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The state insect of Nebraska is the honeybee, which is a great model for students in search of some “sweet” scholarships. Work hard in school, search diligently for scholarships, and be rewarded with some free money for college or grad school. If you’re a resident of Nebraska, this list of state scholarships is the perfect place to start your search. If you don’t currently live in Nebraska but plan to attend a school in the state, such as the University of Nebraska (UN), Creighton University or Bellevue University, be sure to start your search for college dollars with this list of Nebraska scholarships, too. Check out our directory of scholarships for students in Nebraska, and apply online today! For even more scholarships, fill out a free ScholarshipExperts profile to discover your personalized list of possible awards.

Bob and Jan Jones Endowment Scholarship

This scholarship is open to U.S. and international undergraduate and graduate students who are residents of one of the eligible Midwestern states. Students must major in education and have a grade point average of 2.5-3.5.
Award Amount

Total:  $750

Awards:  1

Deadline

Deadline:  February 01

Joan G. Monson and Dean E. Monson Endowment Scholarship

This scholarship is open to U.S. and international undergraduate and graduate students who are attending or planning to attend a college/university in Nebraska. Students must major in a medical field and have a grade point average of 3.0 to 3.5.
Award Amount

Total:  $550

Awards:  1

Deadline

Deadline:  February 01

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Global Laureate Scholarship

International graduating high school seniors who demonstrate academic achievement and plan to attend the University of Nebraska at Lincoln are eligible for this award.
Award Amount

Total:  $45000

Awards:  1

Deadline

Deadline:  May 01

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Global Ambassador Scholarship

International graduating high school seniors who demonstrate academic achievement and plan to attend the University of Nebraska at Lincoln are eligible for this award.
Award Amount

Total:  $90000

Awards:  3

Deadline

Deadline:  May 01

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Global Delegate Scholarship

The number of awards offered varies annually and is dependent on the number of eligible students.
Award Amount

Total:  $36000

Awards:  3

Deadline

Deadline:  May 01

Margene Holtze Memorial Endowment Scholarship

This scholarship is open to U.S. and international students who reside and attend college/university in Nebraska. Students must major in education, and must have a grade point average of 3.5 or higher if a graduate student or 3.0 or higher for all other students (high school seniors may also qualify based on an SAT score of 1030 or higher or an ACT score of 22 or higher).
Award Amount

Total:  $500

Awards:  1

Deadline

Deadline:  February 01

KASF Mountain States Regional Chapter Scholarship

The KASF Mountain States Regional Chapter Scholarship is available for Korean-American students who reside in Colorado, Kansas, Nebraska, New Mexico, or Wyoming. Applicants must be high school seniors, undergraduate students, or graduate students at the time of application.
Award Amount

Total:  $5000

Awards:  1

Deadline

Deadline:  June 30

AGCO BNSF Railway Foundation FFA $1,000 Scholarship

BNSF Railway is focused on making a difference in the communities where our employees live, work and volunteer. This Foundation is giving one scholarship to award to members from the following states: California, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota and Texas. A minimum 3.0 GPA is required.
Award Amount

Total:  $100000

Awards:  10

Deadline

Deadline:  February 28

“I Want to Go to College” Writing Sweepstakes

Prizes will be awarded to 12 winners in seventh and eighth grades who will receive contributions to the Nebraska Educational Savings Trust (NEST) college savings accounts – including $2,000 for first place, $1,000 for second place, and $500 for third place. Three winners will be chosen from each of Nebraska’s three Congressional districts, and three winners will be chosen from outside Nebraska. Each Nebraska winner will receive four tickets to the May 22 Storm Chasers game at Werner Park in Papillion where they will be recognized during a brief ceremony.
Award Amount

Total:  $24000

Awards:  12

Deadline

Deadline:  April 04

Bellarmine University Out-of-State Grant

U.S. incoming freshmen who are not residents of Kentucky and demonstrate financial need are eligible for this award. Students must attend Bellarmine University in Kentucky.
Award Amount

Total:  $18000

Awards:  3

Deadline

Deadline:  February 01