Scholarships
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 simple steps: 1. Read the eligibility requirements found in the scholarship descriptions. 2. Download a scholarship application. The scholarship application is available online in PDF and Microsoft Word format. You may need Acrobat Reader to view the file.
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 by the end of day, April 2nd. If you have any questions regarding the scholarship application process call Mark Eurek at (308) 745-0720, or contact Rich Peters at (308) 745-1458. 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 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 scholarship has been established and made available for a graduating senior student that plans on attending a 4-year college. This award 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 scholarship has been established and made available for a graduating high school student planning to attend a 4-year college. This award 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 scholarship is made available for a graduating senior student of Loup City who plans to attend an accredited Technical or Community College. This award 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 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. LOUP CITY SCHOOLS PETERSON SCHOLARSHIP-Agriculture Loup City Schools and 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 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. LOUP CITY SCHOOLS PETERSON SCHOLARSHIP-Nursing Loup City Schools and 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 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. LOUP CITY SCHOOLS PETERSON SCHOLARSHIP-Teaching Loup City Schools and 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 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 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 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 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 can be used at any college provided it is a qualified, non-profit institution. This award will be paid upon receipt of the registration for the second semester and will be paid directly to the college or university where the student is attending. THE C.A. SORENSEN SCHOLARSHIP This scholarship was funded by donations from Dennis L. Welty in memory of C.A. Sorenson. C.A. was a graduate of Loup City High School class of 1909. After graduating from college and receiving his law degree, he served as Nebraska Attorney General and drafted legislation for the organization of the Public Power and Irrigation District of Nebraska. He was known as a role model for his public service and many of his children followed their father into public service. The Foundation wishes to thank Mr. Welty for honoring one of Loup City's finest by establishing this scholarship. LOIS AND HAROLD HANSHEW SCHOLARSHIP Established in February 2010, our newest scholarship provides assistance to students attending graduate school. Lois, a teacher and guidance counselor in Sherman County for many years, created this scholarship on behalf of herself and her late husband, Harold. It was their wish to encourage Sherman County college graduates to continue their academic pursuits in professional or graduate school. As Lois says, "The world needs people willing to sacrifice to obtain an advanced degree. It would be great to have some of our students who obtain these degrees come back to Sherman County." |
