| WNCC Press Release SIDNEY (July 15, 2021) – Nearly 20 Western Nebraska Community College Sidney Campus students received scholarships recently from a $5,000 grant from the Thomas D. Buckley Trust. The 19 students who were awarded scholarships studied aviation maintenance, basic nursing assistant, licensed practical nursing, and secondary education at WNCC during the 2020-2021 academic year. Scholarships ranged up to $1,035 per student and are used to aid WNCC students with tuition and fees. “The Buckley Trust scholarships provide tremendous support to students taking classes at our Sidney Campus,” WNCC Financial Aid Director Sheila Johns said. “It quite often makes a difference in a student’s ability to participate in college courses. The Trust’s generosity allows our students to pursue their goals and allows them opportunities they might not otherwise have, and we sincerely thank them for their continued investment in our students’ futures.” The Thomas D. Buckley Trust is a private foundation created in memory of Thomas D. Buckley, a man who spent most of his life as a farmer in Chappell until his death in 1979. According to the official website, the trust “provides resources for the needs of eligible, tax-exempt organizations in the communities in the Panhandle of Western Nebraska and in Northeastern Colorado.” The trust awards $20,000 annually to students who have graduated from high schools in western Nebraska and northern Colorado, and are currently enrolled in college seeking an associate or bachelor’s degree. To learn more about the Thomas D. Buckley Trust, please visit thomasbuckleytrust.com. For more information about WNCC scholarships and financial assistance, contact the WNCC Financial Aid office at 308-635-6011 or email financialaid@wncc.edu. |
| About Western Nebraska Community College |
| For more than 90 years, Western Nebraska Community College has been educating residents of Nebraska’s Panhandle. With campus locations in Alliance, Scottsbluff, and Sidney, WNCC offers educational, training, and growth opportunities for students, partners, and community members throughout its 12-½ county service area. |
