Peru State College Foundation Scholarships
Each year the Peru State College Foundation offers over different 175 scholarships
to students funded through the private support of alumni and friends. In 2022-23 their
generosity has allowed the Foundation to offer over $800,000 to the College to assist
students.
A listing of all Foundation scholarships as well as a description of the students
who are eligible for each can be found in the table below. 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 Admissions and Financial Aid offices oversees
the awarding process for all scholarships and other forms of student aid; the Foundation does not choose award recipients. Unless a different application process is noted below in the Requirements, current students fill out the annual scholarship application to apply for all non-athletic
foundation scholarships. This form may be found in your myPSC account, click the Financial Aid tab, and access it from the left hand side bar menu. For
more information, please contact the Financial Aid Office or call 402-872-2228. For information on applying for Athletic Foundation scholarships, please contact your
sport's coach.
Scholarship Name | Requirements | Year in School | Major | Geographic Area |
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Hilterman, Arnold & Bertha | Deserving Student | |||
Clayburn, A.B. | Emphasis on character | Senior | Social Science | |
Larson, A.V. & Wilhelminia | Junior/Senior | Education | ||
Acorn Scholarship | 2.5 GPA; work through college | Sophomore/Junior/Senior | Nebraska, then Kansas, Missouri or Iowa | |
Crooker, Ada | Business | Auburn, Nebraska | ||
Blank, Agnes Margaret | Assistance to those of limited income | |||
Wheeler, Al |
Student-athlete enrolled full time 28 Scholarships - Football - 4 All other sports - 2 each |
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Edmondson, William Brockway | Need based | |||
Grass, Amzie V. | Junior/Senior |
Education, Science, or Humanities majors |
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Buman, Ann | Full Time Students with financial need | Pawnee County resident (last 5 years) | ||
Majors, Art | Natural Science | |||
Auburn State Bank Scholarship |
Incoming Football player
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Auburn or Johnson-Brock High School |
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Brown, Bob & Bettye Palmer | 3.0 GPA | Education | ||
Tynon, Bill & Jeanne | Participating in Inter-collegiate Sports | Junior/Senior | Nebraska Resident | |
Weigand, Bereniece McHirron | Education | |||
Bath Family | Deserving Student | |||
Patterson, Bea Arts | In good standing with regards to GPA. | Junior/Senior |
Fine Art Art Education |
Resident of Cass, Otoe, Nemaha, Richardson, Pawnee or Johnson counties in Nebraska; or Nemaha, Brown, Doniphan or Atchison counties in Kansas |
Spohn, Beatrice | Renewable is 2.5 college GPA is maintained; Financial need | Freshman | First preference is to Weeping Water or Sutton area | |
Harrison, Benjamin | Worthy Student | |||
Shackelford, Bernice | Deserving Student | |||
Shackelford, Bernice M. Does Drove #10 | High school GPA of 3.5 or above; Renewable | Freshman | Preference to Beatrice, Diller-Odell, Tri County or Southern High School graduates (Gage County) | |
Miller, Berniece | Non-Athletic or Non-Military Science Major; Renewable | |||
Moore, Bill & Helen | Auburn, NE High School graduate | |||
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. Must be first in immediate family to obtain college degree | Senior | Education | |
Business Contest Scholarship | Winner of Business Contest, must show certificate | |||
Choyce, C.C. | Full Time Student | |||
Andrews, C.E. | Financial Need | |||
Dougherty, Carol | Good grade point average/financial need | Elementary Education or Physical Education | ||
Henning, Charles & Jane | Freshman | Education | Graduate of Auburn High School, Auburn NE | |
Masopust, Charles | Deserving Student | |||
Weigand, Charles | A promising Senior | Senior | ||
Haddad, Chris | Female, High School GPA of 3.0 or higher. | Freshman | Business | Prefer NE resident from Seward or Gage county |
