Counselor's Notes
2025 Scholarships & Information
McCook Community Foundation Fund Scholarships (Due March 31, 2025): https://www.mccookfoundation.org/scholarships
Leu Foundation, Douglas Watson Memorial Scholarship, Nebraska Line Workers Scholarship, NE Line of Duty Fatality Surviving Family Scholarship: https://www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=mncf
https://app.box.com/s/3k6nre6mey8s5o9s3d5b3a2dv3ezl91w (Dues dates vary, February 2025)
FFA Scholarship to UNL: https://englerjourney.com/scholarships/ (Due January 15, 2025 to UNL)
Great Plains Communications: https://gpcom.com/scholarships-grants/ (Due February 1, 2025 to Great Plains Communications)
Foundation for Rural Service: https://www.frs.org/programs/youth-programs/scholarships (Due February 16, 2025 to FRS)
John Deere AKRS Jump Start Scholarship (For those pursuing a career as a John Deere Ag Technicial): https://www.akrs.com/en-us/jump-start.html (Due February 25, 2025 to AKRS)
RPAC Scholarship to MPCC (Due March 3, 2025): https://mpcc.awardspring.com/ You must be attending MPCC and be accepted to fill out the scholarship.
Cynthia Thomson Scholarship -- for women in ag (Due March 15, 2025 to Ardyth Anderson)--both documents are the same, so choose the format that works best for you:
Cynthia Thomsen Scholarship Application Final.docx Cynthia Thomsen Scholarship Application Final.pdf
2025 Whedon Memorial Scholarship Application (Due March 15, 2025 to the Nebraska Mayflower Society)--Must be attending a 4 year college to apply.
More info: https://nebraskamayflower.org/scholarship/
Creative Writing Scholarship due March 15, 2025 to address on flyer: ASF Writing Scholarship Flyer 2024-25.pdf
York Rite of Freemasonry (Due April 1, 2025 to Ms. McCarter): York Rite of Freemasonry Scholarship.pdf
'74 Grit Scholarship (Due April 1, 2025 to Ms. McCarter): Linda Talley Eckles Scholarship Application.pdf Linda Talley Eckles Scholarship Application.docx
Virginia Smith Scholarship (Due April 1, 2025 to Ms. McCarter): Virginia Smith Scholarship Application.pdf Virginia Smith Scholarship Application.pdf
Hansen Foundation Scholarship (Due April 1, 2025 to Ms. McCarter): Hansen Foundation Scholarship 2025.pdf
Veterans Scholarship (Due April 1, 2025 to Ms. McCarter): Veterans Application.docx Veterans Application.pdf Veterans Scholarship Instructions.docx Veterans Scholarship Instructions.pdf
Ag Valley Co-op Scholarship (Due April 4, 2025 to Ag Valley): https://www.agvalley.com/scholarships
Masonic Lodge Scholarship (Due April 4 to address on application): Masonic Lodge Scholarship.pdf
Carriage House Foundation (Due April 4): https://nnctda.org/scholarship-information.html
Lions Club Scholarship (Due April 4, 2025 to Ms. McCarter): Lions Club Scholarship App.docx Lions Club Scholarship App.pdf
Ben & Marjorie Baker Memorial Scholarship (Due April 4, 2025 to Ms. McCarter): Ben and Marjorie Baker Memorial Scholarship.docx Ben and Marjorie Baker Memorial Scholarship.pdf
Culbertson Fire Department Scholarship (Due April 15, 2025 to Mrs. Rippen): Culbertson Fire Department Scholarship.docx Culbertson Fire Department Scholarship.pdf
Hitchcock County Education Association Scholarship (Due April 15, 2025 to Mrs. Rippen): HCEA Scholarship Application 2025.docx HCEA Scholarship Application 2025.pdf
Opportunity Scholarships of Nebraska: https://www.nebraskaopportunity.org/
College Applications
