Guidance Office Information Page
ACT Deadlines - (ACT.org)
Test Date | Registration Date | Late Fee Required | Deadline Photo Upload |
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September 14, 2024 | August 9th | August 25th | September 6th |
October 26, 2024 | September 20th | October 7th | October 18th |
December 14, 2024 | November 8th | November 22nd | December 6th |
February 8, 2024 | January 3rd | January 20th | January 31st |
April 5, 2025 | February 28 | March 16th | March 28th |
June 14, 2025 | May 9th | May 26th | June 6th |
July 12, 2025 | June 6th | June 20th | July 4th |
Register for the ACT - Registration Website: www.actstudent.org
ACT High School Code: 281 - 090
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Password: Contact Mrs. Pettera (jolene.pettera@hpspanthers.org)
Compass Test Practice
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Have Questions about Classes?
Look at our Scheduling Guide for descriptions of each class offered.
Scheduling Guide - Scheduling Guide 23-24
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Scholarship Opportunities
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TeamMates Scholarship Information
TEAMMATES LOCAL OFFICE SCHOLARSHIP - Click blue Hyperlink below:
*Coming Soon*
TEAMMATES CENTRAL OFFICE SCHOLARSHIP - MUST HAVE BEEN IN TEAMMATES FOR 3 YEARS TO APPLY
Hover over mentoring and click on "Scholarships"
Then click on "scholarships"
Click on apply for Teammates Central Office Scholarship Application
Then on the next screen on the right click "APPLY"
Next screen scroll down and "Create New Account"
Then just follow the steps for a new account and the application process
Reference letter MUST come from your mentor. ESSAY IS WORTH 80 POINTS OF THE APPLICATION
EducationQuest Scholarship Portal - provides opportunities for students to have access to local, state, and national scholarships. Check-out the websites below for scholarship opportunities:
Mid-Nebraska Community Foundation ONE
National, State, and Local Scholarships
Listed below are scholarship opportunities that are offered to Hershey High School Seniors, as well as scholarships that are available to all students. Scholarships will be posted as they are received through the counseling office. See Mrs. Pettera to pick up an application form.
Due Date | Scholarship | Requirements |
|---|---|---|
Oct 16 | North Platte Chamber Area Agri-Business Scholarship $1,000 | Students majoring in a program related to agriculture |
Oct 25 | (Amount Varies) | Student must show they have overcome adversity, pursuing a 4-year degree, shows financial need, and completed community service |
Nov 1 Final Dec 1 | $5,000 scholarship | |
Nov 30 | Martha and Don Romeo Scholarship | Student must have 4-H projects in a County Fair or at the State Fair within the last four years. 2.5 or high GPA. Contribute to community. Agree to apply funds to tuition. |
Nov 14 | You must be a current high school senior. You must be a citizen of the United States on the date your application | |
Dec 1 | Hagan Foundation Scholarship (Varies up to $6,000 each semester) | Students must be from a rural town and be planning to pursue a 4-year institution following high school. |
Dec 15 | Nebraska residents, those attending school in Nebraska, or those interested in a career in poultry-based in Nebraska are encouraged to apply for the 2023-2024 Nebraska Poultry Education Scholarship. | |
Dec 17 | AXA Achievement Scholarship Varies $10,00 to $25,00 | Seniors planning to attend college |
Will be updated in Dec | Nebraska Rural Community Schools Association Scholarship ($1,000) | One boy and a girl will be chosen from each district that is part of the NRCSA and entering into the field of Education. Please complete app and return to Mrs. Julius before Jan 25th. |
Jan 12 | Future Farmer’s of America Scholarship (FFA) (Amount Varies) | Plan to attend college full-time, pursue a degree in agriculture, minimum of 2.5 GPA, receive endorsements from an Eligible Farmer. Do NOT have to be in FFA. |
Jan 20 | Teammates Central Office Scholarship (Amount Varies) | Students in Hershey TeamMates Mentoring Program |
TBA | Gary Fisher Fine Arts Scholarships | Student who is majoring in Fine Arts |
TBA | Brandt Memorial Scholarship $2,000 (9) | Student with a 3.0 and going into banking or business. |
