NACO began its scholarship program in 1999 when it presented six high school seniors with $500 awards each to be used toward their post-secondary educations. Since 2004, NACO has presented twelve high school seniors with $1000 awards each to be used toward their post-secondary educations. The scholarship program is open to graduating seniors whose parent or step-parent is a current county official or employee. Scholarships are available for one year and are non-renewable.
To be considered, students must complete the required application form, submit a seven-semester transcript from an accredited Nebraska high school and prepare a written essay on the importance of county government.
Scholarship recipients must plan to attend a post-secondary educational institution within the state of Nebraska and may use the NACO scholarship for any costs associated with their continuing education.
2023 NACO Scholarship Recipients
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Delayne Adamy
2023 Rhonda Dix Memorial Scholarship
Parents: Darrin and Karey Adamy
County Position: Karey is the Butler County Treasurer
High School: Aquinas Catholic High School
College: Southeast Community College
Major: Dental Assisting or Surgical Technology
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Elijah Boryca
Parents: Adam and Becky Boryca
County Position: Becky is the Dawson County Clerk of the District Court
High School: Cozad High School
College: Midland University
Major: Agribusiness
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Kyler Conradt
Parents: Spencer and Megan Conradt
County Position: Spencer is the Seward County E911 Director
High School: Lincoln East High School
College: University of Nebraska - Omaha
Major: Architectural Engineering
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Victoria Cornwell
Parents: Tim and Shelli Cornwell
County Position: Tim is a Nance County Supervisor
High School: Twin River High School
College: University of Nebraska - Kearney
Major: Radiology
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Zoey Evans
Parents: Zach and Lacie Frazho and Jesse and Mary Evans
County Position: Zach is a Buffalo County Deputy Sheriff
High School: Elwood High School
College: University of Nebraska - Lincoln
Major: Biology and Food Science
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Zachary Fleischer
Parents: Jennifer and Wade Fleischer
County Position: Jennifer is the Clay County Attorney
High School Adams: Central High School
College: University of Nebraska - Lincoln
Major: Chemical Engineering
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Kegan Hackerott
Parents: Jeff and Julie Hackerott
County Position: Jeff is the Madison County Assessor
High School: Saint Francis High School
College: Central Community College – Columbus
Major: Criminal Justice
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Mckenna Kisela
Parents: Jessica Kisela
County Position: Jessica is the Seward County Associate Clerk of the District Court
High School: Seward High School
College: Southeast Community College
Major: Elementary Education
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Andrew Moyer
Parents: Josh and Alison Moyer
County Position: Josh is the Saunders County Senior Information Technology Manager
High School: Palmyra High School
College: University of Nebraska - Lincoln
Major: Biological Sciences
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Anna Rudloff
Parents: Beth Rudloff and Glen Rudloff
County Position: Beth is a Custodian at Knox County
High School: Verdigre High School
College: Central Community College
Major: Agribusiness
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Cade Russell
Parents: Thad and Dawn Russell
County Position: Dawn is the Nance County Treasurer
High School: Fullerton High School
College: Northeast Community College
Major: Agronomy
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Mia Skinner
Parents: Brett and Tina Skinner
County Position: Tina is the Sheridan County Assessor
High School: Hay Springs High School
College: Wayne State College
Major: Elementary Education
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Heather Smith
Parents: Tom and Jennifer Smith
County Position: Tom is the Dodge County Emergency Management Director
High School: Fremont High School
College: University of Nebraska - Lincoln
Major: Chemical Engineering
