All east butler foundation high school scholarships see guidelines below

EAST BUTLER FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIPS GUIDELINES


ALL EAST BUTLER FOUNDATION HIGH SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIPS

SEE GUIDELINES BELOW:
1. The scholarship checks from the Foundation will be made in one payment payable to the student and the college they are attending and the checks will be mailed directly to the college.

2. Applications must be completed by April 1, (Graduation Year). Deadline for claiming the scholarships would be March 1 following the year of graduation.

3. Scholarship funds will be distributed upon proof of first quarter or first semester college grades with a minimum GPA of 2.5. An official transcript must be mailed to:

East Butler Foundation

PO Box 54

Brainard, NE 68626

4. One official transcript will satisfy the requirements for any additional scholarships for which you are qualified.

5. It is strongly suggested you notify the Foundation of the submission of your official transcript by email at [e-mail]. Failure to do so may result in disqualification.

6. If any of these criteria are NOT met, you will be disqualified. NO EXCEPTIONS WILL BE MADE.

East Butler Common Application

Instructions

The following common application, along with any supplements, is required for the scholarships listed below. These scholarships are available for East Butler high school seniors that plan to attend a 2-4 year college, unless otherwise stated. The common application, along with required supplemental applications, needs to be filled out, printed off and submitted to the School Counselor by April 1^st.

The criteria for eligibility for each of the scholarships are as follows:

Wake

1. One $2000 Scholarship, One Alternate

2. Recommendation required from Principal, School Counselor or Teacher
Ted Aerts Memorial Scholarship

1. Two $1000 Scholarships, Two Alternates

2. Grade Point Average in top ½ of class
3. Be involved in at least two extra-curricular activities in both junior and senior year

4. There is a written essay to be arranged by the guidance counselor

Mari Pesek Math & Science Scholarship

1. One $1000 Scholarship, One Alternate

2. Must have passed 4 full years of Science and 3 full years of Math through Pre-Calculus

3. Graduate in the top ½ of the class

4. Be involved in at least 2 extra-curricular activities throughout high school
Arthur & Virginia Hoffbauer Memorial Scholarship

1. One $1000 Scholarship, One Alternate

2. Awarded to Senior who has Demonstrated Exceptional Community Service and Leadership Qualities

3. Minimum GPA of 2.5

4. Graded 10% Class Rank; 30% Personal Statement & Essays; 60% Volunteer Service & Involvement
The Phyllis & Gerald Swanda-EBF Matching Funds Scholarship

1. One $1000 Scholarship, One Alternate

2. Will be attending a Tech/Trade School
Career Start--EBF Matching Funds Scholarship

1. One $1000 Scholarship, One Alternate

2. Minimum GPA of 2.5

3. Will be attending a 2 Year Technical or Trade School

Fortik Technical-EBF Matching Funds Scholarship

1. One $1000 Scholarship, One Alternate

2. Minimum GPA of 2.5

3. Attending a 2 or 4 Year Technical/Trade School

Foundation Scholarship

1. Two $250 Scholarships, Two Alternates

2. Grade Point Average in the top ½ of class
Foundation Brick Scholarship

1. Two $250 Scholarships, Two Alternates

2. Priority will be given to those students whose intended field of study will be in the “building trades” (i.e. carpenter, electrician, engineer, etc.) or fields that often receive training at a trade school.

3. Applicant must have a minimum of a C average

Foundation Golf Scramble Scholarship

1. Amount of the scholarship set by board and given to all who apply if they meet one of the needs based requirements listed in the supplement

First Nebraska Bank

1. One $300 Scholarship, One Alternate

Pekarek Ag-EBF Matching Funds Scholarship

1. One $500 Scholarship, One Alternate

2. Cannot exclude anyone who has already received an EBF Scholarship

3. Major must be in an ag-related degree (e.g. agronomy, horticultures, biological/agricultural engineering, soils, ALEC, Ag Econ, Ag Education, Mechanized systems Management etc.)

