Charles & Orene Hinds Scholarship

Direct application

$1,400
3 winners

Eligibility

Location
Nebraska
Education level
High school

About this scholarship

Current graduating seniors who reside in townships of the former Odell High School district (now Diller-Odell High School) in Nebraska, with a GPA of 2.75 or better on a 4.0 scale, who plan full-time study at an accredited two- or four-year college may apply through the Lincoln Community Foundation. Financial need is used only as a tie-breaker. Preference goes to applicants without a history of drug, alcohol, or tobacco use.

Three $1,400 scholarships are awarded and may be renewed if criteria continue to be met.

Submit the foundation application with two references by March 15.

Essay questions

What else to submit

  • Lincoln Community Foundation application
  • Two references from non-family members
  • Two reference email addresses (non-family members only)
  • Current graduating senior residing in the former Odell High School district townships (now Diller-Odell)
  • Minimum 2.75 GPA on a 4.0 scale
  • Planning full-time attendance at an accredited 2- or 4-year institution
  • Preference given to applicants with no history of drug, alcohol, or tobacco use
  • Preference is given to applicants without a history of drug, alcohol, or tobacco use.
  • Renewal requires continued satisfaction of scholarship criteria.