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Liz Karnes Memorial Scholarship Award

Kicks for a Cure Inc

Foundation Annual Grants for Youth SportsGrants for Women

Funding Amount

$1,000

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle
Annual
Tracked since
April 2026

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Eligible organizations

  • Creighton University (Omaha, NE area)
  • University of Nebraska-Omaha (UNO)

Other requirements

  • Award is given to a player who exemplifies:
  • Passion for athletics
  • High moral standards
  • Impressive leadership skills

Overview

This scholarship honors the late Liz Karnes by recognizing female student-athletes who embrace life with the same spirit Liz displayed. The award began in 2008 with an initial endowed scholarship fund established at Creighton University Women's Soccer, with a matching award also presented to a University of Nebraska-Omaha (UNO) Women's Soccer player.

Award Details

  • Award Amount: $1,000 per recipient
  • Number of Awards: Two awards annually (one from Creighton University, one from University of Nebraska-Omaha)
  • Award Presentation: Presented annually at the Kicks for a Cure Kick-OFF Party by each university's Women's Soccer Head Coach

Eligibility Criteria

Award is given to a player who exemplifies:

  • Passion for athletics
  • High moral standards
  • Impressive leadership skills
  • Ability to work through adversity in all aspects of life

Geographic Scope

  • Creighton University (Omaha, NE area)
  • University of Nebraska-Omaha (UNO)

Background

Liz Karnes was a special person whose unique characteristics and impact on those around her inspired this ongoing recognition. The scholarship celebrates her legacy through supporting outstanding female student-athletes in women's soccer.

What Kicks for a Cure Inc actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2025

Grants in 2025
2
Total given
$211K
Median grant
$106K
Range
$105K–$106K
  • By dollars: Nebraska 100%. Top recipient cities: Omaha, NE.

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IRS Form 990, 2025. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

  • Youth sports
  • Women

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Amount

Covers registration fees, travel, and accommodation

Deadline

Expected ~November

Based on past cycles

Annual
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