It is with great honor that the family of Jake Lidel would like to offer financial assistance to current and incoming students at Nebraska Transition College. In 2014, the life of Jake Lidel was cut short at the young age of twenty-two. Jake was always a natural athlete, excelling at football and golf. His untold story, however, was that of a protector. He was quick to defend youngsters, he never backed down to bullies, and his fearless attitude made him an irreplaceable ally. Jake’s happiest moments in life were when he was surrounded by friends, teammates, and teachers in school. And so began the journey of hope and healing as we, Jake’s family, decided to encourage others to continue their education through the financial assistance of the Jake Lidel Memorial Scholarship. We encourage your applications, look forward to learning about your journey, and anticipate that perhaps Jake’s story may live on through you, the memorial scholarship recipients. We hope to inspire you to dream big, work hard, achieve your goals, and, most importantly… find what makes you happy.
Application information and criteria:
* Eligible students must be approved to enroll in courses at NTC. "Conditionally Approved" students are eligible only if/when status has changed to "Approved".
* Students with financial need will be given preference.
* Applications will be open each year with awarded scholarships to be utilized for the next available academic year. If awards are not utilized for the next available academic year, they will be forfeited.
* Applications may be submitted every year. There is no limit on the number of times an applicant may receive an award. However, if awardee fails to utilize the scholarship for two consecutive years, eligibility will end.
* The scholarship will be in the amount of full tuition for one (1) course enrollment. Two scholarships will be awarded each year.
* Applications will be considered throughout the year, but awards will be made prior to the beginning of the academic year. PLEASE DON'T WAIT UNTIL JULY TO APPLY.
ESSAY REQUIREMENT: Please choose ONE of the following questions to answer. Your answer should be one page long, typed, letter font size 12. You will attach it at the bottom of your completed application. THIS WORK MUST BE DONE ON YOUR OWN. However, you may ask for help to generate thoughts and ideas, so you can more fully answer the question.
If you could create a job that would make you happy while earning money, what would it be, and why would it make you happy?
Tell us about a volunteering experience you have had. What organization did you volunteer with, why did you choose that organization, what did you do, and how do you think you made a difference?
If you receive this scholarship, it means that we believe you will be a positive influence in the world and a role model for others - much like our son, Jake. Describe to us how you would become a positive role model for others to follow.
What three qualities of a friend are the MOST important to have and why? Please tell us about a friend of yours who has these qualities or if you are a friend who provides these qualities to others.
Application information and criteria:
* Eligible students must be approved to enroll in courses at NTC. "Conditionally Approved" students are eligible only if/when status has changed to "Approved".
* Students with financial need will be given preference.
* Applications will be open each year with awarded scholarships to be utilized for the next available academic year. If awards are not utilized for the next available academic year, they will be forfeited.
* Applications may be submitted every year. There is no limit on the number of times an applicant may receive an award. However, if awardee fails to utilize the scholarship for two consecutive years, eligibility will end.
* The scholarship will be in the amount of full tuition for one (1) course enrollment. Two scholarships will be awarded each year.
* Applications will be considered throughout the year, but awards will be made prior to the beginning of the academic year. PLEASE DON'T WAIT UNTIL JULY TO APPLY.
ESSAY REQUIREMENT: Please choose ONE of the following questions to answer. Your answer should be one page long, typed, letter font size 12. You will attach it at the bottom of your completed application. THIS WORK MUST BE DONE ON YOUR OWN. However, you may ask for help to generate thoughts and ideas, so you can more fully answer the question.
If you could create a job that would make you happy while earning money, what would it be, and why would it make you happy?
Tell us about a volunteering experience you have had. What organization did you volunteer with, why did you choose that organization, what did you do, and how do you think you made a difference?
If you receive this scholarship, it means that we believe you will be a positive influence in the world and a role model for others - much like our son, Jake. Describe to us how you would become a positive role model for others to follow.
What three qualities of a friend are the MOST important to have and why? Please tell us about a friend of yours who has these qualities or if you are a friend who provides these qualities to others.
