Kassing, Margaret, Educational Scholarship Grant

Kassing, Margaret, Educational Scholarship Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Beatrice Educational Foundation
Amount: US $1,000
Last Updated: January 19, 2026

Summary

The Kassing, Margaret, Educational Scholarship, offered by the Beatrice Educational Foundation, provides a $1,000 scholarship to a graduating senior from Beatrice High School aiming to become a teacher. This scholarship emphasizes academic achievement, community involvement, and financial need. Applicants must submit a complete application, including a Student Aid Report from FAFSA, and must not receive excessive scholarship funds that exceed their needs. This initiative supports aspiring educators in their pursuit of higher education.

Overview

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 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. Kassing, Margaret, Educational Scholarship One $1,000 scholarship is available to a graduating senior of Beatrice High School who plans to pursue a career as a teacher in an elementary, middle or high school. Also available on the web-site: www.beatricepublicschools.org

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. 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.One $1,000 scholarship is available to a graduating senior of Beatrice High School who plans to pursue a career as a teacher in an elementary, middle or high school.The student must be involved in both school and community activities and be in the upper 40% of his/her graduating class. The student will attend a college in Nebraska. Financial need shall be a consideration.A copy of the Student Aid Report (SAR) from FAFSA is required to complete the application process.

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.