr.Memorial $500
Who’s eligible: Any Senior
Criteria: This scholarship will be given to a student based on
character, need and a good attitude toward higher education.
What’s needed to apply: Letter & data sheet
Other info:
19. Auburn Optimist Club $250
Who’s eligible: Any senior in the upper 1/2 of their class
Criteria:
1. Good moral character 2. Be active in extracurricular
activities
3. Can be used for any post secondary education.
What’s needed to apply: Letter & data sheet
Other info: The entire $500 scholarship will be paid upon
presentation of grades from the completed first semester and a
course list of enrollment for the second semester at any accredited
post secondary educational facility.
20. Jerome Stemper Scholarship $ 300
Who’s eligible: Any Senior attending Peru State College.
Criteria:
Students majoring in education will be considered first. If there
are no education majors, then the scholarship will be open to all
students going to Peru.
What’s needed to apply: Letter & data sheet
Amount : $100
Other info: The recipient shall be selected by the District 29
Scholarship Selection Committee
21. Auburn High School Faculty Scholarship Approx. $200
Who’s eligible: All seniors who are planning to continue their
education will be eligible.
Criteria: This scholarship will be awarded based on academic
ability, financial need and community service.
What’s needed to apply: Letter & data sheet
Other info: The recipient shall be selected by the District 29
Scholarship Selection Committee.
22. Auburn Eagles No. 3767 $200
Who’s eligible: Any senior
Criteria:
1. Equivalence of C grade average 2. Enroll at a 2 yr. or 4 yr.
college or vocational school
3. Express concern for higher education 4. Good moral character
5. School and community participation 6. Two scholarships to
graduating seniors
What’s needed to apply: Letter & data sheet
Other info: One-half payment will be sent to the student when
enrolled at a school of his/her choice, and the second half will be
sent when enrolled for second semester. Top four finalists will be
recommended by high school staff with final selection by Auburn
Eagles Scholarship Committee.
23. Auburn Eagles Auxiliary $150
Who’s eligible: Any senior
Criteria:
1. Equivalence of C grade average 2. Enroll at a 2 yr. or 4 yr.
college or vocational school
3. Express concern for higher education 4. Good moral character
5. School and community participation 6. Two scholarships to
graduating seniors
What’s needed to apply: Letter & data sheet
Other info: One-half payment will be sent to the student when
enrolled at a school his/her choice, and the second half will be
sent when enrolled for second semester.
24. Auburn PEO Scholarship $200
Who’s eligible: Any female senior in the upper 25% of her
class.
Criteria: Upper 25% of the graduating class
What’s needed to apply: Letter & data sheet
Other info: This $200 scholarship is available to female seniors.
Your letter of application should include career goals, high school
activities, reason for need, etc.
Selection will be made by the PEO Scholarship Committee. Girls
attending Cottey College will receive special consideration, but
the money may be used at any institution of higher learning.
Payment will be made in two $100 installments, one at the the
beginning of the 1st semester with the presentation of a current
registration sheet and one for the second semester showing a 2nd
semester registration sheet.
25. Magnolia Metal Corporation Scholarship $500
Who’s eligible: Any senior who has expressed the ability and
interest to pursue post secondary studies in Industrial Education
or Engineering. They must be enrolled in a 2 year engineering
program or Industrial Education, which could be a Vocational
Technical school accredited by the state where the student goes to
school.
Criteria: None given
What’s needed to apply: Letter & data sheet
Other info: The Magnolia Metal Corporation Scholarship will be for
$500.00 per school year.
The student will be paid in two equal payments. When he/she has
enrolled in the school for the first semester by submitting a copy
of his/her schedule to the Magnolia Metal office, he/she will be
paid $250.00. The second payment will come when the student submits
a copy of his/her grades for first semester and a copy of his/her
schedule for the second semester.
26. Peru V.F.W. Auxiliary Post #7299 Scholarships $150
Who’s eligible: The recipient must attend Peru State College
beginning the fall term.
Criteria: None given
What’s needed to apply: Letter & data sheet
Other info: Two students will be selected. One primary recipient
and an alternate. If the primary recipient does not go to college
the alternate will be given the scholarship. $300 will be given to
the admissions office in the recipient's name when they register in
the fall.
