George A. Frampton/Cornhusker Bank Scholarship for LHS

The George A. Frampton/Cornhusker Bank Scholarship for Lincoln High School was created by Cornhusker Bank in 1999 to honor the life of George A. Frampton. Mr. Frampton devoted his life to banking, starting his career in Lincoln in 1914. He worked for several banks over the years and in 1948 purchased the Farmer’s State Bank of Davey. He moved the bank to Lincoln, renamed it Cornhusker Bank and served as its president until 1975. Mr. Frampton passed away in 1981, but members of his family are still actively involved with Cornhusker Bank.

Applicants must be a graduating seniors of Lincoln High School in Lincoln, Nebraska; enroll full-time at a public or private four-year Nebraska college or university (12 credit hours); received a 2.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent) or a “C+” average or better in their high school graduating class; demonstrate qualities of leadership, good character, and citizenship; demonstrate an interest in business through choice of classes, work experience, or extra-curricular activities. Applicants must have been or are actively involved in at least two extra-curricular activities or sports programs while high school students. Applicants must demonstrate need of financial assistance to continue their education. (If two or more candidates for a scholarship exhibit equal qualifications, the student exhibiting the greatest financial need shall be given preference in the selection).

Additional Application Requirement: Two (2) references’ e-mail addresses. References will be notified to fill out an online form. References must be teachers, counselors, case workers, clergy, employers, neighbors, etc. (references from family members are not acceptable).