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Lawrence Goscha Memorial Schohlarship

$5000

 

THE LAWRENCE GOSCHA MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP 

Lawrence Nicholas Goscha was born on November 13, 1925, near Clearwater, Nebraska. He was one  of 13 children. He attended country grade schools and graduated from Clearwater High School in 1942.  For most of his adult life, Lawrence farmed with his brother in Antelope County. His Catholic faith and  education were important to Lawrence, and it was his wish that he would give area youth an opportunity  to further their educations, particularly in the area of agriculture. Lawrence loved the land and was a life long learner. These scholarships will honor his memory. 

The late Lawrence Goscha, in cooperation with the Nebraska Community Foundation (NCF), has  established two annual scholarships in the amount of $5000. The Selection Committee will consist of  one member of the Goscha Fund Advisory Committee along with members chosen by individual schools. 

The late Lawrence Goscha, in cooperation with the Nebraska Community Foundation (NCF), has established two annual scholarships in the amount of $5000.

The Selection Committee will consist of one member of the Goscha Fund Advisory Committee along with members chosen by individual schools.

The Goscha Fund Advisory Committee has established the following eligibility criteria:

1. The total amount received by the High School shall be used to award two scholarships as follows: a. To a graduating senior b. To a graduate of the High School who is in his/her second or subsequent year of postsecondary education. c. If there are no qualified applicants pursuant to ‘a’ above, two scholarships may be awarded to qualified applicants pursuant to ‘b’. d. If there are no qualified applicants pursuant to ‘b’ above, two scholarships may be awarded to qualified applicants pursuant to ‘a’.

2. Recipients must use the scholarship to attend an accredited university, community college, or vocational school on a full-time basis, unless waived “for good cause” as determined by the Selection Committee.

3. Selection criteria will be based on applicant’s character, academic, extracurricular, and community activities and work experiences while in high school and/or post-secondary schooling.

4. High school or college transcript must be submitted with the application.

5. Preference will be given to students pursuing studies in agriculture or related fields.

6. Applications must be submitted to your school guidance counselor by April 1, 2023.

 

Application for Lawerenc Goscha Memorial Scholarship

If awarded, use the following form to receive funds:  

Goscha Reporting Form