Goldberg, Joseph and Ruth, Scholarship Grant

The Goldberg, Joseph and Ruth Scholarship, offered by the Beatrice Educational Foundation, aims to support students pursuing medical professions, such as nursing, dental, and physical therapy. Established in 1987, the Foundation provides over $55,000 annually in scholarships to Beatrice High School seniors. Eligible applicants must be in the top quarter of their class and complete the application independently. This scholarship is part of the Foundation's commitment to enhancing educational opportunities in the Beatrice School District.

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.
Individual must be advancing in a medical profession which would include medical students, nursing, dental, physical therapy or other related fields. Applications available at Pinnacle Bank Trust Department, or in the Student Services Office. Also 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.Individual must be advancing in a medical profession which would include medical students, nursing, dental, physical therapy or other related fields. Must be in top one-fourth of the class. High school seniors are eligible to apply.

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.