Scholarships - Midlands Community Foundation

Scholarships Through MCF

Midlands Community Foundation is committed to the futures of communities in Sarpy and Cass Counties, and across the country. Supporting higher education of students is a direct investment in the futures of these communities.

For: Addisyn Pfeifer Scholarship, Bob & Vicki Andersen Scholarship, GHS Class of 1968 Scholarship, and Gretna Chamber Scholarship visit gretnaschoolsfoundation.org

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Alex Shives scholarship

Max & Jane Meier Family Scholarship

Dale & Estelle Black Scholarship

John J. & Doris M. Buford Legacy Scholarship

Kaiti Williams Memorial Scholarship

PRO Softball Woolhiser Memorial Scholarship

Sarpy Co. Bar Assn. Scholarship

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Deadline: April 1, 2024

Alex Shives Scholarship Application Guidelines

Purpose:

The purpose of the Fund is to distribute scholarships to assist qualified recipients in their pursuit of higher education who have graduated or will be a graduating senior from either Papillion LaVista or Papillion LaVista South High School and who have participated on the boys or girls golf team at either high school.

Award:

The Fund shall annually distribute one (1) scholarship in the total amount of $2,500, split evenly per semester (i.e., $1,250 Fall Semester, and $1,250 Spring Semester).

Name*

Date*

Current Address*

Telephone*

Date Of Birth*

Social Security #

Parents’/Guardians’ Names & Addresses (If Dependent)*

Criteria:

Be enrolled full time (minimum 12 hours) in undergraduate study at an institution of higher learning.
Cannot have completed more than 3 years of higher education at an accredited higher learning institution.
Be a current, graduating senior from the Papillion School District.
Be a past or current member of the golf team from either Papillion LaVista or Papillion LaVista South High Schools.

Selection of the scholarship recipient shall be made from the qualifying applicants of the above-identified charitable class, based on the following criteria:

The recipient must show financial need.
The recipient must show exemplary community service.
The recipient must show active volunteerism.
A letter from the high school office stating that the applicant maintains a standard GPA of 2.5.
Submission of the application by the deadline date.

Alex Shives scholarship fund

Student Last Name*

Student First Name*

Social Security #

Address*

Student’s Phone Or Cell #*

I Live With:*

Mother

Father

Both Parents

Other

Siblings:

Name

Grade

School

Be enrolled full time (minimum 12 hours) in undergraduate study at an institution of higher learning.
Cannot have completed more than 3 years of higher education at an accredited higher learning institution.
Be a current, graduating senior from the Papillion School District.
Be a past or current member of the golf team from either Papillion LaVista or Papillion LaVista South High Schools.

List the Colleges, Universities, Community Colleges or Vocational/Technical Schools wanting to attend:

First Choice

Second Choice

List All Scholarships You Have Been Awarded As Of The Date Of Application (University – Amounts -Renewable)

Work Experience (Employer – Dates – Contact Information)

1. What community service activities have you been involved in and why?*

2. Why is it important to you to volunteer for your community?*

3. Why do you want this scholarship? Include any extenuating financial circumstances.*

4. What are your goals for the future? What are you doing to obtain these goals?*

1. Transcript from High School

(applicant must maintain a standard GPA of 2.5)

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2. Attach an applicant resume

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3. Submission of verification

If applicable, submission of verification of student’s semester grades and continued enrollment of higher learning institution.

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Deadline: April 1, 2025

Max and Jane Meier Family Scholarship Application Guidelines

Purpose:

The purpose of the Fund is to encourage, solicit, receive, and distribute scholarships to assist qualified recipients in their pursuit of higher education who are current graduating seniors from the Papillion LaVista High School with a GPA of 3.0 or higher, and who plan to further their education in business.

Award:

The Fund shall annually distribute one (1) scholarship in the total amount of $2,000, split evenly per semester (i.e., $1,000 Fall Semester, and $1,000 Spring Semester).

Name*

Date*

Current Address*

Telephone*

Date Of Birth*

Social Security #

Parents’/Guardians’ Names & Addresses (If Dependent)

Criteria:

Be a current graduating senior from the Papillion LaVista High School, located at 402 E. Centennial Road, Papillion, Nebraska 68046.
Have a minimum 3.0 GPA.
Be enrolled full time (minimum 12 hours) in undergraduate study at an institution of higher learning.
Applicant must be majoring in accounting, business administration, finance, economics, or any other major related to business.

