Nebraska State College System Offers Governor Opportunity Awards
In partnership with Governor Dave Heineman, the Nebraska State College System is currently offering half-tuition Governor Opportunity Awards to attend Chadron, Peru or Wayne State College. The renewable scholarships will be awarded for the 2010-11 academic year and represent a more than $7,350 financial award when renewed over four years.
To be eligible for a Governor’s Opportunity Award, the high school seniors must satisfy ALL of the following requirements:
1. Score at between a 21 and 24 on the ACT or a 1500 and 1650 on the SAT college entrance exam.
2. Complete the application
3. Graduate in 2010 from a Nebraska high school.
4. Enroll as a full-time college student at Chadron, Peru or Wayne State in the fall of 2010.
5. Be a resident of Nebraska.
6. Submit application and complete the essay detailed on the application form.
7. Meet the December 1, 2009 deadline