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.
2022 NACO Scholarship Recipients
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Tyler Pavelka
Parents: James and Gina Pavelka. James is a Clay County Supervisor
Graduate of Adams Central High School
Attending the University of Nebraska - Kearney
Major: Biology – Pre-Med -
Mallory Bellamy
Parents: Melodie and Tracy Bellamy, Melodie is the Kearney County Attorney
Graduate of Kearney Catholic High School
Attending the University of Nebraska - Lincoln
Major: Communication Sciences and Disorders -
Trevor Dugan
Parents: Kim and Tyler Dugan, Kim is the Hall County Board of Commissioners Administrative Assistant
Graduate of St. Paul High School
Attending the University of Nebraska at Kearney
Major: Exercise Science -
Kayla Fisher
Parents: Brenda and Joe Jerabek, Brenda is the Office Manager for the Sherman County Extension Office
Graduate of Loup City High School
Attending Northeast Community College
Major: Diversified Ag and Agribusiness -
Rylee Frohberg
Parents: Mike and Marsha Frohberg, Mike is the Stanton County Emergency Manager
Graduate of Norfolk Senior High School
Attending Wayne State College
Major: Pre-Nursing -
Madison Hirschman
Parents: Kathy and Bob Hirschman, Kathy is a Howard County Commissioner
Graduate of St. Paul High School
Attending the University of Nebraska - Lincoln
Major: Agribusiness -
Kylie Jerabek
Parents: Brenda and Joe Jerabek, Brenda is the Office Manager for the Sherman County Extension Office
Graduate of Loup City High School
Attending Northeast Community College
Major: Diversified Ag and Agribusiness -
Kailey Klein
Parents: Lacy and Chris Klein, Lacy is the Sioux County Treasurer
Graduate of Sioux County High School
Attending Chadron State College
Major: Biology – Pre-Med -
Sydney Parsons
Parents: James and Angela Parsons, James is an Otoe County Commissioner and Deputy Sheriff
Graduate of Syracuse Dunbar Avoca High School
Attending Bryan College of Health Sciences
Major: Nursing -
Grace Reiter
Parents: Julie and Steve Reiter, Julie is the Butler County Attorney
Graduate of Aquinas Catholic High School
Attending Chadron State College
Major: Human Biology -
Evan Svanda
Parents: Carey and Kelly Svanda, Carey works for the Cass County Roads Department
Graduate of Conestoga Junior-Senior High School
Will Attend the University of Nebraska - Lincoln
Major: Agricultural Engineering -
Kylie Tucker
Parents: Steve and Rachel Tucker, Steve is a Perkins County Commissioner
Graduate of Perkins County High School
Attending the University of Nebraska - Lincoln
Major: Sports Nutrition -
Austin Young
Parents: Melanie and Jason Young, Melanie is the Chief Deputy Buffalo County Attorney
Graduate of Kearney High School
Will Attend the University of Nebraska - Lincoln
Major: Engineering