Selection of the scholarship recipient shall be made from the qualifying applicants of the above-identified charitable class, based on the following criteria:

The applicant must show financial need.
Involvement in non-academic, extra-curricular activities.
Community involvement and volunteerism.
Work experience.
Submission of a verification of the student’s semester grades and continued enrollment.
Submission of the application by the deadline date.

Student Last Name

Student First Name

Social Security #

Address

Student’s Phone Or Cell #

Father

Occupation

Employment

Mother

Occupation

Employment

I Live With:

Mother

Father

Both Parents

Other

Household Income:

Less than $24,999

$25,000 to $49,999

$50,000 to $99,999

$100,000 or more

Siblings:

Name

Grade

School

Must meet this to qualify for application process:

Be a current, graduating high school senior at Papillion LaVista High School.
Have a minimum GPA of 3.0.
Be enrolled full time (minimum 12 hours) in undergraduate study at an institution of higher learning.
Applicant must be majoring in accounting, business administration, finance, economics, or any other major related to business.

List the Colleges, Universities, Community Colleges or Vocational/Technical Schools wanting to attend:

First Choice

Second Choice

List All Scholarships You Have Been Awarded As Of The Date Of Application (University – Amounts -Renewable)

Work Experience (Employer – Dates – Contact Information)

1. What community service activities have you been involved in and why?*

2. Why is it important to you to volunteer for your community?*

3. Why do you want this scholarship? Include any extenuating financial circumstances.*

4. What are your goals for the future? What are you doing to obtain these goals?*

1. Transcript from High School

(applicant must maintain a standard GPA of 3.0)

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2. Attach an applicant resume

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3. Submission of verification

If applicable, submission of verification of student’s semester grades and continued enrollment of higher learning institution.

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Deadline: April 1, 2025

Dale and Estelle Black Scholarship Application Guidelines

Purpose:

The Dale and Estelle Black Scholarship is available to individuals pursuing a degree in Nursing (RN or BSN), receiving a licensed practical nurse degree (LPN), pursuing a degree in geriatric studies or a nursing assistant certificate (CNA) with a preference for those planning to work in elder care, and previous recipients of the Dale and Estelle Black Scholarship.

Award:

The Fund shall annually distribute two (2) scholarships in the amount of $500 each. However, the Scholarship Committee may provide alternative recommendations to MCF regarding the number and amount of such scholarships.

Date*

Name*

Address*

City*

State*

Zip Code*

Date Of Birth*

Social Security #

Cell/Home Telephone*

Email*

Parents’/Guardians’ Names (If Applicable):

Mark if address is same as applicant.

Parent's Address

City

State

Zip Code

Household Income:

Less than $24,999

$25,000 to $49,999

$50,000 to $99,999

$100,000 or more

**IF APPLICABLE, please fill in the parent/guardian information below.

Father

Occupation

Employment

Mother

Occupation

Employment

Siblings:

Name

Grade

School

To qualify for the scholarship, a student must meet all of the following criteria:

Employee in good standing at either Brookestone of Papillion located 610 S. Polk Street, Papillion, Nebraska, 68046 or Immanuel Trinity Village located at 522 W. Lincoln Street, Papillion, Nebraska, 68046;
- This employment requirement is waived for previous Dale & Estelle Black Scholarship recipients.
Be enrolled full or part time (minimum of 6 hours) in undergraduate study at an institution of higher learning;
Must major in Associates in Nursing (RN), Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), pursue a degree in geriatric studies, or be enrolled in either a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) classes.

Recipient must participate in an online assessment (healthcare specific) with HumanEx Ventures for the purpose of measuring talent in an objective manner (https://scholarship.humanexventures.com). Please allow 15-30 minutes to complete the assessment. In lieu of the employment/HumanEx requirement, previous Dale & Estelle Black Scholarship recipients must write a brief update on what they have done and their current plans in nursing care.

All applicants must include the following supporting documents:

1. A letter from the current employer

(e.g., Brookestone of Papillion or Immanuel Trinity Village) indicating the recipient is in good standing and is known for exemplary patient care

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2. Enrollment documentation of declared major.

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3. Submission of a verification of the student’s semester grades.

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Selection of the scholarship recipient shall be made from the qualifying applicants of the above-identified information.

