Omaha North High Alumni Legacy Scholarship

Apr 6, 2021 | Scholarships

Selection Criteria:

  • Must be a graduating senior from Omaha North High School
  • Must prove financial need
  • Preference will be given to students who reside in the 68111 zip code
  • Preference will be given to students who are African American, Hispanic American, Native American or LGBTQ.

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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Richard Pesek Building a Future Scholarship

Mar 25, 2021 | Scholarships

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Richard Pesek Building a Future Scholarship -Senior Status at Independent Studies

Purpose:

To invest in and support students as they seek to build their future post-graduation from an alternative pathways program.

 Vision:

This scholarship was created in memory of Richard Pesek. Rich valued education and understood the impact a strong foundation consisting of both a high school diploma and post-graduation training/education can have on a person’s future. Rich took drafting and blue-print reading at South High School. After graduating from South High, Rich entered an apprentice bricklayer program to support his young family. While he worked as an apprentice bricklayer, he received additional trade training to become a journeyman by the age of 21. With this foundation and a strong work ethic, he was promoted to Masonry Foreman and then to Superintendent of Masonry at Hawkins Construction. Rich shared the value of post-graduation training/education and how it would lead to a better future not only with his children, but also with many apprentices over the course of his 38- year career. The Building a Future Scholarship was founded in 2021 in memory of Richard Pesek to add a brick as young people build their foundations for the future. This scholarship will provide a one-time $500 scholarship that can be used to support their goal for further education.

 Amount:

$500 one time

 Selection Criteria:

  1. Student must hold senior status at Independent Studies
  2. Submit student’s transcript
  3. Submit an essay discussing what or who has motivated you to further your education as well as goals for after graduation. No word minimum.

Selection Process:

All Independent Studies Program students with senior status are eligible. Recipient will be chosen by committee (including member of Pesek family/designee, ISP Program Director/designee, and school social worker).

 

Richard Pesek Building a Future Scholarship - Senior Status at Blackburn Alternative Program

Purpose:

To invest in and support students as they seek to build their future post graduation from an alternative pathways program.

Vision:

This scholarship was created in memory of Richard Pesek. Rich valued education and understood the impact a strong foundation consisting of both a high school diploma and post-graduation training/education can have on a person’s future. Rich took drafting and blue-print reading at South High School. After graduating from South High, Rich entered an apprentice bricklayer program to support his young family. While he worked as an apprentice bricklayer, he received additional trade training to become a journeyman by the age of 21. With this foundation and a strong work ethic, he was promoted to Masonry Foreman and then to Superintendent of Masonry at Hawkins Construction. Rich shared the value of post-graduation training/education and how it would lead to a better future not only with his children, but also with many apprentices over the course of his 38-year career. The Building a Future Scholarship was founded in 2021 in memory of Richard Pesek to add a brick as young people build their foundations for the future. This scholarship will provide a one time $500 scholarship that can be used to support their goal for further education.

Amount:

$500 one time

Selection Criteria:

  1. Student must hold senior status at Blackburn Alternative Program
  2. Submit student’s transcript
  3. Submit an essay discussing whaUwho has motivated you to further your education as well as goals for after graduation. No word minimum.  Preference will be given to students who have participated in a service learning project while at Blackburn.

Selection Process:

All Blackburn students with senior status are eligible. Recipient will be chosen by committee (including member of Pesek family/designee, Blackburn Program Director/designee, and school social worker).

Richard Pesek Building a Future Scholarship - Senior Status at Accelere

Purpose:

To invest in and support students as they seek to build their future post graduation from an alternative pathways program.

Vision:

This scholarship was created in memory of Richard Pesek. Rich valued education and understood the impact a strong foundation consisting of both a high school diploma and post-graduation training/education can have on a person’s future. Rich took drafting and blue-print reading at South High School. After graduating from South High, Rich entered an apprentice bricklayer program to support his young family. While he worked as an apprentice bricklayer, he received additional trade training to become a journeyman by the age of 21. With this foundation and a strong work ethic, he was promoted to Masonry Foreman and then to Superintendent of Masonry at Hawkins Construction. Rich shared the value of post-graduation training/education and how it would lead to a better future not only with his children, but also with many apprentices over the course of his 38 year career. The Building a Future Scholarship was founded in 2021 in memory of Richard Pesek to add a brick as young people build their foundations for the future. This scholarship will provide a one time $500 scholarship that can be used to support their goal for further education.

Amount:

$500 one time

Selection Criteria:

  1. Student must hold senior status at Accelere
  2. Submit student’s transcript
  3. Submit an essay discussing what/who has motivated you to further your education as well as goals for after graduation. No word minimum.

Selection Process:

All Accelere students with senior status are eligible.  Recipient will be chosen by committee (including member of Pesek family/designee, Accelere Program Director/designee, and school social worker).

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The Rich Hood Scholarship

Oct 31, 2023 | Scholarships

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BURKE SWIM DIVE Rich Hood has been the Burke Boys Swim coach since 1979. He has coached 3 State Championship teams, numerous state champions, and dozens of All-Americans. Rich not only pushed the swimmers in the pool, but also in the classroom. He emphasized representing Burke in a positive light, not only in the pool, but also in our community.
Coach Hood mentored hundreds of Burke swimmers to become good students, good fathers and valuable contributors to their community. The members of the OPS, Burke & Omaha swimming community wish to honor Rich’s 40-year career with a scholarship awarded in his name.
Funds will be used for a scholarship for graduating seniors who are members of the Burke Boys Swim Team and for special projects inside the Burke pool facility.

