Local Scholarships
Blue Valley Community Action Partnership Scholarship
March 1* (postmark date)
$1,000
Must meet household income guidelines as stated by the scholarship
More information available online or in the counselor's office
Polk County 4-H Council
March 1
$250
Planning to attend a four year college, community college, or vocational college for the purpose of obtaining post-high school education.
Gordon & Marilyn Fredrickson
March 1
$150
Open to all seniors. Return completed application to the counselor's office.
Submit letter of application to the counselor's office
Joy Foundation Scholarship
March 1
To be determined
Open to any student who plans to study in agricultural or related field in college, and submit letter to application address on instructions
Catholic Daughters of the Revolution
March 1*
$1.000
Active members of St. Joseph or St. Patrick
Complete application
Application is attached, can be found in the counselor's office or in an email sent 1/24/22
All applications are due at the York High School by March 1. 1005 Duke Dr. or [email protected].
Stromsburg American Legion
March 1
Amounts vary
Open to all senior students. Return completed application to the counselor's office.
Masonic Lodge
March 1 *Now accepting until April 4
Amount to be determined
Submit letter of application why you are applying, college plans, and school/community activities. Return completed application or letter of application to the counselor's office.
CVA Scholarship
March 1st
$1000
Must be a CVA Member-Owner or CVA Employee Student. Must be going into an AG related field
Stromsburg Lions Club
March 1
$100
Submit letter of application, college plans, and school/community activities. Return completed application or letter of application to the counselor's office.
York County Pork Producers
March 1st
$500
Must be a graduating senior residing in York County and/or graduate from a York County High School. Must be planning to attend a vocational or 4 year/college university.
YCF Winsor Tucker
March 3
Amount to be determined
Open to Seniors who live in York County. Must have a minimum ACT of 27. Top 15% of the class. Application must be mailed to York Community Foundation 603 N Lincoln Ave york, Ne 68467
P.E.O. Scholarship, Chapter A
March 6*
$1,000
Senior girl who resides in York County
Plan to attend a two or four-year accredited college/university
Have a minimum B GPA
Demonstrate financial need
An interview may be required
Two letters of recommendation
Application is available in the counselor's office
York Elks Lodge Scholarship
March 8
Boys 1st place- $1,000 Boys 2nd place- $500
Girls 1st place- $1,000 Girls 2nd place-$500
Nebraska Czechs of York
March 10*
$300
Must be of Czech or Slovak ancestry and reside in York, Seward, Polk, Hamilton, or Fillmore County
Complete the application
Submit three letters of recommendation
The application is available using the link or in the counselor's office.
(click here for more info)
Lost Island Inc. Scholarship
March 13th* (postmarked by)
$250
Complete the application (click the link or see your email from 1/21/22)
Provide one letter of recommendation from a high school teacher that you have had in class
Send your high school transcript
Submit a typed essay of not less than 100 words on "Why I am interested in pursuing my chosen major or area of study as a career"
Sandy Pine Systems Scholarship
March 13th* (postmarked by)
$250
Complete the application (click the link or see your email from 1/21/22)
Provide one letter of recommendation from a high school teacher that you have had in class
Send your high school transcript
Submit a typed essay of not less than 100 words on "Why I am interested in pursuing my chosen major or area of study as a career"
Whitetail, LLC Scholarship
March 13th* (postmarked by)
$250
Complete the application (click the link or see your email from 1/21/22)
Provide one letter of recommendation from a high school teacher that you have had in class
Send your high school transcript
Submit a typed essay of not less than 100 words on "Why I am interested in pursuing my chosen major or area of study as a career"
Stromsburg Volunteer Fire Department Scholarship
March 14
2-$250.00
Recipients will be determined by a written essay. See application for title and instructions to complete the application and where to send it to.
Frontier Coop
March 15* (received by date)
$1,000
Complete application
The Frontier Cooperative Scholarship will be awarded to a son/daughter of a parent/legal guardian who is an active stockholder of the Frontier Cooperative as defined by the Articles and By-laws of the association. The scholarship recipient's family must do a minimum of $5,000 in business with the Coop during the year.
See email sent on 2/28/22
Cornerstone Bank
March 15*
$1,000
Open to all seniors. Return completed application to the counselor's office.
Mildred Sterner Baker Memorial Scholarship
March 15
Amount to be determined
Open to all Seniors who live in York County. Application must be returned to Cornerstone Bank Attn: Caryn Eickhoff P.O. Box 69 York, Nebraska 68467.
