Our Opportunities

Welcome to the Lexington High School / Lexington Community Foundation Scholarship Opportunities Homepage.

Below you will find a listing of scholarships available to students with brief information about the scholarship qualifications. To apply to scholarships which require an application, you must first sign in with the same user name and password you use to access the campus login portal. You will then have the opportunity to complete a general application and, if applicable, apply for specific scholarships.

If you have any questions, please call Counseling Office at (308)-324-1261 or email michele.mckeone@lexschools.org. You can also contact the Lexington Foundation at (308)-324-6704 or jackie@lexfoundation.org.

Opportunities Table

Award	Name	Actions
$1,000.00	LHS ALUMNI SCHOLARSHIP (graduating senior) LHS ALUMNI SCHOLARSHIP (graduating senior) Presented by LEXINGTON COMMUNITY FOUNDATION DESCRIPTION Lexington High School alumni along with the... LHS ALUMNI SCHOLARSHIP (graduating senior) Presented by LEXINGTON... Deadline: Ended Award: $1,000.00	Ended
$1,000.00	ROBERT & BARBARA WADE COMMUNITY COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP ROBERT & BARBARA WADE COMMUNITY COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP DESCRIPTION The ROBERT & BARBARA WADE COMMUNITY COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP fund was established by Mr.... ROBERT & BARBARA WADE COMMUNITY COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP DESCRIPTION The... Deadline: Ended Award: $1,000.00	Ended
$4,000.00	ROBERT & BARBARA WADE SCHOLARSHIP DESCRIPTION The ROBERT & BARBARA WADE SCHOLARSHIP fund was established by Mr. Robert R. Wade for the purpose of awarding a $500 scholarship each... DESCRIPTION The ROBERT & BARBARA WADE SCHOLARSHIP fund was established... Deadline: Ended Award: $4,000.00	Ended
$600.00	ROBERT SHERMAN MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP ROBERT SHERMAN MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP This scholarship was created to provide an opportunity for a graduating senior at LHS to pursue a career in a... ROBERT SHERMAN MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP This scholarship was created to... Deadline: Ended Award: $600.00	Ended
$500	ALPHA DELTA KAPPA PHI CHAPTER SCHOLARSHIP DESCRIPTION ALPHA DELTA KAPPA PHI CHAPTER is an honorary fraternity for women in education. Phi Chapter is composed of members from Dawson,... DESCRIPTION ALPHA DELTA KAPPA PHI CHAPTER is an honorary fraternity for... Deadline: Award: $500
$1,000.00	ANN CRAWFORD ALEXANDER MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP ANN CRAWFORD ALEXANDER MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP The Ann Crawford Alexander family has established a scholarship in loving memory of Ann who passed... ANN CRAWFORD ALEXANDER MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP The Ann Crawford Alexander... Deadline: Award: $1,000.00
$1,000.00	ATHEA ROBERTS MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP ATHEA ROBERTS MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP – The family of Athea Roberts has established a scholarship in her memory. Athea was a longtime, well- known... ATHEA ROBERTS MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP – The family of Athea Roberts has... Deadline: Award: $1,000.00
$750.00	B & B VETERINARY SERVICE SCHOLARSHIP B & B VETERINARY SERVICE SCHOLARSHIP This scholarship was started in memory of O.E. Hundley, a mentor and friend that owned and operated Fairview... B & B VETERINARY SERVICE SCHOLARSHIP This scholarship was started in... Deadline: Award: $750.00
$1000	BILL AND MARY ANN HAKONSON MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP DESCRIPTION This scholarship is offered in memory of William and Mary Ann Hakonson, beloved parents of Ann and John Hakonson, both public school... DESCRIPTION This scholarship is offered in memory of William and Mary... Deadline: Award: $1000
$1,000.00	BLANCHE SENIOR SCHOLARSHIP BLANCHE SENIOR SCHOLARSHIP DESCRIPTION Blanche Senior started at the Lexington Chamber of Commerce as a part time secretary in 1960. Part time... BLANCHE SENIOR SCHOLARSHIP DESCRIPTION Blanche Senior started at the... Deadline: Award: $1,000.00
