Scholarships Available

Class of '61 -- Echtencamp/Warren/Paasch-Wilkins Memorial

Awarded to a senior who plans to major in one of the construction sciences at a trade or technical school, or a college. The value of the scholarship is $1,200.

Elkhorn/Waterloo Area American Legion Post #211

Provides one $4,000 scholarship, distributed at $1,000 per year for four years, to a student who has maintained a GPA of 3.0 or greater and is planning on attending a four year college or university. The applicant must exemplify a patriotic spirit; this will be demonstrated through a written essay on patriotism.

Barbara McLaughlin Memorial

Honors the positive spirit and active involvement of Mrs. McLaughlin. Student applicants must plan to attend a college or university in Nebraska. The applicant must have a GPA of 3.0 or greater, display positive participation in school or community activities and provide an indication of financial need. This scholarship is valued at $4,000 ($1,000 per year for four years).

Don Nordlund Scholarship

Recognizes a Skyline Elementary graduate who has demonstrated leadership, and sensitivity to others. Three years attendance at Skyline is a minimum. Grade point average and class rank, although important, are not primary considerations. This scholarship is valued at $1000 ($250 per year for four years).

Carol S. Schlosser Scholarship

Honors of the life of Mrs. Schlosser. The award recipient shall demonstrate strong academic performance, activities involvement and an indication of financial need. This scholarship is valued at $8,000 ($2,000 per year for 4 years).

Don Petersen Family Scholarship

Recognizes two graduates of Hillrise Elementary who exemplify good citizenship through active involvement in school and community, and academic achievement with a minimum GPA of 3.0. Each scholarship is valued at $250.

William Patton Science Scholarship

Recognizes a student who has successfully completed a minimum of eight semesters of science and has maintained at least a 3.0 grade point average. The applicant must have plans to attend a 4 year college or university; the value of this scholarship is $1000 ($500 a year for 2 years).

Real World Initiative Scholarship

Provides an award for a student who has plans to attend a vocational or technical school. A minor emphasis is placed on grades but improvement shown throughout his/her high school career is a focus. Financial need is also a primary consideration. The value of this award is $500.

Lions Club Scholarship

Provides a $1000 scholarship ($500 per year for 2 years) to the student who best exemplifies volunteer service in the Elkhorn community. Student applicants must plan to attend a trade school, and have a GPA of 2.5 or greater.

Kayla Wilkins Scholarship

Provides a $2000 scholarship ($500 per year for 4 years) to the student who best exemplifies the spirit, lifestyle and compassion of Kayla. To qualify, the student must have plans to attend a 4-year college or university, compose an essay, provide two letters of recommendation from a teacher, counselor, administrator or pastor and have their parent/guardian sign the application, attesting to the applicant's Christian, drug-free and alcohol-free lifestyle. The student must also have maintained a minimum 3.0 GPA.

Kids Campus Scholarship

Provides two $500 scholarships to two students with plans to attend a trade school, college or university. One $500 scholarship will be awarded to a Kids Campus employee in good
standing who has worked at Kids Campus a minimum of 4 months and has demonstrated a caring, funloving attitude with children. The second scholarship will be awarded to a
graduating senior who attended Kids Campus for at least one year in elementary school.

Elkhorn Public Schools Foundation Memorial Scholarship

Provides one $1000 scholarship ($500 per year for 2 years) to a student with plans to attend a 4-year college or university. The applicant must compose an essay, have attended Elkhorn Public Schools for at least five years, maintained a 3.25 GPA or
greater and demonstrated active involvement in high school and community activities, good character and leadership potential.

Elkhorn Public Schools Foundation Arts Scholarship

Provides a $1000 scholarship to the student who best exemplifies a talent and passion for art. To qualify, the Elkhorn high school graduating student must attend a college, 2-year trade school or university with plans to major in the field of art, and must have completed their high school art portfolio. The student must also compose an essay.

Elkhorn Public Schools Foundation Girls Athletics Scholarship

Provides a $1000 scholarship to a female student with plans to attend a four-year college or university. The student must have demonstrated leadership potential and good character throughout their high school career. The applicant must be a student athlete who is admired and highly respected by teammates both on and off the field. To qualify, the student athlete must have participated in high school sports for at least 2 years and must include a letter of recommendation from an Elkhorn High School coach. The student must also compose an essay.