PEO Chapter AR
March 15
Amount to be determined
Open only to senior girls, submit letter of application why you are applying, college plans, and school/community activities. Return completed application or letter of application to the counselor's office.
Polk County Foundation Scholarship
March 15
Amount to be determined
Applicant must reside in Polk County, IMPORTANT!! The application must be mailed in by the applicant to the following address.
Jean Kamrath
139947 T Road
Shelby, NE 68662
Knight of Columbus
March 15
Amount to be determined
Submit letter of application why you are applying,college plans, and school/community activities. Return completed application or letter of application to the counselor's office. Open to all seniors.
Insurance Companies
March 15
Amount to be determined
Consideration given to those who show interest to those who who interest in a business career. Return completed application or letter of application to the counselor's office. Open to all seniors
Frank and Lena Rystrom Memorial Scholarship
March 15
Amount to be determined
Must be planning a major in the nursing field. Submit letter of application why you are applying, college plans, and school/community activities. Return completed application or letter of application to the counselor's office.
Polk County Farm Bureau Scholarship
March 15
$500
Parents must be Polk County Farm Bureau Members
Dubas Funeral Home
March 15
$250
Open to all seniors. Return completed application or letter of application to the counselor's office.
Cross County Denim Days Scholarship
March 15*
Amount to be determined
Open to all seniors. Return completed application or letter of application to the counselor's office.
(click here for more info)
CC Club
March 15
$100
Submit letter of application why you are applying, college plans, and school/community activities. Return completed application or letter of application to the counselor's office. Open to all seniors.
Heritage Bank Scholarship
March 15
$500
Scholarship to include at least a 3.0 GPA in their first semester of post-secondary schooling and enrollment in a 2nd semester. Still available to all seniors.
Pinnacle Bank Scholarship
March 15
$1,000
Open to all seniors. Return completed application to the counselor's office.
Central Platte NRD Scholarship
March 15
$1,000
See attached pdf file for requirements and link to application.
Burke Scholarship
March 25* by 5:00 pm
$2,000
Interested in pursuing a career in natural resources field
Complete the application
Three letters of recommendation
Use the link above for the application
B.P.O. Does Scholarship
March 26
$300
Open to any York area high school Senior
National & State Scholarships
Allstate Foundation Scholarship
March 1
$2,000
Please see linked file for eligibility guidelines and application process
Sons of the American Legion Scholarship
March 1*
$500
Adopted at the 2021 Detachment Convention, the Nebraska Sons of the American Legion has made a $500 scholarship available to a current member of a Sons of the American Legion Squadron in Nebraska or a son, grandson, great grandson, adopted son, stepson, step-grandson, or step-great grandson of any military veteran, alive or deceased (if not a current Legion member, please provide a copy of the veteran's DD-214 discharge papers or any other verifying documents).
Central Valley Ag Scholarships
March 1
American Legion Scholarships
March 1
Amounts vary
Instructions may differ on each scholarship. Scholarships listed are Edgar J. Boschult, Maynard Jensen, American Legion Baseball Player of the year, American Legion Eagle Scout of the Year, Jim Hurlbert Memorial Baseball
CNSGA Golf Scholarship
March 1*
$500 to $1000
Use the link to access the documents. Documents are also available in the counselor's office.
Mail the following in one mailing:
-Golf Scholarship Application
-CNSCG Scoring Guide
-Two Letters of Recommendation
-Personal Photo
Nebraska American Legion Auxiliary
March 1
Amounts vary
Click on link to apply
The Nebraska Academy of Sciences
March 1
$100-$1000
Applicants must plan to attend Colleges or Universities in the State of Nebraska. Access the website for scholarship descriptions, requirements, and the application summary page.
The Engebretson Foundation
March 1
$1000 (Student can reapply every year)
Minimum ACT of 28. GPA 3.75 or higher. Financial need
BBB Student of Integrity Award
March 13*
$2,000
Recognize students who exemplify ethical behavior and personal integrity, and who demonstrate humility, courage, compassion and respect for their peers, teachers and community — values of the BBB
Use the link to apply
Read the Application Guide before applying
AKSARBEN Scholarship, Horatio Alger Association
March 15*
Critical financial need ($55,000 or below)
Attend college in Nebraska
Have a 2.0 GPA or higher
Horatio Alger Scholarship
March 15*
Critical financial need ($55,000 or below)
Commitment to pursue a Bachelor's degree
Lincoln Community Foundation Scholarships
March 15* (for most scholarships)
Based on information provided in the submitted general application, students are automatically matched to scholarships for which they are fully eligible. Students will see these “auto-matched” scholarships on their account's “My Applications” tab.
