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.

EducationQuest Foundation Scholarship

Scholarships from this program are awarded to deserving and worthy students who are Nebraska residents and who have a demonstrated financial need.

Eggerling Midland University Scholarship

The Eggerling Midland University Designated Fund was established in memory of the Eggerlings and is supported each year through the Lincoln Community Foundation. The scholarship is awarded to students with financial need.

Henry and Leona Einemann Scholarship

Established by Henry Einemann of West Point, Neb., the scholarship is awarded to students who demonstrate academic ability and have financial need.

Paul and Luellen Elliott Memorial Scholarship

Established by family and friends in memory of Paul and Luellen Elliott, academic and athletic leader at Midland College in Atchison, Kansas, and Fremont, Nebraska, and former member of the Board of Trustees, this scholarship is awarded annually to a student who has demonstrated academic ability, campus involvement and financial need.

Erickson Family Good Steward Award

The Erickson Family Good Steward Award Endowment Fund was established in honor of the late Johannes Erickson. The award is presented annually to an individual who exemplifies outstanding stewardship in his/her daily life.
 

Erickson Family Scholarship

Given each year to a junior or senior student majoring in mathematics, natural science, physical science or nursing. The recipient must demonstrate academic ability, potential for leadership in church and society, and financial need.

Dr. Sheila M. Exstrom Memorial Nursing Scholarship

The Dr. Sheila M. Exstrom Memorial Nursing Scholarship was established through the estate of Sheila M. Exstrom and through donations from friends and family made in Sheila's memory. This scholarship honors Sheila's legacy at Midland and to the nursing profession. The scholarship is awarded to a sophomore level student or above majoring in nursing at Midland University with a minimum GPA of 3.0. First preference should be given to a student with financial need. Second preference should be given to a student from Nebraska.

Clement J. Ferster Scholarship

Established by his daughter, Teresa Ferster Glazier, in honor of her father, who graduated from Midland in 1913 and spent his entire life in the service of Lutheran congregations in the Middle West. The scholarship is awarded to a student preparing for service in the Lutheran Church.

First Evangelical Lutheran Church of North Platte

This scholarship is to be awarded to a worthy and deserving student, with preference to students who are members of First Evangelical Lutheran Church, North Platte.

Fremont Contract Carriers Scholarship

This scholarship is awarded to students from Nebraska pursuing a major in business. Applicants must demonstrate successful academic performance. Work experience (on or off) is preferred and financial aid, marital status and family contribution may be considered. 

Fremont Midland Entertainment Series Scholarship

The Fremont Midland Entertainment Series Scholarship is awarded to performing arts students.

Andrew Fuhrmeister Endowed Scholarship

This scholarship shall be awarded to worthy and deserving student.

Nicki G. Foundation Scholarship

The Nicki G. Foundation, located in Omaha, was established in honor of Nicki Glatter, who lost her battle with cervical cancer on December 9, 2014. Nicki (Urban) Glatter was a 1994 graduate of Midland. This scholarship honors her legacy at Midland University and is awarded each year to a junior softball player, with preference to a student-athlete who exhibits excellence on and off the field, and demonstrates a high level of perseverance and courage during times of adversity.

David and Elaine Gieschen Performing Arts Scholarship Fund

The David and Elaine Gieschen Performing Arts Scholarship was established in 2020 to assist students participating in Performing Arts. Preference is given to students who exemplify the qualities of leadership and community in their actions and participation on campus. Financial aid may also be considered.

Gimmestad Memorial Scholarship

This scholarship was established as a memorial to Dr. Herman Gimmestad, former dean and professor of English, by friends and former students in recognition of his contribution to Midland. The recipient shall be a junior or senior student majoring in an area of the humanities, with a preference toward an English major.

Golf Classic Tournament Scholarship

This scholarship has been established through the support of alumni, friends and businesses throughout the nation. It will be awarded to deserving and worthy students.

William T. Gordon Scholarship

Established by Mr. William Gordon to be used in support of Midland students in good academic standing with financial need. Preference will be given to students from St. Paul, Nebraska.

Gottneid/Lindbeck International Scholarship

Gottneid/Lindbeck International Scholarship This scholarship is established in gratitude to God who graciously called the Rev. J. Walter and Magda Lindbeck to pioneer mission work in the Church in China, and Dr. Allan J. and Alice Lindbeck Gottneid to work as educators in the Church in Tanzania. This scholarship is to help students of high academic achievement with a demonstrated financial need to participate in study programs, at home or abroad, relating to, but not limited to, Africa and China, which will enable them to more fully understand their role of service to all people as members of the same Body of Christ, the one, holy, catholic and apostolic church.

Margaret Glandt Grange Scholarship

Established in memory of Margaret Glandt by the Elkhorn Grange, this scholarship is awarded annually to a Nebraska resident with financial need who has demonstrated leadership and service to his or her community, church or school.

Henry and Bertha Grothen Scholarship

Created by Henry and Bertha Grothen of Juniata, Nebraska, this fund awards one or more scholarships each year to a student of outstanding academic ability with financial need. The scholarship was created out of gratitude for God's blessings and from a desire to provide lasting assistance for students attending Midland University.

Hankey/Schroeder Endowed Scholarship

Established by Rev. and Mrs. Dan Schroeder to honor their parents, Professor Ralph L. and Eva Hankey and Dr. Martin A. W. and Florence Schroeder. Professor Hankey served the Midland Faculty as Professor of Foreign Languages for 34 years from 1929 to 1963. Dr. Schroeder graduated from Midland at Atchinson in 1916, and received an Honorary Doctorate from Mildand in 1937. First Preference is for International Students who have spent at least one year at Midland who possess academic ability and financial need. Second Preference is for sophomore, junior or senior students with academic ability and financial need whose plans are to go into the ministry, another church vocation or an area of human services.

Rev. Robert and Janice Hansen Family Scholarship

This scholarship is established by Mrs. Hansen in honor and memory of the late Rev. Robert P. Hansen to provide a scholarship to a Lutheran student in good academic standing and with financial need.

Dr. Carl L. Hansen Scholarship

This scholarship was established to recognize the leadership and contributions made by Dr. Hansen to Midland Lutheran College as its president. One or more scholarships shall be awarded each year to students who are deserving and worthy and represent the ideals exemplified by Dr. Hansen's service.

Howard Hanson Scholarship

Established as part of the Luther College of the Liberal Arts at Midland and the Luther College Honors Program, honors the many contributions Howard Hanson made as an American musician and Luther College graduate.

Anne Harder Endowed Scholarship

This scholarship was established by Patricia Rieper Meyers to be awarded each year to a student(s) who is worthy and deserving and has a need for financial assistance.

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