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Scholarship: Southeast Community College - Nebraska Career Scholarship Program
Description: The Nebraska Career Scholarships Program is a collaboration between the Nebraska Department of Economic Development (DED) and Nebraska community colleges and provides scholarships to students pursuing degrees in programs of study leading to high-wage, high skill, and high-demand careers.
Scholarships are awarded up to $5000 per year for up to three years. (Amount may be limited based on other awards and cost of attendance).
Nebraska Career Scholarships can be used for Tuition, Fees, Required Tools and Equipment (including books), Room, and Board.
Recipients must maintain a minimum 2.0 Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA).
Recipients must maintain an adequate enrollment pace that will enable completion of the program of study within three years, in accordance with their educational plan.
Eligibility Requirements:
Must be a first-time student or a transfer student as defined below
Must carry a minimum of 9 credits per semester.
Must maintain at least a 2.0 Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) in order to continue to receive the scholarship.
Scholarship recipients must live in Nebraska while receiving a scholarship (but may be recruited from outside of Nebraska).
Scholarship recipients are awarded Career Scholarships based on their enrollment in an eligible program of study.
Scholarship recipients may select another major and retain the scholarship award as long as the new program of study is an eligible program of study as defined in these guidelines.
A scholarship award shall not exceed $5000 per year. Financial need, as determined by FAFSA may be considered.
Scholarship recipients may not have previously earned a post-secondary credential. This includes a certificate, diploma, Associate Degree, Bachelor’s Degree, Master’s Degree, or Ph.D.
Eligible Programs of Study:
Agriculture Horticulture and Turfgrass Management
Agriculture Livestock Management & Production
Automotive - Ford Automotive Student Service Educational Training
Agriculture Management & Production Technology
Associate Degree Nursing (LPN - ADN)
Auto Collision Repair Technology
Automotive Technology
Automotive - General Motors, Automotive Service Educational Program
Building Construction Technology
Business
Computer Information Technology
Computer Information Technology - Applications Development
Computer Information Technology - Computer Support
Computer Information Technology - Cybersecurity
Computer Information Technology - Network Management
Construction Electrician - IBEW
Design & Drafting Technology
Dental Assisting
Diesel Technology - Truck
Diesel Ag Equipment Service Tech
Electronic Systems Technology
Electrical & Electromechanical Technology
Heating, Ventilation, AC & Refrigeration Technology
Energy Generation Operations
John Deere Construction & Forestry Equipment
John Deere Tech
Land Surveying/GIS/Civil Engineering Technology
Long Term Care Administration
Manufacturing Engineering Technology
Office Professional
Nondestructive Testing Technology
Paramedic
Nursing - Associate Degree Nursing
Physical Therapist Assistant
Plumbing, Heating, and Air Conditioning Technology
Powersports Technology
Radiologic Technology
Precision Machining and Automation Technology
Surgical Technology
Respiratory Care
Welding Technology
Technical Skills Instructor
Renewable:
The Career Scholarship is automatically renewable if the scholarship recipient continues to meet the eligibility requirements of the scholarship and remains eligible to enroll. To maintain ongoing eligibility in the program:
Scholarship recipients must maintain satisfactory academic standing,
a 2.00 Cumulative Grade Point Average.
Maintain an adequate enrollment pace that will enable completion of the program of study within three years, in accordance with their educational plan.
Application Opens: November 1st
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