Use the link to apply for scholarships
Also, see the email sent to seniors on 1/24/22
Telephone Pioneer Association & Museum Scholarship
March 15*
$1,000, renewable up to 4 years if criteria are met
Use the Lincoln Community Foundation Scholarship link to apply
Demonstrate academic success and pursue an undergraduate degree
Financial need is considered
Maintain a 2.5 GPA or higher
See attached document
Also, see the email sent to seniors on 1/24/22
Thomas C. Woods, JR. Scholarship
March 15*
$1,250, renewable up to 4 years if criteria are met
Use the Lincoln Community Foundation Scholarship link to apply
Preference will be given to dependents of former Aliant/Alltel employees
Demonstrate academic success and pursue an undergraduate degree
Financial need is considered
Maintain a 2.5 GPA or higher
See attached document
Also, see the email sent to seniors on 1/24/22
Nebraska School Counselor Association
March 15* (postmarked by)
Attend college in Nebraska
See linked application for additional information
Nebraska Aviation Trades Association
March 15
1-$1000
1-$500
Student must complete the application and write an essay on the supplied topic on the application
Upper Big Blue NRD's Burke Scholarship Program
March 24*
$2,000
Must be planning a career in a natural resources or a related field
Apply online using the link
Nebraska Insurance Federation (NIF) and the Nebraska Actuaries Club (NAC)
March 31* (scholarship must be received by this date)
2-$4000 to any University campus in Nebraska.
1-$1000 to any college in Nebraska
Open to student who plan on attending a Nebraska college and majoring in Actuarial Science or a Math-related field beginning in the fall of 2022
Must submit: a letter of recommendation from a counselor or teacher, high school transcript, proof of standardized test scores (ACT, SAT, etc.), completed application form
Information available via the link or in the counselor's office
Burt & Becky Whedon Memorial Scholarship
March 31*(submitted by date)
$1620
Attend a 4 year college or university
Evaluated on written essay, GPA, class rank, ACT scores, honors received, school or volunteer activities, employment, and demonstrated leadership
Provide a letter of recommendation from a teacher or school counselor
Second, Third, and Fourth Year ROTC Scholarships
March 1
$2,000
Please see linked file for eligibility guidelines and application process
Sons of the American Legion Scholarship
March 1*
$500
Adopted at the 2021 Detachment Convention, the Nebraska Sons of the American Legion has made a $500 scholarship available to a current member of a Sons of the American Legion Squadron in Nebraska or a son, grandson, great grandson, adopted son, stepson, step-grandson, or step-great grandson of any military veteran, alive or deceased (if not a current Legion member, please provide a copy of the veteran's DD-214 discharge papers or any other verifying documents).
Central Valley Ag Scholarships
March 1
American Legion Scholarships
March 1
Amounts vary
Instructions may differ on each scholarship. Scholarships listed are Edgar J. Boschult, Maynard Jensen, American Legion Baseball Player of the year, American Legion Eagle Scout of the Year, Jim Hurlbert Memorial Baseball
CNSGA Golf Scholarship
March 1*
$500 to $1000
Use the link to access the documents. Documents are also available in the counselor's office.
Mail the following in one mailing:
-Golf Scholarship Application
-CNSCG Scoring Guide
-Two Letters of Recommendation
-Personal Photo
Nebraska American Legion Auxiliary
March 1
Amounts vary
Click on link to apply
The Nebraska Academy of Sciences
March 1
$100-$1000
Applicants must plan to attend Colleges or Universities in the State of Nebraska. Access the website for scholarship descriptions, requirements, and the application summary page.
The Engebretson Foundation
March 1
$1000 (Student can reapply every year)
Minimum ACT of 28. GPA 3.75 or higher. Financial need
BBB Student of Integrity Award
March 13*
$2,000
Recognize students who exemplify ethical behavior and personal integrity, and who demonstrate humility, courage, compassion and respect for their peers, teachers and community — values of the BBB
Use the link to apply
Read the Application Guide before applying
AKSARBEN Scholarship, Horatio Alger Association
March 15*
Critical financial need ($55,000 or below)
Attend college in Nebraska
Have a 2.0 GPA or higher
Horatio Alger Scholarship
March 15*
Critical financial need ($55,000 or below)
Commitment to pursue a Bachelor's degree
Lincoln Community Foundation Scholarships
March 15* (for most scholarships)
Based on information provided in the submitted general application, students are automatically matched to scholarships for which they are fully eligible. Students will see these “auto-matched” scholarships on their account's “My Applications” tab.