University of Nebraska
UNL - https://wam.unl.edu/admission/start *$45 to apply (FREE to apply Aug 1-Nov 1 using waiver code HUSKER)
UNO - https://applynow.unomaha.edu/ *FREE to apply
UNK - https://www.unk.edu/admissions/undergraduate-application-options.php *$45 to apply (FREE to apply Aug 1-Nov 1 using waiver code LOPER)
Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture (NCTA) - https://csprdnu.nebraska.edu/psc/csprdnu/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/s/WEBLIB_NAUTH.ISCRIPT1.FieldFormula.IScript_Filter?cref=NBA_NVC_DASH_UCTACOMMONAPP&void=all *$45 to apply (FREE to apply Aug 1-Nov 1 using waiver code AGGIE)
State Colleges- *Always FREE to apply
Wayne State College - https://www.wsc.edu/info/20393/undergraduate_admissions/138/freshmen
Community Colleges *Always FREE to apply
Central Community College - https://cccneb.elluciancrmrecruit.com/Apply/Account/Login?ReturnUrl=%2fApply
Southeast Community College - https://southeast.elluciancrmrecruit.com/Apply/Account/Login?ReturnUrl=%2fApply
Nebraska Indian Community College -
https://empower.thenicc.edu/inquire_index.cfm?exrd_id=10A35489D83F4D3DD031D8F99F58320D
Northeast Community College - https://ssb-prod.ec.northeast.edu/PROD/bwskalog.P_DispLoginNon
Metro Community College -
https://mccneb.elluciancrmrecruit.com/Apply/Account/Login?ReturnUrl=%2fApply%2f
Mid Plains Community College - https://campus.mpcc.edu/ICS/Admissions/Apply_Online.jnz?portlet=J1_FormFlow_-_Forms&screen=FormView&form=3ca1f262-70bc-4e22-8578-aa12a1d628ac
Western Nebraska Community College - https://wncc-uga.edu.185r.net/application/login/
Little Priest Tribal College - https://lit-web.scansoftware.com/cafeweb/tapestry?page=Application
Iowa Western Community College - https://iwcc.elluciancrmrecruit.com/Apply/Account/Login?ReturnUrl=%2fApply
Private Colleges
Bellevue University - https://bellevue-university.my.site.com/Erx_Forms__Portal_Login *$50 application fee
College of Saint Mary -
Concordia University - https://cune.elluciancrmrecruit.com/Apply/Account/Create?app=undergrad&_gl=1*1coyuu3*_gcl_au*MTI1MzEzMjI2Mi4xNzI0MTc4MjY5 *Unsure of application fee
Creighton University - https://www.creighton.edu/apply?page=step_2 *Application fee varies by program, usually between $20-$50
Doane University - https://web.doane.edu/apply?_gl=1*12lrwgr*_gcl_au*MTcyNDA2OTQ2Mi4xNzI1NDU0OTEz*_ga*NjI5NzM1MDIwLjE3MjU0NTQ5MTM.*_ga_87VTZLP41B*MTcyNTQ1NDkxMy4xLjEuMTcyNTQ1NDkxMy42MC4wLjA. *FREE to apply
Hastings College - https://go.hastings.edu/account/register?r=https%3a%2f%2fgo.hastings.edu%2fapply%2f *FREE to apply
Midland University - https://connect.midlandu.edu/apply/?sr=35351d52-5f83-4b1f-8173-330b2c02b465 *FREE to apply
Nebraska Wesleyan University - https://slate.nebrwesleyan.edu/apply/ *Unsure of application fee
Summit Christian College - https://www.summitcc.edu/application-and-character-reference *$35 application fee
Union Adventist University - https://ucollege.my.site.com/apply/TX_CommunitiesSelfReg?startURL=/apply/TargetX_Portal__PB *Unsure of application fee
York University - https://yorkuniversityneb.my.site.com/apply/TX_SiteLogin?startURL=%2Fapply%2FTargetX_Portal__PB *FREE to apply
Health Career Specific Colleges
Bryan College of Health Sciences -
https://apply.bryanhealthcollege.edu/?_gl=1*1jozdpi*_gcl_au*MTY0NzcwOTA2NS4xNzI0MTc3NTY4 *$50 application fee
