Charles & Orene Hinds - Odell, Nebraska, High School Scholarships

Eligibility

Charles & Orene Hinds - Odell, Nebraska, High School Scholarships, with an application deadline in March, offers 3 awards of $1400 each. Restricted to those with financial need.

Description

The Charles & Orene Hinds - Odell, Nebraska, High School Scholarships are available to a current graduating senior who resides in townships that were included in the former Odell High School district (Diller-Odell High School currently). Applicants must demonstrate scholastic application and achievement with the intention of pursuing postsecondary education. Financial need will only be utilized as a tie-breaker in the selection process. The essential criterion is performance, and preference shall be given to those applicants who do not have a history of drug, alcohol or tobacco use. Selection committee is authorized to disqualify applicants based upon known alcohol or substance use. Recipients may renew this scholarship for a period of up to 4 years. Two references are required. References must be teachers, counselors, case workers, clergy, employers, neighbors, etc. References from family members are not acceptable. Please visit the scholarship's website or contact the Lincoln Community Foundation for more information.