The A.B. and M.R. Noel Endowed Scholarship was established in 2008 to benefit graduates of Wood River Rural High School in Wood River, Nebraska attending Central Community College or Concordia University in Seward, Nebraska. It is also offered to students of nursing attending Central Community College-Grand Island and Concordia University in Seward, Nebraska. To apply, students must be a current graduating senior or former graduate of Wood River Rural High School in Wood River, Nebraska who is attending Central Community College (Columbus, Hastings, Grand Island) or Concordia University; or a student enrolled in nursing at Central Community College in Grand Island or Concordia University. Preference will be given to seniors or graduates of Wood River Rural High School and those majoring in nursing, dental hygiene or electrical technology. Preference will also be given to applicants who have shown involvement in high school, college and community activities. Applicants who qualify for the Federal Pell Grant may not be considered for this scholarship, but financial need is a consideration. Please visit the scholarship's website or contact the Lincoln Community Foundation for more information.