Clarkson College - https://engagecms-101009.campusnexus.cloud/portal/user-profile/register?_gl=1*aim099*_gcl_au*MTQ3NzI2NTk5LjE3MjU0NTU4MzA.*_ga*MTgwMzc1NTA3Ni4xNzI1NDU1ODMw*_ga_XBCFZ9E3W5*MTcyNTQ1NTgyOS4xLjAuMTcyNTQ1NTgzMy41Ni4wLjA. *$25 application fee
Nebraska Methodist College -
https://dd0000000hubjeaq.my.site.com/apply/TX_CommunitiesSelfReg?startURL=%2Fapply%2FTargetX_Portal__PB *Unsure of application fee
McCook College Foundation Scholarship Application: Racine-Baker-Miller Hitchcock Co High School Application.pdf
2024 Scholarships
National Scholarships (various due dates) Set up an account: https://studentscholarships.org/
UNK Scholarships (various due dates): https://www.unk.edu/scholarships.php Apply Online only Contact: Luis Olivas at olivasherrlr@unk.edu or 308-865-8751
RPAC $500 scholarship to MCC: https://mpcc.awardspring.com/ (Due January 15, 2024)
Smith Diversity Scholarship (household income must be below $65,000 Due January 28, 2024): https://webportalapp.com/sp/login/lfs_2024
Tips on applying can be found here: Deadline Approaching - Ensure Your Application Submission.pdf
North Platte and McCook Community Colleges Scholarship Application: https://mpcc.awardspring.com/ (Due March 1, 2024) You need to apply to MCC or NPCC and get a login first.
Nebraska ALA Memorial Scholarship.pdf (Due March 1, 2024)
ALA Healthcare Professional Scholarship.pdf (Due March 1, 2024)
ALA Career and Technical Education Scholarship.pdf (Due March 1, 2024)
Nebraska Public Leadership Scholarship (Due March 1, 2024): https://www.nepublicleadership.org/
MNB Bank Homegrown Leaders Scholarship Application (Due March 1, 2024) mnb001.pdf Link to online form: https://www.mnb.bank/scholarship
York Rite of Freemasonry (Due March 22, 2024 to Ms. McCarter--DO NOT MAIL IT IN): York Rite of Freemasonry Scholarship.pdf
Veterans Scholarship (Due April 1, 2024 to Ms. McCarter): Veterans Scholarship Instructions.pdf Veterans Scholarship Application.pdf
Southwest Nebraska Masonic Scholarship (Due April 4, 2024): SW Ne Masonic Scholarship.pdf
Ag Valley Scholarship (Due April 5, 2024): Scholarship letter 2024.docx Application for Scholarship Award.pdf
Carriage House Foundation (Due April 5, 2024): Carriage House Foundation Scholarship.pdf
Albert G. and Bernice F. Hansen Scholarship (Due April 8, 2024 to Ms. McCarter): Hansen Foundation Scholarship.pdf
Hitchcock County Education Association Scholarship (Due April 12, 2024 to Mrs. Rippen) HCEA Scholarship Application 2024.pdf HCEA Scholarship Application 2024.docx
Community First Bank Scholarship (Due April 15, 2024, hand delivered to the Bank here in Trenton). Application must be hand written. Extra copies are available at the school.
Order of the Eastern Star Scholarship (Due April 15, 2024 to Linda Buck): Eastern Star Scholarship.pdf
'74 Grit Linda Talley Eckles Scholarship (Due April 10, 2024 to Ms. McCarter): Linda Talley Eckles Scholarship Application.pdf
Virginia Smith Scholarship (Due April 10, 2024 to Ms. McCarter): Virginia Smith Scholarship Instructions 2024.pdf Virginia Smith Scholarship Application.pdf
Culbertson Volunteer Fire Department Scholarship (Due April 15, 2024 to Mrs. Rippen): Culbertson Fire Department Scholarship.pdf
Hitchcock County Lions Club Scholarship (Due April 15, 2024 to Ms. McCarter): Hitchcock County Lions Club Scholarship Application.pdf
Ben and Marjorie Baker Memorial Scholarship (Due April 24, 2024 to Ms. McCarter): Ben and Marjorie Baker Memorial Scholarship.pdf
