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
The Rich Hood Scholarship
Rich Hood has been the Burke Boys Swim coach since 1979. He has coached 3 State Championship teams, numerous state champions, and dozens of All-Americans. Rich not only pushed the swimmers in the pool, but also in the classroom. He emphasized representing Burke in a...
Ronald C. Nimps Scholarship
Ronald C. Nimps devoted his career to public education believing that education opens up opportunities for everyone. After service in the U. S. Air Force, he used the G. I. Bill to earn an education degree at Mankato State (now Minnesota State University, Mankato). He...
Ricki Getzschman Memorial Scholarship
Purpose: To provide an annual (renewable) scholarship to a graduate of Benson High School in memory of Ricki Getzschman. Eligible Schools: Benson High School Selection Criteria: The recipient shall have attended Benson High School for at least two years and be a...
Saddlebrook Elementary School PTA Scholarship
Purpose: To provide one time financial assistance, for two Omaha Public Schools seniors, who attended Saddlebrook Elementary School. Amount: $500 (each student) payable to an educational institution of recipient’s choice. Verification of enrollment should be sent...
Sandra Kay Spencer Knipe Memorial Scholarship
Sandra served initially as a volunteer and then as a licensed para for the kindergarteners at Indian Hills Elementary for 20 years until cancer took her life. As a mother of five children who were all enrolled in the school, Sandra had a vested interest in the...
Shannon Lloyd Memorial Scholarship
Purpose: A $1,000 scholarship will be awarded each year in memory of Shannon Lee Lloyd, who attended Fullerton Magnet Center from 1999 to 2001. This scholarship was awarded for the first time in 2012 when Shannon would have graduated. It is now given each year to an...
The Simon Says: Live A Better Life Scholarship
The Simon Says: Live A Better Life Scholarship is looking for a student that, despite the struggles of their circumstances, has strived to help others either through volunteer work or by the way they have chosen to make a difference in their community or family…
Si Se Puede Omaha Public Schools Scholarship
Purpose At least 1-$2000 dollar scholarship will be awarded. Selection Criteria GPA 2.5 or higher (unweighted) OPS High School Seniors who are not eligible to apply for federal financial aid (DACA or any undocumented student) Money can be used for any College,...
The Skinner Elementary School PTO Scholarship
Purpose: To assist students who wish to pursue post-secondary education. Eligible Recipients: All OPS High Schools Selection Process: Student must have completed a minimum of three years at Skinner Elementary. Recipient shall be academically able to succeed in...
Soaring Eagles Pathway Scholarship
This scholarship will benefit a graduating OPS senior who spent their K-12 education attending Spring Lake Magnet, Marrs Magnet and Omaha South High School. Purpose: To provide a scholarship for a graduating Senior who has attended Spring Lake, Marrs, and South and is...