Peru State College Scholarship Grant

Peru State College Scholarship Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Beatrice Educational Foundation
Last Updated: February 03, 2026

Summary

The Peru State College Scholarship, managed by the Beatrice Educational Foundation, provides financial support to Beatrice High School graduating seniors who rank in the upper half of their class. This scholarship covers half of the tuition costs at Peru State College, aimed at assisting deserving students in pursuing higher education. The Foundation, established in 1987, awards over $55,000 annually in scholarships to support local students' educational endeavors.

Overview

Note: Not available every year. 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. Peru State College Scholarship Must rank in upper one-half of the class and attend Peru State College. Scholarship will cover one-half tuition.

Eligibility

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