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.

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.

Immanuel Nursing Scholarship

This scholarship is awarded to nursing students.

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.

Kleinert Family Scholarship Fund

The Kleinert Family Scholarship Fund honors the legacy of Rev. Henry Kleinert and is awarded to a Midland University student studying within the Luther College of Arts & Sciences. 

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.

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