Norris High School, Guidance and Career Center
 

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The following local scholarships have an April 1st deadline.

NEW!!  HAUSMANN CONSTRUCTION
CRITERIA:
     First priority will be given to a student majoring in Construction Technology at either a two- year or four-year college
          --Second priority will be given to a student entering any technology program.

Requirements:
     Complete a paragraph explaining your college and career goals
     Attach an activities resume

Amount: Two-$1000.00 Scholarships
Deadline: April 1

NEW!! GANA TRUCKING AND EXCAVATING SCHOLARSHIP

• Graduating senior from Norris High School

• List GPA – no specific requirement

• List post-secondary school applicant plans to attend

• Applicants with an entrepreneurial mind set will be given higher consideration

• Emphasis will be placed on how applicants respond to the two essay questions

• No restrictions on type of post-secondary school

SCHOLARSHIP AMOUNT: 1 -- $1000.00
DEADLINE: April 1

NEW!! BEATRICE FORD LINCOLN AUTOMOTIVE SCHOLARSHIP

• CRITERIA:
  Open to Norris students planning to enter college in an automotive program (No required GPA)

• Scholarship is not restricted to any particular school

SCHOLARSHIP AMOUNT: 1 -- $1000.00
DEADLINE: April 1

NEW!! MILLER FAMILY SCHOLARSHIP

Edward R. Baker Memorial Scholarship
    Requirements

Eligibility: Applicants shall have shown interest and involvement in an area of language arts (reading, writing, listening and speaking) to include English, drama, speech or journalism.  The applicants intended future course of study may be considered but shall not be controlling in the awarding of scholarships.

Financial: Two to four scholarships at $500-$1,000 each.
    Deadline: April 1

Pauline Fahy Music Scholarship
    Vocal music
    Instrumental music

Eligibility: Student active in music at Norris and shows financial need.  Must attend UNL.

Financial Data: Varies.  Apply by completing a Music Booster Scholarship application.
    Deadline: April 1  

Scott Martin Scholarship

Eligibility:
1. Graduating senior from Norris High School.
2. Must be in the top 50% of the class.
3. Boy or girl that has been involved in high school athletics all four years.
4. Plan to attend a two or four year college or university.
5. Only students who have received less than $1,000 in scholarship money will be considered.
Financial Data: $500 ( $250 will be applied to first semester and the other $250 to second semester.)
    Deadline: April 1 

Norris Elementary PTO Scholarship
Eligibility:
1. Current graduating senior of Norris High School.
2. Has been in the Norris School District for five years, including three years in the elementary school.
3. Planning to attend an accredited university, college, community college, vocational
technical school or any other institution of high education.
4. Must complete the Norris Foundation Directors Scholarship application.

Financial Data:   Four - $500 scholarships
Deadline: April 1

Norris Foundation Directors Scholarship
Eligibility:                         
1.   Applicant must be a current graduating senior of Norris High School.
2.   Scholarships shall be based 50% on scholastic performance, 25% on leadership and activities, and 25% on citizenship/teacher recommendation.
Financial Data:  Number and amount of scholarships to be determined annually by the Norris Foundation Board.
    Deadline: April 1

Norris FFA Scholarships
    Booster Scholarship
    Guidelines
        # varies dependent on qualified applicants - $500
       Local Chapter Scholarship
        2- $150 scholarships
    Deadline: April 1  

Norris Music Boosters Scholarship
    Vocal music
    Instrumental music

Eligibility:
1. Must have actively participated in the study of music in high school.
2. Must attend either a two or four year college or university.
3. Must complete a college level music course within the first year.

Financial Data: One $500 scholarship for Instrumental Music
                       One $500 scholarship for Vocal Music
Deadline: April 1

Leadership Scholarship
Sponsored by Norris Student Council
     Eligibility:
        Teacher nomination is required
        3.5 GPA
        Plan to attend a two or four year college or university
    Financial data : One -- $500 scholarship
    Deadline:  April 4 

Helmer Wunibald Scholarship
Eligibility: 
1.  Awarded to a student who has been an active member of a CTSO for at least three years.
Financial:  One -- $250
Deadline: April 1  

The following local scholarships have an April 15th deadline.

