Links to Area Colleges
Four Year Colleges Bellevue University Clarkson College College of Saint Mary Creighton University Chadron State Concordia College Dana College . . . read more
Education Quest
Scholarships and College Searches
Education Quest, www.educationquest.org , is a free web site service to students. It can be used for college planning information for parents using their guided tours. They have a college selection section with steps to help . . .
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Insurance Scholarships
Feb 29th
Two $500 scholarships are available from the National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors-Cornhusker (NAIFA-Cornhusker) to seniors who wish to further their education. Students should have an above average GPA and demonstrate good . . .
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Alegiant Health Scholarships
February 15
The deadline is Feb 15 for those seniors who want to apply for the Alegent Health Scholarships. This scholarship must be completed online and you can request the application by asking Mrs. Goes to forward the application to you. . . .
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Fairbury Health Fair
February 15
Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors who are interested in a health career and have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher, should sign up to attend the Health Career Fair in Fairbury on Feb 15. You would be gone for your morning classes and . . .
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Phi Delta Kappa Scholarship
April 13
The University of Nebraska-Lincoln Chapter of Phi Delta Kappa is offering two (2) $250 scholarship opportunities to high school seniors planning to become elementary, middle level, secondary classroom, special education, or English language . . .
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Project Extra Mile Application
March 30
Project Extra Mile is looking for dedicated Junior High and Senior High students to participate in a leadership training in Omaha on June 4-6. This is a movement to prevent underage drinking. There is limited membership. . . .
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Military Representatives at Southern
The Army Representative will have a table at lunch on Monday, Feb 6.
The Marines Representative will have a table at lunch on Thursday, Feb 9
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American Legion Baseball Scholarship
The American Legion has a Baseball Scholarship available for those who have played Legion Baseball. Go the the American Legion website for more information
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American Legion Nursing Scholarship
May 15
The American Legion is offering a Nursing Scholarship for $5000 and the deadline is May 15.
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American Legion Scholarship for Juniors
High School Juniors who are a direct descendant of a US Veteran and is a delegate to either an American Legion Boys State or American Legion Auxiliary Girls State program, should apply for the American Legion scholarship. Applications . . .
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Eagle Scout Scholarship
If you have earned an Eagle Scout award you should apply for the American Legion scholarship.
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UNL Summer Camps
UNL has announced their summer academic camps for grades 9-12 for the Fall 2012 year. There is a cost to these camps but some scholarships are available. go to bigredcamps.unl.edu to register.
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Ak-Sar-Ben Scholarship
March 15
The Knights of AK SAR BEN Foundation is now accepting applications for the 2012-2013 AK SAR BEN Friends Community College Scholarships. It is available to any student attending a community college in Nebraska or western Iowa. Ten . . .
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Get Help filling out your FAFSA
Seniors who are planning to attend college, need to complete a FAFSA. Les Monroe from Education Quest has agreed to come to Southern on Feb 9th from 2:00 to 7:00 to help you with this process. You will need to call EducationQuest . . .
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Northwest Missouri State College Rep
Feb 14
A representative from Northwest Missouri State will be here on Feb 14th at 1:30
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UNL Scholarship Information
UNL has enrollment deposit fee of $250 by May 1. All scholarships must be accepted or declined by May 1. Honors Program deadline is March 1. Jeffrey S Raikes School of Computer Science and Management will continue to accept . . .
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UNL Visitor Days
UNL has announced their senior open house for Feb 20. Junior Husker Preview Days are every Wednesday from March 7 to April 25 (excluding March 21) beginning at 9 a.m.
Greek Preview is April 15
Big Red Open House on March 12, . . .
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Attend an Ivy League Summer School
March 19
If you know a high-achieving female sophomore or junior who would benefit from a scholarship to attend a summer academic program at an Ivy League or other excellent college, please encourage her to visit http://www.joyceivyfoundation.org . . .
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Gabby Mathes Memorial Scholarship
March 15
Seniors who want to apply for the Gabby Matthes Memorial Endowed Scholarship should apply through the Lincoln Community Foundation. Deadline is March 15th.
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James Cox Scholarship
April 13
Seniors should apply for the James Cox Foundation scholarship. It is a $1000 scholarship and the deadline is April 13
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K-State Days for Visiting Campus
K State has announced their Junior Day to be March 30, April 16 and May 4. Their last two senior days are January 30 and February 6. Sophomores can visit campus on April 21 along with the all campus Open House. All of these days . . .
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Nebraska College of Agriculture
The Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture (NCTA) now accepts the ACT, Compass and Asset scores for college admission.
