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/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.
2025-2026
HPAC Scholarship Winners
$1,000 Award--$500 per Semester
Our Newest Scholarships
The 2025-2026 HPAC Automotive Technology
Scholarship Winners are:
Scholarship Winners are:
Alyvia Clause, was awarded a $1,000 HPAC Scholarship by President, Kurt Schuller. August of 2025, she will be attending Southeast Community College, Milford, NE, majoring in Automotive Technology.
Alyvia’s goals are to complete her degree then begin her own repair shop. This summer she is working at Nemnich Automotive, gaining real world experiences in the automotive field.
Alyvia enjoys motorcycle riding, drawing, and playing video games in her spare time.
Robert and Christine Clause are her parents and she is a 2025 graduate of Gering High School.
Alyvia’s goals are to complete her degree then begin her own repair shop. This summer she is working at Nemnich Automotive, gaining real world experiences in the automotive field.
Alyvia enjoys motorcycle riding, drawing, and playing video games in her spare time.
Robert and Christine Clause are her parents and she is a 2025 graduate of Gering High School.
Nathan Clement, was awarded a $1,000 HPAC Scholarship by President, Kurt Schuller. He is currently attending Southeast Community College, Milford, NE, majoring in the Automotive Technician (Ford ASSET Program).
Nathan’s goal is to own his own shop and help others at an affordable price. He is looking forward to building fast cars and bikes for himself and other people someday.
Nathan is a 2024 graduate of Banner County High School, Harrisburg, NE. He is the son of Michael and Cassie Clement.
Nathan’s goal is to own his own shop and help others at an affordable price. He is looking forward to building fast cars and bikes for himself and other people someday.
Nathan is a 2024 graduate of Banner County High School, Harrisburg, NE. He is the son of Michael and Cassie Clement.
Renton Spehar, has been awarded a $1,000 HPAC Scholarship by President, Kurt Schuller. He will be attending Southeast Community College, Milford, NE, majoring in Diesel-Ag Equipment Service Technology.
Renton plans to be a diesel service technician for Titan Machinery working on construction or agriculture equipment. Titan Machinery has sponsored him as a Student Service Technician as part of his high school education.
Renton is an active member of the Nebraska
4-H and Scottsbluff FFA Programs. He enjoys trap shooting and has earned awards as a member of the Platte Valley Claybusters.
Renton is a 2025 graduate of Scottsbluff High School. Jason and Sharisa Spehar are his parents.
Renton plans to be a diesel service technician for Titan Machinery working on construction or agriculture equipment. Titan Machinery has sponsored him as a Student Service Technician as part of his high school education.
Renton is an active member of the Nebraska
4-H and Scottsbluff FFA Programs. He enjoys trap shooting and has earned awards as a member of the Platte Valley Claybusters.
Renton is a 2025 graduate of Scottsbluff High School. Jason and Sharisa Spehar are his parents.