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Deadline: March 17, 2025

John J. and Doris M. Buford Legacy Fund Scholarship Application Guidelines

Purpose:

The John J. and Doris M. Buford Legacy Scholarship is available to graduating high school seniors or full-time college students studying in the fields of Nursing and Pre-law.

Award:

The Fund shall annually distribute two (2) scholarships in the amount of $1,000 each.

Name(Required)

Date(Required)

Address(Required)

City(Required)

State(Required)

Zip Code(Required)

Date Of Birth(Required)

Social Security #

Cell/Home Telephone(Required)

Email(Required)

Parents’/Guardians’ Names (If Applicable):

Mark if address is same as applicant.

Parent's Address

City

State

Zip Code

What High School do you attend?

What College do you plan to attend?

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Nursing

Pre-law

Scouting experience preferred, but not required:

Scouting Experience (BSA):

Yes

Eagle Scout Recipient:

Yes

What activities are you involved in or what are your interests (50 words or less)?(Required)

What are your reasons for entering this field? What are your career goals (250 words or less)?(Required)

Please list your work experience (if applicable):(Required)

Selection of the scholarship recipient shall be made from the qualifying applicants of the above-identified information.

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Deadline: April 1, 2025

Kaiti Williams Memorial Scholarship Application Guidelines

Purpose:

The purpose of the Fund is to encourage, solicit, receive, and distribute scholarships to female athletes pursuing a higher education and participating in sports at the collegiate level who are graduates of Papillion LaVista South High School.

Award:

The Fund shall annually distribute one (1) scholarship in the total amount of $2,000, split evenly per semester (i.e., $1,000 Fall Semester, and $1,000 Spring Semester).

Criteria:

Must be a graduating female senior from Papillion LaVista South High School.
Must have participated in high school sports for a minimum of two (2) years.
Must be participating in a collegiate sport AFTER high school graduation. Verification from the college coach is required.

Selection of the scholarship recipient shall be made from the qualifying applicants of the above-identified charitable class, based on the following criteria:

The recipient must show evidence of community services (i.e., signed documents or letters from nonprofits or community and/or school-based programs).
A letter from the school office stating that the applicant has maintained a standard GPA of 3.0.
A letter of recommendation from a high school teacher or coach.
Submission of the application by the deadline date.

Criteria: Is a graduating female senior from Papillion LaVista South High School who has participated in high school sports for a minimum of two (2) years and will be participating in a collegiate sport after high school graduation.

Student Name*

Date*

Current Address*

Student Telephone*

Social Security #

Parents’/Guardians’ Names & Addresses (If Dependent)

Date of Birth:

Father

Occupation

Employment

Mother

Occupation

Employment

I Live With:

Mother

Father

Both Parents

Other

Siblings:

Name

Grade

School

Must meet these to qualify for application process:

The recipient must show evidence of community services (i.e., signed documents or letters from nonprofits or community and/or school-based programs).
A letter from the school office stating that the applicant has maintained a standard GPA of 3.0.
A letter of recommendation from a high school teacher or coach.

1. What community service activities have you been involved in?*

2. Any volunteer activities you’ve done. Please explain why volunteering is important to you?*

3. Why do you want this scholarship? Include any extenuating financial circumstances.*

1. Transcript from High School

(applicant must maintain a standard GPA of 3.0)

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2. Attach an applicant resume

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3. Attach letter of recommendation from a high school teacher or coach.

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4. Submission of verification

If applicable, submission of verification of student’s semester grades and continued enrollment of higher learning institution.

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5. Attach letter of intent from coach to play a collegiate sport.

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Date

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Deadline: April 1, 2025

PRO Softball Woolhiser Memorial Scholarship Application Guidelines

Purpose:

The purpose of the Fund is to encourage, solicit, receive, and distribute scholarships to assist qualified recipients in their pursuit of higher education who are currently or have participated in the Papillion Recreational Organization Softball Program for a minimum of (3) three years and attends high school in the Papillion LaVista School District.

Award:

The Fund shall annually distribute four (4) scholarships ((2) to Papillion LaVista High School for $850 and (2) to Papillion LaVista South High School for $850).

Criteria:

Must meet this to qualify for application process:

Must be a current, graduating female senior from the Papillion LaVista School District.
Must have played in the Papillion Recreational Organization Softball Program for a minimum of 3 years.