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Peru Music Scholarship
March 20
Seniors planning to attend Peru State and are interested in music should apply for the Clements Band Scholarship or the Naeve Douglas Music Scholarship. Deadline is March 20
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Salvation Army DJ Hero Scholarship
March 9
The Salvation Army is looking for nominees for the 2012 DJ Hero's Scholarship award. The nominations should be seniors who quietly carry out good deeds and has the respect of their peers. It doesn't have to be the top scholar but has an . . .
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SCC Scholarship Date is Approaching
Attention high school seniors:
Now is the time to apply for scholarships to attend Southeast Community College . The deadline to apply is Feb. 22, 2012. Only online application forms will be accepted. Once you've completed the . . .
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Teaching Scholarship
Feb 15
The Beatrice Area Retired School Personnel Scholarship has been announced. Deadline is Feb 15. Seniors interested in teaching should apply for this $500 scholarship.
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Why I Want to go to College
April 6
The Omaha Storm Chasers Baseball Club and the Nebraska State Treasurer's Office are hosting their 10th annual Essay Contest "Why I want to go to College". Each 7th or 8th grade student who chooses to participate will write an essay of . . .
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Bernice Shakelford Scholarship
The BPO Does #10 Bernice Shackelford scholarship will no longer be offered through the area organization. The scholarship will be offered to students from this area who attend Peru State College.
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Nebraska Press Association Scholarship
The Nebraska Press Association Foundation is offering a scholarship to seniors who plan to enter the journalism career at a Nebraska University or college. Their website is www.nebpress.com
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Susan Buffet Scholarship
Seniors who want to apply for the Susan Thompson Buffett Foundation Scholarship can start their lengthy application on January 1. The website is www.buffettscholarships.org
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Homestead National Monument Summer Jobs
Homestead National Mounument is looking for summer maintenance workers. Applications must be submitted by Feb 24. Call the homestead for applications. 223-3514
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Scholarship for Athletes who Volunteer
Seniors who are athletes and have volunteered for the community should apply for the foot locker scholarship. To apply, go to www.dosomething.org/footlocker/about
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Buena Vista College
Buena Vista college in Storm Lake Iowa has waived the application fee for admissions and has announced a new opportunity to receive an additional $1000 to $3000 scholarship. If you visit campus between Oct 15 and Feb 15 and have a high . . .
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Central Community College Scholarships
Feb 15
Central Community College has announced their scholarships and deadlines in the Spring semester. If you are planning to attend Central Community College check out their scholarships. The first deadline is February 15, 2012
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Independent Insurance of Lincoln Scholarships
The Independent Insurance Agents of Lincoln Foundation is now accepting applications for three scholarships in the amount of $1000. The applications must be postmarked by March 1, 2012. Selection of the scholarship winner will be . . .
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Sophomore, Junior Scholarships
Juniors and Sophomores who are interested in architecture, landscaping or interior design are encouraged to apply for the UNL High School Workshop to be held June 10-16, 2012. The cost is $585. Applications are in the . . .
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Education Scholarship
Feb. 24
Seniors planning to pursue a degree in education should apply for the Delta Kappa Gamma Grant in Aid for the amount of $250. Applications are in the guidance office and should be completed before Feb 24, 2012.
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Peru Scholarship
Seniors planning to attend Peru State College should apply for the Cooperating School Scholarship. This scholarship pays one half tuition for 8 semesters at Peru
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2012 NFIB Young Entrepreneur Award
Young entrepreneurs who are graduating high school seniors are eligible to receive a 2012 NFIB Young Entrepreneur Award from the NFIB Young Entrepreneur Foundation. Qualified candidates must be operating a small business. Visit . . .
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FAFSA Information
Seniors planning to attend any post secondary education will need a PIN for the financial aid process. Go to www.pin.ed.gov to get your PIN...Also, one parent who is supplying financial information will need a PIN. Ask your . . .
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American Legion Scholarships
May 20, 2012
The American Legion Auxiliary has announced their many scholarships. A student may submit only one application for only one of the Department (state) scholarships and the same is true for the national scholarships. Most deadlines . . .
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Midwest Student Exchange Program
May 20, 2012
The Midwest Student Exchange Program is a tuition reduction program that makes attending out of state colleges and universities more affordable for non-resident students. You can learn more by visiting the website: . . .
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US Bank Scholarship
March 31, 2012
Forty Lucky High School Seniors/College Undergraduates will win a $1000 US Bank Scholarship. Online applications are accepted October, 2011 to March 2012. Further details can be found at usbank.com/scholarship
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York College
York College is now offering web-based, distance learning opportunities. Visit online.york.edu for more information.
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Electrical Apprentice Program
May 20, 2012
Seniors who are at least 18 years of age and will have a high school diploma may want to look into the Electrical Apprenticeship program. You must have passed one full year of algebra and take an aptitude test administered by the JATC . . .
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Susan G Komen for the Cure Scholarship
May 20, 2012
Susan G Komen for the cure College Scholarship is available for seniors who have lost a parent or guardian to breast cancer.
