Purpose:
To provide one time financial assistance, for two Omaha Public Schools seniors, who attended Skinner Elementary School.
Amount:
$500 (each student) 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 Skinner 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:
- Student must submit a letter of recommendation from a teacher or school administrator.
- Have a GPA OF 2.5 on a 4.0 scale.
- Graduating seniors from an Omaha Public High School who attended Skinner Elementary School for a minimum of two years
- Student must submit a current transcript.
- ESSAY SPECIFICS: “How I plan to use my college education.”
- Student must include a resume listing activities, volunteer and job experiences.
Selection Procedure:
The final recipient will be chosen by a selection committee established by the Principal of Skinner Elementary School made up of school staff and leadership.
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
