How much funding does Wood River Rural High School Scholarships provide?

Wood River Rural High School Scholarships provides $10,000 - $10,350 total annual distribution (multiple scholarships) in funding.

When is the deadline for Wood River Rural High School Scholarships?

This grant has a rolling deadline or the deadline has not been announced.

Wood River Rural High School Scholarships

WOOD RIVER COMMUNITY CENTENNIAL

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Funding Amount

$10,000 - $10,350 total annual distribution (multiple scholarships)

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Wood River Rural High School Scholarships

Organization: Wood River Community Centennial Foundation

Geographic Scope: Wood River, Nebraska

Eligibility: Wood River Rural High School graduating seniors pursuing bachelor's degrees

Overview: The Foundation awards multiple named scholarships to graduating seniors from Wood River Rural High School. Scholarships are designed to support various student profiles and can have specific requirements set by the donors who established them.

Named Scholarships (as of 2024)

1. Mary Babel Scholarship 2. Darlene Eickhoff Boroff Scholarship (for female seniors pursuing bachelor's degree) 3. Doug Denman Scholarship 4. Mark Dibbern Scholarship 5. Jamie Gewecke Scholarship 6. Dean & Pam Kjar Scholarship 7. Maltman Library Scholarship 8. Erv & Erma Mazour Scholarship 9. Wilbur McCumber Family Scholarship 10. Barb McTavish Scholarship 11. Lewetta Russell Scholarship 12. Stanley Alexander/Cement Lodge 211 AF&AM Scholarship 13. Curtis Thienel Scholarship 14. Linda Thienel Scholarship 15. Patrick Wagoner Scholarship

Additional Scholarship Programs

Scholar Dollars Fund: Transfers $1,000 annually to scholarship fund, awarded based on student participation in fundraising for Dollars for Scholars

Award Details

2024 Award Class: 17 scholarships valued at $10,000 total
2025 Award Class: 16 scholarships valued at $10,350 total
Payment: One-half per semester for freshman year; payable directly to the institution
Total Impact: Since inception, over 515 scholarships valued at $237,185 have been awarded

Scholarship Establishment

Many scholarships were established in part with memorial money from families who have donated to honor specific individuals. These funds support specific causes (education, empowerment, community service, etc.) as designated by donors.

Contact Information

Email: wrfoundation84@gmail.com
Website: wrcommunityfoundation.com
To Establish a Scholarship: Contact a Board Member or send request to wrfoundation84@gmail.com for information
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 493, Wood River, Nebraska

How to Apply

Scholarship Application Process

Instructions: Students must apply for scholarship funds; awards will not be distributed automatically to recipients.

1. Eligibility Check: Confirm you are a graduating senior from Wood River Rural High School
2. Application: Apply directly for scholarship funds
3. Payment: Upon approval, funds are payable directly to the institution the student attends
4. Freshman Year Only: Scholarships are awarded for the freshman year (split into two payments, one per semester)

Note: The website references a "Scholarship Application" page but detailed application instructions, deadlines, and required materials were not provided in the extracted content. Contact the foundation directly for complete application procedures.