CDL Training Scholarships

Geographic Scope: Nebraska (including Iowa Western Community College)

Purpose: Support students pursuing Commercial Driver's License (CDL) training to strengthen the trucking industry by developing the next generation of Nebraska trucking professionals.

Background: The Nebraska Trucking Foundation scholarship program is designed uniquely to align with program schedules, providing timely financial support when students need it most. Awards are made on a rolling, monthly basis.

Award Details:

• Maximum: Up to $1,500 per scholarship
• Frequency: Rolling, monthly basis
• Purpose: CDL driver training program costs

Eligibility:

• Age: 18 years or older
• Location: Must be enrolled in a CDL training program at a Nebraska community college, including Iowa Western Community College
• Program: Must be actively enrolled in a truck driver training program

Application Focus:

• Support for individuals entering the trucking profession
• Financial assistance for CDL training costs
• Open to all qualified applicants (men and women)

Contact Information:

• Phone: 402-476-8504
• Address: 2601 Whitehead Drive, Lincoln, NE 68521
• Website: nebtrucking.com

Application Timeline: Rolling admissions with monthly awards

Three-Step Application Process

1. ENROLL
   • Enroll in a CDL training program at a Nebraska community college (including Iowa Western Community College)
2. APPLY
   • Complete the scholarship application once enrolled in CDL program
   • Click "Apply" button on scholarship page
3. RECEIVE
   • Receive scholarship award (processing on rolling, monthly basis)

Eligibility Requirements:

• Be 18 years or older
• Be actively enrolled in CDL training at eligible Nebraska community college

Timing: Awards distributed on rolling, monthly basis aligned with program schedules