Fullerton Elementary School PTA Scholarship

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Purpose:

To provide financial assistance for a graduating Omaha Public Schools senior who attended Fullerton Elementary School.

Amount:

$300 payable to an educational institution of recipient’s choice. Verification of enrollment should be sent to the Omaha Schools Foundation for payment directly to the institution.

Eligible Recipients:

Two graduating seniors from an Omaha Public High School who attended Fullerton Elementary School for a minimum of two years.

Selection Criteria:

  1. Has a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.5 on a 4.0 scale.
  2. Submit an unofficial transcript.
  3. Attended Fullerton Elementary for at least three years.
  4. Plan to attend a college, university, vocational-technical, or other school of higher learning in the summer or fall term following graduation.
  5. Students must include a resume listing activities, volunteer and job experiences.
  6. Submit a reference letter from a teacher, counselor or coach.
  7. 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.

Selection Process:

Final recipients will be chosen by the Scholarship Committee of the Fullerton Elementary PTA.

Verification of your enrollment at the college or university of your choice and a “Thank You” note directed to the donor should be sent to Omaha Public Schools Foundation. The award will be forwarded to the recipient’s college of choice upon receipt.

Administered By:

Omaha Public Schools Foundation
Toba Cohen-Dunning, Executive Director,
3861 Farnam St.
Omaha, NE 68131

 

Future Educator’s Scholarship

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The Future Educator Scholarship

One graduating senior from any Omaha Public High Schools will be awarded a scholarship.

Eligibility:

The senior must have plans to enroll for the summer or fall term as a full-time student in a post-secondary institution majoring in elementary or secondary education.

Amount: $3000.00

Requirements:

  1. Answer all information requested on the application and submit it online through the OPSF Scholarship Portal. Incomplete applications will not be accepted (includes signatures and scores).
  2. Request that ACT scores, a transcript of grades, including courses in progress, be attached to your application.
  3. Request that one letter of recommendation from a teacher, counselor, or administrator be forwarded with your application.
  4. Include a 75-100 word essay explaining why you are choosing teaching as a career.

Selection Process:

The scholarship recipients will be selected by the Omaha Public Schools Foundation Board. Verification of your enrollment at the college or university of your choice and a “Thank You” note directed to the donor should be sent to Omaha Public Schools Foundation. The award will be forwarded to the recipient’s college of choice upon receipt.

Administered by:

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

Georgene Kyral Scholarship

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Purpose:

To provide financial assistance to a graduating Omaha Public Schools student. Georgene (Mrs. M) Kyral was a sixth grade teacher and administrator with the Omaha Public Schools for 33 years

Amount:

(1) $2000 scholarship to a student from Hartman and (1) $2000 scholarship to a student from Oak Valley payable to a college, university or technical trade program upon the Foundation’s receipt of verification of enrollment from the institution chosen by the recipient.

Eligible Schools:

All OPS High Schools

Selection Criteria:

    1. Student must have attended Hartman or Oak Valley Elementary for a minimum of three years.
    2. Student must be working part-time in a paid job outside of school and show proof of employment by submitting a résumé.
    3. 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 that has shaped who you are.”
    4. 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.
    5. Student must submit a letter of recommendation from a teacher or school administrator.
    6. Student must submit an unofficial transcript.

Selection Process:

Recipient will be chosen by Ms. Georgene Kyral and or the OPSF Scholarship Committee.

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.

Administered By:

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

 

John Paul Gustafson Memorial Scholarship

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Purpose:

This scholarship is awarded annually to remember John Paul Gustafson, an Omaha North High and Academy of Finance graduate. This scholarship will be awarded based upon the essays, GPA and academic achievements, contributions to the school and community, order and neatness of the application, and extracurricular activities. Financial need may also be considered when information is provided. You can read more about John using the link directly above.

Thank You

John Paul Gustafson’s family would like to thank the many generous families and individuals who knew John and contributed personally to the creation of the scholarship. We would like to thank the Citigroup Foundation because a significant portion of this scholarship was funded with the remaining scholarship money John was unable to use from the four-year Citigroup Academy of Finance (AOF) Scholarship he was awarded in 2003. And thank you to the Omaha Schools Foundation, for administering this scholarship, which works to help Omaha Public Schools students to succeed.

Amount:

The winner will receive $1,000 mailed directly to their college or university such college expenses. The winner will receive $1,000 mailed directly to their college or university.

Eligible Candidates:

The student awarded this scholarship must:

  • Successfully complete AP Environmental Science OR Honors Personal Finance
  • Graduate from Omaha North High School
  • Attend a four-year accredited college or university

In addition to Omaha North senior class applications, college freshman, sophomores, and juniors who previously won the scholarship may submit a recent transcript from their college or university to be considered in the applicant pool. For those already in college, the original application completed during their senior year at North, plus the updated transcript, will be used to compare applications.

Selection:

The Selection Committee who evaluates applications is comprised of individuals who knew John.

Requirements:

  1. Essay One: Answer one of these two questions:
    • If you were to start your own business, what would it be and why would it be profitable?
    • If you were to work to solve one environmental issue, what would it be and how would you try to solve it?
  2. Essay Two:
    • What are your goals?
    • Why are these your goals?
  3. Resume: Use your resume from other applications, however, we generally expect information like ACT/SAT scores, Accomplishments, Community Activities, Sports, Leadership Positions, Awards, Honors, Employment, Interests, etc.)
  4. Official Transcript (most recent)
  5. Optional: You may provide any other information you like, including a brief description of yourself, and information on financial need for college funding. You may attach recommendations or copies of recommendation from other applications. These items are optional.

Administered by:

The Omaha Public Schools Foundation

Julia Chavez Family Scholarship

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Purpose:

To provide a scholarship for one Hispanic Omaha South High School graduating senior for a student who demonstrates a strong work ethic, passion for volunteering in their community and helping others, and commitment to post-secondary education.

Amount:

$1,000

Selection Criteria:

  1. Character/Citizenship
  2. Minimum GPA 3.2
  3. Submit Financial Aid Form
  4. Submit student’s transcript and resume
  5. Submit a short essay (500 words): Describe a volunteer opportunity you have been involved in that demonstrates passion and willingness to serve your community and to help others.
  6. Submit two letters of recommendation from a teacher and/or administrator. May not include a family member.

Selection Process:

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 recipient’s college of choice upon receipt.

Administered by:

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

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Kevin Vann Scholarship

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Kevin Vann Scholarship

Kevin Vann grew up under difficult circumstances in Baltimore, Maryland.

He became the first member of his family to attend college by earning a basketball scholarship to Towson State University.  He then joined the Army and moved through the ranks at an unprecedented rate earning countless honors, commemorations and medals along the way.

As a retired First Sargent in the US Army, he started his teaching career at Omaha Northwest in 1998. He was the JROTC instructor, head boys and girls tennis coach and assistant varsity boys coach. After a couple of years at Northwest, he took over the girls basketball program. In 2016 he joined the staff at Bryan High School as a JROTC instructor, assistant girls and boys tennis coach and assistant basketball coach.  He loved working with students and helping them realize their potential regardless of their circumstances.  He passed away after a tough battle with stomach cancer, but fought to support and be there for his student-athletes until the end.

Award:

$1000.00

Scholarship Requirements

The requirements for this scholarship are:

  1. The graduating senior must hold a 2.0 or above GPA.
  2. The scholarship is for an African-American male.
  3. The award will be based on need.
  4. Applicant must submit an essay stating how they contributed to their high school (list activities they were involved in) and how they plan on continuing to contribute to the community.

Selection Process:

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.

Administered by:

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