MERRICK FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIPS HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS

MERRICK FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIPS HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS Essay Questions: 1. Why are you continuing your education? 2. What are your professional/educational goals and how will you achieve them? 3. How have you shown leadership in contributing to your community? 4. How have you demonstrated strong character such as responsibility, maturity, judgment and integrity? 5. What are you financial needs and how will a scholarship benefit your educational goals? 6. How has 4-H and/or FFA prepared you for the future? 7. How have you demonstrated perseverance, high character and high effort to overcome a handicap? MERRICK FOUNDATION INDUSTRIOUS STUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS ♦ 2.0 - 3.5 GPA or C to B+ average ♦ Any form of continuing education ♦ Answer Essay Questions #1 & #2 ♦ Resident of Merrick County MERRICK FOUNDATION FOUNDERS SCHOLARSHIP ♦ Merrick County senior ♦ Intent to return to Merrick County ♦ Community Service ♦ Community & School Activities ♦ Answer Essay Questions #1, #2 & #3 LEONARD & DORIS AERNI MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP ♦ Merrick County resident ♦ Handicapped graduating senior ♦ Answer Essay Questions #1, #2 & #7 DEREK ♦ ♦ ♦

ASPEDON MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP* Central City High School Senior Financial need 2 or 4 year program of study

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& DANNIELLE BANNISTER MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP Graduating senior at Central City or High Plains Community Pursuing a College degree in Education – Elementary or Secondary Letter of recommendation from high school teacher GPA average or above Answer Essay Questions #1 & #2

CHARLES & DORIS BENNER SCHOLARSHIP ♦ Central City High School Senior ♦ Must be active in FFA ♦ GPA of above average ♦ Answer Essay Questions #1, #2 & # 6 1

ERVIN & BONNIE BLAUHORN SCHOLARSHIPS* ♦ High school senior from Central City or Palmer High School ♦ Upper 1/4 of graduating class ♦ Character ♦ Financial need ♦ Applicant must be enrolled in a 4-year course of study ♦ Answer Essay Questions #1 & #2 CENTRAL CITY SCALE SCHOLARSHIP ♦ Resident of Merrick County ♦ Answer Essay Questions #1 & #2 MARY CHOCHON MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP ♦ Palmer High School Senior ♦ Cumulative GPA of 90% or higher ♦ Preference to 1) Math or Science, 2) Math or Computer Science or 3) Education ♦ Leadership Qualities in School & Civic Organizations ♦ Answer Essay Questions #1 & #2 RICHARD “DICK” CHOCHON MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP ♦ Palmer High School Senior ♦ Cumulative GPA of 90% or higher ♦ Majoring in Education ♦ Leadership Qualities in School & Civic Organizations ♦ Answer Essay Questions #1 & #2 MYRTLE AND JIM CLARKE SCHOLARSHIP* ♦ GPA and achievement outside school ♦ Financial need ♦ Central City or Nebraska Christian student ♦ Resident of Central City, Clarks, Fullerton, Hordville, Polk, or lake areas south of Central City ♦ Answer Essay Questions #1 & #2 EMIL & ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦

DOROTHY CZARNICK SCHOLARSHIP Graduating senior from Twin River High School GPA of 3.0 or higher Participant in school & community activities Enrolled in a 4 year teaching program

ALBERT E. & DOROTHY E. EMGARTEN MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP ♦ Merrick County resident or attending a Merrick County high school ♦ Majoring in an agriculture related field (1st Preference) ♦ Acceptable scholastic achievement (2nd Preference) ♦ Answer Essay Questions #1,#2

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ELTON & NANCY ERICKSON SCHOLARSHIP ♦ Merrick County Resident ♦ Enrolled in 4 year course of study in nursing, agriculture, education or computer science ♦ Academic performance, leadership, school activities, reliability, & courtesy ♦ Answer Essay Questions #1 & #2 ELWIN AND LUCILE FERRIS SCHOLARSHIP* ♦ Resident of Merrick County ♦ Financial Need ♦ 4-H and/or FFA experience ♦ Pursuing a career in agriculture, music or art ♦ Answer Essay Questions #1 & #2 JAMES & MARILYN HEINS SCHOLARSHIP* ♦ Resident of Merrick County ♦ Central City High School senior ♦ GPA of 2.5 to 3.5 ♦ Three letters of recommendation – teacher, pastor & employer ♦ Financial Need ♦ Answer Essay Questions #1, #2, #3 & #4 WAYNE ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦

