Scholarship & Outreach Team
BGCM Scholarship Program
Boys & Girls Clubs of the Midlands offers a scholarship program for current active seniors and alumni that plan to attend an accredited 2- or 4-year college, university, vocational training or nursing school. Some scholarships are renewable up to 4 years and are awarded based on length of membership, participation level at the Club, financial need, leadership and community service. Earn up to $10,000 in scholarships per year! The online application through Civicore is due February 28, 2025.
Scholarship Requirements
- Active Club membership by January 31st of junior year of high school
- Club involvement and program participation
- Club leadership
- Updated Civicore account
- Undocumented or DACA Eligible members are eligible to apply
Career Launch
Career Launch encourages Club members ages 13 to 18 to assess their skills and interests, explore careers, make sound educational decisions, and prepare to join our nation's workforce. Club staff and volunteers help teens build their job-search skills and job readiness by using the Career Launch Facilitator Guide to work with teens individually or in small groups. The Career Launch program is facilitated in-person allowing for career exploration, college and job search information and interactive activities. Mentoring, job shadowing and training opportunities round out the program.
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
In partnership with Metropolitan Community College to get members enrolled in CNA courses. These are available on weekends and weekday evenings. Students must complete the 5-week course and earn their state license to receive a stipend. We assist in preparing and submitting their CNA packet to MCC, as well as support them during their course and after.
CPR & First Aid Training
Two-hour class that certifies teens and prepares them to act when emergencies arise. We partner with Miss Brianna White as she provides members with an American Heart Association Heartsaver CPR/AED Certificate for K-12 Schools, valid for 2 years. Members will also receive a stipend upon completion.
Driver’s Permit
As a team we know the importance of having an ID and being able to drive. Eligible Nebraska teens are taken to the Sarpy DMV to take their learner’s permit exam. If successful, we will pay for the permit. We also support teens with partial reimbursement of a driver’s education course upon completion.
Diploma to Degrees
Diploma to Degrees, BGCA’s college readiness program, is here! This program provides a range of services to guide Club members as they work toward high school graduation and prepare for post-secondary education and career success. The Facilitator’s Guide includes fun high-yield activities. The Teen College Guide offers tips on achieving academic success and planning for post-secondary education.
Youth of the Year
The National Youth of the Year program promotes and recognizes service to Club and community, academic performance and contributions to family and spiritual life. A BGCM Youth of the Year is chosen to represent the organization at the state level competition. State winners then move on to regional competition and five regional winners enter the national competition in Washington, DC. The National Youth of the Year receives a total of $26,000 in scholarships and is installed by the President of the United States.
The CLUB is a space within Boys & Girls Clubs created especially for teens, apart from the younger kids. Boys & Girls Clubs of the Midlands has nine dedicated teen centers. Club memberships are FREE for teens!
Our team offers programming to support members in career and post-secondary exploration once a week in our teen centers.