Selection of the scholarship recipient shall be made from the qualifying applicants of the above-identified charitable class, based on the following criteria:

The recipient does not need to show financial need.
A letter from the school office stating that the applicant has maintained a minimum of 2.5 GPA.
Submission of a verification of the student’s continued enrollment from the high school.
Submission of the application by the deadline date.

Student Name*

Date*

Current Address*

Student Telephone*

Social Security #

Parents’/Guardians’ Names & Addresses (If Dependent)

Date of Birth:

Father

Occupation

Employment

Mother

Occupation

Employment

I Live With:

Mother

Father

Both Parents

Other

Siblings:

Name

Grade

School

List the Colleges, Universities, Community Colleges or Vocational/Technical Schools wanting to attend:

List all Scholarships you have been awarded as of the date of application (University – Amounts -Renewable):

Work Experience (Employer – Dates – Contact Information):

1. What community service activities have you been involved in and why?*

2. Discuss an experience or your overall involvement with the PRO-Softball that influenced or impacted your development?*

3. Why do you want this scholarship? Include any extenuating financial circumstances.*

4. What are your goals for the future? What are you doing to obtain these goals?*

1. Transcript from High School

(applicant must maintain a standard GPA of 2.5)

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2. Attach an applicant resume

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2. Attach an applicant resume

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Deadline: March 17, 2025

Sarpy County Bar Association Scholarship Application Guidelines

Purpose:

The Sarpy County Bar Association Scholarship Fund makes this scholarship available to students studying criminal justice, criminology, sociology, psychology, or pre-law

Award:

The Fund shall annually distribute two (2) scholarships in the total amount of $1,500, split evenly per semester (i.e., $750 Fall Semester, and $750 Spring/Semester).

Criteria:

Be a current, graduating high school senior.
Be enrolled full time (minimum 12 hours) in undergraduate study at an institution of higher learning.
Can’t have completed more than 3 years of higher education at an accredited higher learning institution.
Must enroll to major or is currently majoring in criminal justice, criminology, sociology, psychology or pre-law.

Selection of the scholarship recipient shall be made from the qualifying applicants of the above-identified charitable class, based on the following criteria:

The recipient must show financial need.
The recipient must show exemplary community service.
The recipient must show active volunteerism.
A letter from the high school office stating that the applicant maintains a standard GPA of 2.5.
Submission of the application by the deadline date.
Submission of a verification of the student’s semester grades and continued enrollment in high school or the institution of higher learning.

The committee will weigh the above criteria along with the consideration as applicable below:

Financial Need: 25%
Grades: 25%
Exemplary Community Service 20%
Active Volunteerism: 15%
A child, stepchild, grandchild, or a ward of the state of dues paying member of Sarpy County Bar Association member: 15%

Student Name*

Date*

Current Address*

Student Telephone*

Social Security #

Parents’/Guardians’ Names & Addresses (If Dependent)

Date of Birth:

Father

Occupation

Employment

Mother

Occupation

Employment

I Live With:

Mother

Father

Both Parents

Other

Household Income:

Less than $24,999

$25,000 to $49,999

$50,000 to $99,999

$100,000 or more

Siblings:

Name

Grade

School

Must meet this to qualify for application process:

Be a current, graduating high school senior.
Be enrolled full time (minimum 12 hours) in undergraduate study at an institution of higher learning.
Can’t have completed more than 3 years of higher education at an accredited higher learning institution.
Must enroll to major or is currently majoring in criminal justice, criminology, sociology psychology or pre-law.

Other Information needed for scholarship:

A child, stepchild, grandchild, or ward of the state of dues paying member of Sarpy County Bar Association

List the Colleges, Universities, Community Colleges or Vocational/Technical Schools wanting to attend:

List all Scholarships you have been awarded as of the date of application (University – Amounts -Renewable):

Work Experience (Employer – Dates – Contact Information):

1. What community service activities have you been involved in and why?*

2. Why is it important to you to volunteer for your community?*

3. Why do you want this scholarship? Include any extenuating financial circumstances.*

4. What are your goals for the future? What are you doing to obtain these goals?*

1. Transcript from High School

(applicant must maintain a standard GPA of 2.5)

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Max. file size: 300 MB.

2. Attach an applicant resume

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Max. file size: 300 MB.

3. Submission of verification

If applicable, submission of verification of student’s semester grades and continued enrollment of higher learning institution.

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Max. file size: 300 MB.

Applicant Signature

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