4. Be involved in at least two extra-curricular activities in both junior and senior year

5. Letter of recommendation from one person who has worked with you in your ag experiences

East Butler Foundation Video Scholarship

1. Up to $1000 Scholarship at the discretion of the Foundation

2. Cannot exclude anyone who has already received an EBF Scholarship

3. Applicant(s) are asked to create a video, no longer than 10 minutes in length, which best represents the theme, “It’s a Good Time To Be a Tiger Because…” Areas to be highlighted are (but not limited to):

1. 
   Academics
   
2. 
   Athletics/Activities
   
3. 
   Service Projects (ex. Food Drive, Pink Out, FBLA Toy Drive)
   
4. 
   Interviews with Administration
   
5. 
   Interviews with Faculty, Staff, and Students
   

Interview-EBF Matching Funds Scholarship

1. Up to $1500 Scholarship at the discretion of the Foundation

2. Applicant will be asked to present themselves to the Foundation Board at an Arranged Time

3. Cannot exclude anyone who has already received an EBF Scholarship

4. Interview to be a maximum of 10 minutes
Dean R. Rolfsmeier Scholarship (Seniors)

The amount will be determined as follows with no rounding up of grades:

a. East Butler will determine the base amount

b. GPA used will be the cumulative GPA at the end of the first semester of the senior year

c. “A” GPA students will receive three times the base amount

d. “B” GPA students will receive two times the base amount

e. “C/D” GPA students will receive the base amount


LEGAL OFFENSES MAY BE GROUNDS FOR LOSS OF THESE SCHOLARSHIPS
STUDENT MUST BE IN GOOD STANDING PER THE SCHOOL POLICY GUIDELINES


EAST BUTLER COMMON APPLICATION

for FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIPS





Name:



Email Address:
Home Address:



WHAT SCHOLARSHIPS ARE YOU APPLYING FOR (check all that apply):

It is the student’s responsibility to read the criteria for each scholarship and verify that you are eligible.



____Wake ____ Foundation Brick Scholarship ____ Mari Pesek Scholarship ____ Foundation Golf Scramble

____ Hoffbauer Memorial Scholarship ____ First Nebraska Bank

____Swanda-EBF Matching Scholarship ____ Pekarek Ag-EBF Matching Scholarship

____Career Start-EBF Matching Scholarship ____ EB Foundation Video Scholarship

____Fortik Tech-EBF Matching Scholarship ____ Interview-EBF Matching Scholarship

____ Foundation Scholarship ____ Dean R. Rolfsmeier Scholarship (Senior)

By completing this common application, you will be eligible for consideration of the
EBF-It’s a Good Time To Be a Tiger Scholarship.

Be aware that there are supplement applications that need to be filled out and attached to this common application.

FAMILY INFORMATION

Father’s Name:

Mother’s Name:

Address:

Father’s Occupation & Employer:

Mother’s Occupation & Employer:

Number of Siblings & Ages:



APPLICANT INFORMATION:

Class Rank: of Cumulative GPA:

ACT:

What School do you plan to attend next year?

What is your intended Field of Study?

Why did you pick this field of study?

List your school activities:

List your community and volunteer activities:
List any special honors you have won, either in or out of school:

I certify I understand all requirements for submitting an application, and any supplements, for the East Butler Foundation Scholarships. I understand that legal offenses may be grounds for loss of these scholarships. My application data has been reviewed and is complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge. I understand that I must be in good standing per the school policy guidelines.

APPLICANT’S SIGNATURE ______________________________________

PARENT’S SIGNATURE _________________________________________

WAKE FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP

SUPPLEMENT

Name:

What are your career goals?

What are your biggest challenges and how do you plan to meet them?

What life experiences have had the greatest effect on your thinking and why?

COMMENTS OF HIGH SCHOOL PRINCIPAL, SCHOOL COUNSELOR, OR TEACHER

Name: Title:

1. Please identify the strengths of this applicant:

2. Please identify any limitations or concerns you might have about this applicant:

3. Please identify any other pertinent information to help in the assessment of this applicant’s ability to make effective use of this scholarship to further his or her life goals:

Signature of recommender: __________________________

Information on this application will remain confidential. Please return to School Counselor. Thank you for your assistance.

MARI PESEK MATH & SCIENCE SCHOLARSHIP

SUPPLEMENT

Please list all Science courses you have completed at East Butler:

Please list all Math courses you have completed at East Butler:

Why should you be chosen for this scholarship and how do you plan to use it?

Good Character is a requirement of this scholarship. A letter of recommendation is required from your High School Principal to verify this (legal offenses could be grounds for loss of this scholarship.) Please ask your principal to send a letter of recommendation to the School Counselor on your behalf.

ARTHUR & VIRGINIA MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

SUPPLEMENT

PLEASE ONLY USE THE SPACE PROVIDED FOR EACH ANSWER, NO ATTACHMENTS ARE PERMITTED

Personal Statement (Tell us a little about yourself)

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What are your career goals and how will earning a college degree help achieve these goals?

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Describe your service and volunteer experience, and leadership involvement in high school. Include any and all aspects of academic extracurricular groups, clubs and activities within your past four years that you have been a part of that would illustrate your efforts and accomplishments.

