Edwin C. & Avis Nelson Endowment

Eligibility: Freshman
Area of Interest: Education

Criteria:

The recipient shall be an Education major. He/she shall possess potential to be an outstanding teacher.

Edwin C. and Avis Nelson came to Chadron in 1961 when Ed was appointed dean of the college and later served as president for 18 years. Avis and Ed were both teachers who dedicated their best efforts to that profession. They established the scholarship to encourage and assist teachers.