Jefferies-Park Scholarship
Direct application
$600
1 winner
Eligibility
Education level
High school
About this scholarship
Current graduating seniors from Ord High School in Ord, Nebraska, who rank in the top 15% of their class and plan to attend a college program leading to a four-year degree or more may apply.
One award of $600 is available. Financial need is used only as a tie-breaker.
Apply through the Lincoln Community Foundation with a transcript, one professional reference, and a personal essay.
Essay question
What else to submit
- Transcript
- One professional reference
- Personal essay: How has your high school education prepared you for your next level of education and what career do you hope to achieve? (250-word maximum)
- Must be a current graduating senior from Ord High School in Ord, Nebraska
- Must rank in the top 15% of graduating class
- Must attend a college program leading to a four-year degree or higher
- Submit one reference's email address (family references are not acceptable; e.g., teachers, counselors, case workers, clergy, employers, or neighbors)
- References must submit their forms by the March 15, 2026 deadline
- Award amount: $600 (one award)
- Financial need is used only as a tie-breaker.