SCHOLARSHIP
TAKE YOUR EDUCATION TO THE NEXT LEVEL
Children of Crete Carrier Corporation employees are eligible to apply for several different scholarships to further their education depending on the student’s plans. The Truckload Carriers Association Scholarship includes children, grandchildren and spouses of employees. Review the information below for eligibility details, application information and deadlines.
Tuition Reimbursement
Crete Carrier Corporation offers tuition reimbursement for employees pursuing additional education which is directly related to an employee’s job or potential advancement with the company. Employees must apply for the program and if approved they may receive up to 100% of reimbursable costs, depending on the grade received in the course and other factors.
WE CONTINUE TO INVEST IN THE NEXT GENERATION
We offer a number of scholarships as well as tuition reimbursement for our employees and their families to pursue their dreams and grow professionally.
Crete Carrier Corporation Scholarship
Eligible students planning to enroll in an accredited two- or four-year college, university or vocational/ technical school anywhere in the United States may apply for this scholarship.
Eligible students must be dependent children— age 26 and under—of part time or full time employees of Crete Carrier and affiliated companies who have been employed by the company for at least one year.
The deadline is 3:00 p.m. CST on January 31. For more details on this scholarship, visit the Scholarship America website at the link below.
Acklie Charitable Foundation
Southeast Community College Scholarship
This scholarship provides full tuition and fees for students enrolled in Southeast Community College (Nebraska). Dependents of full-time employees or owner-operators with Crete Carrier Corporation and affiliated companies may apply if the employee has at least one year of service with the company.
To learn more or to apply, download the application below or contact Kathy Haake at khaake@cretecarrier.com.
Truckload Carriers Association Scholarship
Children, grandchildren and spouses of an employee of a TCA member may apply. Details on eligibility, qualifications and how to apply are available on the TCA website.
Dodie Acklie Nakajima Memorial Scholarship
Dependents of full-time employees or owner-operators with Crete Carrier Corporation and affiliated companies may apply if they are attending or planning to attend a University of Nebraska campus.
Students will apply through their respective University of Nebraska campus. Applications open as early as August (varies by campus); the deadline to apply is February 1. More information can be found below.