Pethoud, Virgil and Rhoda; Scholarship Grant

Pethoud, Virgil and Rhoda; Scholarship Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Beatrice Educational Foundation
Amount: US $500
Last Updated: February 12, 2026

Summary

The Pethoud Scholarship, offered by the Beatrice Educational Foundation, awards two $500 scholarships to graduating seniors of Beatrice High School. One scholarship is designated for a student who has played softball for at least two years, while the second is for a senior aspiring to enter the medical field. Both candidates must maintain a minimum GPA of 3.0, ensuring support for deserving students pursuing 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 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. Pethoud, Virgil and Rhoda; Scholarship Two $500 scholarships are available to a graduating senior of Beatrice High School. One scholarship will be for a student that participated in softball for at least two years and participated in softball their senior year. The second scholarship will be for a senior planning a career in the medical field. Both scholarships require a minimum of a 3.0 grade point average.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Graduating senior of Beatrice High School. Require a minimum of a 3.0 grade point average.