The Blackburn College & Career Champions Scholarship

Scholarships

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Purpose:

To provide one time financial assistance, for two (2) OPS Blackburn High School seniors.

Amount:

$250 payable to each of the student’s chosen school. Verification of enrollment should be sent directly to the Omaha Public Schools Foundation for payment directly to the school.

Eligible Recipients:

Graduating senior from OPS Blackburn who has a cumulative GPA of at least 2.5 on a 4.0 scale.

Selection Criteria:

1. Has a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.5 on a 4.0 scale.
2. Student must submit an unofficial transcript.
3. Be a graduating senior from Blackburn.
4. Plan to attend a college, university, vocational-technical, nursing, business, or other school of higher learning in the summer or fall term following graduation.
5. Submit a Short Essay to: “Tell us about yourself. In your response, include important things you would want us to know about you and discuss a meaningful time/experience in your life that has shaped who you are.”
6. Submit a Short Essay on the topic: “Why I Want To Further My Education.” If you have decided, indicate what your major of study will be.
7. Student must include a resume listing activities, volunteer and job experiences.

Selection Procedure:

Final recipients will be chosen by the appointed scholarship review committee.

Should you be selected for this award, please send verification of your enrollment at the school of your choice and a “Thank You” note directed to the donor to Omaha Public Schools Foundation. The award will be forwarded to the school.

Administered By:

The Omaha Public Schools Foundation Toba Cohen Dunning
3861 Farnam St.
Omaha, NE 68131
402.502.3032

Westview High School JROTC

Scholarships

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Purpose:

To provide a scholarship to a graduating Westview  High school senior JROTC Cadet planning to attend an accredited four-year school of higher learning or 2 year community college in Nebraska commencing in the summer or fall term following graduation. 

Amount:

One  $500 scholarship

Eligible Recipients:

Graduating seniors from Westview High School  who have a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 or above on a 4.0 scale.

Selection Criteria:

  1. Based equally on scholastic ability and financial need.
  2. Submit an unofficial high school transcript showing a GPA of 3.0 or higher.
  3. Submit two letters of recommendation from a teacher and/or administrator.
  4. Submit a short essay (maximum of 500 words) which includes their chosen area of study and describes why they want to pursue that career. Ensure the essay has Westview High School JROTC name, address and phone number.
  5. Submit a resume that lists their high school activities as well as any volunteer and job experiences and any other information that could be relevant to the selection process.
  6. All required transcripts, letters of recommendation and essay will be submitted online at https://opsf.eformsolutions.com/

Selection Procedure:

Final recipients will be chosen by the Westview JROTC Scholarship Committee    comprised of teachers, counselors, and administrators from the school).  Should you be selected for this award, please send verification of your enrollment at the college or university of your choice and a “Thank You” note directed to the donor, Omaha Public Schools Foundation and Westview JROTC. A check in the amount of the scholarship will be sent directly to the school upon receipt of verification of enrollment . 

Administered By:
The Omaha Public Schools Foundation
Toba Cohen Dunning
3861 Farnam St.
Omaha, NE 68131
402.502.3032

Dr. Danita Webb Memorial Scholarship

Scholarships

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Purpose:

This scholarship, established in memory of Dr. Danita Webb, will be awarded to a graduating North High School senior continuing their studies in the field of education.

Dr. Webb was a dedicated leader and a tireless advocate for public education in the Omaha community and beyond. In too short a time, she accomplished so much: After spending years in the classroom as a beloved teacher, Dr. Webb served as a mentor, as Co-Founder of the Gifted Minds Learning Center, as a School Improvement Manager to Omaha Public Schools, as an Assistant Principal and also was a professor at the University of Nebraska Omaha. She was particularly passionate about using research-based strategies and smart public policy to address the opportunity gap in high-poverty schools and neighborhoods.
Seniors, please contact your school counselor to apply for this scholarship.

Amount:

$300.00 (not renewable)

Eligible School:

Omaha North School

Selection Criteria:

  1. Submit student resume
  2. GPA of 3.0 or higher
  3. Submit student transcript
  4. Submit letter of recommendation from teacher or administrator
  5. Submit short essay (250-500 words) answering “Why I plan to pursue a career in education.”

Selection Process:
Selection will be made by the North High School Scholarship Committee. Amount will be payable to the college or university upon the Omaha Public Schools Foundation’s receipt of verification of enrollment from the institution chosen by the recipient and the receipt of a “Thank You Note” to the donor.

Administered by:

Omaha Public Schools Foundation
Toba Cohen Dunning, Executive Director
3861 Farnam Street
Omaha, NE 68131

Dolly Pesek Memorial Scholarship

Scholarships

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Purpose:

To provide one time financial assistance, for one Omaha Public South High School senior.

Amount:
$1000.00 payable to the student’s chosen school. Verification of enrollment should be sent directly to the Omaha Public Schools Foundation for payment directly to the school.

