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Scholarships
Scholarships
Thanks to the vision and generosity of many donors, Midland University offers a variety of scholarships with varied and diverse criteria. When you give to student scholarships at Midland University, you help offset the cost of education and open up opportunities for students who, due to financial pressures, would be unable to obtain an undergraduate degree. If you are interested in establishing a scholarship, please contact Laura Jensen, Vice President for Institutional Advancement, at 402-941-6523 or jensen@midlandu.edu.
Jodi Tobiasson Cain Memorial Scholarship
To honor and memorialize the life and achievements of Jodi (Tobiasson) Cain, a BSN alumna of 2005, a scholarship has been established by her husband, Nathan, and by her parents, Marty and Dottie. Awards are given annually to a junior or senior of demonstrated academic ability with financial need who is majoring in nursing. This recipient should have a GPA of 3.0 or higher and be an officer or active member in the Student Nurses Association.
Dorothe G. Carlson Memorial Scholarship
Created by her family and friends, this scholarship remembers Dorothe G. Carlson, a Midland graduate and English teacher. The recipient shall be a junior or senior student majoring in English who demonstrates academic ability.
Edward J. and Dorothy Carlson Scholarship
Established by Edward J. and Dorothy Carlson, the scholarships are awarded each year to deserving students of good academic standing with financial need. The scholarship recipients should be graduates of a Nebraska high school.
Sister Minnie Carlson Scholarship
In memory of Sister Minnie Carlson, this scholarship should be awarded to a deserving nursing student with financial need.
Raymond "Red" Carstensen Scholarship
This scholarship was created in honor of Red Carstensen, and should be awarded to a student with a major (or concentration) in Religion, Youth and Family Ministry, or Math and Natural Sciences, with an interest in pursuing a career in the ministry or engineering.
Nonda Herman Cheatham Scholarship
Funded by her mother, Mrs. Gertrude Herman, this scholarship is to be given in honor of Nonda, '45, to a deserving junior or senior with a grade point average of 3.2 or higher in the business department. The student should be majoring in business education, administrative office management or an equivalent field.
Kathleen Cheney Nursing Scholarship
The Kathleen Cheney Nursing Scholarship was established by Dr. and Mrs. Manis and Joanne (Tuchenhagen) Edwards, Mr. and Mrs. Albert and Louise Tuchenhagen, Ruth (Edwards) Adams and a host of friends. The scholarships are awarded annually to nursing students with demonstrated financial need.
Dorothy Christensen Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship was established with the Immanuel Foundation by Dr. Julius B. Christensen in memory of his wife, Dorothy. The scholarship is to be given each year to a student(s) in nursing, good academic standing, and financial need. Mrs. Christensen was a nurse at Immanuel.
Dr. William Christensen History Scholarship
Established by the alumni, friends and fellow First Lutheran Church of Fremont members, this scholarship honors Dr. William Christensen, retired professor of history at Midland. Dr. Christensen served the college for 31 years. The scholarship bearing his name is awarded to deserving students majoring in history and/or preparing to teach social studies.
CL Werner Foundation Nursing Scholarship
This scholarship was established by the CL Werner Foundation and supports deserving nursing students at Midland University.
Udene Clarke Education Scholarship
This scholarship was established by Udene Clarke as a gift to Midland University education majors who aspire to shape lives as teachers. Udene gave a gift to future generations, hoping that they experience the opportunities she had received at Midland. Midland was an integral part of her life, and now a part of her legacy.
Class Reunion Scholarship
Established by classes holding their reunions at MLC during Spring Alumni Days activities, this scholarship is awarded to a deserving student with financial need.
Mr. and Mrs. W.H. Clemmons Scholarship
Scholarships are awarded each year to members of the junior class on the basis of need and academic attainment. These scholarships were established by alumni and many friends in memory of the Clemmons' faithful service and love for students. Mr. Clemmons was president of the former Fremont Normal College from 1887 to 1919.
Harold and Treva Conrad Scholarship
Established by Harold and Treva Conrad, long time friends and business partners of Midland, this endowed scholarship is to be awarded to a deserving student of good academic standing and with financial need. Harold and Treva owned and operated Nebraska Printing & Lithograph for nearly 30 years in the Fremont community.
Elinor Bishop Conway Memorial Scholarship
This fund was established by a gift from her husband, Philip. It is designed to provide one or more scholarships annually to a student(s) with personal integrity, academic ability and financial need.
Cooper Foundation Scholarship
Assist students of color from Nebraska in attending Midland University and to support them through graduation. Awarded to same student for four consecutive years. If recipient is graduated or ineligible, scholarship may be awarded to a new recipient. Award to students with greatest unmet need, regardless of Pell Grant eligibility.
Leonard and Audrey Cumming Scholarship
This scholarship shall be awarded to worthy and deserving students who are pursuing a degree in education or medicine.
Kenneth & Eloise Dale Scholarship
This scholarship is awarded to students with academic merit and financial need. Preference is given to international students who show potential for growth in mind, body and spirit, and who are dedicated to social betterment and Christian values as a way of life.
Martha deFreese and Anna Kreinherder Scholarship
Established in memory of Martha deFreese, the mother of four sons, each of whom graduated from Midland, this scholarship honors the memory of a Nebraska Mother of the Year who befriended Midland Lutheran College throughout her lifetime. It also memorializes Anna Kreinheder, instructor of art at Midland for many years. This scholarship is awarded to an academically able student who has demonstrated financial need.
Charlie and Mary Lou Diers Scholarship
This scholarship fund was established by the Diers to benefit a deserving student(s) majoring in business. It is to be awarded to someone from Fremont or the surrounding rural area served by Midland.
Tracy E. and Marilyn E. Diers Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship is given to a Nebraska student majoring in either business or art, who has shown academic ability in these areas of study. The scholarship is established in loving memory of these two supportive Midland friends from the memorial fund established by the Diers family.
Dillon Family Scholarship
Read more about Sid Dillon's vision for the Dillon Family Scholarship.
Mary Trenary Droullard Scholarship
This scholarship is awarded annually to an academically qualified worthy and deserving student with financial need.
Dumler Family Scholarship
Established by the Dumler family in honor of Dr. Martin Dumler and his parents, Rev. and Mrs. Henry Dumler. This scholarship is awarded each year to a student of good academic standing with financial need.
Ebers/Stockfleth Scholarship
Recognizing their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Milton Ebers and Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert Stockfleth, for the influence on their lives, and Midland Lutheran College for the impact it made as well, this scholarship is made possible by gifts from James C. Ebers, '67, and Sheryl Stockfleth Ebers, '69, and is to be awarded annually to a student from Dodge County.
