Scholarship Programs
HPAC SCHOLARSHIP
The HPAC Scholarship allows students in the Nebraska Panhandle High Schools who are planning to attend college/tech school the fall after graduating from high school or students in their 2nd year of continuing ed. will be eligible for consideration for a scholarship from the High Plains Auto Club. The student must be pursuing a degree in automotive (welding) related fields. This scholarship is available directly through the High Plains Auto Club. A $1000 scholarship is available for students each spring upon graduation from high school. The scholarships are paid $500 per semester for a total of $1000 for each recipient. Students can apply or re-apply each year for these scholarships.
HPAC Scholarship Application can be obtained from High School Guidance Counselors or from the link below. If you have questions, you may contact:
Susan Lessert
[email protected]
308-783-5363
Susan Lessert
[email protected]
308-783-5363
| HPAC Scholarship Application |
| HPAC Scholarship Application |
HPAC/WNCC Foundation Scholarship
An additional scholarship is available to attend the autotech program at Western Nebraska Community College, Scottsbluff, NE. This scholarship is the HPAC/ WNCC Foundation scholarship and is funded by the High Plains Auto Club. This scholarship is applied for and given out by WNCC for students who attend WNCC in the automotive program specifically. The scholarship is for $1000, given out a $500 per semester for 2 consecutive semesters. It cannot be applied for a second time. HPAC/WNCC Foundation Scholarship applications may be obtained from WNCC.
2023-2024
HPAC Scholarship Winners
$1,000 Award--$500 per Semester
Our Newest Scholarships
Thomas Kaus: Chadron
Thomas graduated from Chadron High School in May. He will be attending Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI) majoring in Mechanical/Motorsports Engineering. Thomas enjoys working on cars, reading history and playing guitar in his spare time. Mike and Cathy Kaus are his parents.
Thomas graduated from Chadron High School in May. He will be attending Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI) majoring in Mechanical/Motorsports Engineering. Thomas enjoys working on cars, reading history and playing guitar in his spare time. Mike and Cathy Kaus are his parents.
Luke Ott: Morrill
Luke graduated from Morrill High School in May and is planning to attend Eastern Wyoming College. He will major in Welding. In the midst of welding, some of his other interests are farming and playing the guitar. Luke is the son of Matthew and Katie Ott.
Luke graduated from Morrill High School in May and is planning to attend Eastern Wyoming College. He will major in Welding. In the midst of welding, some of his other interests are farming and playing the guitar. Luke is the son of Matthew and Katie Ott.
Riley Adams: Big Springs
High Plains Auto Club awarded Riley Adams a $1,000 HPAC Scholarship. Riley is a 2023 South Platte High School graduate. He will be attending Southeast Community College at Milford, studying the John Deere Ag Tech Program. Riley enjoys fishing, hunting, golf, welding, and camping in his spare time. He is the son of Matt and Alicia Adams.
High Plains Auto Club awarded Riley Adams a $1,000 HPAC Scholarship. Riley is a 2023 South Platte High School graduate. He will be attending Southeast Community College at Milford, studying the John Deere Ag Tech Program. Riley enjoys fishing, hunting, golf, welding, and camping in his spare time. He is the son of Matt and Alicia Adams.
The 2024-25 HPAC Automotive Technology
Scholarship Winners are:
Scholarship Winners are:
Nathan Clement, was awarded a $1,500 HPAC Scholarship by President, Andrew Schuller. He will
be attending Southeast Community College, Milford, NE, majoring in the Automotive Technician (Ford
ASSET Program).
Nathan's goals are to work for five years or more with his sponsored dealer then move on to starting
his own mechanic shop with his sister. He enjoys riding his motorcycle, trap shooting, hunting, and fishing
in his spare time.
Nathan is a 2024 graduate of Banner County High School, Harrisburg, NE. He is the son of Michael
and Cassie Clement.
be attending Southeast Community College, Milford, NE, majoring in the Automotive Technician (Ford
ASSET Program).
Nathan's goals are to work for five years or more with his sponsored dealer then move on to starting
his own mechanic shop with his sister. He enjoys riding his motorcycle, trap shooting, hunting, and fishing
in his spare time.
Nathan is a 2024 graduate of Banner County High School, Harrisburg, NE. He is the son of Michael
and Cassie Clement.
Andrew Estrada, was awarded a $1,500 HPAC Scholarship at the Brule Day 100th Celebration Car Show by Susan Lessert, HPAC Scholarship Chairperson. He will be attending North Platte Mid-Plains Community College at North Platte, NE, majoring in welding.
Andrew's goals are to complete his degree in two years, work, and then own his own welding shop. He enjoys working on his pickup truck and playing football in his free time.
Andrew is a 2024 graduate of South Platte High School, Big Springs, NE. He is the son of
April and Jason Estrada.
Andrew's goals are to complete his degree in two years, work, and then own his own welding shop. He enjoys working on his pickup truck and playing football in his free time.
Andrew is a 2024 graduate of South Platte High School, Big Springs, NE. He is the son of
April and Jason Estrada.
