People Obtaining Prosperity

The scholarship offers up to 60 credit hours of tuition (books are not included). Students are initially eligible for 30 credit hours of the scholarship and are eligible for an additional 30 credit hours of support if they achieve a 2.5 or higher GPA (for their initial 30 credit hours) and continue their education in their official identified program of study. The program also offers students assistance in the areas of community resources, tutoring, educational planning, registration, and career exploration. Please contact Megan Witty at 402 476 4357, or mwitty@centerforpeople.org to learn more.

• ESL level of 6 as a minimum
• In Lincoln, Beatrice or Milford area
• Eligible for Financial aid/Pell grant
• Must be a resident of Nebraska for at least 6 months
• Must not have received Learn to Dream scholarship
• Must not have an Associate’s degree or higher from the United States
• Must have registered with SCC and completed the Accuplacer
• Must not owe SCC any back pay for previous classes
• If current student must not be in Academic Probation
• 180% of the Federal poverty level

Scholarship application

• Basic Needs
• Career Services
• Resume Building
• Interview Prep
• Job Search Support

Please speak with your College Advisor for any questions regarding the POP Scholarship.