Jan 31 | $1,000 & $500 | Male student who wants to attend UNL, who shows excellence in academics, motivation, and leadership skills. |
Jan 31 | Western Nebraska Administrators Education Scholarship $1,000 & $500 | Students going into a career in Education |
Feb 1 | Susan Thompson Buffett Foundation Scholarship (Varies) | Attending public college in Nebraska, 2.5 GPA in High School, and EFC below $10,000. |
Feb 1 | Great Plains Communications College Scholarship $5000 (1), $2500 (2), $1000 (12) | Graduating Seniors who plan to go to a college or trade school and is a customer of Great Plains communications or subsidiaries. |
Feb 5 (Will be updated in Nov.) | NRCSA Scholarship $2,000 | Student going into the field of Education. (1 female applicant - has been chosen) Need a male applicant |
March 1 | Lincoln County Family & Community Education Council Scholarship ($500) | Must be a resident of Lincoln County, and plans to receive a degree in agriculture or family & consumer science at a four year college in NE. |
March 1 | Platte Valley Lodge No. 32 AF & AM Scholarship | A high school graduate who shows good citizenship and moral character. |
March 1 | Ken and Connie Niedan $1,000 (2) | Graduating Senior must have definite plans to attend MPCC |
March 1 | Fred and Lily Frels Memorial Scholarship $1,000 (2) | Must have a cumulative 3.0 GPA on high school transcript |
March 1 | Hershey Public Schools Educational Foundation $1,000 & $500 | All Seniors should apply |
March 1 | Raymond and Laura Downs Memorial Scholarship $750 | All Seniors with preference given to students planning to major in education or agriculture |
March 1 | Nebraska Academy of Sciences Scholarship (Varies) | Students who are interested in the environment, climate, conservation practices, and the business community. |
March 1 | Marynard Jensen Legion Scholarship Website | Must be related to a Veteran that was a Legion member and plans to pursue full-time post-secondary Nebraska institution. |
March 1 | American Legion Scholarships | Check Website |
March 1 | Central Nebraska Golf Application $500-$1,000 | For Seniors that excel in golf. |
March 15 | HPS All-Staff Support Scholarship $350 (2) | Must be a graduating student from Hershey who plans to attend college. Preference given to student planning to receive a degree in Education. |
March 15 | Haven and Virginia Smith Scholarship $3,000 (1) | Must attend a school in Nebraska and write a 1 page essay about who Haven and Virginia Smith were and what influence they had on others |
March 15 | Hershey American Legion Paul R. Martin Post #279 Scholarship | Student must be graduating from Hershey High School, hold a “C” average GPA, and planning to go to college. |
March 15 | Robert Brown Memorial Scholarship $1,000 (1) | Graduating Senior of Hershey Public School who plans to attend post-secondary school. |
March 15 | Susan Brown Best & Warren Best Scholarship $1,000 (1) | $1,000 (1) Graduating Senior of Hershey Public School who plans to attend post-secondary school in Business or Agribusiness. |
March 15 | Bob Mark Scholarship | Graduating Senior planning to attend a college or education in a technical field of study - welding, construction, HVAC, etc. |
March 15 | Future Problem Solving Program Scholarship $200 (2) | Graduating Seniors with at least two years of experience in FPS. |
March 24 | Mid-Plains Mutual Aid Fire District $1,000 (1) | Graduating Senior with a GPA 2.5 or higher, attending a college or trade school. |
March 30 | Lincoln Builders Bureau Scholarship Program $750 | Applicant must be an employee of Lincoln Builders Bureau and planning to enroll at an institution in the future |
March 31 | Nebraska Insurance Federation and Nebraska Actuaries Club Scholarship $4,000 (2) | Must attend a University of Nebraska at Lincoln, Omaha, or Kearney. Student must major in actuarial Science, Mathematics, Statistics, or Economics with an interest in pursuing an actuarial career. |
March 31 | Hershey Youth Wrestling Scholarship | Senior who participated in Hershey Youth Wrestling Club. |
March 31 | Nebraska Society of Mayflower Descendants | Senior who is a resident of Nebraska, attending a four year institution, complete application and essay. |
April 1st | Davis Chambers Scholarship $2,000 per academic year | Student must attend a community college in Nebraska. |
