Information regarding application forms and deadlines will be posted here.
The NRCSA Executive Committee has given approval for the creation of a scholarship program that will provide opportunities for two programs that are helping to alleviate the teacher shortage in rural schools: (1) a “Para to Teacher” program such as those offered by Chadron State, Peru State and Wayne State, and (2) a transitional program in which a candidate is employed as a teacher while working to attain his/her teaching certification in a program such as that offered by the University of Nebraska-Kearney. The colleges or universities attended must be within Nebraska. Candidates must be currently employed by an NRCSA-member school district or ESU. Accompanying this mailing are the forms and the guidelines for applying for these scholarships.
Three $1,000 scholarships will be awarded for the fall semester and three scholarships for the spring semester each year. Candidates may be eligible for one scholarship in each semester in a given year, but must make separate applications.
The application forms may be accessed on the NRCSA website (www.nrcsa.net) and also through the link below. Forms are to be filled out and submitted electronically.
Scholarship funds will be administered through the NRCSA.
The application period for these scholarships is now open. The deadline for application is:
Friday, November 21, 2025
2025-26 NRCSA Para to Teacher Scholarship Form (MS Word Document)