Rick Simmons Scholarship Grant

The Rick Simmons Scholarship, offered by the Beatrice Educational Foundation, provides $1,000 to a graduating senior from Beatrice High School. This scholarship supports students pursuing careers in the Trades at post-secondary institutions in Nebraska, including fields like carpentry, plumbing, and electrical work. Preference is given to those with community involvement and financial need. Applicants must submit a Student Aid Report from FAFSA to complete their application.

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 Foundation manages a $3.8 million Endowment Fund and awards over $55,000 each year in scholarships to Beatrice High School graduating seniors.
One $1,000 scholarship is available to a graduating senior of Beatrice High School, pursuing a career in the Trades at a post-secondary institute in Nebraska. Trades is defined as career opportunities associated with carpentry, electrical, electronics, mechanical, plumbing and similar vocations. The scholarship will be awarded on the basis of ability and financial need, preferably, but not necessarily, to students who might otherwise be unable to continue their education. A copy of the Student Aid Report (SAR) from the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is required to complete the application process.

Eligibility

Graduating senior of Beatrice High School, pursuing a career in the Trades at a post-secondary institute in Nebraska.