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Ralston Schools Foundation Scholarships

Ralston Schools Foundation is proud of its commitment to support students and staff pursuing higher education through scholarships and other financial support. There are many opportunities to contribute to our scholarship programs that make a lasting impact on our students and teachers. Your tax-deductible donations can help sustain these scholarships well into the future. Thank you for considering a gift to the Ralston Schools Foundation.

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Scholarship Applications are now open for the class of 2026

Last year, the Foundation awarded over $30,000 to Ralston High School seniors to help them succeed after graduation. Whether your path leads toward STEM, education, the arts, music, or athletics, these scholarships are designed to help you reach your full potential. 

How to Apply
New this year, all scholarship opportunities are now contained on one single application form.
Review the scholarship directory for specific GPA requirements and essay prompts. It is recommended that you draft your essays and gather your academic data, activity list, and letters of recommendation before starting.

You can submit via the online Google Form or turn in a printed copy to the District Office.
Applications are due by 4:30 pm on February 20, 2026. 

If you have any questions regarding the scholarship process, please contact the Ralston Schools Foundation at 402.331.4700.  
Information for Scholarship Recipients
Claiming Your Scholarship:
To receive your scholarship funds, you must complete a scholarship request form for each semester the scholarship is awarded.

This form must include:
  • Proof of enrollment
  • Name and address of your school's Financial Aid Office
  • Class schedule
  • Student ID number

Submit this information to Ashley Nodgaard via email at [email protected] or in person at Ralston Public Schools, 8545 Park Drive, Ralston, NE 68127.
RALSTON SCHOOLS FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIPS
​Donations to our scholarships include support for graduating seniors pursuing post-secondary education, as well as scholarships for current RHS juniors and seniors enrolled in dual credit courses through local colleges and universities where students earn college credits from classes completed while still at Ralston High School. 
Click Here to Make a General Scholarship Donation
**Please dedicate the donation to 'scholarships' **

Endowed scholarships

Endowed scholarships have been created by our generous RHS Alumni and families for graduating seniors, students, and educators in Ralston Public Schools.  They are funded through the Nebraska Community Foundation, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. These ‘Pay It Forward’ scholarships provide generational opportunities in perpetuity within an educational system that has served as a lifelong learning foundation for many in the Ralston community. Click to learn more about each of these opportunities.
The Ralston Schools Foundation (RSF) is a non-profit, tax-exempt organization founded in 1983 to provide financial and other support to the Ralston Public Schools.  RSF serves as a provider of classroom grants, scholarships, and support for special projects within the school district. The RSF is a 501(C)3 organization and your donation is tax deductible.