(MSC News)--Scholarship opportunities, in Nemaha County, are announced by the Striving to Ensure Progress Foundation.

According to a press release issued by STEP, The Elmer Heiman Memorial Scholarship of $1000 is given in memory of our father and husband a 1939 graduate of Baileyville High School. We are honoring his support of the B&B school district and his service to the Baileyville and Seneca communities. Applicants must be a senior at Nemaha Central High School and a former B&B student. They also must plan to attend an accredited post-secondary school. The deadline for the Elmer Heiman Memorial Scholarship is April 15th to the STEP Foundation PO Box 165, Seneca. Late applications will not be accepted.

The B & B Legacy Scholarships of $1000 total (given out twice in $500 increments) is provided through the STEP Foundation to graduating seniors who previously attended B & B High School. The Legacy Scholarships are a result of a challenge presented to the St. Benedict and Baileyville communities and alumni by Dr. August Bergman during the 2006 graduation ceremony. Thus began the fundraising to match Dr. Bergman's seed money of $25,000. During the fundraising, another graduate, Albert Wietharn added an additional $25,000 if the communities would match his gift. Both challenges were met and the $100,000 was exceeded. The B & B Legacy Scholarships became a reality due to the dedication and generosity of the alumni and communities of St. Benedict and Baileyville. Applications for the B&B Legacy are due by April 21st to Laurie Niehues at the Nemaha Central Elementary & Middle School, Seneca. Late applications will not be accepted.

The STEP Foundation has announced the availability of the Harry C.M. Burger Nemaha Central Scholarship. This scholarship was established by the late Harry Burger to encourage youth to further their education. The scholarships are renewable yearly throughout the students’ career at Kansas State University. For more information and applications, please contact Mrs. Bruna, Nemaha Central High School counselor. The deadline for applications for the Burger I scholarships is April 15th and late applications will not be accepted.

Harry Burger also established a Harry C.M. Burger Nemaha County Scholarship, the proceeds from which will be awarded to graduating seniors who plan to attend Kansas State University. This scholarship is renewable for four years. For more information and applications, please see your local school counselor. The deadline for applications for the Burger II scholarships is April 6th and late applications will not be accepted. The STEP Foundation will administer both the Burger I and Burger II scholarships.