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2025 CROFTON LOCAL SCHOLARSHIPS
January 19, 2024
Nebraska Press Scholarship-Journalism or AG Communications
Nebraska High School student interested in community based journalism or AG communications.
February 1, 2025
Awards are available to graduating seniors who are customers of Great Plains Communications.
Applicant must be accepted for admission at a state or private college or two-year trade or technical school of their choice.
Applicant must have a strong desire to return to their hometown (or other Great Plains Communications community) to pursue their career.
February 1, 2024
Bill Lewis Scholarship Application
Nebraska Officials Foundation and Nebraska High School Officials
Association will be awarding two $500 scholarships this year. $500 will come from the Bill Lewis
Scholarship Fund and $500 from the Nebraska High School Officials Association.
February 2, 2024
Gary Fisher Fine Arts Scholarship
APPLICANT MUST BE PLANNING TO MAJOR IN THE FINE ARTS.
February 2, 2024
Nebraska Rural Community Schools Association Scholarship
APPLICANT MUST BE PLANNING TO ENTER THE FIELD OF EDUCATION (I.E. TEACHER, MEDIA SPECIALIST, COUNSELOR, ETC.)
February 15, 2024
Nebraska Society of Professional Engineers
The Nebraska Society of Professional Engineers are offering several scholarships for high school seniors that plan on attending an engineering program next year.
February 15, 2025
will offer an annual scholarship to a female high school senior in the amount of $300.00.
February 16, 2024
Foundation for Rural Service Scholarship
The foundation annually awards scholarships to an exceptional group of rural students for their first year of college or vocational school. All applicants require sponsorship by an NTCA—The Rural Broadband Association member company to be eligible.
FRS has awarded over $1 million in scholarships since its inception; empowering rural students throughout the country to advance their communities with invaluable skill sets and experiences.
February 19, 2024
Nebraska High School Association Scholarship
The Bill Lewis Scholarship is intend to provide financial assistance
for the education of students who participated annually in two or more NSAA activities.
February 21, 2025
The AKRS Jump Start Scholarship program is launching graduating high school seniors into rewarding careers throughout Nebraska and northern Kansas. Work with AKRS and receive up to 100% tuition reimbursement as you earn your college degree debt-free.
March 1, 2024
St Rose of Lima Scholarship
This scholarship is open to CHS graduating seniors who graduated from 8th grade at St. Rose of Lima School, Crofton, NE. Applications need to be submitted to CHS Guidance Office or St. Rose School Office by the deadline date.
March 1, 2024
Pearl & Bill Yonke Memorial Scholarship
This $700 scholarship may be awarded to both a CHS male and female senior and will be renewable for a second year (upon request) with proof of a first year college GPA of 2.5 or higher.
March 1, 2024
Knox County Agricultural Society FFA/4-H Scholarship
This scholarship is open to Knox County FFA or 4-H club member. Must be an active participant in the Knox County Fair.
March 1, 2024
Big Game Conservation Scholarship
The Association has created this scholarship to provide financial assistance to high school graduates who will be pursuing a degree in the areas of Fisheries & Wildlife and demonstrate scholastic achievement, leadership ability, and dedication to wildlife conservation. It is also available to college students already enrolled in a Fisheries & Wildlife field of study. One scholarship will be awarded in the amount of $1,000.
March 1, 2024
Lyle and Shirley Sage Sawatzke Endowed Scholarship
Scholarship requirement: interest in elementary education degree or certificate training in an area of industrial arts like carpentry, mechanics, plumbing etc.
March 1, 2024
Brandon Nelson Memorial Scholarship
This $250 scholarship (awarded in the second semester of college) is in memory of Brandon Nelson and is to be offered to a CHS senior who has participated in wrestling all four years of high school. Please complete this application and return it to the Guidance Office.
March 1, 2024
CVA Member-Owner Scholarship
High School students of CVA member-owners (who are the student's legal guardian) who are pursuing a career in agriculture are eligible to apply. Full scholarship guidelines listed within the application.
March 1, 2024
CVA Employee Student Scholarship
Students of current CVA employees (who are the student's legal guardian) and are pursuing a career in agriculture are eligible to apply. Full scholarship guidelines listed within the application.
March 4, 2024
C.F and Amelia Mischke Scholarship
Recipients shall be graduating seniors who will be attending a degree-granting college or university. The applicant need not enroll in a program that leads to a Bachelor’s Degree, but rather may wish to pursue a course leading to a Vocational Technical Certificate or an Associate Degree at a community college. Preference may be given to applicants who exhibit excellence in leadership, good citizenship, community activities and service to others.
