Apply Now for Scholarships Offered by MCF Charitable Funds

Applications for the scholarships listed below can be completed at MCF’s website here. Select the scholarship from the “Choose Scholarship” dropdown menu and fill out the form online.

Alex Shives Scholarship
$2,500 scholarship for a graduating senior from either Papillion LaVista or Papillion LaVista South who has participated on the boys or girls golf team at either high school. Applicants must maintain a GPA of 2.5 or above, show financial need, and show exemplary community service and active volunteerism. Deadline: March 20, 2026

Dale and Estelle Black Scholarship
Two $500 scholarships to individuals pursuing a degree in nursing (RN or BSN) or receiving a licensed practical nurse degree (LPN) or a nursing assistant certificate (CNA) with a preference for those planning to work in elder care. Applicants must be employed in good standing at either Papillion Manor or Immanuel Trinity Village and be enrolled full- or part-time (minimum of 6 hours) in undergraduate study. Deadline: April 1, 2026

John J. and Doris M. Buford Legacy Scholarship
Two $1,000 scholarships available to graduating high school seniors or full-time college students studying in the fields of Nursing and Pre-law. Deadline: March 17, 2026

Kaiti Williams Memorial Scholarship
$2,000 scholarship for a graduating female from Papillion La Vista South High School who has participated in high school sports for a minimum of two (2) years, pursuing a higher education and participating in sports at the collegiate level. Applicants must be in top 25% of class and maintain a 3.0 GPA and show evidence of community service Deadline: March 20, 2026

Max and Jane Meier Family Scholarship
$2,000 scholarship available to current graduating seniors from the Papillion La Vista High School with a GPA of 3.0 or higher, and who plan to further their education in business. Deadline: March 20, 2026

Sarpy County Bar Association Scholarship
Two $1,500 scholarships for students studying criminal justice, criminology, sociology, psychology or pre-law. Applicants must be in top 50% of class or maintain a GPA of 2.5 or above, show exemplary community service and active volunteerism, and show financial need. Deadline: March 17, 2026

Sarpy County Sheriff’s Foundation Criminal Justice Scholarship
Three $1,000 scholarships to provide financial aid to college students pursuing a degree in criminal justice related fields. Two scholarships are available to residents of Sarpy County, and one scholarship to the dependent of a Sarpy County Sheriff’s Office employee. Deadline: March 17, 2026