Doane College

Butler Scholarship Form

Senator Hugh Butler Academic Leadership Scholarship

Doane College continues to lead the way for students engaged in community leadership and committed to academic excellence. The Butler Scholarship is Doane College's highest academic merit scholarship awarded to first-year students. This full-tuition scholarship is renewable for up to eight semesters with a minimum Doane College grade point average of 3.50 and full-time enrollment status. Up to five (5) Butler Scholarships will be granted through a competitive selection process.

To be considered for the Butler Scholarship, high school graduating students must:

  • Apply for admission ;
  • Have a minimum 3.60 unweighted high school grade point average;
  • Score 30 or higher on the ACT (1320 or higher on the SAT's Critical Reading and Math sections);
  • Complete the Butler Scholarship application (see form below) by January 31, 2009.

Finalists will be notified by the Doane College Office of Admission and will be invited to campus to interview with the selection committee. Interviews must be completed by February 20, 2009.

Butler Scholars will be selected based on the following:

  • Personal interview
  • Academic achievements
  • Potential contribution to the Doane College community
  • Commitment to leadership

Students who qualify to apply for the Butler Scholarship will be automatically awarded the Presidential Scholarship. The application for admission is necessary for scholarship consideration at Doane College. Other sources of financial aid may be available to Butler Scholarship recipients by completing the FAFSA application at www.fafsa.ed.gov.

There are two ways to apply for the Butler Scholarship:

  • You can complete and submit the form below by January 31, 2009. 
    Be sure to e-mail your personal resume to admissions@doane.edu

  • You can print, complete, and mail a PDF version - Butler Application PDF
    Be sure to include your personal resume and mail to:
    Doane College
    Office of Admission
    1014 Boswell Ave.
    Crete, NE 68333

 Senator Hugh Butler Academic Leadership Scholarship Application Form

Applicant's Name:

Mailing Address:

City: State: Zip:

High School:

Mailing Address:

City: State: Zip:

By checking the box, I certify that all information in my application, including my personal resume, is factually true and honestly presented.

Signature: Date:

Doane College
1014 Boswell Avenue
Crete, NE 68333
800.333.6263
FAX: 402.826.8600
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