Peru State College Foundation Scholarships
Each year the Peru State College Foundation offers over 100 scholarships to students
funded through the private support of alumni and friends. In 2015 their generosity
allowed the Foundation to award nearly $295,000 to student assistance programs.
A listing of all Foundation scholarships as well as a description of the students
who are eligible for each can be obtained here. There are many scholarships created
to help certain kinds of students, such as those from a particular geographic region
or those who choose a specific major. We encourage you to browse through the list
to find a scholarship that matches your philanthropic interests. For information on
how to establish a scholarship, please contact the Foundation at pscfoundation@peru.edu or by calling 402-872-2304.
Please note that the Peru State College Financial Aid office oversees the awarding
process for all scholarships and other forms of student aid; the Foundation does not
choose award recipients. Contact the Financial Aid Office or call 402-872-2228 to learn more about the application process.
Scholarship Name |
Criteria |
| Arnold & Bertha Hilterman Scholarship | Deserving Student |
| A.B. Clayburn Scholarship | Senior male majoring in Social Science/Emphasis on character, not financial need |
| A.V. & Wilhelminia Larson Scholarship | Education major that has completed his/her sophomore year (JR/SR) |
| Acorn Scholarship | Complete FR yr, 2.5 GPA, From Nebraska (2nd Kansas, Missouri, or Iowa), work through college |
| Ada Crooker Scholarship | Graduate from Auburn area majoring in Business |
| Agnes Margaret Blank Scholarship | Assistance to those of limited income who have a need for this assistance in order to enter or continue education at PSC |
| Al Wheeler Scholarship | Student-athlete enrolled full time at Peru State College. Four scholarships to football and sixteen scholarships divided evenly among the remaining sports at Peru State. Any unused awards will be given to a football player. |
| Ambassador William Brockway Edmondson Scholarship | Need based for students who might not otherwise be able to begin/continue education |
| Amzie V. Grass Scholarship | Upperclass Education, Science or Humanities Majors |
| Ann Buman Scholarship | Full time students with financial need who have resided in Pawnee County for the past 5 years |
| Art Majors Scholarship | Natural Science Major |
| Auburn State Bank Scholarship | Incoming Football player from SE Consolidated, Auburn or Johnson-Brock High Schools. Need approval of bank. |
| Bob & Bettye Palmer Brown Scholarship | 3.0 GPA for Education Major |
| Bill & Jeanne Tynon Scholarship | Nebraska Resident Participating in Inter-collegiate Sports |
| Bernice McHirron Weigand Scholarship | Majoring in Education |
| Bernice Shackelford Scholarship | Deserving Students |
| Bath Family Scholarship | Deserving Student/No Other Criteria Listed |
| Bea Patterson Arts Scholarship | Junior or senior working towards degree in Fine Arts or Art Education. Resident of Cass, Otoe, Nemaha, Richardson, Pawnee or Johnson counties in NE. OR residents of Nemaha, Brown, Doniphan or Atchison counties in KS. Must be in good standing with regards to GPA. |
| Beatrice Spohn Scholarship | Incoming Freshman, preferably from the Weeping Water or Sutton area. ACT 18 Reward is renewable |
| Benjamin Harrison Scholarship | Worthy Student |
| Bernice Miller Scholarship | Any deserving student other than an Athletic or Military Science Major |
| Blue Devil/ White Angel Scholarship | Male/ Female Athlete |
| Buethe Family Scholarship in Education | Senior in his/her final semester seeking a teaching degree at Peru State College. They must be the first in his/her immediate family to attend college & obtain a degree. If no one meets this criteria, the scholarship is to be awarded to a senior in his/her final semester seeking a teaching degree at Peru State. |
| Business Contest Scholarship | Winner of Business Contest, must show certificate |
| C.C. Choyce Scholarship | None Specified by Donor |
| C.E. Andrews Scholarship | Financial Need/Education Major |
| Campus of a Thousand Oaks Scholarship | High academic achievement |
| Carol Dougherty Scholarship | Elementary Education major, good average and needy student |
| Charles and Jane Henning Scholarship | First-year freshman student at Peru State who has declared education as a major. The recipient must be a graduate of Auburn High School in Auburn, NE. |
| Charles Masopust Scholarship | Deserving student |
| Charles Weigand Scholarship | A promising Senior |
| Chris Haddad Scholarship | Female Freshman Business Major/ High School GPA of 3.0 or higher. Prefer NE resident from Seward or Gage Co. |
| Christopher Hayes Memorial Scholarship | Incoming Freshman majoring, or intending to major in criminal justice. Attended/graduated high school from Nemaha County (1st), State of Nebraska (2nd), Any location (3rd). Must have an ACT score of at least 16 |
