MAC Scholarship Program
The Boy Scouts of America, Mid-America Council offers scholarship opportunities for Scouts.
The "Robert Mueller Memorial" Eagle Scout Scholarship was established in 2004, in memory of Robert Mueller, an 18-year-old Eagle Scout. Through the efforts of close friends of the family, a permanent scholarship has been established in Robert's memory. The scholarship will be awarded to a Scout that similar to Robert, truly found his place in the Scouting program.
2012 Winners:
Thomas J. Auen of Sioux City, Iowa
Andrew M. Brooks of Spirit Lake, Iowa
The Rev. John P. Schlegel Creighton University Eagle Scout Scholarship honors one of Omaha's most beloved citizens, Reverend John P. Schlegel, S.J., past President of Creighton University and Distinguished Eagle Scout. This scholarship will be awarded to an Eagle Scout enrolled in Creighton University.
2012 Winner:
Andrew D. Prystai of Omaha, Nebraska
The Gardner Foundation Camp Scholarship was established in 2003 when the Gardner Foundation from Wakefield, Nebraska made a donation to the Mid-America Council's endowment fund for scholarships. Each year, the council awards two scholarships based upon job performance at camp.
2012 Winners:
David E. Burbach of Coleridge, Nebraska
James D. Plank of Fremont, Nebraska
The Nani-Ba-Zhu Scholarship is for camp staff who have served a minimum of two years and are active members in the tribe of Nani Ba Zhu.
2012 Winners:
Chieftain's Scholarship
David D. Nelson of Bellevue, Nebraska
Tribal Council Scholarship
Brittany R. Bloemendaal of Omaha, Nebraska
David E. Burbach of Coleridge, Nebraska
The Extra Mile Camp Staff Scholarship was established in 2007 to recognize a Camp Cedars staff member who consistently demonstrates willingness to make camp a memorable experience for Scouts. Also, to receive this award, the recipient must have a minimum of three years experience as a camp staffer and be enrolled in an institution of higher learning with a minimum GPA of 3.0.
2012 Winners:
Miles A. Ritchie of Omaha, Nebraska
David E. Burbach of Coleridge, Nebraska
David Nelson of Bellevue, Nebraska
Karmen K. Harvey of Clarinda, Iowa
Pahuk Pride "Spirit of Scouting" Memorial Scholarship is available to four Scouts who have registered for National Youth Leadership Training and have been accepted. Scholarships are each valued at $200 each and are presented in memory of Josh Fennen, Aaron Eilerts, Sam Thomsen, and Ben Petrzilka and also honoring the other Scouts who demonstrated the ultimate leadership skills at Pahuk Pride in 2008.
2012 Winners:
Spencer C.,Troop 492
Carter L., Troop 711
Eric P., Troop 99
Piran T., Troop 474