$1,000.00	BRIAN D. EILERS MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION BRIAN D. EILERS MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP – The Brian D. Eilers family has established a scholarship in loving memory of Brian D. Eilers who passed away... BRIAN D. EILERS MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP – The Brian D. Eilers family has... Deadline: Award: $1,000.00
$2,000.00	BYRON AND BESSIE WIGHTMAN MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP BYRON AND BESSIE WIGHTMAN MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP given by John and Janet Wightman in memory of John Wightman’s parents DESCRIPTION AND QUALIFICATIONS... BYRON AND BESSIE WIGHTMAN MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP given by John and Janet... Deadline: Award: $2,000.00
$500.00	CHARLES A. WALKER MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP CHARLES A. WALKER MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP This scholarship will be presented to a senior to help them further their education at any accredited... CHARLES A. WALKER MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP This scholarship will be... Deadline: Award: $500.00
$500.00	EASTERN STAR AWARD EASTERN STAR AWARD DESCRIPTION The Dawson Chapter #33 of Lexington and the Grand Chapter of Nebraska has established this scholarship is to be used... EASTERN STAR AWARD DESCRIPTION The Dawson Chapter #33 of Lexington and... Deadline: Award: $500.00
$1,000.00	EDSEL NEWMAN SCHOLARSHIP DESCRIPTION The EDSEL NEWMAN SCHOLARSHIP fund has been established by the employees of HOFFMAN CONSTRUCTION COMPANY and his family for the purpose... DESCRIPTION The EDSEL NEWMAN SCHOLARSHIP fund has been established by... Deadline: Award: $1,000.00
$1,000.00	EMERSON MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP DESCRIPTION The Emerson family made their home in Lexington in the early 1900’s. Raymond Emerson owned R. Emerson Furniture. His son, Wilber... DESCRIPTION The Emerson family made their home in Lexington in the early... Deadline: Award: $1,000.00
$500.00	FRANCELENE SKINNER MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FRANCELENE SKINNER MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP DESCRIPTION A scholarship fund has been established from a bequest to the Lexington Community Foundation... FRANCELENE SKINNER MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP DESCRIPTION A scholarship fund... Deadline: Award: $500.00
$750.00	GARY SHUBERT MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP GARY SHUBERT MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP The family of Gary “Shubie” Shubert has established a scholarship through the Lexington Community Foundation in... GARY SHUBERT MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP The family of Gary “Shubie” Shubert... Deadline: Award: $750.00
$750.00	GENE RANSDELL MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP LEXINGTON PLUMCREEKERS KIWANIS CLUB Gene Ransdell was an educator at Mid Plains Community College. He loved teaching those pursuing a career in... LEXINGTON PLUMCREEKERS KIWANIS CLUB Gene Ransdell was an educator at... Deadline: Award: $750.00
$750.00	HOMESTEAD BANK SCHOLARSHIP HOMESTEAD BANK Homestead Bank is awarding this scholarship from the Lexington branch. QUALIFICATIONS All seniors are encouraged to apply. A... HOMESTEAD BANK Homestead Bank is awarding this scholarship from the... Deadline: Award: $750.00
$2,000.00	HOUSEL FAMILY SCHOLARSHIP THE HOUSEL FAMILY SCHOLARSHIP DESCRIPTION Floyd & Betty Housel were residents of Lexington from 1929 until they passed. They were graduates of... THE HOUSEL FAMILY SCHOLARSHIP DESCRIPTION Floyd & Betty Housel were... Deadline: Award: $2,000.00
$0.00	HURLESS TRADE SCHOLARSHIP HURLESS TRADE SCHOLARSHIP This scholarship was created to provide an opportunity for a graduating senior at LHS to pursue a career in a skilled... HURLESS TRADE SCHOLARSHIP This scholarship was created to provide an... Deadline: Award: $0.00
$1,000.00	JAMES D. MILLER SCHOLARSHIP JAMES D. MILLER SCHOLARSHIP James D. Miller and his wife, Ellen, had a lifetime interest in agriculture in Dawson County, beginning with 4-H and... JAMES D. MILLER SCHOLARSHIP James D. Miller and his wife, Ellen, had a... Deadline: Award: $1,000.00
