Beatrice Optimist Club Scholarship Grant

Beatrice Optimist Club Scholarship Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Beatrice Educational Foundation
Amount: US $500
Last Updated: February 03, 2026

Summary

The Beatrice Optimist Club Scholarship offers a $500 award to Beatrice High School seniors planning to attend SCC-Beatrice Campus. Established by the Beatrice Educational Foundation, this scholarship supports students in the top half of their class with a minimum ACT score of 18. The Foundation, created in 1987, provides financial assistance to enhance educational opportunities in the Beatrice School District, awarding over $55,000 annually in scholarships.

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. Beatrice Optimist Club Scholarship One $500 scholarship to a high school senior planning to attend SCC-Beatrice Campus. Recommended top half of class and ACT score of 18 (composite).

Eligibility

We've imported the main document for this grant to give you an overview. You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Beatrice High School graduating seniors.Consideration given to school activities, community involvement, leadership qualities and financial need.