March 4, 2024
Crofton Band Scholarship
Essay: How has band affected your life, and how do you plan to apply these lessons to
your future?
March 4, 2024
Nebraska Women’s Amateur Golf Association
NWAGA will distribute $2,000 scholarships to female Nebraska High School Seniors who have played high school golf and are furthering their education at a 2-year, 4-year, or a technical school in Nebraska. One scholarship will be awarded to an applicant in each NWAGA region (Eastern Nebraska, Central Nebraska and Western Nebraska) with the remaining scholarships awarded regardless of region. Those eligible are Female Nebraska High School Seniors who have played high school golf and are furthering their education at a 2-year, 4-year, or technical school in
Nebraska. Deadline for application is Monday March 4, 2024 at 5 p.m. CST.
March 4, 2024
Galen Jueden Memorial
The Cedar Knox Rural Water Project (CKRWP) Advisory Committee provides a $500 scholarship to a high school senior in memoriam of Galen Jueden. Galen was a dedicated employee who was fully committed to the customers and staff of the CKRWP. He was an invaluable asset to the CKRWP and his dedication is recognized by providing a scholarship to a worthy student looking to achieve a degree in higher education.
March 4, 2024
Jody Sage Memorial Scholarship
Preference will be given to applicants attending HVAC, or plumbing/trade school.
$1000.00 will be awarded to the selected student based on a personal statement of the student's choosing that has been submitted and two letters of recommendations from their school counselor(s) and/or other persons whom influenced their decision to go into their selected field. The personal statement should also include name, address, birth date, and contact number. Additionally, students must provide verification to the selection committee that they have been accepted into a program. Award will be made payable to the recipient after the completion of their 1st semester of college.
March 5, 2024
Lewis and Clark Patefield-Green
The Lewis & Clark Natural Resources District provides 2 - $1,000 scholarships to outstanding high school seniors who reside within the LCNRD boundary. The Patefield – Green Scholarship is available to students who intend to pursue an agricultural related career and plan to return to the area and help local communities to conserve and protect our natural resources. The scholarship must go towards at least one year of study in an agriculture related field at a trade school, college, or university.
March 5, 2024
First Dakota Scholarship
First Dakota National Bank understands the importance of higher education. We support our communities and the youth within them. In order to encourage students to pursue furthering their education, First Dakota is proud to offer scholarships ranging from $1,000 - $5,000 up to a total of $20,000 for the 2024-2025 school year. Please follow eligibility requirements below and turn in your application soon!
March 8, 2024
Set Me Free Sydney Loofe Scholarship
Sydney Loofe was raised in Neligh, Nebraska. She moved to Lincoln, Nebraska after high school. When she didn’t show up to work one day, her co-workers became worried and reported her absence. This was the day after she went on a date from Tinder. Her body was found in a rural area in Clay County 19 days after she was reported missing. Sydney, the crystal-blue eyed girl with the soft heart, who was just 24 years old, was taken from this earth on November 16, 2017. George & Susie Loofe, Parents of Sydney, decided to partner with us and advocate for the cause to prevent situations like this from happening. Our goal is to teach the community how to recognize when there could be malicious intent involved when communicating with others. This scholarship is presented by The Set Me Free Project in honor of Sydney Loofe and her family.
March 15, 2024
Mitchell Equipment Scholarship
Applicants must be 2022-2023 graduates who are seeking to enroll in post-secondary
technical colleges, state colleges or universities. Scholarships will be given to students with a specific interest in an agricultural-related field of
study and an interest in returning to the area after college completion.
March 15, 2024
Crofton Volunteer Fire Department Scholarship
This scholarship is largely focused on community service activities, events etc.
March 15, 2024
Yankton Medical Clinic
Four $1,000 scholarships to high school seniors within our service area majoring in a health care field. One $1,000 scholarship to a currently enrolled college student majoring in:
Nursing
Respiratory Therapy
Radiology Technician
Medical Laboratory Technician
Students must live within our service area and plan to return to work within 50 miles of Yankton. Deadline for all applications is March 15, 2023
March 15, 2024
Crofton FCCLA Scholarship Application
A maximum of two (2) $200 scholarships will be awarded to graduating seniors of the Crofton
FCCLA chapter, who meet the following guidelines and submit their application. The first
scholarship will be awarded to a student pursuing a career in a Family and Consumer Sciences
related occupation, and the second to a student with outstanding leadership abilities.The
scholarship is payable the second semester of the freshman year of college, and must be
requested by the student at that time. A member committee along with the chapter adviser, will
choose the recipients.