$2,000.00	JANELLE VERMAAS MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP JANELLE VERMAAS MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP DESCRIPTION Janelle VerMaas was a lifelong resident of Lexington, from the age of three until she passed on... JANELLE VERMAAS MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP DESCRIPTION Janelle VerMaas was a... Deadline: Award: $2,000.00
$2,000.00	JOHN AND JANET WIGHTMAN SCHOLARSHIP JOHN AND JANET WIGHTMAN SCHOLARSHIP DESCRIPTION AND QUALIFICATIONS A scholarship valued at up to $2,000.00 will be awarded each year. The... JOHN AND JANET WIGHTMAN SCHOLARSHIP DESCRIPTION AND QUALIFICATIONS A... Deadline: Award: $2,000.00
$6,000	JOHN SOFLIN BASKETBALL SCHOLARSHIP JOHN SOFLIN BASKETBALL SCHOLARSHIP The Lexington Community Foundation administers this scholarship established in 2020 by friends and family to... JOHN SOFLIN BASKETBALL SCHOLARSHIP The Lexington Community Foundation... Deadline: Award: $6,000
$500.00	JUNE SHUBERT MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP JUNE SHUBERT MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP DESCRIPTION The family of June Shubert has established a scholarship through the Lexington Community Foundation... JUNE SHUBERT MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP DESCRIPTION The family of June Shubert... Deadline: Award: $500.00
$2,000.00	KEN & JANE REYNOLDS FAMILY SCHOLARSHIP DESCRIPTION The Reynolds family believes in the importance of a quality education. They have created this scholarship as a means of helping... DESCRIPTION The Reynolds family believes in the importance of a quality... Deadline: Award: $2,000.00
$1,200.00	LEXINGTON ATHLETIC BOOSTER CLUB FEMALE SCHOLARSHIP LEXINGTON ATHLETIC BOOSTER CLUB SCHOLARSHIP – FEMALE This scholarship was established by the Athletic Booster Club to honor one female athlete... LEXINGTON ATHLETIC BOOSTER CLUB SCHOLARSHIP – FEMALE This scholarship... Deadline: Award: $1,200.00
$1,200.00	LEXINGTON ATHLETIC BOOSTER CLUB MALE SCHOLARSHIP LEXINGTON ATHLETIC BOOSTER CLUB SCHOLARSHIP – MALE This scholarship was established by the Athletic Booster Club to honor one male athlete... LEXINGTON ATHLETIC BOOSTER CLUB SCHOLARSHIP – MALE This scholarship was... Deadline: Award: $1,200.00
$600.00	LEXINGTON COMMUNITY FOUNDATION / CENTRAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP DESCRIPTION The LEXINGTON COMMUNITY FOUNDATION and CENTRAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE FOUNDATION have jointly established a $600 annual scholarship. This... DESCRIPTION The LEXINGTON COMMUNITY FOUNDATION and CENTRAL COMMUNITY... Deadline: Award: $600.00
$4,000.00	LEXINGTON COMMUNITY FOUNDATION ANNUAL SCHOLARSHIP DESCRIPTION The Lexington Community Foundation will award two annual scholarships valued at $4,000 each. Scholarships are payable $1000.00 each... DESCRIPTION The Lexington Community Foundation will award two annual... Deadline: Award: $4,000.00
$1,000.00	LEXINGTON EDUCATION ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIP LEXINGTON EDUCATION ASSOCIATION ROBINSON MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP This scholarship was started as a tribute to Ms. Gertude Robinson back in 1960 by... LEXINGTON EDUCATION ASSOCIATION ROBINSON MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP This... Deadline: Award: $1,000.00
$500.00	LEXINGTON HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF ’77 SCHOLARSHIP LEXINGTON HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF ’77 SCHOLARSHIP DESCRIPTION The Lexington High School Class of 1977 has established a scholarship in memory of our... LEXINGTON HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF ’77 SCHOLARSHIP DESCRIPTION The Lexington... Deadline: Award: $500.00
$500.00	LEXINGTON LION'S CLUB 2-YEAR SCHOLARSHIP LEXINGTON LION’S CLUB SCHOLARSHIP Lions are service-minded men and women who are interested in doing volunteer work to improve their... LEXINGTON LION’S CLUB SCHOLARSHIP Lions are service-minded men and... Deadline: Award: $500.00
$1,000.00	LEXINGTON LION’S CLUB 4-YEAR SCHOLARSHIP LEXINGTON LION’S CLUB SCHOLARSHIP Lions are service-minded men and women who are interested in doing volunteer work to improve their... LEXINGTON LION’S CLUB SCHOLARSHIP Lions are service-minded men and... Deadline: Award: $1,000.00