LEARN TO DREAM SCHOLARSHIP
The Learn to Dream Scholarship was established to create an opportunity for every graduating Norris High School student to further their education by attending Southeast Community College (SCC) in Lincoln, Milford or Beatrice.

SCC and Norris Pubic Schools have partnered with the Norris Foundation to offer this innovative scholarship program. Through the program, students will be able to attend SCC for approximately one year of classes (45 quarter credits) without having to pay for tuition and fees. The program will be offered to eligible students who graduate from Norris High School.

All Norris graduating seniors who qualify for free or reduced priced meals (as defined by the U.S. Department of Agriculture) are eligible for the scholarship. The website to find the income guidelines for free or reduced meals is www.education.ne.gov/NS/income.htm

Once enrolled at SCC, the student must maintain a 2.0 grade-point average to maintain eligibility. Eligible students in the 11^th or 12^th grade may enroll in “dual credit” courses that provide credit for both the high school and SCC. The program will pay tuition and fees and these shall count toward the 45 credit hours available to each student.

Students must do the following to be eligible for the Learn to Dream Scholarship:

1. Apply and be accepted to one of the SCC campuses

2. Complete the FAFSA form to determine financial aid eligibility

3. Complete the Learn to Dream application and Sharing of Information form

4. Submit the completed documents above to the high school guidance office

5. If applicants are not receiving free or reduced meals at Norris they must provide documentation that they qualify based on the U.S. Department of Agriculture guidelines – www.education.ne.gov/NS/income.htm

Deadline:  April 15

Christian Ministry Scholarship
    sponsored by Firth Reformed Church
Eligibility:
1.  Plan to enter Christian ministry
2.  Upper half of graduating class

Applicants should provide the following information:
    One page personal testimonial
    College and Career plans
    Activities resume
    Official transcript
Amount:  $750.00

Todd Garrit Kroese Memorial Scholarship
    Submit 1-page personal testimony of faith and resume.
    Interest in agriculture and/or music.
    Deadline: April 15
    Amount:  $500

Local Scholarships (requiring one application)
    *William Baumfalk and American Legion Auxiliary Post #253 -- 1 @ $250
            -parent must be eligible for VFW or American Legion membership
    *American Legion Auxiliary Post #253 -- 1 @ $150
    *Thomas M. Davies Scholarship --  1 @ $500
    *Hickman Lodge # 256 Masonic Scholarship  -- 2  @ $250
    *Hickman Kiwanis Scholarship  -- 2 @ $500 scholarships
    *Highland Lodge # 194 Masonic Scholarship -- 1 @ $300
    *Venus Chapter #49 O.E.S. Scholarship -- 1 @ $500
    Deadline: April 15

David R. Moorhead Memorial Scholarship
    Deadline: April 15

Norris Alumni Basketball Scholarship
    Deadline: April 15

Norris Association of Educators Scholarship
    Deadline: April 15

Norris Athletic Booster Scholarship
Eligibility:  Titan Award winner (participant in 3 sports all four years of high school).
Financial:  Up to but not more than $500 per student / total funding up to $3000 divided equally among qualified applicants. 
    Deadline: April 15

Norris Student Council Scholarship
    Deadline: April 15

Princeton V.F.W Post 10648 Scholarship
    Deadline: April 15

SkillsUSA Local Chapter Scholarship
Submit application to Mr. Jenkins
    Deadline:  April 15

Norris C.A.R.E.S. Scholarship
The Norris C.A.R.E.S. scholarship is intended to engage students from the Norris community in alcohol and drug prevention efforts.
Eligibility:
1.  You must be a U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen under state residency statutes.
2.  You must be a Nebraska resident at the time of high school graduation and during the period of award.
3.  You must attend Norris Public High School while residing with a parent or legal guardian who is a legal resident.
4.  You must be a full­time undergraduate student seeking your first degree.
5.  You must not have been judged delinquent, nor have been convicted or pled guilty or no contest to any felony in any state.
6.  You must not have been convicted of any alcohol or drug related misdemeanor in any state within the past academic year.
Financial:  1 -- $500 or 2 -- $250
Deadline:  April 15