| Christopher T Hayes Memorial Scholarship for Returning Students | Full Time/Soph-Jr-Sr/Criminal Justice Major-Minor/2.5 GPA or higher/fill out application-essay |
| Clifford Harding Scholarship | Sophomore, Junior & Senior majoring in Social Sciences |
| Dorothy Perkins Graves Scholarship | Elementary education major from southwest Iowa or southeast Nebraska with preference to recipient that is active in Peru State musical activities. |
| Dee & Kathleen Jarvis Scholarship | A worthy & needy student, education major, must be involved in activities related to Education Dept, renewable with average or above GPA, preference to students maintaining acceptable morals and good health. |
| D. Morrison Lukas Scholarship | Female Nebraska residents who are Elementary Education Majors |
| Dennis Curtis Scholarship | Incoming freshman student that graduated from Elkhorn High School with a cumulative GPA of 3.3 or above and involved in one or more extracurricular high school activities |
| Dr. E. Crabtree Scholarship | None Specified |
| Dr. John & Daisy Clark Wear Scholarship | Student Majoring in Pre-Med or Science |
| Dr. Jerrold Hanson Education Scholarship | Deserving Teacher Ed Major |
| Dr. Larry Pappas Scholarship | Freshman Student Majoring in Biology with a High School GPA of 3.2 or Higher |
| Dr. Paul A. Maxwell Scholarship | Education Majors |
| Dr. William Longley Scholarship | Sophomore, Junior or Senior Science Major |
| Esther Cole Franklin Scholarship | Need, good character, good student and 300 mile radius of Peru |
| Elizabeth Dougherty Scholarship | Upperclassman admitted to the Teacher Education Program/Financial Need and resident of Southeast NE |
| Elaine Gerdes Pratt Scholarship | Non-traditional Student from Nemaha County |
| Evelyn Booth Newton Scholarship | English Education Majors with 3.0 GPA or higher/Can be Sophomore, Junior or Senior |
| E.C. & M.M. Beck Scholarship | Male/Female English Major with athletic ability |
| Elsie Fisher Scholarship | Art Education Major |
| Esther D Brownell Scholarship | No Restrictions but prefer a student with an interest in campus dramatic activities |
| Evan Van Zant Scholarship | Academic Excellence, Dedication to the Teaching Profession |
| F.W. Meier Family Scholarship | Attending Peru State with Financial Need |
| Flynn & Vrtiska Scholarship | Incoming Freshman who are graduates of SE Nebraska Community High School and graduates in the upper 25% of class |
| George & Iva (Seid) Brown Scholarships | Full time student/Nebraska Resident/ GPA of 3.0 or higher |
| Gil & Mary Ruth Wilson Scholarship | Any student with 3.0 GPA or higher that has shown leadership in community and/or church activities |
| George & Rosine Rath Scholarship | Students Majoring in English, Language, History or Pre-Med |
| Glenn & Verda Frary Scholarship | Sophomore/Junior Education Major |
| G. Holt "Pop" Steck Scholarship | Junior or Senior Vocal Music Major |
| Georgia Klasek Education Scholarship | Upperclass Students Majoring in Education |
| George Schottenhamel Memorial Scholarship | History or Social Science Majors |
| Gerry & Albert Brady Scholarship | Biology or Natural Science Major with Athletic Ability/Junior Standing |
| Glen D. Jenkins Scholarship | Preference given to student from Humboldt High School or a Richardson County Resident |
| Harold & Alice Johnson Scholarship | Freshman Education major from Rural Southeast Nebraska. Non renewable |
| Dale & Evelyn Park Scholarship | Junior or Senior Elementary Education Majors |
| Helen Parker Hanika Scholarship | Incoming Freshman who graduated from a Richardson County School in the top 25%/Renewable for students who maintain passing grades |
| Harry & Mary Hutchinson Scholarship | Excellent potential to be outstanding teacher; demonstrates campus leadership. Sophomore or junior that needs assistance |
| Hagood, Lindell and Mary (Gibson) Scholarship | Incoming Freshman or sophmore full time student at Peru State, pursuing a degree in instrumental music and has financial need |
| Harry Whitney Scholarship | Offensive or Defensive lineman from IA or NE. Supported in part by Booster Club |
| Helen Hart Fuller Scholarship | Full time Non-Traditional student out of high school 10 years |
| Helen Schacht Scholarship | First year student, graduated from Johnson County Central High School |
| Hendricks Eichler Scholarship | Aptitude, ability and interest in Kindergarten Education |
| History Day Scholarship | Winner of History Day, must show certificate |
| Hollis Masopust Scholarship | Outstanding sophomore or junior active in math and science classes |
| Inez M. Warren Scholarship | Deserving Student with Preference to Incoming Freshman from Syracuse High School |
| International Student Scholarship | Foreign Student |