Hayes, Christopher Memorial | ACT score of at least 16 | Freshman | Criminal Justice | Graduated High School in Nemaha County (1st choice), Nebraska (2nd choice), Any Location (3rd choice) |
Hayes, Christopher Memorial Scholarship for Returning Students | Full Time Student, 2.5 GPA or higher, fill out application-essay | Sophomore/Junior/Senior | Criminal Justice major or minor | |
Evans, Clayton & Beulah | Solid student with good character, Renewable | Freshman | ||
Davidson Estate | Financial need, character, 3.0 GPA or higher, Renewable | Physical Education | ||
Graves, Dorothy Perkins | Preference to recipient who is active in Peru State musical activities. | Elementary Education | Resident of Southwest Iowa or Southeast Nebraska | |
Jarvis, Dee & Kathleen | Financial need, must be involved in activities related to Education Dept, renewable with average or above GPA, preference to students maintaining acceptable morals and good health. | Education | ||
Lukas, Dianne Morrison | Renewable | Elementary Education | Nebraska resident | |
Curtis, Dennis | High School GPA of 3.3 or above and involved in one or more extracurricular high school activities | Freshman | Elkhorn High School | |
Crabtree, Dr. E. | Full Time Student, Renewable | |||
Wear, Dr. John & Daisy Clark |
Pre-Med Science |
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Hanson, Dr. Jerrold Education | Deserving | Education | ||
Pappas, Dr. Larry | High School GPA of 3.2 or Higher | Freshman | Biology | |
Maxwell, Dr. Paul A. | Education | |||
Longley, Dr. William | Sophomore/Junior/Senior | Science | ||
Dougherty Sisters | Financial need, Renewable | Southeast Nebraska | ||
Franklin, Esther Cole | Need, good character, good student, Renewable | Within 300 mile radius of Peru, NE | ||
Dougherty, Elizabeth | Financial Need, Must be admitted to teacher education | Junior/Senior | Education | Resident of Southeast Nebraska |
Pratt, Elaine Gerdes | Non-Traditional Student | Resident of Nemaha County, Nebraska | ||
Newton, Evelyn Booth | 3.0 GPA or higher | Sophomore/Junior/Senior | English Education | |
Beck, Earl C. & Mae Miller | Athletic ability, Renewable | English | ||
Fisher, Elsie | Art Education | |||
Brownell, Esther D. | Preference to student with an interest in campus dramatic activities | |||
Van Zant, Evan | Academic Excellence | Education | ||
Meier, F.W. Family | Financial Need | |||
Vrtiska, Floyd & Doris Wagner | Sophomore or above | Education | Nemaha or Pawnee County NE residents | |
Brown, George & Iva Seid | Full Time Student, GPA of 3.0 or higher | Nebraska resident | ||
Wilson, Gil & Mary Ruth | Any student with 3.0 GPA or higher that has shown leadership in community and/or church activities | |||
Rath, George & Rosine | Need-based | Freshman |
English, Language Arts, History, or Pre-Med |
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Frary, Glenn & Verda | Good academic standing | Sophomore/Junior | Education | |
Steck, G. Holt "Pop" | Junior/Senior | Vocal Music | ||
Klasek, Georgia Education | Good academic standing | Junion/Senior | Education | |
Schottenhamel, George & Lillian |
History or Social Science first preference; Fine Arts second preference |
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Brady, Gerry & Albert | Athletic Ability | Junior |
Biology or Natural Science |
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Jenkins, Glen D. | Preferably a graduate from Humboldt-Table Rock-Steinauer High School or Richardson County resident | |||
Johnson, Harold & Alice | Freshman | Education | Graduate from Otoe, Nemaha, Richardson, Pawnee, or Johnson Counties | |
Park, Dale & Evelyn | Junior/Senior | Elementary Education | ||
Hanika, Helen Parker | In the top 25% of graduating HS class. Renewable for students who maintain passing grades | Freshman | Graduate from Richardson County school | |
Hagood, Lindell & Mary Gibson | Full Time Student with financial need | Freshman/Sophomore | Instrumental Music | |
Hutchinson, Harry & Mary | Campus leadership, Financial Need, Renewable | Sophomore/Junior | Teacher education | |
Whitney, Harry | Offensive or Defensive lineman. Supported in part by Booster Club | Resident of Iowa or Nebraska | ||
Fuller, Emma Hart | Full Time Non-Traditional student out of high school 10 years | |||
