Goble, Eldon and Frances, Agriculture/ Business Scholarship Grant

The Goble, Eldon and Frances Agriculture/Business Scholarship offers a $500 award to graduating seniors from Gage County, managed by the Beatrice Educational Foundation. Candidates are evaluated based on academic goals, achievements, and community involvement. Applications are available in the Student Services Office and online at www.beatricepublicschools.org, promoting academic excellence and civic engagement.

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 15-member Board of Trustees and selected Beatrice High School students work together to promote academic achievement and civic involvement through encouragement and support in quality school programs and innovative education that propels excellence.
The Foundation manages a $3.8 million Endowment Fund and awards over $55,000 each year in scholarships to Beatrice High School graduating seniors.
Scholarship Application
The intent of the Foundation is to provide funds to deserving students needing assistance to attend a school of higher learning.
A $500 scholarship will be available to graduating seniors from Gage County. The Gage County Foundation will base their selection on goals for your studies, achievements, high school and community activities. Applications available in the Student Services Office and available on the web-site: www.beatricepublicschools.org

Eligibility

Scholarship Application EthicsComplete the scholarship application yourself.Complete the application with a computer.All letters of recommendation should be originals, do not photocopy them and reuse in another application.A $500 scholarship will be available to graduating seniors from Gage County. Eligible students must have a 3.0 grade point average and minimum ACT score.

Ineligibility

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.Do not use a pencil or pen and handwrite an application.