Scholarship Programs
🎓 High Plains Auto Club Scholarship
The High Plains Auto Club proudly supports students from Nebraska Panhandle high schools who are pursuing careers in automotive and related fields, including welding.
Graduating seniors planning to attend a college or technical school in the fall—as well as students continuing into their second year of post-secondary education—are eligible to apply.
Each spring, HPAC awards a $1,000 scholarship, distributed as $500 per semester. Students may apply or reapply each year they meet eligibility requirements. This scholarship is funded directly by the High Plains Auto Club to help support the next generation of skilled trades professionals.
HPAC Scholarship Application can be obtained from your high school guidance counselor or at the link below.
2025-2026
HPAC Scholarship Winners:
$1,000 Award - $500 per Semester
HPAC Scholarship Recipient – Alyvia Clause
Alyvia Clause was awarded a $1,000 High Plains Auto Club Scholarship by President Kurt Schuller.
In August 2025, Alyvia will attend Southeast Community College in Milford, Nebraska, where she plans to major in Automotive Technology. Her goal is to complete her degree and eventually open her own automotive repair shop.
This summer, Alyvia is gaining valuable hands-on experience working at Nemnich Automotive, where she is building real-world skills in the automotive field.
In her free time, Alyvia enjoys motorcycle riding, drawing, and playing video games. She is the daughter of Robert and Christine Clause and is a 2025 graduate of Gering High School.
Alyvia Clause was awarded a $1,000 High Plains Auto Club Scholarship by President Kurt Schuller.
In August 2025, Alyvia will attend Southeast Community College in Milford, Nebraska, where she plans to major in Automotive Technology. Her goal is to complete her degree and eventually open her own automotive repair shop.
This summer, Alyvia is gaining valuable hands-on experience working at Nemnich Automotive, where she is building real-world skills in the automotive field.
In her free time, Alyvia enjoys motorcycle riding, drawing, and playing video games. She is the daughter of Robert and Christine Clause and is a 2025 graduate of Gering High School.
HPAC Scholarship Recipient – Nathan Clement
Nathan Clement is currently attending Southeast Community College in Milford, Nebraska, where he is enrolled in the Automotive Technician (Ford ASSET) Program.
Nathan’s goal is to one day own his own repair shop, providing quality service at an affordable price. He also looks forward to building high-performance cars and motorcycles for himself and others.
Nathan is a 2024 graduate of Banner County High School in Harrisburg, Nebraska, and is the son of Michael and Cassie Clement.
Nathan Clement is currently attending Southeast Community College in Milford, Nebraska, where he is enrolled in the Automotive Technician (Ford ASSET) Program.
Nathan’s goal is to one day own his own repair shop, providing quality service at an affordable price. He also looks forward to building high-performance cars and motorcycles for himself and others.
Nathan is a 2024 graduate of Banner County High School in Harrisburg, Nebraska, and is the son of Michael and Cassie Clement.
HPAC Scholarship Recipient – Renton Spehar
Renton Spehar was awarded a $1,000 High Plains Auto Club Scholarship by President Kurt Schuller.
He will be attending Southeast Community College in Milford, Nebraska, where he plans to major in Diesel-Ag Equipment Service Technology. Renton’s goal is to become a diesel service technician with Titan Machinery, working on construction and agricultural equipment. He has already been sponsored by Titan Machinery as a Student Service Technician during his high school career.
Renton is actively involved in both the Nebraska 4-H and Scottsbluff FFA programs. In his spare time, he enjoys trap shooting and has earned awards as a member of the Platte Valley Claybusters.
He is a 2025 graduate of Scottsbluff High School and is the son of Jason and Sharisa Spehar.
Renton Spehar was awarded a $1,000 High Plains Auto Club Scholarship by President Kurt Schuller.
He will be attending Southeast Community College in Milford, Nebraska, where he plans to major in Diesel-Ag Equipment Service Technology. Renton’s goal is to become a diesel service technician with Titan Machinery, working on construction and agricultural equipment. He has already been sponsored by Titan Machinery as a Student Service Technician during his high school career.
Renton is actively involved in both the Nebraska 4-H and Scottsbluff FFA programs. In his spare time, he enjoys trap shooting and has earned awards as a member of the Platte Valley Claybusters.
He is a 2025 graduate of Scottsbluff High School and is the son of Jason and Sharisa Spehar.
