General Information

Several scholarships have been made available to graduating seniors of Loup City High School through the generosity of many individuals and families. Applicants are encouraged to read the scholarship descriptions listed below and apply for all scholarships for which they may be qualified.

Application

To apply for a scholarship offered by the Sherman County Community Foundation follow these three simply steps:

1. Read the eligibility requirements found in the scholarship descriptions.

2. .Download a scholarship application. The scholarship application is available online in pdf format. You will need Acrobat Reader to view file.

Applications available here:

scholarship application.pdf deadline- first week of April

Scholarship Checklist

Volunteer activities page.pdf

3. Print the file and completely fill out the application, including the volunteer activities page and scholarship application checklist..

4. Return to your high school guidance counselor on or before the first Monday in April.

If you have any questions regarding the scholarship application process contact Rich Peters, Treasurer, at (308) 745-1458, or call Mark Eurek, President at (308)745-0720. 

Scholarship Descriptions

ARLINE CLARK SCHOLARSHIP

Arline Clark has made this Sherman County Community Foundation Scholarship possible.  She has established this scholarship and it is made available for a high school senior attending a qualified non profit educational institution.  This will be a one-year $500.00 scholarship and will be given equally for the first and second semesters upon receipt of registration.  The awards will be paid directly to the school in the student's name.

CHRIS HIATT SCHOLARSHIP

This Sherman County Community Foundation Scholarship has been made possible by the family and friends of Chris Hiatt, an outstanding Loup City High School student tragically killed in a car accident in 1993..  This $200 scholarship has been established and made available for a graduating senior student that plans on attending a 4-year college.  This award of $200 will be paid to the post-secondary school upon receipt of registration.

PETER J. AND ROSE ANN KOWALSKI SCHOLARSHIP

This Sherman County Community Foundation Scholarship has been made possible by the family of the late Peter J. and Rose Ann Kowalski.  In the honor of their parents, this $1,000  scholarship has been established and made available for a graduating high school student planning to attend a 4-year college. This award of $1,000 will be paid to the post-secondary school upon receipt of registration.  The fees will be divided into two semesters.

THE KEITH C. AND DORIS M. MOELLER SCHOLARSHIP

This Sherman County Community Foundation Scholarship has been made possible by the family and friends of the late Keith C.and Doris M. Moeller.  Acknowledging the dignity in vocational education, this $100.00 scholarship is made available for a graduating senior student of Loup City who plans to attend an accredited Technical or Community College. This award of $100.00 will be paid on receipt of the registration for the third quarter or second semester and will be paid directly to the institution.

THE FRITZ AND NORA OBERMILLER MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

The Fritz and Nora Obermiller Memorial Scholarship is made available through the Sherman County Community Foundation for a high school senior.  This one-year scholarship is to be used in furthering his/her education beginning this fall.  This scholarship can be used at any college providing it is a qualified, non-profit institution. This $300 award will be paid upon receipt of the registration for the second semester and will be paid directly to the college or university that is the student's choice. Possible emphasis may be given to students choosing to enter the Agricultural, Nursing or Education fields.

CHARLES AND MILDRED PETERSON SCHOLARSHIP-Agriculture

The late Charles and Mildred Peterson have made this Sherman County Community Foundation Scholarship possible. They have established this scholarship and it is made available for a high school senior attending a qualified non profit educational institution.  This one-year $1,000.00 scholarship will be awarded to someone entering the field of Agriculture.  This award will be given equally for the first and second semesters upon receipt of registration.  The awards will be paid directly to the school in the student's name.

CHARLES AND MILDRED PETERSON SCHOLARSHIP-Nursing

The late Charles and Mildred Peterson have made this Sherman County Community Foundation Scholarship possible. They have established this scholarship and it is made available for a high school senior attending a qualified non profit educational institution.  This one-year $1,000.00 scholarship will be awarded to someone entering the field of Nursing.  This award will be given equally for the first and second semesters upon receipt of registration.  The awards will be paid directly to the school in the student's name.

CHARLES AND MILDRED PETERSON SCHOLARSHIP-Teaching

The late Charles and Mildred Peterson have made this Sherman County Community Foundation Scholarship possible. They have established this scholarship and it is made available for a high school senior attending a qualified non profit educational institution.  This one-year $1,000.00 scholarship will be awarded to someone entering the field of Teaching.  This award will be given equally for the first and second semesters upon receipt of registration.  The awards will be paid directly to the school in the student's name.

THE MINA SCHUMANN SCHOLARSHIP

Through the generosity of the late Mina Schumann, a long-time Loup City High School German teacher, the Mina Schumann Scholarship is available through the Sherman County Community Foundation for a Loup City High School senior.  This one-year scholarship is to be used in furthering his/her education,l preferably in the field of education.  This scholarship can be used at any college providing it is a qualified, non-profit institution. This $400.00 award will be paid upon receipt of the registration for the second semester and will be paid directly to the college or university that is the student's choice.

RON SETLIK MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

This Sherman County Community Foundation Scholarship has been made possible by the family of Mike and Nellie Setlik.  They have established this scholarship in memory of Ron Setlik who was a graduate of Loup City High School in 1970.  Ron was killed in a car accident in 1975.  This one year $250.00 scholarship has been established and made available for a high school senior attending a qualified non profit educational institution.  This award will be given equally for the first semester and second semester upon receipt of registration.  The awards will be paid directly to the school in the student's name.

RENA UHLIG SCHOLARSHIP

Rena Uhlig has made this Sherman County Community Foundation Scholarship possible. She has established this scholarship and it is made available for a Loup City High School senior, who is a resident of Sherman County, and has been accepted at an institute of higher learning within the State of Nebraska which awards a Bachelor of Arts or a Bachelor of Science degree upon satisfactory completion of the required course of study.  This is a one-year $1,000 scholarship and will be given equally for the first and second semesters upon receipt of registration.  The awards will be paid directly to the school in the student's name.

THE VIVIAN WATTS SCHOLARSHIP

The Vivian Watts Scholarship is made available through the Sherman County Community Foundation for a high school senior.  This one-year scholarship is to be used in furthering his/her education beginning this fall.  This scholarship can be used at any college providing it is a qualified, non-profit institution. This $500 award will be paid upon receipt of the registration for the second semester and will be paid directly to the college or university that is the student's choice.