Purpose:
To provide financial assistance to a student seeking post-secondary education who had formerly attended Liberty Elementary School.
Eligible Recipients:
A graduating senior from an Omaha Public High School who formerly attended Liberty Elementary.
Selection Criteria:
- Student must demonstrate a financial need and submit a Scholarship financial statement
- 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 at that has shaped who you are.”
- 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."Student must submit a letter of recommendation from a teacher or an administrator.
- Student will submit a current transcript.
- Student will state which years he/she attended Liberty Elementary School.
Amount: $2500.00
Selection Process: Selection will be made by the Liberty Scholarship Selection 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