Schacht, Helen | Freshman | Graduate of Johnson County Central High School | ||
Eichler, Hendricks Lura | Aptitude, ability and interest in Kindergarten Education |
Early Education Elementary Education |
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History Day Scholarship | Winner of History Day, must show certificate | |||
Masopust, Hollis | Outstanding Student in math and science classes | Sophomore/Junior | ||
Warren, Inez M. | Deserving Student, Renewable | Freshman | Preference to a graduate of Syracuse, Neb. High School | |
International Student Scholarship | Foreign Student, Renewable | |||
Hallstrom, Jack & Nancy | Deserving Peru State Athlete | |||
Masopust, John & Francis | Deserving Student | |||
Wolken, Jack & Eula | Deserving Student | |||
McIntire, Jack, Luella, & John | Varsity Athlete | |||
Green, James G & Mavis | Maintain a 2.0 GPA. Learn more about both scholarships and how to apply by clicking here. | Sophomore/Junior/Senior | Business | Graduate of Auburn or Johnson-Brock (1st choice), Southeast Nebraska graduate (2nd choice), surrounding area (3rd choice) |
Stemper, Jerome & Elsie | Graduate of Auburn High School | |||
Davis, Jo | Full Time Student | Music | ||
Masopust, Joe | Contributed to Peru State College in non-scholastic activities other than sports | Sophomore/Junior | ||
Lundak, Joel | Prefer student shows level of campus service and involvement | Junior/Senior | ||
Christ, John | Biology | |||
Hahn, John | Demonstrated loyalty & commitment to Peru State through campus involvement, activities, programs or actions of their own; Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher | Sophomore/Junior/Senior |
Preference to History, English, or Education majors |
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Morgan, Joy Elmer | Good academic standing | Education | ||
Haystrand, Justin | Member of the Peru State Football team; financial need |
Freshman/Sophomore/ Junior/Senior |
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Good, Ken | College GPA of 3.0 or better | Sophomore/Junior/Senior | Graduate of Nebraska high school | |
Sims, Ken | Renewable |
History Graphic Design |
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Kenyon Koffee Klutch | Senior | Social Science Education | ||
Keys Family Fund | Based on scholastic ability and financial need | Education | Graduate of Nebraska City High School | |
Louis, Angela & Richard Pascal | Education | |||
Sherwood, Leland & Karlene Art | Art | |||
Pankonin, Lester & Maxine | US Citizen with GPA of 3.0 or Higher | |||
Redfern, Leroy & Nancy | Renewable |
History Social Science |
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Firoved, Loure Salzman | Business | |||
Mathews, L.B. & Ruth | No restrictions | |||
Landolt, Paul & Lillian | Renewable |
Business Education Science |
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Anderson, Laurine | Financial Need | Biology | ||
Frank, Leanna | Senior | Elementary Education | ||
Huff, Lena | Scholastic excellence, Renewable | Preference to Business Administration | ||
Weis, Lisa | Volleyball player who has not been Recruited | Freshman | ||
Glaze, Lovisa A. | Sophomore/Junior/Senior |
Education majors with preference to Elementary education majors |
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McKercher, Lyle | Junior/Senior | Mathematics | ||
Mainstreet Bank Art | Art Day Submission | |||
Mathews, Mark | Financial Need | |||
Williams, Captain Mark | Varsity baseball player, good academic standing, Renewable | Junior | Criminal Justice or Psychology | Preference to Nebraska high school graduate |
Meister, Mary | Financial Need | |||
Allgood, Martin | Junior/Senior | Criminal Justice | Resident of Nebraska | |
Miller, Mason & Irene | 2.5 HS GPA | Freshman | Graduate of Pawnee County High School | |
Propst, Max & June | Sophomore/Junior/Senior | Preference to student from Seward, York, or Gage NE counties | ||
NAA Board of Directors | Involved in campus activities | Junior or Senior | ||
Stevenson, Oliver | Academic Excellence | |||
Vacek, Maude Phelps | Education | Preference to Resident of Pawnee City or Pawnee County | ||
Bauer, Merle | Basketball player | Preference to Resident of North Platte, Bertrand, Holdrege or Tecumseh. | ||