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ARTHUR & VIRGINIA HOFFBAUER MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP SUPPLEMENT page 2
Describe any non-school service and volunteer experience and leadership involvement during the last four years. Include any and all church groups, organizations and events that were not school related.

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Describe involvement in any other special events not stated above. Examples: Coat or toy drives, park clean up, Special Olympics, food drives, visits to nursing homes, etc.

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Think of a person who has influenced you for their leadership and humility characteristics. What qualities does this person have that you admire? If you don’t know of a person like this, what qualities would you look for in someone that could be a great role model for young leaders?

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THE GERALD & PHYLLIS SWANDA-EBF MATCHING FUNDS SCHOLARSHIP SUPPLEMENT
Please have your guidance counselor list the change in your GPA for your Junior to Senior Year?
GPA Change: __________
Guidance Counselor Signature: _______________________________________

Please submit a 50 word essay titled “Why I am going to a Tech/Trade School”

CAREER START-EBF MATCHING FUNDS SCHOLARSHIP

SUPPLEMENT

Why have you chosen a 2 year school?

What goals do you wish to achieve?

What will inspire you to achieve your goals?

FORTIK TECHNICAL-EBF MATCHING FUNDS SCHOLARSHIP

SUPPLEMENT

Submit a one page, double spaced, typed essay which answers the following questions:

1. 
   How do you feel you can better the industry in the field of study you have chosen?
   

2. 
   What are your 5 year, 10 year, and 20 year goals in the field you have chosen?
   

3. 
   Describe a life experience that has shaped you into the person you are today.
   

4. 
   What are your plans to be a contributing member of our society?
   

Self-motivation, self-discipline, and an eagerness to be the best you can be are all requirements of this scholarship. These are the characteristics that will take you far in life.
Submit a letter of recommendation from a faculty member or teacher that supports these characteristics in you.
EAST BUTLER FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP

SUPPLEMENT
Write a 50 word essay on why you should receive this scholarship.

EAST BUTLER BRICK SCHOLARSHIP

SUPPLEMENT

Write a paragraph entitled “I Can Build a Better World”

EAST BUTLER FOUNDATION GOLF SCRAMBLE SCHOLARSHIP

SUPPLEMENT

This scholarship is a scholarship with eligibility to be determined by one of the two following criteria:

1. _____Qualify for free/reduced lunch program (verified by school bookkeeper)

2. _____Pell eligible (must include copy of SAR report showing Pell eligibility.)

Write a brief explanation of reasons for applying for this scholarship and why you feel you would represent this organization well.

FIRST NEBRASKA BANK SCHOLARSHIP

SUPPLEMENT

Write a one page essay titled

“What does having a bank in my community mean to me.”

PEKAREK AG-EBF MATCHING FUNDS SCHOLARSHIP

SUPPLEMENT

Please list at least 2 Extra-Curricular Activities throughout your last 2 years completed at East Butler:

Essay: Submit a one-page, double-spaced, essay which demonstrates your passion for agriculture, through your ag experiences (i.e. What ag experiences have you had, Farm hand, greenhouse work, land judging, raising livestock, internships, FFA). Describe your career and or/education goals. Predict how achieving these goals will help you make an impact in the future

Submit a letter of recommendation from one person who has worked with you in your ag experiences.

EAST BUTLER FOUNDATION VIDEO SCHOLARSHIP

Applicant(s) are asked to create a video, no longer than 10 minutes in length, which best represents the theme, “It’s a good time to be a tiger because…” Areas to be highlighted are (but not limited to):

1. 
   Academics
   
2. 
   Athletics/Activities
   
3. 
   Service Projects (ex. Food Drive, Pink Out, FBLA Toy Drive)
   
4. 
   Interviews with Administration
   
5. 
   Interviews with Faculty, Staff, and Students
   

INTERVIEW-EBF MATCHING FUNDS SCHOLARSHIP

SUPPLEMENT

Interview Maximum Time is 10 Minutes

This supplement should be printed off and included in your submitted scholarship application package with the following questions left unanswered. (These questions are grading material for the Foundation Board during the interview.) Additional questions may be asked.

Give us your background
Tell us your plans after graduation

What are your strengths and how do you plan to use them in your chosen field?

DEAN ROLFSMEIER MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

SUPPLEMENT

Please explain the reasons for applying for this scholarship and why you feel you would represent the East Butler Foundation and East Butler School well (minimum 100 words)

The East Butler Foundation encourages volunteerism, service to others, and giving back to one’s community. Certainly, Mr. Rolfsmeier is a fine example of this. Please describe your volunteer activities at school and in your community.