| J & N Hallstrom Scholarship | Scholarship for Deserving Peru State Athlete |
| John & Francis Masopust Scholarship | A deserving student who knows the value of hard work |
| Jack & Eula Wolken Scholarship | A Deserving Student . Scholarship should be sufficient to pay the majority of tuition. |
| Jack McIntire Scholarship | Male or Female Student Participating in Varsity Athletics |
| James G. & Mavis Green Scholarships | Incoming freshman/business major/maintain a 2.0 GPA/Preference will go to a Johnson-Brock High student. If none, to an Auburn High School student that fits the above criteria. Scholarship available for returning students (junior/sophomore/senior). Learn more about both scholarships and how to apply by clicking here. |
| Jerry Romines Scholarship | Coaches choice with approval from the Booster Club |
| Jerome & Elsie Stemper Scholarship | Auburn High School Graduate |
| Joe Davis Scholarship | No criteria |
| Joe Masopust Scholarship | Outstanding sophomore or junior who has contributed to Peru State College in non-scholastic activities other than sports |
| Joel Lundak Scholarship | Junior/Senior. Prefer student shows level of campus service and involvement |
| John Christ Scholarship | Biology Student |
| John Hahn Memorial Scholarship | Applicants will have completed 30 or more credit hours from Peru State; Applicant plans to complete their Bachelor's degree at Peru State; Demonstrated loyalty & commitment to Peru State through campus involvement, activities, programs or actions of their own; Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher; Preference given to history, english and education majors. |
| Joy Elmer Morgan Scholarship | Outstanding students preparing to become teachers |
| Justin Haystrand Memorial Scholarship | Any student at any class level (Freshman, Sophomore, Junior or Senior) enrolled at Peru State who is a member of the Peru State Football team & experienced hardship in their life. |
| Ken Good Scholarship | Preference shall be given to graduates of Nebraska high schools; and Scholarship recipients shall have maintained a college GPA of 3.0 or better |
| Ken Sims Scholarship | History or graphic arts major |
| Kenyon Koffee Klutch Scholarship | Deserving senior social studies teacher prospect in preparation of their final academic year (senior) |
| Keys Family Fund Scholarship | Students graduating from Nebraska City High School, majoring in Education. Scholarship is to be based on scholastic ability and need. Recipients are not to receive any other scholarships. |
| Louis, Angela & Richard Pascal Teacher's Scholarship | Education Major Scholarship |
| Leland & Karlene Sherwood Art Scholarship | Art Major |
| Lester & Maxine Pankonin Scholarship | US Citizen with GPA of 3.0 or Higher |
| Leroy & Nancy Redfern Scholarship | Student majoring in History or Social Science |
| Loure Salzman Firoved Scholarship | Business Major |
| L.B. & Ruth Mathews Scholarship | No Restrictions |
| Paul & Lillian Landolt Memorial Scholarship | One each for students majoring in Business Education and Science |
| Laurine Anderson Scholarship | Biology Major/Financial Need |
| Leanna Frank Memorial Scholarship | Intended for a student majoring in Elementary education at Peru State who is in their final year and completing their student teaching requirement. |
| Lena Huff Scholarship | Scholastic Excellence with Preference to Business Admin |
| Lisa Weis Scholarship | Freshman Volleyball player who has not been Recruited |
| Lovisa A. Glaze Scholarship | Sophomore, Junior or Senior Education Majors with Preference to Elementary Education |
| Lyle McKercher Scholarship | Upperclassman majoring in mathematics |
| Irene & Mason Miller Scholarship | Incoming Freshman from Pawnee County High School with 2.5 GPA/Sudden loss of father by death will automatically qualify student |
| Oliver Stevenson Scholarship | Academic Excellence |
| Martin Allgood Memorial Scholarship | Junior or Senior level student at PSC, Nebraska resident, pursuing a degree in criminal justice with an interest in law enforcement, has financial need, student can be traditional or non-traditional, on campus or online |
| Maude Phelps Vacek Scholarship | Pawnee City Resident Majoring in Education |
| Merle Bauer Scholarship | Male/Female freshman basketball player from North Platte, Bertrand, Holdrege or Tecumseh. If no one from these towns, can come from any town. |
| Mike Mulvaney Memorial Football Scholarship | Full Time student at Peru State (req). Continuous maintenance of a 2.0 or higher overall (req). Football player who graduated from high school in Gage County (1st ). If there are no qualified candidates, the scholarship may be awarded to any Peru State athlete graduating from a high school in Gage County (2nd ). If there are no qualified candidates, the scholarship may be awarded to any Peru State athlete graduating from a high school in southeast Nebraska (3rd ). If there are no qualified candidates, the scholarship may be awarded to any Peru State athlete (4th ). |
