David Daughton Memorial Scholarship

Jan 22, 2024 | Scholarships

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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 30 years at the University of Nebraska Medical Center. Upon retirement, David worked as a paraprofessional for 12 years at Burke High School in the ESL department. He helped many students understand how to navigate high school curriculum, he worked tirelessly to write practice tests so students could master subjects, and supported many students through their journey moving to Omaha and pursuing a high school degree. He also helped students obtain scholarships to attend post-secondary education, and even helped them navigate some of their classes in post-secondary classes. He believed every person belonged, no matter their life circumstances prior to coming to the United States.

Purpose:

To provide a scholarship to a graduating Burke High School senior, who has participated in the Burke ESL program. The senior will be attending a 2-year or 4-year post-secondary program. This scholarship was created to honor David Daughton who found teaching ESL students at Burke one of his greatest pleasures and accomplishments.

Amount:

$1000.00 payable to the college or university upon the Foundation’s receipt of verification of enrollment from the institution chosen by the recipient.

Selection Criteria:

  1. Student must have participated in the ESL program at Burke High School
  2. Student must have a GPA of 2.5 or higher
  3. Student shall be academically able to succeed in college
  4. Student must be pursuing further education at an accredited 2 or 4 year college or university
  5. Student must submit an essay (250-500 words) stating the impact the ESL program had on them and their reason for seeking post-secondary education
  6. Student must submit one recommendation letter from a teacher or coach

Selection Procedure:

Chosen by committee, including a member of the Daughton family/designee and a Burke High School ESL Program Director/designee.

Timeline:

The David Daughton Memorial Scholarship Committee will make the selection annually. Applications will be received through the Omaha Public Schools’ scholarship portal between November 1st and March 1st. Decisions will be made by April 1st.

Administered By: The Omaha Public Schools Foundation

Miracle Hills OPTIMIST / CHI Health Scholarship 4 Year Degree (Burke)

Oct 23, 2021 | Scholarships

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Optimist International

Purpose:

Miracle Hills Optimist/CHI Health, Scholarship for a Four-Year Degree Program or Two Year Transfer Program.

Amount:

$1,000

Eligibility:

  1. Applicant must be planning on enrolling in the upcoming fall term as a full-time student in an institution of higher learning (college, university) with no fewer than 12 credit hours in a four-year program or two-year transfer program.
  2. Applicant must be a graduating senior during the present academic year of application at Burke High School
  3. Applicant must be performing satisfactorily in all subjects currently enrolled at Burke High School
  4. Applicant’s weighted GPA must be less than 3.7 on a 4.0 scale
  5. Applicant must complete and attach a one-page written essay summarizing their short- and long-term goals and how they intend to achieve them.
  6. Applicant will be considered without regard to race, creed, religion, or sex

Selection Process:

Applications will be reviewed initially by the faculty scholarship committee with the final selection made by the Miracle Hills Optimist Club.

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

The Rich Hood Scholarship

Oct 31, 2023 | Scholarships

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BURKE SWIM DIVE 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 positive light, not only in the pool, but also in our community.
Coach Hood mentored hundreds of Burke swimmers to become good students, good fathers and valuable contributors to their community. The members of the OPS, Burke & Omaha swimming community wish to honor Rich’s 40-year career with a scholarship awarded in his name.
Funds will be used for a scholarship for graduating seniors who are members of the Burke Boys Swim Team and for special projects inside the Burke pool facility.

Purpose:

 To provide one time financial assistance for two Burke High graduating seniors who are or have been a member of the Burke High Swim or Dive Team.

Amount:

$250-$500 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 Burke  High School who are members of the Burke Swim or Dive Team and have a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.

 Selection Criteria:

  1. Participated in the Burke High Swim or Dive Team
  2. Have a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
  3. Student must submit an unofficial
  4. Be a graduating senior from Burke high school.
  5. Plan to attend a college, university, vocational-technical, nursing, business, or other school of higher learning in the summer or fall term following graduation.
  6. 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 that has shaped who you are.”
  7. 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.
  8. Student must include a resume listing activities, volunteer and job

Selection Procedure:

Final recipients will be chosen by the Richard Hood  Scholarship 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