April 1st | Leu Scholarship $1,000 | Requirements: Graduating Senior, top 25% of class, demonstrate leadership abilities, preference given to those pursuing agriculture or religious studies. |
April 7th | Johnny Baxter Carriage House Foundation $1,500 | Students going to a community college for an automotive program. |
April 10th | Hershey Youth Scholarship (up to $1,000) | Graduating Senior Wrestler who plans to attend a college, university, or vocational school |
April 15th | Nebraska Cooperative Council Education Foundation | Students attending UNL and going into agribusiness Students attending NCTA and going into agribusiness Students attending UNK and giong into agribusiness |
May 2nd | Tom Hansen Memorial 4-H Scholarship $500 (1) | For graduating Seniors who has exhibited goats, swine, sheep, or beef in Lincoln or Frontier County 4-H Clubs. Write an essay about the number of years you have shown livestock and which species you have exhibited. Highlight your accomplishments and share how 4-H experience has impacted you are an individual, share where you are attending and what program. |
Due Date | Scholarship | Requirements |
|---|---|---|
Oct 16 | North Platte Chamber Area Agri-Business Scholarship $1,000 | Students majoring in a program related to agriculture |
Oct 22 | Lincoln County 4-H Council Scholarship | Active in the Lincoln County 4-H Program. Planning to attend a four year college, community college, or vocational program for the purpose of obtaining post-high school education. |
Oct 25 | Horatio Alger Scholarship (Amount Varies) | Student must show they have overcome adversity, pursuing a 4-year degree, shows financial need, and completed community service |
Nov 30 | Martha and Don Romeo Scholarship | Student must have 4-H projects in a County Fair or at the State Fair within the last four years. 2.5 or high GPA. Contribute to community. Agree to apply funds to tuition. |
Nov 14 | Elks Most Valuable Student | You must be a current high school senior. You must be a citizen of the United States on the date your application |
Dec 1 | Hagan Foundation Scholarship (Varies up to $6,000 each semester) | Students must be from a rural town and be planning to pursue a 4-year institution following high school. |
Dec 17 | AXA Achievement Scholarship Varies $10,00 to $25,00 | Seniors planning to attend college |
Will be updated in Dec | Nebraska Rural Community Schools Association Scholarship ($1,000) | One boy and a girl will be chosen from each district that is part of the NRCSA and entering into the field of Education. Please complete app and return to Mrs. Julius before Jan 25th. |
Jan 12 | Future Farmer’s of America Scholarship (FFA) (Amount Varies) | Plan to attend college full-time, pursue a degree in agriculture, minimum of 2.5 GPA, receive endorsements from an Eligible Farmer. Do NOT have to be in FFA. |
Jan 20 | Teammates Central Office Scholarship (Amount Varies) | Students in Hershey TeamMates Mentoring Program |
TBA | Gary Fisher Fine Arts Scholarships | Student who is majoring in Fine Arts |
TBA | Brandt Memorial Scholarship $2,000 (9) | Student with a 3.0 and going into banking or business. |
Jan 31 | Acacia Fraternity $1,000 & $500 | Male student who wants to attend UNL, who shows excellence in academics, motivation, and leadership skills. |
Jan 31 | Western Nebraska Administrators Education Scholarship $1,000 & $500 | Students going into a career in Education |
Feb 1 | Susan Thompson Buffett Foundation Scholarship (Varies) | Attending public college in Nebraska, 2.5 GPA in High School, and EFC below $10,000. |
Feb 1 | Great Plains Communications College Scholarship $5000 (1), $2500 (2), $1000 (12) | Graduating Seniors who plan to go to a college or trade school and is a customer of Great Plains communications or subsidiaries. |
Feb 5 (Will be updated in Nov.) | NRCSA Scholarship $2,000 | Student going into the field of Education. (1 female applicant - has been chosen) Need a male applicant |
March 1 | Lincoln County Family & Community Education Council Scholarship ($500) | Must be a resident of Lincoln County, and plans to receive a degree in agriculture or family & consumer science at a four year college in NE. |
March 1 | Platte Valley Lodge No. 32 AF & AM Scholarship | A high school graduate who shows good citizenship and moral character. |
