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Reaching Your Potential Scholarship Program
The EducationQuest Reaching Your Potential Scholarship Program targets Nebraskans who face significant obstacles to college but have demonstrated the potential to succeed.

Awards | Student Eligibility Requirements | How to Refer Clients | Deadlines | Support Services | Applicant Information | Contact Information

Reaching Your Potential

The EducationQuest Reaching Your Potential Scholarship Program targets Nebraskans who face significant obstacles to college but have demonstrated the potential to succeed.
Awards
EducationQuest selects scholarship recipients in the fall and spring. Individual scholarship amounts range from $2,000 to $6,000 annually and are renewable based on satisfactory academic performance. Scholarships for part-time students are prorated.

Student Eligibility Requirements
The scholarship is open to current or future college students who meet the following qualifications:

  • a Nebraska resident
  • a U.S. citizen or permanent resident
  • referred by a Nebraska community agency or college
  • seeking their first certificate, diploma, associate degree, or bachelor's degree
  • enrolled in and attending a Title IV-eligible course of study at a Nebraska college within six months of receiving the award
  • completed the FAFSA and eligible for a Pell Grant
  • not in default on a student loan or owe repayment on a student grant
    In addition:
  • Current college students must have at least two semesters or two quarters remaining in college or, if enrolled at a two-year college, intend to transfer to a four-year Nebraska college.
  • High school students must be in the final semester of their senior year.

How to Refer Clients
Applicants must be referred by a Nebraska community agency or college. Submit your referrals using the Applicant Referral Form below. EducationQuest will mail an application to the students. The review committee will consider the applicant’s goals, potential to succeed, and obstacles to education.

This scholarship is not available to the general public so please do not publicize this program on your Web site or bulletin board. We rely on the referral system to find students who best fit the intent of the program. Do not refer fellow employees, family, or friends. Submit your referrals using the Applicant Referral Form below. EducationQuest will mail an application to the students.

Deadlines
Online Referrals Postmark for Student Application
March 21 April 1
September 21 October 1

Support Services
Recipients receive support services from EducationQuest, a campus mentor, and a bi-annual newsletter with "college survival" information and program reminders. Read about our recipients in the latest edition of Reaching Out.

Applicant Information

Applicant Information:

*First Name:

*Last Name:

*Address:

*City:

*State:

*ZIP:

Phone:
  
Email:

Send the application (pdf) to the student via email.
Community Agency Information:

*Name of Referring Agency:

*First Name of Referring Staff Member:

*Last Name of Referring Staff Member:

*Address:

*City:

*Phone:
  
*Email:

*Required fields

   


Contact Information
If you have questions about the Reaching Your Potential scholarship, contact:

EducationQuest Foundation
P.O. Box 82552
Lincoln, NE 68501-2552

Lisa Mueller, Scholarship Coordinator
lisam@educationquest.org
800-303-3745 ext. 6606