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Peru State Rural Health Opportunities Program
Peru State have 3 seats in the School of Pharmacy with the Rural Health Opportunities Program (RHOP) for Fall 2012. This opportunity is open to Nebraska and non-Nebraska students from rural communities. More information can be found . . .
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Free Application at Nebraska State Colleges
The Nebraska State College System has announced that all state colleges will no longer charge application fees. Each state college has several scholarships available. Check into the Board of Trustees Scholarship ( deadline is . . .
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Kenneth Reed Scholarship for Agriculture and Natural Resources
March 15
Seniors who plan to attend UNL and study in the College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources should apply for the Kenneth Reed Memorial Scholarship. Applicants must have a 2.5 average on a 4 point GPA scale. The . . .
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Merlyn Anderson Agriculture Scholarship
March 15
Seniors who want to study in agricultural studies should apply for the Merlyn Anderson memorial 4H Scholarship. Preference is to be given to students who have been involved in 4-H. This scholarship is not college specific but program of study . . .
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15 Weird Scholarships
SENIORS: check out the top 15 Weird Scholarships available. Go to Fastweb to read the details
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Art Scholarships
National Foundation of Advancement in the Arts has a scholarship for seniors and interested in the arts. Apply online at www.youngarts.org/apply
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K State Industrial Engineering
K State is announcing their Industrial Engineering program. There is not a college in Nebraska that has this degree. Industrial Engineers have am employment growth of 14% over the next decade-faster than the average for all occupations. . . .
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Christian Connector
The Christian Connector provides a free Christian College information service as well as a $2500 Christian college scholarship drawing. Students can log onto www.ChristianConnector.com to request information and automatically be . . .
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Southeast Online Application
Students interested in attending Southeast Community College need to complete the online scholarship application from Dec 1 through Feb 22, 2012.
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VFW Scholarships
November 1st and March 31st
I wanted to take a moment to remind/alert you to some incredible opportunities for your students provided by the Veterans of Foreign Wars organization. Follow the links below to gather more information.
Voice of . . .
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Health Careers
Search Careers, Education and Jobs
Figuring out which healthcare career or health occupation to pursue, or simply finding a good job, can be a difficult and time consuming endeavor. Healthcareercenter.org was created to help aspiring healthcare and medical students and job . . .
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UNK Loper Preview Day
Saturday October 8th check out student life and attend the final UNK vs. Chadron Football Game.
Tuesday November 15th Not sure what to major in? Check out the UNK College Showcase!
Tuesday February 7th Attend your college . . .
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ACT Testing
Register online for the ACT at www.actstudent.org
Testing dates are: October 22, 2011, December 10, 2011, February 11, 2011, April 14, 2012 and June 9, 2012
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Fraser Institute Scholarship
June 1
Deadline JUNE 1, 2011: Fraser Institute Student Scholarship
Submissions will be considered from secondary and post-secondary (undergraduate and graduate) students in all disciplines.
WEBSITE: . . .
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Raise Your ACT Score
John Baylor Test Prep is often the 'best paying job a high
school student will ever have.'
In-state colleges and universities: most students can get in
without ACT Preparation, but increasing that score can mean
thousands of dollars . . .
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ACT Student Newsletter
ACT provides this monthly newsletter to inform students and
their parents about college and career planning. ACT is a
not-for-profit organization that serves millions of people in
schools, colleges, professional associations, businesses . . .
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School Soup Scholarship Web site
SchoolSoup.com - World's Largest
Scholarship Database
SchoolSoup has more scholarships than any other source in
existence - and millions of scholarships are still
availables.
SchoolSoup has the . . .
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U.S. Department of Education College Prep Site
College Information and Preparting for College
The U.S. Department of Education has launched www.college.gov
< http://www.college.gov >
, a new website that aims to motivate students with inspirational
stories and information about planning, preparing and paying for
college. . . .
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Contacting the Guidance Counselor
To contact Mrs. Patty Goes, Counselor for Southern Public
Schools, use the following email address link:
Patty Goes
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Smart Driver Classes
Winter 0-07
Need Stop Classes to clean up your driving record?
Certified by the Department of Motor Vehicles, these
classes are designed to apply fundamental traffic law in
the avoidance of collision.
Can be applied towards: . . .
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Peru State College Early Entry and On Line Programs
Every Student Awarded a Scholarship
A cooperative program between Peru State College and area high
schools in southeast Nebraska and adjacent states that gives
qualified high school juniors and seniors an opportunity to take
college credit courses prior to full-time college . . .
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Education Quest Website
Education Quest is a great website for college
information. It has links for college planning, financial aid
information, scholarships, college profiles, and more.
Visit www.educationquest.org/featfairs.asp
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