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:
- Submit student resume
- GPA of 3.0 or higher
- Submit student transcript
- Submit letter of recommendation from teacher or administrator
- 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