Annual Scholarship Cycle
OpensTo Be Announced
DeadlineJune 15, 2026
Scholarship Opportunity
Nebraska Funeral Directors Association Laughlin Trust Scholarship
Offered by Nebraska Funeral Directors Association
The Laughlin Trust supports Nebraska-connected mortuary-science students who intend to practice in Nebraska and complete the association's academic-review, recommendation, and interview requirements.
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Grade LevelCollege Freshman, College Sophomore, College Junior, College Senior, Adult Learner
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Eligibility
- Be a Nebraska resident and graduating senior from a Nebraska high school or a graduate of a Nebraska high school.
- Enter or currently attend a mortuary-science program.
- Intend to reside and practice mortuary science in Nebraska for at least three years after completing the degree.
- Complete the required in-person interview.
Requirements
- Completed scholarship application.
- High school and college transcripts.
- Nebraska DHHS academic-review letter.
- Personal statement.
- Recommendation and endorsement from a NeFDA member.
- Mandatory in-person committee interview.
How to Apply
- 1Review the current Laughlin Trust brochure.
- 2Request the DHHS pre-mortuary academic review.
- 3Ask a NeFDA member for endorsement and recommendation.
- 4Submit the application package by June 15.
- 5Attend the required in-person interview in mid-July.
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