Larry DeBaere Scholarship

Honors a student who best exemplifies Mr. DeBaere's focus on developing good character. This $750 scholarship will be awarded on the basis of a written application and the following selection criteria: 1) an accumulative GPA of 3.0 or greater, 2) use of the scholarship to attend a college, trade school or university, 3) attended Skyline Elementary for a minimum of 4 years, 4) actively involved in extra-curricular and community service activities, 5) demonstrated good character and leadership potential, and 6) a written essay of 250 words or less describing a memorable experience at Skyline elementary, and the impact of that experience on the student's life.

Elkhorn Community Theatre Performing Arts Scholarship

Provides a $500 scholarship to the student who best exemplifies a passion for the performing arts. To qualify, the student must attend a college, trade school or university with plans to major in a performing arts field. This field includes music, drama, technical theatre or teaching in one of those areas. The student must also have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or greater, have four years of performing arts experience in the Elkhorn schools and/or the surrounding community and compose an essay.

Carl L. White Scholarship

Provides a $1000 scholarship to a student who plans to attend a four-year college or university, majoring in a scientific field. The student must have maintained a 3.0 or greater GPA, and must have completed 8 semesters of high school science with preference given to an emphasis in physics.

Nate Pullen Memorial Scholarship

Honors Nate's enthusiasm and passion for life. Student applicants must plan to attend a four-year college or university, and have demonstrated leadership potential and good character throughout their high school career. The applicant must be a student athlete who is admired and highly respected by teammates both on and off the field. To qualify, the student athlete must include a letter of recommendation from an Elkhorn High School coach. This scholarship is valued at $1,000 ($500 per year for two years).

Vic Porter Memorial Boys' Basketball Scholarship

Honors Coach Porter's passion and leadership as a coach, as well as the dedication and work ethic he inspired in his players. This scholarship will be awarded to a student athlete who combines the love of basketball with good character. To be eligible, the applicant must be a senior member of the Elkhorn High School boys' basketball team, with a minimum of two years participation in high school basketball. The student must complete an essay, and enroll at an accredited, Pell-eligible educational institution offering courses toward a degree or certificate in vocational or technical training. This scholarship is valued at $1,000. An Elkhorn High School faculty member must attest to their knowledge of the applicatn's good character.

Nick Alfrey Memorial Scholarship

Provides a $1000 scholarship ($500 per year for 2 years) in honor of Nick's zest and passion for life. To qualify, the student must have plans to attend a 4-year college or university, compose an essay, provide two letters of recommendation from a teacher, counselor, administrator or pastor, and have their parent/guardian sign the application, attesting to the applicant's Christian, drug-free and alcohol-free lifestyle. The student must also have maintained a minimum 3.0 GPA.

Legacy Eyecare Scholarship

Provides a $1000 scholarship ($500 per year for 2 years) to a graduating senior with plans to pursue a career in the medical or science fields. The applicant must have plans to attend a 4 year college or university and have a demonstrated financial need. The applicant must also be goal-oriented, as demonstrated by their successes during their high school career at Elkhorn.

Arby's Scholarship

Will be awarded to a senior who has been or is employed, in good standing, by Arby's Elkhorn. The value of the scholarship varies each year.

EHS College Fair Day Scholarship

Provides one $500 scholarship to a student planning on attending a trade school, college or university. The student must have maintained a 2.5 or greater gpa, have demonstrated good character during high school, and have financial need.

Carl Riley Brodersen Football and Baseball Awards

Remember Carl's love of the game. The recipient for each sport scholarship is selected by vote of the varsity players. The chosen athlete is to be the "most admired athlete both on and off the field." Each award is valued at $10,000 ($2,500 per year for 4 years). The student must use the award within a 6-year period.

Carl Riley Brodersen Softball Award

In honor of Carl's love of sports. The recipient of this scholarship is selected by a vote of the varsity softball players. The chosen athlete is to be the "most admired athlete both on and off the field." This scholarship is valued at $10,000 ($2500 per year for 4 years). The student must use the award within a 6-year period and attend a 4-year accredited college.

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