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Jefferies-Park Scholarship

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$600

Due: March 15, 2027

No min. GPA required

Eligibility

Jefferies-Park Scholarship, with an application deadline in March, offers one award in the amount of $600. Restricted to those with financial need.

Description

The Jefferies-Park Scholarship was established in 1988 by Evelyn Jefferies-Park. Ms. Jefferies-Park realized at an early age the value and importance of education. She established this scholarship in honor of herself and her two late husbands, Arthur Jefferies and H. Dale Park. Evelyn earned bachelor's and master's degrees at Kearney State College and taught in several Nebraska schools before spending over 20 years as a teacher for Ord Public Schools. Applicants must be a current graduating senior from Ord High School in Ord, Nebraska and be in the top 15 percent of their graduating class. Applicants must attend a college in a program leading to a four-year degree or more. Financial need shall only be used as a tie-breaker in the selection process. Applicants must submit one reference's e-mail address. References will be notified to fill out an online form. Reference 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.

Jefferies-Park Scholarship

$600

Eligibility

Description

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