Julia Chavez Family Scholarship

Aug 1, 2022 | Scholarships

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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

Nov 16, 2019 | Scholarships

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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

Kristi LaRee Poetry Scholarship

Mar 23, 2022 | Scholarships

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Purpose:

Kristi LaRee was born in Omaha, Nebraska and died as a victim of domestic violence when she was 9 years old. Though she struggled through adversity in her short life, she was determined and resilient. She was light. She loved to dance, and laugh, and read. Kristi did not have the opportunity to attend college, but she would want to help others.

Eligible Schools:

Bryan Senior High School

Selection Criteria:

  1. High School Senior.
  2. Resilient and Determined Character.
  3. Submit up to 3 Poems on Any Subject.
  4. Submit a short essay (250-500 words) “How poetry has helped you overcome adversity”.
  5. Submit a letter of recommendation from a teacher and/or administrator.

Selection Process:

All applications will be reviewed by the friends and family of Kristi LaRee who will select the final 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 donor to Omaha Public Schools Foundation. The award will be forwarded to the college of choice upon receipt.

Amount:

$1000 Award

Administered By:
The Omaha Schools Foundation
Toba Cohen-Dunning, Executive Director
Omaha Schools Foundation
3861 Farnam St.
Omaha, NE 68131

Liberty Elementary Scholarship

Apr 4, 2024 | Scholarships

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Purpose: To provide financial assistance to a student seeking post-secondary education who had formerly attended Liberty Elementary School.

Eligible Recipients: A graduating senior from an Omaha Public High School who formerly attended Liberty Elementary.

Selection Criteria:

1. Student must demonstrate a financial need and submit a Scholarship financial statement
2. Student must submit a short essay stating their personal and professional goals, including their reason for continuing into post-secondary education.
3. Student must submit a letter of recommendation from a teacher or an administrator.
4. Student will submit a current transcript.
5. Student will state which years he/she attended Liberty Elementary School

Amount: $2000.00

Selection Process: Selection will be made by the Liberty Scholarship Selection 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

The Lisa Spivey Legacy Scholarship

Feb 13, 2019 | Scholarships

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Summary:

This scholarship is in remembrance of Lisa Yvonne Spivey. She was an advocate for student success and poured into every human she touched. She always saw the potential in people, even when they didn’t recognize it within themselves. This scholarship is intended for students who are graduating from OPS pursuing a degree in communications, broadcast, journalism, writing or content creation.

Amount:

$1,000

Guidelines:

  • A senior or hold senior status from OPS
  • Scholarship award can be used for anything that will support the success of the student in pursing post high school education

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

 

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Marian Martinez Memorial Scholarship

Sep 14, 2021 | Scholarships

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Purpose:

To provide a scholarship for one Latino Omaha Public Schools 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:

$ 2500.00

Selection Criteria:

  1. Student displays character
  2. Student holds a minimum GPA 2.75
  3. Student submits his/her transcript and resume.
  4. Student submits a short essay (500 words) which describes student’s volunteer service experience and how it embodies the spirit of Marian Martinez and her legacy.
  5. Student submits a letter of recommendation from a teacher, coach or counselor.

Selection Process:

Up to three students may be nominated by each school.  Applications that have not strictly followed the guidelines will not be considered. The recipient will be chosen by sponsors of the scholarship.  Sponsors may also wish to meet with recipient.

*Please note that the donors would like to see financial information.

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