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Scholarship Opportunities
Scholarship Opportunities
Scholarship lists are not available on just one site. It is very important that you conduct numerous scholarship searches (several trustworthy sites are available at the bottom of this page), contact the college you plan to attend to find out about their scholarship opportunities, and view the 2025-2026 Scholarships (this list only contains specific scholarships that have been sent directly to the counseling office AND all of the local scholarships).
If you have any questions regarding the legitimacy of a scholarship web site, please contact your counselor or Education Quest and they will research the validity of the site.
Winning the scholarship game
Follow these tips to increase your chances of earning scholarships:
*Don’t pay for scholarship services! Free resources include ScholarshipQuest at EducationQuest.org, your school counselor’s office, and EducationQuest offices in Omaha, Lincoln and Kearney.
*Focus on college-based and local scholarships. You’re more likely to earn them over large national awards.
*Check with your parents' employers (human resources, public relations, or personnel departments) to see if they award scholarships or have a tuition payment plan.
*Continually update your activities, honors and volunteer or paid jobs using the Activities Resume at EducationQuest.org.
*Earn the best possible ACT/SAT scores by taking the exams in the spring of your junior year AND again in the summer or fall of your senior year.
*Use quality references such as a teacher, coach or counselor. Give them advance notice, a specific deadline, and a copy of your Activities Resume.
*Ask at least two people to proofread your application.
*Check out the webinars, samples and tips that Education Quest has available to help students with their scholarships. Click Here
Winning the scholarship game
Follow these tips to increase your chances of earning scholarships:
*Don’t pay for scholarship services! Free resources include ScholarshipQuest at EducationQuest.org, your school counselor’s office, and EducationQuest offices in Omaha, Lincoln and Kearney.
*Focus on college-based and local scholarships. You’re more likely to earn them over large national awards.
*Check with your parents' employers (human resources, public relations, or personnel departments) to see if they award scholarships or have a tuition payment plan.
*Continually update your activities, honors and volunteer or paid jobs using the Activities Resume at EducationQuest.org.
*Earn the best possible ACT/SAT scores by taking the exams in the spring of your junior year AND again in the summer or fall of your senior year.
*Use quality references such as a teacher, coach or counselor. Give them advance notice, a specific deadline, and a copy of your Activities Resume.
*Ask at least two people to proofread your application.
*Check out the webinars, samples and tips that Education Quest has available to help students with their scholarships. Click Here
Scholarship Search Sites
Disclaimer: When requested, EducationQuest staff reviews scholarship search websites or individual scholarships to help Nebraska school counselors provide accurate information to the students and families they serve.
The review process consists of examining publicly available information and issuing one of the following ratings: Green Light (no issues found), Yellow Light (proceed with caution, some concerns found), and Red Light (do not recommend, several concerns were found or a severe finding).
EducationQuest does not accept or receive payment for reviews.
EducationQuest does not guarantee the accuracy of the information. EducationQuest may update the review and issue a different rating if additional information is identified and provided.
This service is limited to and intended to support Nebraska high school counselors.
The Scholarship Search Sites, listed below, have been given a green light from Education Quest
*Big Future/College Board
*Fast Web
*Get Schooled
*Career One Stop
*Scholarship America
*International Scholarships
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