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Douglas Watson Memorial Scholarship

Mid-Nebraska Community Foundation
Deadline Soon

About the Scholarship

Opens: 1/1/2026
Closes: 2/28/2026

The Douglas Watson Memorial Scholarship supports students from central and western Nebraska who plan to continue their postsecondary education with a focus on criminal justice. Students who aspire to careers in law enforcement or probation and are preparing for this path through their studies are encouraged to apply.

Award Amount Varies
  • Essay Required: No
  • Need-Based: Yes
  • Merit-Based: No
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Requirements
  • Resident of Arthur, Custer, Dawson, Dundy, Frontier, Furnas, Gosper, Hayes, Hitchcock, Hooker, Keith, Lincoln, Logan, McPherson, Perkins, Red Willow, or Thomas counties, Nebraska
  • Seeking a professional certification, associate, or bachelor's degree
  • Studying criminal justice
  • Planning to attend school in Nebraska
  • Seeking a career in law enforcement or probation
  • Demonstrate financial need

    • Details

    Pursued Degree Level
    Professional Certification, 1-year Certificate, Associate Degree, Bachelor's Degree
    Location
    • Country: US
    • State: NE
    • County: Arthur, Custer, Dawson, Frontier, Hayes, Hooker, Keith, Lincoln, Logan, McPherson, Perkins, Thomas, Dundy, Furnas, Gosper, Hitchcock, Red Willow
    Intended Area of Study
    Criminal Justice

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