Purpose:

 To provide one time financial assistance for two Burke High graduating seniors who are or have been a member of the Burke High Swim or Dive Team.

Amount:

$250-$500 payable to an educational institution of recipient’s choice. Verification of enrollment should be sent directly to the Omaha Schools Foundation for payment directly to the educational institution.

Eligible Recipients:

Graduating seniors from Burke  High School who are members of the Burke Swim or Dive Team and have a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.

 Selection Criteria:

  1. Participated in the Burke High Swim or Dive Team
  2. Have a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
  3. Student must submit an unofficial
  4. Be a graduating senior from Burke high school.
  5. Plan to attend a college, university, vocational-technical, nursing, business, or other school of higher learning in the summer or fall term following graduation.
  6. 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.”
  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.
  8. Student must include a resume listing activities, volunteer and job

Selection Procedure:

Final recipients will be chosen by the Richard Hood  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

Ronald C. Nimps Scholarship

Oct 26, 2021 | Scholarships

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Ronald C. Nimps devoted his career to public education believing that education opens up opportunities for everyone. After service in the U. S. Air Force, he used the G. I. Bill to earn an education degree at Mankato State (now Minnesota State University, Mankato). He taught in Iowa for several years before moving to Omaha in 1964, where he began teaching 9th grade Geography at Nathan Hale Junior High. He stayed at Nathan Hale until 1989 when 9th grade was moved to high school and he began teaching at Northwest High School. He retired in 1995. All five of his children attended Nathan Hale Junior High and graduated from Northwest High School.

Purpose:

To assist students who wish to pursue post-secondary education.

Award:

$500.00 

Eligible Schools:

Omaha Northwest High School

Selection Criteria:

  1. Student must have completed two years at Nathan Hale and graduate from Omaha Northwest High School.
  2. Student must submit a transcript.
  3. This scholarship will be awarded to a male member of a minority community.
  4. Student should be pursuing post-secondary education at an accredited 4-year college or university.
  5. Student should submit a short essay entitled “Why is a college education important to me?” (Maximum 3 paragraphs)
  6. Preference will be given to students who exhibit perseverance, integrity, and good citizenship in the pursuit of their graduation.

Selection Process:

A student will be selected by the Omaha Northwest High School Scholarship Committee. The donor will be provided application materials for the 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.

Administered by:

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

Supported By:

The Family of Ronald C. Nimps

Ricki Getzschman Memorial Scholarship

Jan 18, 2018 | Scholarships

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Purpose:

To provide an annual (renewable) scholarship to a graduate of Benson High School in memory of Ricki Getzschman.

Eligible Schools:

Benson High School

Selection Criteria:

  1. The recipient shall have attended Benson High School for at least two years and be a graduating senior from Benson High School.
  2. The recipient shall have demonstrated academic excellence (GPA of at least 3.0) and true positive participation in school as well as in the community.

  3. Applicants shall submit their transcript along with a two page essay on the subject matter requested on page three of the required reading.

  4. Applicants shall provide two letters of reference, one of which must be from a teacher or administrator.
  5. This scholarship may be used for any field of study and may also be used for trade school or community college.

Amount:

One scholarship in the amount of $2500.00 shall be awarded annually payable to the college, university or trade school upon the Omaha Public Schools Foundation’s (OPSF) receipt of verification of enrollment from the institution chosen by the recipient.

In Addition:

This scholarship is renewable in the amount of $2500.00 for each of up to four succeeding years if the recipient meets the following criteria:

  1. Recipient maintains 3.0 GPA and is a student in good standing. Recipient must provide a transcript to OPSF by July 31st of each year.
  2. Recipient shall write a brief, informal letter to the Getzschman Family Scholarship Committee regarding how each year has progressed, struggles and/or successes, any interesting anecdotes, changes in goals, changes in perception of the world, etc. This letter is also due to OPSF by July 31st of each year.
  3. Said award shall be paid to the college, university or trade school as before.
  4. These criteria must be met in consecutive years. If, in any year, the recipient does not meet these criteria, the recipient is no longer eligible to renew this scholarship.

Selection of Recipients By:

The Getzschman Family and Selected Friends of the Family/Ricki.

Administered By:

Omaha Public Schools Foundation (OPSF).

Saddlebrook Elementary School PTA Scholarship

Aug 23, 2021 | Scholarships

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Purpose:

To provide one time financial assistance, for an Omaha Public Schools senior, who attended Saddlebrook Elementary School.

Amount:

$1,000 payable to an educational institution of recipient’s choice. Verification of enrollment should be sent directly to the Omaha Schools Foundation for payment directly to the educational institution.

 Eligible Recipients:

Graduating seniors from an Omaha Public High School who attended Saddlebrook Elementary School for a minimum of two years and have a cumulative GPA of at least 2.5 on a 4.0 scale.

Selection Criteria:

  1. Student must submit the Saddlebrook PTA Scholarship Application with all of its requirements.
  2. Student must submit a letter of recommendation from a teacher or school administrator.
  3. Student must submit a current transcript.
  4. Student must submit a short essay (maximum 3 paragraphs) answering the questions, “What is a life lesson I have learned while being an OPS student? How did that experience make me OPS proud?” and “Why do I want to further my education?”
  5. Student must include a resume listing activities, volunteer and job experiences.

Selection Procedure:

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

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