Mulvaney, Mike Memorial Football Scholarship | Full Time Student; Continuous maintenance of a 2.0 or higher overall; Preference to football player. | Preference to graduate from Gage County High School, Southeast Nebraska High School or current Peru State Athlete. | ||
Palmer, Nona | Renewable | Business | ||
Fensler, Norma Jeanne | Financial need, Renewable | Freshman | ||
Omaha World Herald | ACT of 25 or above/upper 25% of graduating class and recommended by school administrator/renewable if grades are maintained | |||
Wilcox, Paul & Margaret | Deserving Student | |||
Davidson, Phyllis Memorial | Freshman | Two - 1 From a surrounding state; 1 whose Parents who are farmers | ||
Fell, Paul & Arlene | 3.0 GPA prior term/active on campus group or club/Athlete impact Varsity sport | Junior/Senior | ||
Kenton, Pearl | Language Arts | |||
Butler, Pearl Morgan | Worthy Student | |||
Davidson, Phyllis Memorial | 3.0 GPA, Financial Need, Character, Volleyball Player | Physical Education | ||
Staff Senate | Degree seeking full time students who apply and are selected by the staff senate subcomittee | |||
Chatelain, Ralph & Maxine | Need Based; GPA of 3.0 or above; Renewable | Junior/Senior | Education | Resident of Nemaha County |
Russell, Rita Teacher Education | Renewable with 3.0 GPA. | Education | ||
Ritchie, A.B. | Basketball Player; Renewable | |||
Bohlken, Dr. Robert & Mary | Live on campus | Language Arts or Special Education | Resident of Richardson or Otoe County | |
Adams, Ross & Maryon | Financial Need. Preference for students returning to school to complete a degree. Renewable. | Resident of Nemaha County | ||
Russell, Ross | Renewable with 3.0 GPA. | Education | ||
Chamberlain, Roy | Full Time Student; good grades; good character; financial need | |||
Russell Family | Full Time Student; Financial need | Undergraduate or Graduate | ||
Lienemann, Ruth Meister & Don | ACT of 25 or higher or top 20% of HS graduating class, Renewable |
Business, Music, Math, Science, or Education |
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Russell, Ruth | Students in the upper 1/3 of their class | Freshman |
Art/Humanities (odd years) Science (even years) |
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Clements, Sanford & Hattie Band Scholarship | Full Time Student who will participate in band program | Music | ||
Sapp Family Scholarship | Financial need; Renewable if living on campus |
Freshman/Sophomore/ Junior/Senior |
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Finley, Sarah Squire | Deserving Student, Renewable | Freshman | Teacher education | |
Vrtiska, Senator Floyd & Doris Wagner Nebraska Unicameral Internship | Selected to serve as the unicameral intern. Interns are selected by application through the Social Sciences Department | |||
Brown, Sid Football Scholarship | Football player with a consistent 2.5 GPA. Awarded by football coach. | Sophomore/Junior/Senior | Reside within 350 miles of Peru, NE or be a Nebraska resident | |
Dean, Thomas & Marjorie Kennedy | Need based; maintain a 3.0 GPA | Junior/Senior | Education | Preference to Richardson County resident |
Pierce, Virginia Milstead | Deserving Student | |||
Sabatinelli, Vincent | Deserving Athlete | |||
V-5 / V-12 Naval Scholarship | Need based. Renewable with 3.0 GPA. | Freshman | Resident of Nebraska or adjacent state | |
Jindra, Victor S | Music | Preference for major in stringed instrument | ||
Chambers, Vincent | Member of Men's Basketball Team | |||
Harrison, Walter & Louise | Full Time Student, Renewable with maintenance of 3.0 GPA | Resident of southwest Iowa (Mills, Fremont, or Page counties) | ||
Armstrong, William L. Scholarship | GPA of 3.0 or Higher, Renewable with maintenance of 3.0 GPA | Rural southeast Nebraska resident (Otoe, Nemaha, Richardson, Pawnee, or Johnson County - includes city limits) | ||
Reed, Wayne & Adele | Junior/Senior | Education | Preference to resident of Southeast Nebraska | |
Pate, W. R. | Academic Achievement | |||
Willey Trust Scholarship | 3.0 GPA and a child of farm or ranch families or their employees | Sophomore/Junior/Senior | Resident of Nebraska | |
Wortman, William | Deserving Student with financial need |