Kathie Britten, Bellevue West Scholarship Coordinator 

Email: kathie.britten@bpsne.net

Phone: 402-827-5990  

Scholarships

The Bellevue Comprehensive Scholarship program is open and due by 2pm on December 19, 2025. 

This program is made up of local scholarships for Bellevue West seniors and allows the student to complete one application for multiple scholarships. Seniors can access the application materials below or in Schoology>Instructional Roster>Scholarships. Please read the instructions below for program details. 

Bellevue Comprehensive Scholarship Instructions

Bellevue Comprehensive Scholarship List of Scholarships

Bellevue Comprehensive Scholarship Cover Sheet

Bellevue Comprehensive Scholarship Fillable Word Application

Bellevue Comprehensive Scholarship Fillable PDF Application

Scholarship List (view tabs at bottom for each month) 

Main Sources of Assistance

• Colleges/universities (general and departmental)
• Scholarships
• FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid—determines eligibility for grants and student loans)
• Parents, grandparents, and students (savings, investments, loans, etc.)

Please note: If a scholarship asks for your credit card or requires you to pay to apply, do not apply! Please check with Mrs. Britten or the Better Business Bureau first. 

Scholarships are Available to Students Based On

• Academics (class rank and cumulative GPA)                
  
• Test scores (ACT and/or SAT)
• Leadership
• Community service/volunteer hours
• Participation in clubs, organizations, and athletics
• Ethnic backgrounds
• Health/disability issues
• Financial need (based on College Funding Estimator and FAFSA)
• Military status (active duty, retired, reserves, guard, ROTC—parents and grandparents)

College Planning Resources

National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators

Peterson's

College Board

ACT

Scholarships and Financial Aid Resources

Sallie Mae

Finaid

FAFSA

Fastweb

EducationQuest

Scholarships.com

Cappex

Peterson's    

Niche

Going Merry

Scholly

Scholarship Owl

Career One Stop

Bold

Free Assistance

EducationQuest located in Rockbrook Village (108th & Center), 402-391-4033  educationquest.org

• Scholarship and college searches
• Financial aid questions and FAFSA assistance (Financial Aid Night held in fall of senior year; details emailed in August) 
• College Funding Estimator (determines EFC or Expected Family Contribution which determines level of need)

Please note: you should NOT have to pay for any assistance in locating scholarships. If any company solicits you for money regarding locating available scholarships, please do not participate.