AK-SAR-BEN FRIENDS ANNOUNCE COMMUNITY COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS

The Knights of Ak-Sar-Ben Foundation has announced the ten recipients of this year's Ak-Sar-Ben $1,000 Community College Scholarship made possible by the funds raised by the Ak-Sar-Ben Friends. The Ak-Sar-Ben Friends is a membership based group of volunteers throughout Nebraska and western Iowa who help promote and support the goals and mission of the Knights of Ak-Sar-Ben Foundation. Please click here for a listing of recipients.

BACKGROUND

The Knights of Ak-Sar-Ben Foundation is a 501(c) 3 civic and philanthropic organization with a mission of building a more prosperous Heartland, where communities can flourish and every child can succeed. Formed in 1895 the...

The Foundation is governed by the members of The Board of Governors and His Majesty's Council. Other individuals who support the mission of the organization can join the Ak-Sar-Ben Friends program. For more...

EVENTS

Ak-Sar-Ben 4-H Livestock Exposition - The 82 year-old Exposition draws youth from an eight-state region to compete in the annual show. For more...

Ak-Sar-Ben's River City Roundup - The 28 year-old family festival is a celebration of the western and agricultural heritage of the region. For more...

Ak-Sar-Ben Coronation Ball - The 2009 event will be October 10th at the Qwest Center Omaha

PROGRAMS

2008 Annual Report - With 112 years of history behind us and a dynamic set of
Board Members leading us forward, we are pleased to present this brief synopsis of the Foundation’s activities in 2008.  For more...

Membership - In 2002, the Foundation re-instated its annual membership program. Both the Ak-Sar-Ben Friendship Circle and the Ak-Sar-Ben Livestock Club were merged into this newly named entity. Benefits are still developing. For more...

Recognition Awards - The Foundation has for many years recognized Good Neighbors, Pioneer Farms, and Ike Friedman Leadership Awards. For more...

Scholarships - The Knights of Ak-Sar-Ben supports the Horatio Alger Scholarship program awarding 50 $5,000 scholarships. In addition, each year ten students receive $1,000 to use at a Community College. For more details...