March 31, 2024
Music Booster Scholarship
List any special music ensembles in which you have participated and music honors you have received. How do you feel that your contributions to band and/or choir (leadership, effort, etc.) have helped improve the overall quality of the group? Describe your most memorable music experience of high school and its impact on your life.
March 31, 2024
Build Dakota Scholarship
Full-ride scholarships will support tuition, fees, books and other required program expenses in the eligible technical institute programs. Recipients of the scholarships will commit to living and working in the state for three years after graduation.
The following high-needs fields of study have been approved for 2024-2025:
Agriculture
Automotive
Building Trades/Construction
Energy Technicians
Engineering Technicians
Healthcare
IT/Computer Information Systems
Precision Manufacturing
Welding
March 31, 2024
American Legion Riders #249 Scholarship
Application for a $1,000/$750/$500 Scholarship. The applicant must write an essay on the topic of the importance of defending our Country and its Values.
March 25, 2024
Crofton Sons of American Legion
Please write a short paragraph on what the American Legion, and the Sons of American Legion mean to you and your family
March 25, 2024
CHS Faculty Appreciation Scholarship
This very generous scholarship is offered on behalf of Mr. Kevin Schieffer for the purpose of expanding educational opportunity to a student. It is renewable for up to four years with a 3.0 or higher GPA each semester. An essay of one to to pages is required.
April 1, 2024
Northeast Cruisers Car Club Scholarship
Student interested in auto-related study. One $250 scholarship will be awarded.
April 1, 2024
Farmers and Merchants Scholarship
Farmers & Merchants State Bank offers a $500 scholarship to one male and one female member of the graduating CHS class. The criteria for these awards is very broad. One of the questions is 'What have you done to improve our community and school?
April 1, 2024
Crofton Education Association Scholarship
How has the teaching staff helped in your personal development?
April 1, 2024
Class of 1988 Scholarship
The criteria for this scholarship is broad. Any CHS senior should be eligible to apply. An academic and a personal reference are required. The application requests a short personal explanation of life goals and asks for a summary of activities while in high school including non-school activities.
April 1, 2024
Cedar Security Bank Scholarship
This is a $250 scholarship available through Cedar Security Bank for high school seniors planning on attending an accredited college or university. Applicants (or their parents/legal guardians) must maintain a Checking, Savings, Loan, or CD account at Cedar Security Bank – Fordyce, Hartington, or Wynot – to be eligible for consideration. ONE scholarship will be awarded each year.
April 1, 2024
Gavins Point Fish Hatchery Scholarship
Scholarship applicants must be planning a career in wildlife management, conservation or other related fields.
April 1, 2024
Hali Strom Memorial Scholarship
This award is based on faith, optimism, respect for others and living a life of service. Please give examples of how these characteristics may have been part of your life to this point and/or how they fit into your future plans. (500 words or less)
April 2, 2024
Crofton Community Club
The scholarships are designed for students who have worked hard and represented the school and community well.
April 2, 2024
Crofton Alumni Scholarship
CHS seniors planning to attend at least two years of higher education are eligible for this $1,000 scholarship. Applications should be turned in to the Guidance Office. If you would like to know the criteria up which your application will be evaluated, click here for that information.
April 2, 2024
Crofton Choral Scholarship
Please return to the Chorus Teacher or Counselor.
April 2, 2024
Crofton FFA Scholarship
This scholarship will be given to an FFA member. Turn into Mrs. Mann or Mrs.Rossman.
April 2, 2024
Crofton Booster Club Scholarship
The Crofton High School Booster Club has established two (2) $300.00 scholarship awards to be given to
two graduating seniors who have been active in CHS Activities.
April 3, 2024
Crofton Volunteer Ambulance Squad
We wish to emphasize that this scholarship is not limited to those students who will be attending a four-year college program. We encourage all students who will be attending any type of post-secondary education program to apply for this scholarship, including those who are planning to attend a trade, technical or private career school.
April 12, 2024
Nebraska Coaches Association
Criteria: 1) Son/Daughter of NCA Active Coaching Member 2) Upper 25% of class -OR- 3.75 Cumulative GPA 3) Must be at least a 2-year participant in 2 sports 4) Must have earned a varsity letter in 2 sports 5) Must include at least two letters of recommendation from high school coaches Note: Students participating in athletics at NCAA Division I or II schools may not be eligible – check with the college or university
April 15, 2024
James M Cox Foundation Scholarship
Include an educational commitment essay relating to the impact of a higher education on your permanent career objectives.