Student Scholarships
OPS Students,
Are you an upcoming graduate interested in learning more about Omaha Public Schools Foundation scholarship opportunities?
Omaha Public Schools Foundation administers scholarships for Omaha Public Schools graduating seniors. You can preview the scholarship requirements here and apply online.
The Omaha Public Schools Foundation strives to raise new scholarship dollars each year to provide optimal funding for Omaha Public Schools graduating seniors the opportunity to pursue post-secondary education, while growing established endowments. #OPSFpossible
Please contact your high school counselor and/or scholarship committee for information on all scholarships offered through the district. The 2024 Applications Portal is now closed. Awards will be presented in May.
OPSF Scholarship Preview
Jason Combes (Class of 2010) Annual Omaha North High Scholarship
Purpose: To provide a scholarship to a graduating Omaha North High school senior planning to attend an accredited four-year school of higher learning in Nebraska commencing in the summer or fall term following graduation. Amount: One renewable $3,000 scholarship,...
Chandler Sanders Green Scholarship
Chandler (Sanders) Green (Class of 2010) Annual Central High Scholarship Purpose: To provide a scholarship to a Central High school senior who demonstrates a strong work ethic and compassion for others. Amount: $500 payable to an educational institution of recipient’s...
Gomez Elementary PTO Scholarship
Purpose: To provide one time financial assistance, for two Omaha Public Schools seniors, who participated in the Gomez Heritage Dual Language Program. Amount: $500 payable to an educational institution of each recipient’s choice. Verification of enrollment should be...
David Daughton Memorial Scholarship
Background: David Daughton grew up in Creston, Iowa and graduated from Creighton University. He taught elementary school at Conestoga Elementary in the late 1960’s through the National Teacher Corps. He then became a leading researcher in smoking cessation studies for...
Drs. Shashi and Subhash Bhatia Family Scholarship
Background of Donors: The Bhatia’s immigrated from Republic of India about 50 years ago. Each came with a medical degree. They both worked at Creighton University School of Medicine and have retired as Professor Emeriti. They strongly value education as a way to...
South Omaha Scholarship Fund
Purpose: To provide financial assistance to a student seeking post-secondary education in the fields of engineering, education or medicine. Amount: One renewable $3,000 scholarship. Eligible Schools: The following Omaha Public High Schools: South, Bryan and Buena...
Buffett Middle School Scholarship
Purpose: To provide one time financial assistance, for two Omaha Public Schools seniors, who attended Buffett Middle School. Amount: $500 payable to an educational institution of recipient’s choice. Verification of enrollment should be sent directly to the Omaha...
Teri Kinkead Memorial Scholarship
Teri Kinkead Memorial Scholarship Purpose: Teri Kinkead was a devoted mother and had a successful career as an accountant. Born and raised in Omaha, Nebraska, she attended Adams Elementary School, Lewis and Clark/Monroe Junior High Schools and Central High School....
World Refugee Day Scholarship
The Omaha Refugee Task Force (ORTF) is a collaborative effort of refugee community leaders, resettlement agencies, city officials, and other service providers whose purpose is to advocate for and address refugee issues in Omaha. We meet the first Wednesday of every...
Bertha Buckner Memorial Scholarship
Purpose: To provide one time financial assistance, for one Omaha Public Schools senior, who attended Washington. Amount: $300 payable to an educational institution of recipient’s choice. Verification of enrollment should be sent directly to the Omaha Schools...