Aksarben Foundation Scholarships — Nebraska & Western Iowa Students

About This Opportunity

The Aksarben Foundation administers multiple scholarship programs for Nebraska and western Iowa (including Council Bluffs / Pottawattamie County) students beyond the Horatio Alger award. The Aksarben general scholarship pool awards $1,000–$5,000 per year to students pursuing higher education at Nebraska or Iowa accredited institutions. Scholarship categories vary by year and may include general merit/need awards, women in STEM awards, and field-of-study specific awards. Some Aksarben scholarships are partnered with corporate sponsors. The Aksarben Foundation also administers a paid internship program that places Nebraska and western Iowa college students with Omaha-area employers in STEM and business fields — a parallel opportunity worth investigating at aksarben.org. Deadlines for the general Aksarben scholarship pool are typically in February–March. Aksarben has been a cornerstone of Nebraska civic and educational life since 1895 — the name is Nebraska spelled backwards. Council Bluffs students are explicitly named in Aksarben's western Iowa eligibility. Visit aksarben.org/scholarships-and-internships for current scholarship opportunities and deadlines.

Who Can Apply

Nebraska resident or western Iowa (Pottawattamie County / Council Bluffs area) resident. Enrolled or planning to enroll at an accredited Nebraska or Iowa institution. Various awards have different GPA, field-of-study, and demographic requirements — check aksarben.org/scholarships-and-internships for current eligible programs. Apply at aksarben.org. Typical deadline: February–March annually.