Individual Support Through Scholarships

November 15, 2024

Each year Snow-Redfern Foundation awards scholarships to high school seniors that are pursuing post-secondary education. In collaboration with donors that have established a memorial scholarship fund to honor a loved one, the scholarships are awarded based on criteria set forth by the donor and which align with the values and mission of the Snow-Redfern Foundation.

We encourage those interested in creating a memorial scholarship program to reach out to us to learn more.

Current Scholarship Programs

The following scholarships are open from February 1 through March 31 each year.

K.M. Dahlstedt Memorial Scholarship

The Dahlstedt family established an annual memorial scholarship fund to provide support to high school students who are pursuing a degree in vocational training education. To be eligible, students must be enrolled as a high school student who will graduate in the current year, is a citizen of the United States, is a resident of Box Butte County, and has been accepted to an accredited technical college as a full-time degree seeking student.

Edward M. and Eda S. Hempel Family Memorial Scholarship

Through the generosity of the Edward M. and Eda S. Hempel and family, a scholarship fund was created that integrates the vision and beliefs once taught to young people at the Nebraska Boys Ranch. Mr. and Ms. Hempel were integral in sustaining the Boys Ranch over the years and were generous contributors. Mr. Hempel was a long-time board member and he and his family gave generously of themselves through service and contributions so that the lives of kids might be better.

To be eligible, students must be citizens and permanent resident of Nebraska, be motivated to successfully complete a college degree, plan to attend a Nebraska college within the next year, be enrolled at a high school within Box Butte or Morrill County and be nominated by a school designee (such as school counselor).