Midlands Community Foundation Accepting Applications for Scholarships
Midlands Community Foundation (www.midlandscommunity.org) is now accepting applications for several charitable funds. They are:
Alex Shives Scholarship—Available to 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. The scholarship fund will distribute one, one-time $2,500 scholarship to the student. In addition, applicants must maintain a GPA of 2.5 or above, show financial need, and show exemplary community service and active volunteerism. Deadline: April 1.
Dale and Estelle Black Scholarship—Available to individuals pursuing a degree in nursing (RN or BSN) or receiving a licensed practical nurse degree (LPN) or a nursing assistant certifi cate (CNA) with a preference for those planning to work in elder care. The fund will award two, one-time $500 scholarships to a person employed in good standing at either Papillion Manor or Immanuel Trinity Village enrolled full- or part-time (minimum of six hours) in undergraduate study. Deadline: April 15.
Kaiti Williams Memorial Scholarship—Available to graduating female student athletes from the Papillion LaVista South High School who are pursuing a higher education and are participating in sports at the collegiate level. The scholarship fund will distribute one, onetime $2,000 scholarship to the student. In addition, applicants must have participated in high school sports for a minimum of two years, be in the top 25% of their class, maintain a GPA of 3.0 or above, and show evidence of community service. Deadline: April 8.
Mark and Rose Delaney Memorial Scholarship—Available to current or incoming high school students at a high school that is operated by the Archdiocese of Omaha Catholic Schools. The fund will award one, one-time $500 scholarship to the student. Applicants must show financial need and be involved in non-academic, extra-curricular
activities. Deadline: April 8.
Mary Beth Harrold Scholarship—Available to a current female graduating senior from the Papillion LaVista School District who plans to pursue a business or entrepreneurial degree. The scholarship fund will distribute two, one-time $500 scholarships (one PapillionLaVista High School student and one Papillion-LaVista South High School student). In addition, applicants must participate in DECA or FBLA and be in the top 50% of their class with a minimum 3.0 GPA. They must show financial need and be involved in non-academic and extra-curricular activities. Deadline: April 8.
Sarpy County Bar Association Scholarship—Available to students studying criminal justice, criminology, sociology, psychology, or prelaw. The fund will distribute two, one-time $1,500 scholarships. Applicants also must show financial need, exemplary community service and active volunteerism, maintain at GPA of 2.5 or above, and be in the top 50% of class. Deadline: April 8.
Scholarship Funds can be established at Midlands Community Foundation to help local students pursue their dreams and goals at colleges, universities, and trade or technical schools after high school graduation. These funds allow donors to give back to the community through their name or the name of a loved one while also receiving tax benefits. Visit www.midlandscommunity.org for specific scholarship guidelines and/or applications.