Peter Kiewit Foundation awards $270K grant to WNCC Foundation

The Peter Kiewit Foundation has announced a significant grant of up to $270,000 to provide Western Nebraska Community College students with vocational scholarships for 2024-26, 2025-27, and 2026-28 academic years.

Scholarships will be awarded to students pursuing Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics programs or vocational/CTE (Career and Technical Education) degrees, diplomas, or certificates.

The grant will fund 15 Peter Kiewit Foundation Vocational Scholarships per cohort, each valued at up to $3,000 per academic year. These scholarships, which are renewable for a second year, p...