Shirley A. Andersen Memorial Teaching Scholarship Grant

Shirley A. Andersen Memorial Teaching Scholarship Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Hamilton Community Foundation (Aurora, NE)
Last Updated: December 30, 2025

Summary

The Shirley A. Andersen Memorial Teaching Scholarship, administered by the Hamilton Community Foundation, supports Hamilton County high school seniors or alumni pursuing a full-time four-year degree in teaching. This initiative is part of the Youth In Philanthropy Program, aiming to instill the values of grant making and charitable service in local youth. It covers diverse career aspirations, promoting education as a vital profession in the community.

Overview

The Youth In Philanthropy Program engages Hamilton County high school juniors to educate area youth about the importance and impact that grant making, fundraising, charitable giving and service projects have on the community. Our scholarships cover a wide variety of career goals including agriculture, aviation, business, construction management, dentistry, education, engineering, food and nutrition, healthcare, journalism, law, religion, sciences, textile and design, veterinary, wildlife conservation, etc. To apply for the Shirley A. Andersen Memorial Teaching Scholarship, you must be a graduating senior or alumnus of a Hamilton County high school pursuing a four-year degree full-time in teaching at an accredited college.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website.