Apply for Scholarships through our online scholarship portal.
Mid-Nebraska Community Foundation scholarship funds are created by donors that recognize the importance of helping students achieve their educational goals, now and in the future. The funds’ creators select the criteria based on their interests and community needs.
Many scholarships are memorials, and lasting legacies of individuals and primarily serve...
- Graduating high school seniors,
- Current college students
- Returning college students
- Post-graduates
- Teachers
who reside in our 12 county region (Arthur, Custer, Dawson, Frontier, Hayes, Hooker, Keith, Lincoln, Logan, McPherson, Perkins, & Thomas) have gone to high school in the region, or go to college in Nebraska.
Our online scholarship portal connects area students with local scholarship opportunities. Register on the Scholarship Portal to apply for scholarships and receive email announcements of scholarship deadlines.
Apply in January & February
Deadlines may be extended for certain scholarships.
One Application for Many Scholarships quickly screens your basic data against the eligibility requirements of 100+ local scholarship opportunities and displays scholarships you may apply for.
ONE Application scholarship list with criteria
Apply in January for Spring Semester.
Apply in June for Fall Semester.
The Shackley Scholarship is awarded twice a year. This scholarship is for residents of School District. 81-R in Custer/Dawson County.
Apply August 15 - October 31
This scholarship is a legacy of John & Diane Poehling and their interest in hunting, fishing, wildlife conservation and wildlife education. Eligibility Requirements:
- resident of Nebraska
- background in hunting, fishing, wildlife conservation and/or wildlife education
- college sophomore or higher at time of application
- cumulative GPA >=3.0
- Award may be used at any accredited NEBRASKA college for the 2025--2026 school year
