Smith Diversity Scholarship

Accepting applications for the graduating class of 2024. Deadline is January 28, 2024.
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What is the Smith Diversity Scholarship?

Lutheran Family Services (LFS) proudly offers the Coyner and Donna Smith Diversity Scholarship. The vision of this scholarship is to provide post-secondary education to Nebraska’s graduating seniors from underrecognized backgrounds, facing financial barriers, who display academic aptitude, leadership, determination toward goals, and a spirit for making an impact.

In 2024, LFS will award four renewable scholarships of $25,000 per year to four-year institutions and two renewable scholarships of $12,500 per year to two-year trade school institutions. Students can attend any accredited institution.

Due to the flexibility of these funds – intended to help students beyond the traditional tuition, books, and housing – this is one of the most unique scholarships available in the country.

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University Funding

  • $25,000 scholarships available.
  • For a 4-year college/university.
  • No fee to apply.
  • No SAT, ACT or Minimum GPA requirement.
  • Must live in and be graduating from a Nebraska high school.
  • Annual household income is less than $65,000.
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Trade School Funding

  • $12,500 scholarships available.
  • For a 2-year trade school.
  • No fee to apply.
  • No SAT, ACT or Minimum GPA requirement.
  • Must live in and be graduating from a Nebraska high school.
  • Annual household income is less than $65,000.
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