27. Howard C. & Evelyn R. Kite Memorial Scholarship $250
Who’s eligible: This scholarship will be given to an Auburn High
School senior who has definite plans to attend a post secondary
school.
Criteria: None given
What’s needed to apply: Letter & data sheet
Other info:
28. Peru Kiwanis Leadership Scholarship $400
Who’s eligible: The recipients must plan to attend Peru State
College.
Criteria: None given
What’s needed to apply: Letter & data sheet
Other info: Selection will be made by the Peru Kiwanis Club.
29. Bond Kennedy Memorial Scholarship (Peru Kiwanis)$400
Who’s eligible: The recipients must plan to attend Peru State
College and be in the top 25% of their class.
Criteria: None given
What’s needed to apply: Letter & data sheet
Other info: Selection will be made by the Peru Kiwanis Club.
30. Auburn American Legion, Post #23, Auburn, NE $750
Who’s eligible: Any male senior who plans to enter post secondary
education.
Criteria: This scholarship will be awarded to two senior boys with
good academic ability and good citizenship.
What’s needed to apply: Letter & data sheet
Other info:
31. Auburn American Legion Auxiliary, Unit #23, Auburn, NE.
$200
Who’s eligible: Any senior girl
Criteria: Selection will be based on the following: scholarship,
citizenship, favorable attitude toward higher education at a
college, university, or technical school, good moral character and
school and community participation.
What’s needed to apply: Letter & data sheet, Application should
be made in letter form. Also, are you related to a veteran? If so,
how? (This is not a requirement for this scholarship.)
Other info: The auxiliary will provide two graduating senior girls
from Auburn each with a scholarship worth $200. Final selection
will be made by a committee from the American Legion Auxiliary with
recommendations from the high school staff.
Payment will be sent to the student after enrolling in the school
of their choice.
32. Julie “Moe” Catlett $200
Who’s eligible: Any female Senior in the top 50% of their
graduating class
Criteria:
The recipient must be a multi-sports participant
The recipient must attend a post-secondary school or
institution
What’s needed to apply: Letter & data sheet
Other info: The recipient will receive one-half of the scholarship
first semester and the other half second semester.
33. Peru Masonic Lodge Scholarship $400
Who’s eligible: Any Senior
Criteria: None given
What’s needed to apply: Letter & data sheet
Other info:
34. Nemaha Valley Masonic Lodge Scholarship $300
Who’s eligible: Any Senior
Criteria: Student must attend a post secondary institution.
What’s needed to apply: Letter & data sheet
Other info:
35. Brownville Eastern Star Scholarship $200
Who’s eligible: Any Senior
Criteria: None given
What’s needed to apply: Letter & data sheet
Other info:
36. Neal Thomas Memorial Scholarship $300
Who’s eligible: Any Senior athlete
Criteria: This scholarship is awarded to an athlete who has
demonstrated outstanding sportsmanship. Financial need is also a
consideration.
What’s needed to apply: Letter & data sheet
37. Nemaha County Business Assistance Team Scholarship (formally
R.E.A.P.)$150
Who’s eligible: Any Senior pursuing a business career enrolling in
a tech school, community college, junior college, business college,
4-year college or university that is within a 90 mile radius of
Auburn.
Criteria: The school must be within a 90 mile radius of Auburn.
What’s needed to apply: Letter & data sheet
Other info: The goal of this organization is to promote
small-business enterprise in a rural setting. A $100.00 scholarship
for textbook purchase will be awarded to the student.
38. Auburn Civic Women’s Club Scholarship $200
Who’s eligible: Any female senior who is enrolling full time at a 2
or 4 year college or vocational school of their choice.
Criteria:
What’s needed to apply: Letter & data sheet. They should be
typed and include the following information:
1. Your career goals;
2. Your post-secondary plans;
3. A short resume’ of activities and experiences;
4. You must write two paragraphs with a maximum of 200 words. The
paragraphs should be written describing the role of women in the
American workplace in the year 2002 and beyond.
Other info: The Auburn Civic Women’s Club Scholarship of $200 will
be awarded to an Auburn High School graduating female senior.
