Beatrice Optimist Club Scholarship Grant

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
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.
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

Beatrice High School graduating seniors.Consideration given to school activities, community involvement, leadership qualities and financial need.