Mcnenny, George W. Scholarship Grant

Mcnenny, George W. Scholarship Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Beatrice Educational Foundation
Amount: US $250
Last Updated: February 05, 2026

Summary

The Mcnenny, George W. Scholarship offers a $500 award to graduating seniors from Beatrice High School pursuing careers in art or architecture. Established by the Beatrice Educational Foundation, this scholarship requires high academic achievement and exemplary citizenship, along with a faculty recommendation. The Foundation, founded in 1987, provides financial support to enhance educational opportunities within the Beatrice School District, managing a $3.8 million Endowment Fund to grant over $55,000 annually in scholarships.

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 Foundation manages a $3.8 million Endowment Fund and awards over $55,000 each year in scholarships to Beatrice High School graduating seniors. The intent of the Foundation is to provide funds to deserving students needing assistance to attend a school of higher learning. 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. Mcnenny, George W. Scholarship One $250 scholarship is available to a graduating senior from Beatrice High School. The scholarship shall be awarded to a student who plans to pursue a career in art and/or architecture. The recipient must have high academic achievement, exemplary citizenship, and must submit a letter of recommendation by a member of the Beatrice High School faculty.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Beatrice High School graduating seniors.