$1,000.00	LEXINGTON OPTIMIST CLUB SERVICE TO YOUTH SCHOLARSHIP - 2 YEAR PROGRAM LEXINGTON OPTIMIST CLUB SERVICE TO YOUTH SCHOLARSHIP – 2 YEARPROGRAM DESCRIPTION The Lexington Optimist Club will award a $1,000 scholarship to a... LEXINGTON OPTIMIST CLUB SERVICE TO YOUTH SCHOLARSHIP – 2... Deadline: Award: $1,000.00
$1,000.00	LEXINGTON OPTIMIST CLUB SERVICE TO YOUTH SCHOLARSHIP - 4 YR PROGRAM LEXINGTON OPTIMIST CLUB SERVICE TO YOUTH SCHOLARSHIP DESCRIPTION The Lexington Optimist Club will award a $1,000 scholarship to a Lexington High... LEXINGTON OPTIMIST CLUB SERVICE TO YOUTH SCHOLARSHIP DESCRIPTION The... Deadline: Award: $1,000.00
$2,000.00	LEXINGTON ROTARY CLUB SCHOLARSHIP LEXINGTON ROTARY CLUB SCHOLARSHIP This scholarship comes from an organization whose motto is “Service Above Self”. The Rotary club has teamed... LEXINGTON ROTARY CLUB SCHOLARSHIP This scholarship comes from an... Deadline: Award: $2,000.00
$1,000.00	LEXINGTON SOCCER SCHOLARSHIP LEXINGTON MEN’S SOCCER LEAGUE SCHOLARSHIP DESCRIPTION The Lexington Men’s Soccer League has established a scholarship through the Lexington... LEXINGTON MEN’S SOCCER LEAGUE SCHOLARSHIP DESCRIPTION The Lexington... Deadline: Award: $1,000.00
Varies	LEXINGTON TEAMMATES SCHOLARSHIP LEXINGTON TEAMMATES SCHOLARSHIP DESCRIPTION This scholarship has been established to support students who have participated in the TeamMates of... LEXINGTON TEAMMATES SCHOLARSHIP DESCRIPTION This scholarship has been... Deadline: Award: Varies
$600.00	LEXINGTON VFW SCHOLARSHIP LEXINGTON VFW SCHOLARSHIP The Lexington VFW will present a scholarship to a senior who is planning to continue education beyond high school. ... LEXINGTON VFW SCHOLARSHIP The Lexington VFW will present a scholarship... Deadline: Award: $600.00
$500.00	LEXINGTON WOMEN'S SOCCER LEAGUE SCHOLARSHIP LEXINGTON WOMEN’S SOCCER LEAGUE This scholarship is funded by funds raised through the Lexington Women’s Soccer League to help a female student... LEXINGTON WOMEN’S SOCCER LEAGUE This scholarship is funded by funds... Deadline: Award: $500.00
$1,000.00	LHS ALUMNI SCHOLARSHIPS (collegiate level) LHS ALUMNI SCHOLARSHIP (collegiate level) Presented by LEXINGTON COMMUNITY FOUNDATION DESCRIPTION Lexington High School alumni along with the... LHS ALUMNI SCHOLARSHIP (collegiate level) Presented by LEXINGTON... Deadline: Award: $1,000.00
$500.00	MAJESTIC THEATRE SCHOLARSHIP MAJESTIC THEATRE SCHOLARSHIP The Majestic Theatre is open and continues to operate due to volunteers who provide a source of entertainment to the... MAJESTIC THEATRE SCHOLARSHIP The Majestic Theatre is open and... Deadline: Award: $500.00
$1,000.00	MARIAN KJAR SCHOLARSHIP MARIAN KJAR SCHOLARSHIP This St. Ann’s scholarship was established in memory of Marian Kjar, a late member of the Parish of St. Ann’s in... MARIAN KJAR SCHOLARSHIP This St. Ann’s scholarship was established in... Deadline: Award: $1,000.00
$500.00	MARK & VERA TURNER MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP DESCRIPTION The Lexington Community Foundation will award four $500 scholarships each year from the MARK & VERA TURNER MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP Fund.... DESCRIPTION The Lexington Community Foundation will award four $500... Deadline: Award: $500.00
$500.00	NEAL KOHL MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP DESCRIPTION The Neal Kohl family has established a scholarship in loving memory of Neal Kohl, who passed away July 17th, 2011. As a young boy... DESCRIPTION The Neal Kohl family has established a scholarship in loving... Deadline: Award: $500.00
Varies	NORALL SCHOLARSHIP NORALL SCHOLARSHIP Multiple scholarships will be awarded annually. Due to Mr. Norall’s interest in the health profession with his brother and his... NORALL SCHOLARSHIP Multiple scholarships will be awarded annually. Due... Deadline: Award: Varies
$750.00	NORMAN W. AND SHIRLEY A. REYNOLDS SCHOLARSHIP NORMAN W. AND SHIRLEY A. REYNOLDS SCHOLARSHIP Always passionate supporters of Lexington athletics and activities, Norman and Shirley were... NORMAN W. AND SHIRLEY A. REYNOLDS SCHOLARSHIP Always passionate... Deadline: Award: $750.00

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