& MILDRED HILDER SCHOLARSHIP Resident of Merrick County Enrolled in a Nursing program Upper 1/3 of class Answer Essay Questions #1, #2, #3 & #4

J. OREN HOBACK MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP ♦ Merrick County Senior ♦ GPA of 2.5 or higher ♦ Majoring in agriculture ♦ Community service ♦ Answer Essay Questions #1 & #2 JOEL HOLBROOK MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP (Obtain additional application form from high school guidance counselor) ♦ Central City high school senior ♦ Participant in band all four years ♦ Answer Essay Questions #1 & #2 ♦ See separate application for further guidelines LES JOHNSON MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP ♦ Silver Creek senior ♦ Upper 1/2 of graduating class ♦ Preference will go to applicant who: (A) Intends to participate in intramural or intercollegiate athletics (B) Intends to seek degree in wildlife management, forestry, or agriculture ♦ Answer Essay Questions #1 & #2 3

ALICE KLINGENBERG MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP ♦ Chapman area student ♦ Enrolled in 4 year course of study ♦ Answer Essay Questions #1 & #2 BONNIE ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦

KOHL MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP Resident of Merrick County GPA of 3.5 or higher Enrolling in 4-year Nursing program Reference from school official and a youth leader Answer Essay Questions #1 & #2

ROBERT & LILLIAN KRUG MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP ♦ Merrick County senior ♦ GPA above average ♦ Active in 4-H (4 years) and/or FFA (2 years) ♦ Three letters of recommendation from a teacher, pastor and employer ♦ Answer Essay Questions #1, #2 & #6 CHARLES & ANN KUHLMAN MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP ♦ Resident of Chapman, Clarks, or Central City and attended a high school serving Clarks or Central City students ♦ Upper 1/3 of graduating class ♦ Enrolled in 2 or 4 year course of study in agriculture or medicine ♦ Exhibits participation in church and community activities ♦ Answer Essay Questions #1 & #2 BENJAMIN THOMAS LINDNER MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP ♦ Archer, Central City or Palmer Address ♦ Pursuing a career in early childhood medical or support ♦ Above average GPA ♦ Answer Essay Questions #1 & #2 LINDNER-VAN PELT HERITAGE SCHOLARSHIP ♦ Merrick County resident or attended a Merrick County High School ♦ Acceptable scholastic achievement ♦ Majoring in agriculture, education or science or a related Ag field, such as diesel mechanic, welding, ect. ♦ Answer Essay Question #1 & #2 VERNIE ♦ ♦ ♦

L. LOCK SCHOLARSHIP Resident of Merrick County Enrolled in accredited beauty or barber school Answer Essay Questions #1 & #2

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WARREN & VIRGINIA MARSH MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP* ♦ Resident of Merrick County ♦ Upper 1/4 of class ♦ Financial need ♦ First preference to medical students ♦ Second preference to other health-related disciplines ♦ Answer Essay Questions #1 & #2 WILLIAM L. AND VELMA R. MCLEAN SCHOLARSHIP* ♦ Resident of Merrick County ♦ Above average GPA ♦ Financial need ♦ Answer Essay Questions #1, #2, #3 & #4 MERRICK COUNTY PORK PRODUCERS SCHOLARSHIP* ♦ Resident of Merrick County ♦ Financial need ♦ Enrolled in a 2 or 4 year agricultural program ♦ Preferably a participant in 4-H and/or FFA ♦ Answer Essay Questions #1, #2, #3 & #4 RAY & MILDRED MILLER MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP ♦ Western Merrick County area resident ♦ Recommendation from a school official regarding leadership and moral character ♦ Answer Essay Questions #1, #2 & #3 GARY MONTER MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP ♦ Graduating seniors at Palmer, Centura & Elwood High Schools ♦ Leadership, effort & responsibility ♦ Answer Essay Questions #1 & #2 ERNEST & PEGGY NABITY MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP ♦ Central City or Palmer senior ♦ GPA above 90% ♦ Letter from Pastor verifying regular church attendance ♦ Two years of vocal music and/or band in high school ♦ Two letters of recommendation from high school teachers ♦ Honesty, cooperation, good study habits, respect for others, and responsibility ♦ Answer Essay Questions #1 & #2 DONALD NOUZOVSKY MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP* ♦ Merrick County resident or attending a Merrick County high school ♦ Financial need ♦ Acceptable scholastic achievement ♦ Answer Essay Questions #1,#2

