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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.
Joel T. Suhr Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship was established in memory of Joel T. Suhr, a 1976 Midland graduate. This scholarship is awarded to sophomore, junior, or senior members of the Men's Basketball Team. Students receiving this scholarship should exceed minimum academic requirements, exemplify leadership qualities on and off the court, voluntarily take initiative in mentoring and team building, and participate in community service and volunteer activities as time allows. Recommendations for this scholarship are made by the Men's Head Basketball Coach and the Athletic Director.
Sukraw Family Scholarship
This scholarship, established by Quinten and Arlene Sukraw, the Judith Stoehr family, and the Kenneth Sukraw family, is provided in memory of Quinten and Arlene's daughters, Sharon Arlene and Pamela Kay. One or more scholarships are provided to students who demonstrate financial need and who are majoring in education. Preference is given to those students whose emphasis is in music education.
Carl Bertram Swanson Music Scholarship
In recognition of the important role music played in the life of Luther College, this scholarship should be awarded to a student active in the Music program at Midland.
Reuben and Darlene Swanson Scholarship
This scholarship was established by Dr. and Mrs. Reuben Swanson to provide one or more scholarships each year for students of superior academic ability who are members of a congregation of the Nebraska Synod, ELCA.
Trautrimas Endowed Travel Scholarship
Established by Mr. and Mrs. Phil Wood (Michelle Trautrimas) and funded by many others at the time of Dr. Trautrimas' retirement, this fund is to provide financial help to a student planning to participate in an international travel experience during interterm. The student must be a sophomore or junior in good academic standing and have financial need.
Van Boening Scholarship
Provided by Pastor and Mrs. Grant Van Boening. The scholarship is awarded annually to a student who has personal integrity, academic ability and financial need.
Barbara Von Seggern Memorial Scholarship
Two scholarships are given each year to an upperclassman preparing for life work in a Christian vocation. These scholarships are awarded on the basis of Christian character, academic achievement and need. They were established in memory of Barbara Von Seggern, a Midland student, whose dedication and vitality gave lasting enrichment to the lives of all who knew her.
Dr. Cecil and Laila A. Walker Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship is established to recognize the leadership Dr. Cecil Walker gave to Midland Lutheran College for 21 years as the Education Division Chairman. The scholarship is awarded to a student admitted to the education department and planning a career in teaching. Applicants must also demonstrate financial need, high academic achievement and a commitment to the teaching profession.
Mr. and Mrs. Lester A. Walker Scholarship
Established by Lester and Maxine Walker to fund several scholarships each year, the scholarships are awarded by the Scholarship Committee. First priority is given to students majoring in journalism exhibiting scholarship qualities and having a demonstrated financial need.
Warrior Booster Club Scholarship
Scholarships are provided each year through the Midland Booster Club to support deserving student-athletes. The level of scholarship support is determined each year by the Booster Board and is funded through Booster Club memberships and the annual Booster Golf Tournament.
Dr. Sylvesta Wassum Scholarship
Created out of the estate of Dr. Sylvesta Wassum, a 1937 Midland graduate and longtime music educator, this scholarship is to be awarded to worthy and deserving students.
Coach Don Watchorn Memorial Scholarship
The Coach Don Watchorn Memorial Scholarship was established by alumni and friends of Coach Watchorn. This scholarship is to be awarded to a full-time student on the Midland University men's football team. Preference should be given to a junior or senior student, and for the football coach to make a recommendation for selection.
Doug Watson Scholarship
The Doug Watson Scholarship was established by Midland University in honor of Doug's many years of service as the Director of Financial Aid. This scholarship is to be awarded to a worthy and deserving student.
June C. Watson Memorial Scholarship
The scholarship, established by her family and friends, honors June C. Watson who attended Midland from 1940-41 and served on the college Board of Trustees. She was a devoted worker in the Nebraska Synod and her church.
Stephen Weddle & Danielle (Weddle) Misfeldt Scholarship
The Stephen Weddle & Danielle (Weddle) Misfeldt Scholarship was established by Judy Weddle '66 and is awarded annually to a senior at Midland University who demonstrates financial need.
Jean M. Welstead Scholarship
The Jean M. Welstead Art scholarship shall be evenly divided to provide one scholarship in Art, one scholarship in Music for students who intend to major in said subjects. Said students selected shall be in good academic standing, preferably in the upper 25% of their class. Financial need can be considered, but not the only consideration. Scholarships are renewable providing the student has demonstrated outstanding ability with a continued intent to seek a major in said field.
Western/Central Seminary Endowed Scholarship
Walter and Clara Weyers Endowment Scholarship
Established by their son, Wayne and Verna Weyers, to honor and memorialize the lives and achievements of Walter and Clara Weyers, this endowed scholarship is to be awarded to a Midland Lutheran College student(s) who exemplifies qualifying character, scholastic merit and financial need. Each student so awarded shall retain eligibility to receive this scholarship for a maximum of four years.
Jake Wiebold Memorial Scholarship
Awarded to Wahoo High School graduates who are participating in athletics.
Emily Elizabeth Wiegand Spirit Scholarship
A 2016 graduate of Midland University, the Emily Elizabeth Wiegand Spirit Scholarship was established by her family to provide opportunity and support to future Midland University Dance team members. The student should demonstrate a financial need and must be an active member of the dance team.
David Allen Wieser Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship was created in memory of David, a former Midland student, through a gift from the estate of his mother, Roma R. Wieser. The scholarship is to be awarded annually to a student with demonstrated financial need and academic ability.
Harold E. Willey Trust Scholarship
Established by the trust in honor of Harold E. Willey of Mead, Nebraska, to provide one or more scholarships annually, the scholarships are awarded to deserving students of high academic achievement. Preference is given to students from Dodge or Saunders County, Nebraska, or from the State of Nebraska.
Leah L. Williams and Ada M. Williams Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship has been established by a Will in the form of a trust provided by Ada M. Williams to honor her sister, Leah, who was the treasurer at Midland for many years. The trust provides scholarships for deserving and worthy students.
David and Freda Wolf Scholarship
This scholarship was established by David and Freda Wolf, Pierce, Nebraska, and provides one or more scholarships annually. Recipients shall be worthy, deserving, of good and moral character and show promise of leadership and academic ability in their chosen field. The order of preference geographically shall be: 1) graduates of Pierce High School, 2) graduates of high schools in Pierce County, and 3) needy and eligible students from any accredited high school.
Lorin J. and Merlyn E. Wolff Scholarship
This scholarship is awarded to students who are deemed worthy and are in need of scholarship assistance. First preference shall be given to students pursuing careers in teaching, nursing or the work of the church.