Use the link to apply for scholarships
Also, see the email sent to seniors on 1/24/22
Telephone Pioneer Association & Museum Scholarship
March 15*
$1,000, renewable up to 4 years if criteria are met
Use the Lincoln Community Foundation Scholarship link to apply
Demonstrate academic success and pursue an undergraduate degree
Financial need is considered
Maintain a 2.5 GPA or higher
See attached document
Also, see the email sent to seniors on 1/24/22
Thomas C. Woods, JR. Scholarship
March 15*
$1,250, renewable up to 4 years if criteria are met
Use the Lincoln Community Foundation Scholarship link to apply
Preference will be given to dependents of former Aliant/Alltel employees
Demonstrate academic success and pursue an undergraduate degree
Financial need is considered
Maintain a 2.5 GPA or higher
See attached document
Also, see the email sent to seniors on 1/24/22
Nebraska School Counselor Association
March 15* (postmarked by)
Attend college in Nebraska
See linked application for additional information
Nebraska Aviation Trades Association
March 15
1-$1000
1-$500
Student must complete the application and write an essay on the supplied topic on the application
Upper Big Blue NRD's Burke Scholarship Program
March 24*
$2,000
Must be planning a career in a natural resources or a related field
Apply online using the link
Nebraska Insurance Federation (NIF) and the Nebraska Actuaries Club (NAC)
March 31* (scholarship must be received by this date)
2-$4000 to any University campus in Nebraska.
1-$1000 to any college in Nebraska
Open to student who plan on attending a Nebraska college and majoring in Actuarial Science or a Math-related field beginning in the fall of 2022
Must submit: a letter of recommendation from a counselor or teacher, high school transcript, proof of standardized test scores (ACT, SAT, etc.), completed application form
Information available via the link or in the counselor's office
Burt & Becky Whedon Memorial Scholarship
March 31*(submitted by date)
$1620
Attend a 4 year college or university
Evaluated on written essay, GPA, class rank, ACT scores, honors received, school or volunteer activities, employment, and demonstrated leadership
Provide a letter of recommendation from a teacher or school counselor
Second, Third, and Fourth Year ROTC Scholarships
School/College Scholarships
Northeast Community College
March 1* (priority deadline, changed from February 1)
Amount varies
Students will need to apply online on Northeast Community Colleges website. Scholarships open November 29.
Nebraska Career Scholarship, UNK
March 1 (admitted by date)*
Pays up to $25,000 or $10,000 based on ACT score
Must be in a STEM major
Central Community College Scholarships
March 1 (phase 1 deadline)*
Apply to and be accepted to Central Community College before application deadline
Register to create an account
Fill out scholarship application
Scholarship List
Transition Advantage Scholarship, Central Community College
March 1*
Waiver for 6 credit hours in Fall 2022; if progress is met, waiver for 6 credit hours in Spring 2023
Complete and earn a grade of "C" or higher in a minimum of 12 graded credit hours through CCC before high school graduation
Register at CCC as a full-time student within a year of high school graduation
Western Nebraska Community College Scholarships
March 1 (priority deadline)*
Amounts vary
Apply to Western Nebraska Community College
Fill out the general scholarship application
Southeast Community College
March 1*
All freshmen scholarships; amount varies
Create an account to access application
Deadlines posted on website
Based on the application process
March 1* (priority deadline, changed from February 1)
Amount varies
Students will need to apply online on Northeast Community Colleges website. Scholarships open November 29.
Nebraska Career Scholarship, UNK
March 1 (admitted by date)*
Pays up to $25,000 or $10,000 based on ACT score
Must be in a STEM major
Central Community College Scholarships
March 1 (phase 1 deadline)*
Apply to and be accepted to Central Community College before application deadline
Register to create an account
Fill out scholarship application
Scholarship List
Transition Advantage Scholarship, Central Community College
March 1*
Waiver for 6 credit hours in Fall 2022; if progress is met, waiver for 6 credit hours in Spring 2023
Complete and earn a grade of "C" or higher in a minimum of 12 graded credit hours through CCC before high school graduation
Register at CCC as a full-time student within a year of high school graduation
Western Nebraska Community College Scholarships
March 1 (priority deadline)*
Amounts vary
Apply to Western Nebraska Community College
Fill out the general scholarship application
Southeast Community College
March 1*
All freshmen scholarships; amount varies
Create an account to access application
Deadlines posted on website
Based on the application process