Wood River Rural High School Scholarships

Geographic Scope: Wood River, Nebraska

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

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

• Website: wrcommunityfoundation.com
• Mailing Address: P.O. Box 493, Wood River, Nebraska

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.

To Establish a New Scholarship

If you are interested in establishing a scholarship for Wood River Rural High School graduating seniors, contact:

• A Board Member
• Mail: P.O. Box 493, Wood River, Nebraska