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.

Hosea & Lily Harkness Agribusiness Scholarship

This scholarship was established by Hosea Harkness to honor his late wife and Midland graduate, Lily, as well as Hosea's agricultural business career. Lily was a renowned porcelain artist and teacher. Hosea was an analytical statistician for the USDA Crop Reporting Service and later developed objective yield and statistical techniques that could be used to forecast crop yields and production. He also ran his own agribusiness consulting firm and traveled to 28 foreign countries throughout his career. The scholarship is awarded to a student majoring in Agribusiness or an ag related major.

Lily Harkness Memorial Scholarship for Fine Arts

Lily Harkness Memorial Scholarship for Fine Arts is awarded to students who are pursuing an academic field in Fine Arts, or are actively participating in the creation of art. If no student scholars are available in a given year for Fine Arts, a student in Performing arts may be considered. Financial need may also be considered.

Harms-Wehrbein Nursing Scholarship

This scholarship is awarded to students entering their junior year as full time nursing major at Midland University with cumulative G.P.A. of 3.0 or above. The recipient must be active in the Student Nurses' Association at local level and preferably state level as well. Students should also be potentially eligible for membership in Theta Omega Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau, International Honor Society of Nurses. Preference is given to individual originally from southwest or southeast Nebraska. Students must demonstrate characteristics of caring and potential for nursing leadership as evidenced by clinical and/or classroom references. Students must have a willingness to maintain contact with Dr. Nancy Harms & Mr. Gerhart Wehrbein on annual basis.

Hawks Foundation Scholarship

In order to help provide support to a student(s) who desire to attend a church-related college, this scholarship was created by Howard and Myrna Hawks and their children. The student(s) should meet or maintain acceptable academic standards to qualify for this award.

William Randolph Hearst Foundation Scholarship

This scholarship was founded by publisher and philanthropist William Randolph Hearst. This fund will provide scholarships to domestic students in good academic standing with financial need.

Mr. and Mrs. E.A. Hedlund Scholarship

This scholarship, given by Robert C. and DeEtte H. Holland in memory of her parents, is awarded each year to a student from Polk County, Nebraska. If an appropriate student from Polk County is not identified, the scholarship may be given to any Midland student in good academic standing. The endowment is established not only to honor the Hedlunds’ occupational and civic achievements, but also to serve as a model for other counties.

Heedum Education Scholarship

The Heedum Education Scholarship was established by Eric and Jaime Heedum. This scholarship is awarded to a student majoring in a program within the Walker School of Education. Financial need may also be considered.

Heedum Baseball Scholarship

This scholarship is awarded to a member of the Midland University baseball team. Preference may be given to students with successful academic performance and financial need.

Heedum Family Scholarship

This scholarship was established by Roger Heedum and is awarded to student athletes participating in Midland's baseball or football programs with financial need.

Ken and Erlaine Heese Nursing Scholarship

This scholarship was funded by the estate gift of Kenneth and Erlaine (Swanson) Heese of North Bend, NE. Although Erlaine attended Midland for only one semester, she and her husband gave their home and all of their possessions to the College to establish this scholarship. The scholarship(s) is to be awarded to a nursing student with financial need.

Connie Hansen Hegarty Scholarship

Established in 1979 in memory of Mrs. James Hegarty by family and friends, this scholarship is awarded to an outstanding junior or senior student with first preference given to a nursing major. Otherwise, scholarship is awarded to a student studying for a career in the health care field.

Lu and Bonnie Heller Journalism Scholarship

Established by Lu Heller, a 1947 graduate of the journalism program, in memory of his wife, Bonnie, who shared his interest in research and writing. The scholarship will be awarded annually to a junior or senior journalism major. The selection will be based upon three criteria: 1) a demonstrated interest and/or ability in research and writing; 2) academic performance; and 3) financial need.

George W. Henkens Endowed Scholarship

The George W. Henkens Endowed Scholarship shall be awarded to a deserving student/students of good academic standing in need of scholarship assistance. First preference shall be given to those who are majoring in business.

Hessenflow Scholarship

Colonel Donald H. Hessenflow, ’64, established this endowed scholarship in memory of his parents, James and Lois Hessenflow, who were a source of support for many Midland Lutheran College students during their lifetime. This award will go to a junior or senior student who demonstrates financial need, with a preference to Journalism and English majors.

Glen Hickman Scholarship

Awarded each year to a senior majoring in education, the scholarship was established by his many friends and former students in memory of his faithful service. Dr.Glen E. Hickman served on the Midland faculty and administration from 1926 to 1955.

Lillian Hickman-Midland Women Scholarship

This scholarship was established to honor Lillian Hickman, founder and first president of the Midland Women organization (1947). Lillian is also a 1935 Midland graduate was an assistant professor for 15 years. It is awarded to a senior elementary education student.

Hockey Grant

The Hockey Grant Fund was established to provide support to student-athletes who are members of the Men's or Women's Hockey teams. Recipients are recommended by the hockey coaches and the Athletic Director.

Dr. George C. Holling Scholarship

The late Dr. Holling, longtime church leader, philanthropist and member of Midland’s Board of Trustees, is honored through the creation of this endowed scholarship. Scholarships are awarded each year to deserving students with demonstrated financial need.

Gunnar Horn Scholarship

The Gunnar Horn Endowed Journalism Scholarship shall be awarded to a journalism major who shows promise in journalism or public relations. Need is not a factor. Recipientshall be selected by the journalism faculty.

Marion Hudson Memorial Scholarship

This scholarship was originally established at Dana College in 2003 and re-established at Midland University in 2010. Marion Hudson was the first African-American student to attend Dana College, graduating as a member of the Class of 1956. Beyond his legacy of opening the doors of Dana to minority students, Marion Hudson was a multi-sport athlete, setting records in track and field and football, and becoming one of Nebraska’s most acclaimed athletes. Beyond his stellar athletic ability and the great reason for his athletic success was his goal to be an exemplary athlete, student and person in life. This scholarship is to be awarded to an African-American student athlete who personifies the qualities the legendary Marion Hudson.

Gordon M. "Mac" Hull Scholarship

The Gordon M. "Mac" Hull Scholarship was established through the Council of Independent Nebraska Colleges Foundation through Mac Hull's estate. Mac was born in Scottsbluff, Nebraska and grew up in Gordon, Nebraska, a place that nurtured his passion for ranching. Giving back to the community and humankind was what Mac cared about most. This scholarship in his honor must be awarded to a student of sophomore, junior, or senior class standing and must follow them throughout their college career. The recipient must be a full-time student in good standing, and be a Nebraska resident. The scholarship must be applied to tuition, fees, and books.

William and Carol Kentopp Hunter Business Scholarship

Established by gifts from William and Carol Hunter for students majoring in business. The scholarship is based on need and academic ability, and is awarded to students of sophomore, junior or senior class standing.

Immanuel Communities Nursing Scholarship

This scholarship was established by Immanuel Communities, a long-time institutional partner, to support students majoring in nursing at Midland University.

Immanuel-Midland Nursing Alumni Association Scholarship

These scholarships are provided through memberships in the Immanuel-Midland Nursing Alumni Association and are voted upon each year by the Association Board. Scholarships should be awarded to junior level students in the BSN program who are in good standing and demonstrate the following characteristics: 1) High patient care through consistent positive patient feedback and instructor comments; 2) Professionalism and passion for nursing through consistent preparation of patient assignments and knowledge of patient conditions; 3) Strong desire for future goals and plans for a career in nursing; 4) Leadership capabilities in the classroom and/or clinical setting; and 5) Service in school, church and/or community activities. Scholarship recipients are recommended by the nursing department faculty.