Payment of the $100 will be made after enrollment at the school of
her choice. The second payment of $100 will be made after
maintaining a “B” or 3.0 grade point average for the first semester
and has enrolled at the school for the second semester. To show
enrollment has been completed, the student must send a copy of her
schedule before the second semester.
A committee of the Auburn Civic Women’s Club will review
applications.The committee will make the final selection.
39. Auburn Alumni Association $500 - two awarded
Who’s eligible: Any senior with a minimum GPA of 2.5
Criteria:. 1. Participation in school activities
2. Community service
3. Financial need
4. Leadership/character
What’s needed to apply: Resume/data sheet and a cover letter of
application that includes an introduction of self, statement of
financial need, and information about future educationa plans.
Other info:
40. Mary Ruth Wilson Peru Chapter AU PEO Scholarship $200
Who’s qualified to apply: A graduating female senior at Auburn
High School who is of high moral character. The recipient chosen
must attend Peru State College or Cottey College.
Selection Criteria: The P.E.O. scholarship committee will select
the recipient upon review of the letter of application and personal
data profile.
How do I apply: A letter of application and data sheet is
required.
Other information: An amount of $100 per semester ( for a total of
$200 for one year) will be paid directly to the financial office of
the college at which the recipient enrolls.
41 . 40/8 Nursing Scholarship $200
Who’s eligible: Any Senior
Criteria: Seniors going into Nursing
What’s needed to apply: Letter, data sheet, & application
Other info: An application is available in the guidance office.
42. The Kiwanis Scholarship$300 two awarded
Who’s eligible: In order to be eligible for the award a student
must be enrolled for a minimum of twelve semester hours of college
work and must give evidence of being seriously interested in his
academic program.
Criteria: Selection is made by a committee of club members on the
basis of previous scholarship record, his individual needs, his
attitude toward college work in general, and moral character.
What’s needed to apply: Letter & data sheet and a letter of
recommendation from the high school staff.
Other info: Established by the Kiwanis Club of Auburn, two
scholarships provide assistance to local graduating seniors
annually. The recipients must maintain the standards in
scholarship, attendance, and conduct established by the college
regulations to be eligible for the second semester payment.
Two scholarships will be awarded to a students going to a 4 yr.
college, a 2 yr. college, or a vocational school.
It is the responsibility of the scholarship winner to contact
Kiwanis with proof of enrollment at the beginning of the school
year. At that time a check of $300 will be written to the school
the student is attending to apply to h/her account.
43. Eugene J. & Marjorie C. Ely Community Service
Scholarship $2000
Who’s eligible: Any Senior with a minimum GPA of 3.2
Criteria:
1. Sincere commitment to community service.
2. Good moral character.
3. Leadership traits
4. Good teamwork skills
5.Willingness to learn.
What’s needed to apply: Letter & data sheet
Applicants must also have: 1. Have 4 letters of reference--2 from
school personnel
2 from members of student's community
2. Submit a 500 word statement of purpose.
Other info:
44. Church & Helen Nixon Memorial Scholarship one or two
given $300
Who’s eligible: Any Senior with a minimum GPA of 2.5 and plan to
attending a college or vocational school full time. First priority
will be given to Agribusiness or Education careers, but this
scholarship will not
be limited to those careers.
Criteria:
1. Must have good moral character
2. Must have a record of school and community service
What’s needed to apply: Letter & data sheet
Applicants must submit: application form
statement of purpose
two letters of reference----one from school personnel
one from community person
Other info:
You may pick up the application and the scoring forms to be used
for selection in the guidance office.
45. Nemaha County Hospital Auxiliary Scholarship $250 one or
more given
Who’s eligible: Any senior from Auburn High School who will enter
training for a health profession. A health profession is
interpreted to include, but not be limited to the following:
doctor, nurse, lab technician, x-ray, dietitian, etc.
Criteria: Selection will be made by a committee of Auxiliary
members on the basis of scholarship, financial need, attitude
toward higher education, moral character and letters of
recommendation from school administration and from a faculty
member.
What’s needed to apply: Letter & data sheet and letters of
recommendation from school administration and from a faculty
member. **This letter should include name, age, address, parent's
name, career plans, schools to which you have applied or have been
accepted, previous work experience and a short resume of activities
in school and community. State also the reasons why you chose a
health professions and why you feel that you should receive this
award.
