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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

Dale & Estelle Black Scholarship

John J. & Doris M. Buford Legacy Scholarship

Kaiti Williams Memorial Scholarship

Max & Jane Meier Family Scholarship

Sarpy Co. Bar Assn. Scholarship

Sarpy County Sheriff's Scholarship

Walt Secord Scholarship

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Deadline: March 20, 2026

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).

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.

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Date*

Current Address*

Telephone*

Date Of Birth*

Social Security #

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

Alex Shives scholarship fund

Student Last Name*

Student First Name*

Social Security #

Address*

Student’s Phone Or Cell #*

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Father

Both Parents

Other

Siblings:

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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.

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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, 2026

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.

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.

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Zip Code*

Date Of Birth*

Social Security #

Cell/Home Telephone*

Email*

Parents’/Guardians’ Names (If Applicable):

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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

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Occupation

Employment

Mother

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Employment

Siblings:

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Grade

School

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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4. Update on current plan in nursing care. (for previous recipients of the this scholarship)

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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, 2026

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.

Criteria:

Be a current, graduating high school senior; or
Be enrolled full-time (minimum of 12 hours) in undergraduate study at an institution of higher learning; and
Must enroll to major or is currently majoring in nursing 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:

A letter from the high school office stating that the applicant maintains a standard GPA of 2.5 or higher.
Involvement in non-academic, extra-curricular activities. Scouting experience preferred, but not required.
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.
Submission of the application by the deadline date.

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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)

Transcript from High School

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(Applicant must maintain a standard GPA of 2.5)

Submission of Verification

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

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

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Deadline: March 20, 2026

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.

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

1. What community service or volunteer activities have you been involved in and explain why these were 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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Deadline: March 20, 2026

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).

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.

Name*

Date*

Current Address*

Telephone*

Date Of Birth*

Social Security #

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

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: March 17, 2026

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%

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.

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

Other Information needed for scholarship:

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

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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: March 17, 2026

Sarpy County Sheriff's Foundation Scholarship Application

Purpose:

The purpose of the Sarpy County Sheriff’s Foundation Criminal Justice Scholarship Program is to provide financial aid to college students pursuing a degree in criminal justice related fields.

Award:

Three (3) scholarships will be awarded each year. Two scholarships to residents of Sarpy County, and one scholarship to the dependent of a Sarpy County Sheriff’s Office employee. Each scholarship will be worth $1,000.

To be eligible for the Criminal Justice Scholarship, applicants must meet the following criteria:

Enrollment: Applicants must be enrolling in an accredited college or university and pursuing a degree in Criminal Justice or a closely related field (e.g., Criminology, Law Enforcement, Forensic Science, etc.).
Academic Standing: Applicants must maintain a minimum GPA of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) or its equivalent for the period the scholarship is in effect.
Full-Time Student: Applicants must be enrolled as full-time students (minimum of 12 credit hours per semester).
U.S. Citizenship: Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents.
Essay Submission: Applicants must submit an essay of 500-1,000 words discussing their interest in the field of Criminal Justice, career goals, and how they plan to contribute to the field in the future.
Scholarship Status: Applicant may not receive a full tuition scholarship through other means and receive the Sarpy County Sheriff’s Foundation Scholarship.
Residency requirement: Applicant must live in Sarpy County, unless applicant is the dependent of a Sarpy County Sheriff’s Office employee.

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Address*

City*

State*

Zip Code*

Date Of Birth*

Email*

Parents’/Guardians’ Names (If Applicable):

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Parent's Address

City

State

Zip Code

Education

Name of Last School Attended*

Address

Street Address City State ZIP / Postal Code

Name of Councselor or Advisor:*

Counselor/Advisor Phone:

Name of School you plan to attend:*

Address

Street Address City State ZIP / Postal Code

ACT or SAT Score:

Cumulative GPA:*

Type of degree you plan to persue:*

Community Service:

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Activity

Location

Date

Avg. Hours Per Week

Employment History

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Location

Address

Dates

Avg. Hours Per Week

Activities

Social, School, Church Activities

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Business

Address

Dates of Employment

Avg. Hours Per Week

Awards and Honors received:

Awards

Letter of Reference

All applications must be accompanied by a letter of reference from a faculty member and a transcript of your last seven (7) semesters. Incomplete or inaccurate applications will not be considered. All applications become the property of Sarpy County Sheriff’s Foundation.

All applicants must include the following supporting documents:

1. Personal Essay*

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2. Letter of Reference*

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Name of Faculty Member who wrote attached reference:

Name of Counselor or Advisor*

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Release

I hereby authorize the scholarship committee of Sarpy County Sheriff’s Office Foundation to review my school transcripts and contact the above-mentioned schools, groups or employers. I believe that all information contained in this application is true and correct to the best of my abilities and recollection. Additionally, I authorize Sarpy County Sheriff’s Foundation to release any information it deems necessary to the media for a press release.

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Deadline: November 15, 2025

The Walt Secord “Always Sunny and 75” Memorial Scholarship Trade Scholarship Application

Award:

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

Criteria:

To qualify for the scholarship, an individual must:

Have a high school diploma or equivalent
Be enrolled in an apprenticeship training program or trade school
Submit the application form and materials by the deadline date, November 15, each year.
Submit an essay response to “How do you bring a little sunshine to your work and your world – and what does pursuing a skilled trave mean to you?”
Submit of a letter of recommendation from a teacher, mentor, or employer.
Submit verification of the student’s enrollment in an apprenticeship training program or trade school.

Full Name*

Date

Current Address*

Phone Number*

Email*

High School/College Attended

Graduation Date*

Trade Program/Apprenticeship you plan to attend (include school or union, program name, and start date):*

Intended Trade or Career Path*

Financial Need

1. Please describe your current financial situation and why you are in need of this scholarship:*

2. Do you currently work? If so, where and how many hours per week?*

3. What other financial aid, grants, or scholarships have you applied for or received?*

4. Do you have any dependents or special financial responsibilities (family support, medical expenses, etc.)?*

Commitment to the Trades

1. Why did you choose to pursue a trade program or apprenticeship instead of a traditional four-year college?*

2. What interests you most about your chosen trade?*

3. What steps have you already taken to prepare for this career (classes, work experience, volunteering, etc.)?*

4. What are your long-term goals in your chosen trade?*

Additional Questions

1. Do you have a mentor, teacher, or role model who inspired your interest in the trades? If so, please describe.*

2. How do you plan to give back to your community once you are established in your trade?*

3. Is there anythingelse you’d like the scholarship committee to know about you?*

Short Essay

Describe your dedication to your chosen trade.*

Explain why you believe skilled trades are important in today’s world, how you plan to make a difference in your field, and how this scholarship will help you achieve your goals.

1. Transcript from High School

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2. Attach an applicant resume

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3. Submission of verification

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