March 1 | Ken and Connie Niedan $1,000 (2) | Graduating Senior must have definite plans to attend MPCC |
March 1 | Fred and Lily Frels Memorial Scholarship $1,000 (2) | Must have a cumulative 3.0 GPA on high school transcript |
March 1 | Hershey Public Schools Educational Foundation $1,000 & $500 | All Seniors should apply |
March 1 | Raymond and Laura Downs Memorial Scholarship $750 | All Seniors with preference given to students planning to major in education or agriculture |
March 1 | Nebraska Academy of Sciences Scholarship (Varies) | Students who are interested in the environment, climate, conservation practices, and the business community. |
March 1 | Marynard Jensen Legion Scholarship Website | Must be related to a Veteran that was a Legion member and plans to pursue full-time post-secondary Nebraska institution. |
March 1 | American Legion Scholarships | Check Website |
March 1 | Central Nebraska Golf Application $500-$1,000 | For Seniors that excel in golf. |
March 15 | HPS All-Staff Support Scholarship $350 (2) | Must be a graduating student from Hershey who plans to attend college. Preference given to student planning to receive a degree in Education. |
March 15 | Haven and Virginia Smith Scholarship $3,000 (1) | Must attend a school in Nebraska and write a 1 page essay about who Haven and Virginia Smith were and what influence they had on others |
March 15 | Hershey American Legion Paul R. Martin Post #279 Scholarship | Student must be graduating from Hershey High School, hold a “C” average GPA, and planning to go to college. |
March 15 | Robert Brown Memorial Scholarship $1,000 (1) | Graduating Senior of Hershey Public School who plans to attend post-secondary school. |
March 15 | Susan Brown Best & Warren Best Scholarship $1,000 (1) | $1,000 (1) Graduating Senior of Hershey Public School who plans to attend post-secondary school in Business or Agribusiness. |
March 15 | Bob Mark Scholarship | Graduating Senior planning to attend a college or education in a technical field of study - welding, construction, HVAC, etc. |
March 15 | Future Problem Solving Program Scholarship $200 (2) | Graduating Seniors with at least two years of experience in FPS. |
March 24 | Mid-Plains Mutual Aid Fire District $1,000 (1) | Graduating Senior with a GPA 2.5 or higher, attending a college or trade school. |
March 30 | Lincoln Builders Bureau Scholarship Program $750 | Applicant must be an employee of Lincoln Builders Bureau and planning to enroll at an institution in the future |
March 31 | Nebraska Insurance Federation and Nebraska Actuaries Club Scholarship $4,000 (2) | Must attend a University of Nebraska at Lincoln, Omaha, or Kearney. Student must major in actuarial Science, Mathematics, Statistics, or Economics with an interest in pursuing an actuarial career. |
March 31 | Hershey Youth Wrestling Scholarship | Senior who participated in Hershey Youth Wrestling Club. |
March 31 | Nebraska Society of Mayflower Descendants | Senior who is a resident of Nebraska, attending a four year institution, complete application and essay. |
April 1st | Davis Chambers Scholarship $2,000 per academic year | Student must attend a community college in Nebraska. |
April 1st | Leu Scholarship $1,000 | Requirements: Graduating Senior, top 25% of class, demonstrate leadership abilities, preference given to those pursuing agriculture or religious studies. |
April 7th | Johnny Baxter Carriage House Foundation $1,500 | Students going to a community college for an automotive program. |
April 10th | Hershey Youth Scholarship (up to $1,000) | Graduating Senior Wrestler who plans to attend a college, university, or vocational school |
April 15th | Nebraska Cooperative Council Education Foundation | Students attending UNL and going into agribusiness Students attending NCTA and going into agribusiness Students attending UNK and giong into agribusiness |
May 2nd | Tom Hansen Memorial 4-H Scholarship $500 (1) | For graduating Seniors who has exhibited goats, swine, sheep, or beef in Lincoln or Frontier County 4-H Clubs. Write an essay about the number of years you have shown livestock and which species you have exhibited. Highlight your accomplishments and share how 4-H experience has impacted you are an individual, share where you are attending and what program. |