Deadline: 28 February 2025
The National Willa Cather Center is currently accepting applications for its Antonette Willa Skupa Turner Scholarship Program.
The purpose of the Antonette Willa Skupa Turner Scholarship is to provide financial assistance to graduates of Nebraska high schools who plan to enroll as English or history majors in accredited colleges or universities.
Funding Information
- The $1,000 scholarship is payable at the beginning of the first year of college and the scholarship is not renewable.
- Number awarded: One each year.
Eligibility Criteria
- Applicants must be high school seniors who are prospective first year college students and plan to continue their education as English or History majors in accredited colleges or universities. Selection is based on intellectual promise, creativity and character of the applicant.
Applications Requirements
- These must be included with your application for the Antonette Willa Turner Scholarship:
- High School Transcript
- A letter of recommendation from your English or History teacher
- The four-page application
- Original 1,500-word essay
For more information, visit National Willa Cather Center.