Baumfalk, Mayme and Steve Severa and Irene M. and Robert D. Scholarship Grant

Baumfalk, Mayme and Steve Severa and Irene M. and Robert D. Scholarship Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Beatrice Educational Foundation
Last Updated: October 27, 2025

Summary

The Baumfalk, Mayme and Steve Severa and Irene M. and Robert D. Scholarship, provided by the Beatrice Educational Foundation, supports Beatrice graduates from St. Joseph Catholic School or Paddock Lane Elementary attending any University of Nebraska campus. Established in 1987, the Foundation offers over $55,000 in scholarships annually, aiding students in pursuing higher education. Recipients can access funds for tuition, room, board, or books within five years of receiving the scholarship, ensuring ongoing educational support.

Overview

Overview Beatrice Educational Foundation, a nonprofit corporation, was established in 1987, and one of the first education foundations in the State of Nebraska. The Foundation’s purpose is to provide a permanent source of financial support for the expansion and enrichment of learning opportunities for the Beatrice School District. The Foundation manages a $3.8 million Endowment Fund and awards over $55,000 each year in scholarships to Beatrice High School graduating seniors. The intent of the Foundation is to provide funds to deserving students needing assistance to attend a school of higher learning. Should a recipient receive other scholarship funds in excess of need, the Foundation scholarship will not be forwarded at that time. It will, however, be available for a five-year period should the recipient need these funds at a later date for tuition, room and board, or books. Foundation scholarships are restricted to undergraduate studies. Baumfalk, Mayme and Steve Severa and Irene M. and Robert D. Scholarship Beatrice graduates who attended either St. Joseph Catholic School or Paddock Lane Elementary and are enrolled at any campus of the University of Nebraska may be eligible for this scholarship. Apply for admission to the university system by January 15, indicating scholarship interest.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website.