Cooper, Dale J. and Cooper, Zella B.; Scholarship Grant

Cooper, Dale J. and Cooper, Zella B.; Scholarship Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Beatrice Educational Foundation
Last Updated: October 24, 2025

Summary

The Cooper, Dale J. and Cooper, Zella B. Scholarship, managed by the Beatrice Educational Foundation, provides financial support to high school graduates in the Beatrice area. Established in 1987, the Foundation awards over $55,000 annually in scholarships from its $3.8 million Endowment Fund. The scholarship considers need, citizenship, and academic merit, with awards potentially lasting up to four years depending on available trust income.

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. Cooper, Dale J. and Cooper, Zella B.; Scholarship A scholarship for students graduating from high school in the Beatrice area. Applications are available from Pinnacle Bank, Trust Department, or the Student Services Office. Dollar amount will vary depending on trust income and may be for one, two, three, or four years, as the Trustee may determine.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Scholarship funds shall be awarded based on the following qualifications: need, citizenship, and scholarship, in that order.