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GREGORY RINKOL MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP* ♦ A Graduating Senior from Twin River High School ♦ Financial need ♦ Enrolled in a 2 or 4 year program ♦ GPA of 3.0 or above ♦ Demonstrated leadership skills, is courteous and friendly ♦ Participation in extracurricular activities ♦ Answer Essay Questions #1 & 2 RUSS RUSSELL SCHOLARSHIP* ♦ Graduating senior from a Merrick County High School ♦ Participant in 4-H equine activities ♦ Financial need ♦ Enrolled in a 2 or 4 year equine related program DONALD R. SAMPSON SCHOLARSHIP* ♦ Graduating from Central City High School ♦ Community Involvement ♦ School Activities & Involvement ♦ Academic standing ♦ Financial need ♦ Answer Essay Questions #1 & #2 HENRY ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦

“BUD” SANTIN MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP Palmer High School Senior Cumulative GPA of 90% or higher Preference Given to Agriculture Majors Leadership Qualities in School & Civic Organizations Answer Essay Questions #1 & #2 Payable after 1st Semester with a 2.5 GPA or Higher

RALPH STANLEY AND ELLA HALSTEAD SEVERANCE MEMORIAL* ♦ Resident of Merrick County ♦ Financial need ♦ Answer Essay Questions #1, #2 & #5 SILVER CREEK ALUMNI SCHOLARSHIP ♦ Senior with Silver Creek address attending Twin River or surrounding area high school ♦ Enrolled in 2 or 4 year program ♦ 2 scholarships, one girl & one boy (if applications allow) ♦ No GPA or financial need requirements

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WILLIAM AND EMMA STEFFEN NURSES SCHOLARSHIPS* ♦ Merrick County high school senior ♦ Preference given to students attending a Nebraska accredited school of nursing ♦ Above average GPA ♦ Leadership, social behavior, performance ♦ Financial need ♦ Answer Essay Questions #1, #2 & #4 ETHEL SWEET MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP* ♦ Senior with Clarks address ♦ Financial Need ♦ Answer Essay Questions #1 & #2 AUSTIN ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦

& CLEO VANDERFORD SCHOLARSHIP* Merrick County senior Based on student's ability and work habits GPA Financial need Answer Essay Questions #1, #2

DYLAN VAN PELT MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP ♦ Graduate with Merrick County or Aurora address that has overcome a disability ♦ Essay (300 words) explaining how you have overcome your disability by demonstrating perseverance, high character and high effort. The essay should also include why you would be a deserving recipient and include your major in college and why you have chosen it. Please include this in the essay area of your online application CLINTON M. WEGNER SCHOLARSHIPS* ♦ Palmer High School senior ♦ Upper 1/2 of graduating class ♦ Financial Need ♦ Answer Essay Questions #1, #2 EDNA I. ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦

WIDMAN MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP* Central City High School senior Enrolled in a college or technical school Financial need Answer Essay Questions #1, #2

LEANNE ZMEK MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP* ♦ Merrick County senior ♦ Enrolled in an accredited beauty or barber school ♦ Financial need ♦ Answer Essay Questions #1 & #2 MERRICK FOUNDATION, 1532 17th AVE Suite B, CENTRAL CITY, NE 68826 Ph: 308-946-3707 E: [email protected] Website: www.merrick-foundation.org 7