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:
- 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).
- Request that ACT scores, a transcript of grades, including courses in progress, be attached to your application.
- Request that one letter of recommendation from a teacher, counselor, or administrator be forwarded with your application.
- 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