Martha Stofko Scholarship (Benson West)

Aug 23, 2021 | Scholarships

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Mrs. Martha Stofko is a former teacher and principal with nearly 30 years of experience in the Omaha Public Schools. She was principal of Benson West Elementary School from 1999-2007.

Purpose:

To provide financial assistance to a former 6th grade graduate of Benson West Elementary School who is seeking post-secondary education.

Eligible Schools:

All OPS High Schools

Selection Criteria:

  1. Student must have attended Benson West Elementary for a minimum of three years and graduated 6th grade from the school.
  2. Student must demonstrate financial need and submit a scholarship financial statement.
  3. Student must submit a letter of recommendation from a teacher or school administrator.
  4. Student must submit a recent transcript showing a minimum grade point average of 3.0.
  5. Student must submit an essay stating their personal and professional goals.

Amount:

$500 

Selection Process:

Selection will be made by Mrs. Martha Stofko. 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

 

Mick Messbarger Memorial Scholarship (Central)

Jan 16, 2018 | Scholarships

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Purpose:

The purpose of this memorial is to provide a scholarship for an OPS graduating senior from Central High School who has participated in the Central Legion Baseball Program. This scholarship is in memory of Mick Messbarger who was a dedicated coach for the Memorial Park Baseball Little League and someone who loved baseball stats, trivia and most of all the game of baseball.  (Particularly the Texas Rangers!)

Amount: $750.00

Selection Criteria:

  1. Student must have participated a minimum of three years in the Central Baseball Program.
  2. Demonstrate Character/Citizenship
  3. Minimum GPA 3.0/Self-motivated
  4. Submit Financial Aid Form
  5. Submit student’s transcript
  6. Submit a short essay (500 words) “How I plan to use my education to benefit society.”
  7. Submit a letter of recommendation from the baseball coach, teacher and/or administrator.

Selection Process:

Students will be nominated by the Central High Scholarship Committee.  Preference will be given to players who participated in the Memorial Park Little League Baseball Program. The recipient will be chosen by sponsors of the scholarship.  *Please note that the donors would like to see financial information as well as a letter of recommendation from the coach, counselor or a teacher.

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:

Omaha Puublic Schools Foundation
Toba Cohen-Dunning
3861 Farnam St.
Omaha, NE 68131
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Millie Lemon “Ms. Tucker” Scholarship

Sep 21, 2021 | Scholarships

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Purpose:  

To provide a scholarship for a deserving graduating Bryan High School senior in honor of Mrs. Lemon/Ms. Tucker.

Amount:

$1000.00 payable to an accredited 2 or 4-year post-secondary institution.  

Recipients:

One graduating senior from Bryan High School.

Criteria:

  1. GPA between 2.5 and 3.5.
  2. Must have spent four years at Bryan High School.
  3. Must have taken Spanish for four years.
  4. Must have completed and earned passing grades in 7 semesters of Spanish classes.
  5. Must be enrolled in 2nd semester of senior year Spanish class.
  6. Student must submit a one-page essay addressing, “How will what you have learned taking four (4) years of high school Spanish help you in the future?” Please include your future plans in the essay.

Selection Procedure:

The Lemon Family will select recipient and present award letter on Honors Night.

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

Miracle Hills OPTIMIST / CHI Health Scholarship 4 Year Degree (Burke)

Oct 23, 2021 | Scholarships

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Optimist International

Purpose:

Miracle Hills Optimist/CHI Health, Scholarship for a Four-Year Degree Program or Two Year Transfer Program.

Amount:

$1,000

Eligibility:

  1. Applicant must be planning on enrolling in the upcoming fall term as a full-time student in an institution of higher learning (college, university) with no fewer than 12 credit hours in a four-year program or two-year transfer program.
  2. Applicant must be a graduating senior during the present academic year of application at Burke High School
  3. Applicant must be performing satisfactorily in all subjects currently enrolled at Burke High School
  4. Applicant’s weighted GPA must be less than 3.7 on a 4.0 scale
  5. Applicant must complete and attach a one-page written essay summarizing their short- and long-term goals and how they intend to achieve them.
  6. Applicant will be considered without regard to race, creed, religion, or sex

Selection Process:

Applications will be reviewed initially by the faculty scholarship committee with the final selection made by the Miracle Hills Optimist Club.

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

Miracle Hills Optimist / CHI Health Scholarship for a Trade School (Burke)

Oct 26, 2021 | Scholarships

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Optimist InternationalPurpose:

Miracle Hills Optimist / CHI Health Scholarship for a Two-Year Trade School

Amount:

$1000.00

Eligibility:

  1. Applicant must be planning on enrolling in the upcoming fall term as a full-time student in an institution of higher learning (junior college, technical college) with no fewer than 12 credit hours in a two-year trade school program.
  2. Applicant must be a graduating senior during the present academic year of application at Burke High School
  3. Applicant must be performing satisfactorily in all subjects currently enrolled at Burke High School
  4. Applicant’s weighted GPA must be less than 3.7 on a 4.0 scale
  5. Applicant must complete and attach a one-page written essay summarizing their short- and long-term goals and how they intend to achieve them.
  6. Applicant will be considered without regard to race, creed, religion, or sex

Selection Process:

Applications will be reviewed initially by the faculty scholarship committee with the final selection made by the Miracle Hills Optimist Club.

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

Norris Middle School Scholarship

Feb 5, 2020 | Scholarships

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OPS Norris Middle School Red Birds Purpose:

To provide a scholarship for a graduating OPS senior who attended Norris Middle School for at least two full academic years and plans to attend either a 2 or 4-year post-secondary institution.

Amount:

$500

Eligible Recipients:

  1. Any graduating senior from the Omaha Public Schools who attended Norris for at least two full years.
  2. Minimum 2.5 GPA at graduation
  3. Completed application submitted to in the OPS Foundation portal.
  4. Submission of essay “What does it mean to be a Norris Redbird? How did attending Norris affect you as a person or student?”

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:

Norris Middle School Scholarship Committee and the Omaha Public Schools Foundation.

Toba Cohen Dunning
3861 Farnam St.
Omaha, NE 68131
402.502.3032