Kiwanis Homestead Early Risers Scholarship Grant

The Kiwanis Homestead Early Risers Scholarship, offered by the Beatrice Educational Foundation, provides $500 scholarships to Beatrice High School graduating seniors. Awards are available for those attending four-year institutions, pursuing vocational careers in plumbing, welding, line work, electrician, or nursing, and those enrolling at Southeast Community College. Selection criteria include financial need, volunteerism, and academic performance, supporting students' educational aspirations and professional development.

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 is available to a Beatrice High School graduating senior to attend any four year accredited institution of higher learning. Criteria for selection will be based on financial need, volunteerism, and scholarship.B. A $500 scholarship, is available to a Beatrice High School graduating senior to pursue a career in plumbing, welding, line work, electrician or nursing and attend any two year/vocational accredited institution of higher learning. Criteria for selection will be based on financial need, volunteerism, and scholarship.  C. A $500 scholarship is available to a Beatrice High School graduating senior to attend any campus of Southeast Community College, majoring in any program.

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.

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.