Other info:
The Nemaha County Hospital Auxiliary is offering an annual
scholarship in the amount of $250 to a graduating senior.
Payment of $250 will be awarded at the beginning of the first
enrollment period. The payment will be made out to the recipient
and the institution.
46. John S. Skaggs Memorial Scholarship $500
Who’s eligible: Any senior who has expressed the ability and
interest to pursue a four-year college degree.
Criteria: Scholarship applicants must have demonstrated good
character, been involved in school and community activities, and
must have at least a 2.5 grade point average.
What’s needed to apply: Letter, data sheet, and three letters of
reference.
Other information: The family of John S. Skaggs wishes to
memorialize the memory and accomplishments of John S. Skaggs by
awarding an annual $500 scholarship to a local graduating
senior.
The high school guidance department shall annually announce the
scholarship and provide the family of John S. Skaggs the necessary
information from all applicants needed to make a selection. The
final selection shall be made by the family of John S. Skaggs with
notification given to the Auburn High School principal so that the
scholarship may be awarded at the annual commencement exercises.
The $500 award will be prorated during the recipients first year of
study, one half payable at the time of matriculation with the
balance contingent upon maintaining the equivalency of a “C” of
higher academic average. The second half shall be payable upon
registration for second semester classes. A check will be made
payable to the recipient upon their notification to the family of
John S. Skaggs of their enrollment and subsequent registration.
47. Lori S. Gerking, CPA Scholarship $200
Who’s qualified to apply: Open to AHS students only, the senior
must be going into accounting or business management. Accounting
students will be given priority.
Selection Criteria: Character & Integrity, academic record, and
work/participation.
How do I apply: Needed for application are: Letter and data sheet,
HS transcript, 2 letters of recommendation, and a essay detailing
your goals, work record, and participation in school
activities.
48. Otoe Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution
Scholarship $1000
Who’s eligible: The student must have a minimum GPA of 3.0.
Criteria:
What’s needed to apply: letter and data sheet
Other info:
49. Nemaha County Lifeline Scholarship $500
Who’s qualified to apply: Any senior from Auburn High School who
will enter training for a health profession. The student may enroll
in a technical/community college, junior college, or a four-year
college or university. A health profession is interpreted to
include, but not be limited to the following: doctor, nurse, lab
technician, paramedic, or x-ray technician.
Selection Criteria: Selection will be made by the Nemaha County
Lifeline.
How do I apply: letter and data sheet
Other Information: This scholarship is awarded by the Nemaha County
Lifeline organization. The amount of this scholarship will be paid
directly to the student’s college when the student presents his/her
first semester schedule or other proof of payment.
50. John Sanders Memorial Scholarship $250
Who’s qualified to apply: any senior from Auburn High School who
will enter training for a health profession. The student my enroll
in a technical/community college, junior college, or a four- year
college or university. A health profession is interpreted to
include, but not be limited to the following: doctor, nurse, lab
technician, paramedic, or x-ray technician.
Selection Criteria: Selection will be made by a committee of the
Auburn Rescue Squad.
How do I apply: Letter and data sheet are needed to apply.
Other information: This scholarship is award by the auburn Rescue
Squad. The goal of this scholarship is to promote medical services
to an area of need.
51. James McCoy Scholarship $1000
Who’s eligible: Graduating seniors planning to attend a two or four
year school.
Criteria: Financial need, scholarship, extra curricular
accomplishments.
What’s needed to apply: Letter and data sheet
Other Information: Certificate will awarded at graduation. Payment
will be made after proof of enrollment.
52. Albert Austin Memorial Scholarship $500
Who’s eligible: Any senior who is planning to enroll in a
institution of higher learning as a full time student and has a
minimum G.P.A. of 2.5
Criteria: Financial need, character, and work ethic.
What’s needed to apply: Letter, data sheet, and one letter of
recommendation from a faculty member.
Other Information: The district 29 Scholarship selection committee
will select the recipient. The family of Albert Austin wishes to
honor his memory by awarding the annual scholarship to an Auburn
High School graduating senior. Mr. Austin was the Superintendent of
the Auburn Public Schools from 1966 until his retirement in 1980.
His three children are all graduates of Auburn High School.
call for criteria.
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