| Nellie Cook Souders Memorial Scholarship for Education | Full Time student with financial need, Education Major |
| Nona Palmer Scholarship | Business Major |
| Omaha Alumni Scholarship | Relative of Peru State Alumnus who is currently listed on the Omaha Area Alumni mailing list |
| Omaha World Herald Scholarship | ACT of 25 or above/upper 25% of graduating class and recommended by school administrator/renewable if grades are maintained |
| Paul & Margaret Wilcox Scholarship | Deserving Student |
| Phyllis Davidson Memorial Scholarship | Two Freshman students; one from a surrounding state and one whose parents are farmers |
| Paul & Arlene Fell Scholarship | Complete 2 years AT Peru State prior/3.0 GPA prior term/active on campus group or club/Athlete impact Varsity sport |
| Pearl Kenton Scholarship | Outstanding student majoring in Language Arts |
| Pearl Morgan Butler Scholarship | A worthy student |
| Phyllis Davidson Scholarship | Phys Ed Major/3.0 GPA/Financial Need/ Character |
| Professional Development Scholarship | Degree seeking full time students who apply and are selected by the professional staff senate subcomittee |
| Peru State Military Service Scholarship | Active, Reserved, ROTC Member or received Honorable Discharge and Exhausted GI Bill. Pref 1: 1st time BA/BS. Pref 2: 1st time MA. Pref 3: add'l coursework for job |
| R. & M. Chatelain Scholarship | Upperclass student/Teacher Education Major/Need Based/ GPA of 3.0 or above/Nemaha County Resident |
| Rita Russell Teacher Education Scholarship | Education major and ability to do college level work. Renewable with 3.0 GPA. |
| A.B. Ritchie Basketball Scholarship | Basketball Player |
| Ross & Maryon Adams Scholarship | Recipients shall be enrolled at Peru State, shall have demonstrated financial need, shall reside full-time in Nemaha County, Nebraska. Preference shall be give to students returning to school to complete their academic requirements for a degree. |
| Ross Russell Education Scholarship | Education major and ability to do college level work. Renewable with 3.0 GPA. |
| Roy Chamberlain Scholarship | Full time student with good grades, character and financial need |
| Russell Family Scholarship | Full Time, Undergrad or Graduate student, with financial need |
| Ruth Russell Scholarship | Students in the upper 1/3 of their class and alternating each year between students in Art/Humanities (odd) and Science (even) |
| Sanford & Hattie Band Clements Scholarship | Music Major |
| Sapp Family Scholarship | Any admitted FR-SR in a hardship circumstance: loss of a parent due to death; loss of parental support due to illness or disability of parent; loss of parental support due to loss of employment of parent. Any admitted FR-SR who qualifies for aid but did not receive any supplemental grant funding because lack of funds. Any funds available after above needs have been met will be awarded in the area of most need as determined by the PSC Scholarship Committee/Financial Aid Department. |
| Senator Floyd & Doris Wagner Vrtiska Nebraska Unicameral Internship | Support a student attending Peru State and selected to serve as the unicameral intern. Inters are selected by application through the Social Sciences Department |
| Sesquicentennial Scholarship | Full time student, fill out application |
| Sid Brown Football Scholarship | Peru State football player with a consistent 2.5 GPA. Must have legal residence within 350 miles of Peru or be a NE resident. Awarded by football coach. |
| Thomas & Marjorie Kennedy Dean Scholarship | Need based FASFA/maintain a 3.0 GPA/Education major/junior or senior/preference to Richardson County student |
| Troy Rippen Scholarship | Business Major |
| Virginia Milstead Pierce Scholarship | To fund a scholarship titled the Virginia Milstead Pierce Scholarship |
| Vincent Sabatinelli Scholarship | A Deserving Athlete |
| V-5 / V-12 Naval Scholarship | Need based. Resident of NE or adjacent state. Ability to do college level work. Renewable with 3.0 GPA. |
| Victor Jindra Scholarship | Music Major with First Preference to a major in stringed instrument |
| Vincent Chambers Scholarship | Member of Men's Basketball Team |
| W. & L. Harrison Scholarship | Rural SE Nebraska Resident/Full time student |
| W. L. Armstrong Scholarship | Mills, Fremont or Page County Iowa Students with GPA of 3.0 or Higher/Is renewable with maintenance of 3.0 GPA |
| Wayne & Adele Reed Scholarship | Upperclassman Majoring in Education. Preference to SE Nebraska Resident |
| W.R. Pate Scholarship | Academic Achievement |
| Willey Trust Scholarship | Sophomore, Junior or Senior with 3.0 GPA and a resident of Nebraska. Must be children of farm or ranch families or their employees |
| William Wortman Scholarship | Deserving student with need |