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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.
Gladys Jackson Scholarship
Given by Gladys Jackson, who wrote the words to the Midland alma mater, for a deserving and worthy student involved in the music program.
Hazel & Theodore James Scholarship
The Hazel and Theodore James Endowed Scholarship shall be awarded to worthy students who are in need of financial assistance.
Rev. Richard Jobman Scholarship
Established in grateful appreciation of the caring and compassionate ministry of Pastor Jobman at St. Paul Lutheran Church of Grand Island, Nebraska, by the congregation of the church. The scholarship is awarded to a student who is considering the possibility of full-time Christian ministry.
Cecil and Harriet Johnson Leadership Scholarship
This scholarship provides assistance to academically qualified, deserving and worthy students. This scholarship may be renewed in succeeding years.
Julius and Vera Johnson Scholarship
In memory of Julius and Vera Johnson, this scholarship should be awarded to a student with a major in business, nursing or education. They should be in good academic standing and demonstrate financial need.
Lois Johnson Endowed Scholarship
This scholarship is provided in memory of Lois D. Johnson and shall be awarded to worthy and deserving students who are in need of scholarship assistance.
Sylvia and Anton Johnson Scholarship
The Sylvia and Anton Johnson Endowed Scholarship was established in 1995 by Clifford Johnson in loving memory of his parents, Sylvia and Anton. This scholarship shall be awarded to worthy and deserving students who are in need of scholarship assistance. First preference shall be given to students from Nebraska who are pursuing studies relating to church vocations.
V.E. and Aina Johnson Scholarship
This scholarship was established to honor V.E. and Aina Johnson, long-time faculty and staff members of Luther Junior College & Academy and Midland Lutheran College. It is awarded to a student of high moral character who has academic ability and financial need.
Johnson/Bartek Family Scholarship
This scholarship is awarded to students with a 3.0 GPA and financial need.
Elwyn L. Judd Endowed Scholarship
This scholarship was established in memory of Elwyn L. Judd, a 1936 Midland College graduate. The scholarship is to be awarded to a student majoring in Philosophy or Religion and is in need of financial assistance.
Carolyn Bern Jugler Memorial Scholarship
Established by her family in 2000, the scholarship is in memory of the 1952 Luther College graduate who went on to obtain her nursing degree. She was a registered nurse for several years at the Dodge County Hospital and the Hormel Fremont plant. This scholarship(s) is to be awarded to any sophomore or above nursing student who has demonstrated academic achievement and financial need.
Kappa Alpha Lambda Alumni Scholarship
This scholarship was established for students active in the Greek system.
Hazel Keene Scholarship
This scholarship was established by Hazel Keene, a Fremont College graduate and revered Fremont benefactor. Hazel Keene and Charles A. Keene worked diligently on behalf of Midland and supported the University generously. These scholarships are awarded on the basis of need and academic ability.
Francis L. Keisler Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship has been established in the memory of Francis L. Keisler, a longtime Midland faculty member in mathematics. This scholarship is to be awarded each year in the field of mathematics to a deserving junior or senior who has an overall cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above. Criteria for selection include scholarship, leadership, campus involvement, personal integrity, honesty and financial need.
Peter Kiewit Foundation Scholarship
This scholarship is provided by the Kiewit Foundation for deserving and worthy students, with a preference to incoming freshmen.
Richard P. and Laurine Kimmel Scholarship
These scholarships are awarded to students majoring in art education and business administration. The candidate must show financial need and have the recommendation of the art faculty. In the event that no candidate in art education fulfills these requirements, the scholarship shall be awarded to a student majoring in business administration who shows financial need and has the recommendation of the business administration faculty.
Kindschuh Family Scholarship
This scholarship was established through a gift from Rev. and Mrs. John LeRoy "Kink" Kindschuh and Delores "Lolly" Hall Kindschuh, in gratitude for enduring benefits received at Luther Academy and College, Wahoo, Nebraska, 1944-47.
Keith & Ruth Kistler Scholarship Fund
In honor of Keith and Ruth Kistler, this scholarship should be awarded to students seeking a career in a medical field.
Mary Lillian Bisel Kistler Scholarship
Awarded to worthy and deserving students.
Kleppe Family Scholarship
The Kleppe Family Scholarship was established in 2020 and is awarded to a student with financial need and great potential. The student must also be involved in performing arts or athletics. A recommendation from an advisor, coach, or mentor is required.
Raamah Pearl Knickrehm Scholarship
The fund was created by a bequest of the late Mrs. Ramaah Pearl Knickrehm of Lincoln, Nebraska. These annual scholarships are based on need and general aptitude.
Dr. Keith and Beryl Knudson Scholarship
This scholarship, established by their family, honors Dr. Keith and Beryl Knudson, longtime friends of Midland Lutheran College. Keith, professor emeritus of English at Midland, retired in 1994 after serving the college since 1962. This scholarship is awarded to deserving students majoring in either English or nursing, who demonstrate academic ability in either of these areas.
Kountze Memorial Lutheran Church Endowed Scholarship
This scholarship is awarded to incoming freshman of high moral character who demonstrate financial need. The recipient must be an above average applicant who has demonstrated good academic success in high school.
Kurtz-Nelson Scholarship
The Kurtz-Nelson Scholarship shall be awarded to worthy and deserving students who are pursuing a degree in education or nursing. It is intended to provide scholarship assistance for students whose families have worked hard to make a Midland education possible for their children.
Arnold and Carolyn Lack Family Scholarship
This scholarship is awarded each year to a student with financial need. Preference may be given to a work-study student employed in the Office of Institutional Advancement.