Eligible Recipients:
Graduating senior from South High School who has a cumulative GPA of at least 2.5 on a 4.0 scale.

Selection Criteria:

  1. Has a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.5 on a 4.0 scale.
  2. Student must submit an unofficial transcript.
  3. Be a graduating senior from South High School
  4. Plan to attend a college, university, vocational-technical, nursing, business, or other school of higher learning in the summer or fall term following graduation.
  5. Submit a Short Essay to: “Tell us about yourself. In your response, include important things you would want us to know about you and discuss a meaningful time/experience in your life at South that has shaped who you are.”
  6. Submit a Short Essay on the topic: “Why I Want To Further My Education.” If you have decided, indicate what your major of study will be.
  7. Student must include a resume listing activities, volunteer and job experiences.

Selection Procedure:

Final recipients will be chosen by the appointed scholarship review committee.

Should you be selected for this award, please send verification of your enrollment at the school of your choice and a “Thank You” note directed to the donor to Omaha Public Schools Foundation. The award will be forwarded to the school.

Administered By:

The Omaha Public Schools Foundation Toba Cohen Dunning
3861 Farnam St.
Omaha, NE 68131
402.502.3032

South Omaha Scholarship Fund

Scholarships

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Purpose:
To provide financial assistance to a student seeking post-secondary education in the fields of engineering, education or medicine.

Amount:
One renewable $2,000 scholarship.

Eligible Schools:
Omaha South High School

Selection Criteria:

Based equally upon scholastic ability and financial need.

Preference will be given to students pursuing a bachelor’s degree in engineering, education or a medical field (including pre-medicine and pre-veterinarian) at a four-year accredited post-secondary institution in Nebraska.

Application:

Applicants should (i) be a graduating high school senior planning to attend an accredited four-year school of higher learning in Nebraska commencing in the summer or fall term following graduation, (ii) submit an unofficial high school transcript showing a GPA of 2.5 or higher, (iii) submit a letter of recommendation from a teacher and/or administrator and (iv) specify the applicant’s chosen major.

Applicants should submit a short (maximum 500 words) essay which (i) includes a brief description of the applicant’s family, (ii) specifies their chosen area of study and describes why they want to pursue that career, (iii) lists their high school activities as well as any volunteer and job experiences and (iv) any other information which could be relevant to the selection process.

Selection Process:
The principal and scholarship committee of Omaha South High School will recommend the top qualifying student for this scholarship from that high school. Recommendations will be sent to the Omaha Public Schools Foundation, which will forward a copy to the donors. The donors may wish to meet with the scholarship recipient.

Scholarship Recipient:
Should you be selected for this award, please send verification of your enrollment at the college or university of your choice and a “Thank You” note directed to the donors to Omaha Public Schools Foundation. The award will be forwarded to the college of choice upon receipt.

Scholarship Renewal:
The scholarship is renewable for three additional years contingent upon maintaining a minimum grade point average of 2.8 and continuation of pursuit of the recipient’s initially chosen major or such other major as may be approved by the donors. Current transcripts must be sent to the Omaha Schools Foundation for subsequent payments each year.

Administered by:
The Omaha Public Schools Foundation
Toba Cohen-Dunning
3861 Farnam St.
Omaha, NE 68131
402.502.3032

Jason Combes (Class of 2010) Annual Omaha North High Scholarship

Scholarships

Purpose:

To provide a scholarship to a graduating Omaha North High school senior planning to attend an accredited four-year school of higher learning in Nebraska commencing in the summer or fall term following graduation.

Amount:

One renewable $3,000 scholarship,

Eligible Recipients:

Graduating seniors from Omaha North High and have a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 or above on a 4.0 scale.

Selection Criteria:

  • Based equally on scholastic ability and financial need.
  • Preference given to Engineering/Architecture career/major.
  • Student Athlete, preference given to a baseball player.
  • Submit an unofficial high school transcript showing a GPA of 3.0 or higher.
  • Submit a letter of recommendation from a teacher and/or administrator.
  • Submit a short essay (maximum of 500 words) which includes their chosen area of study and describes why they want to pursue that career, lists their high school activities as well as any volunteer and job experiences and any other information that could be relevant to the selection process.

Selection Procedure:

Final recipients will be chosen by the Omaha North High School Committee (made up of teachers, counselors, and administrators from the school). Should you be selected for this award, please send verification of your enrollment at the college or university of your choice and a “Thank You” note directed to the donor to Omaha Public Schools Foundation. The award will be forwarded to the college of choice upon receipt.

Scholarship Renewal:

The scholarship is renewable for three additional years based on a minimum grade point average of 3.0 and continuation of pursuit of the recipient’s initially chosen major or such other major as may be approved by the donors. Current transcripts must be sent to the Omaha Schools Foundation for subsequent payments each year.

Administered By:

The Omaha Public Schools Foundation
Toba Cohen Dunning
3861 Farnam St.
Omaha, NE 68131
402.502.3032