Rita Murphy Education Scholarship

Scholarships

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Purpose:

To provide one time financial assistance, for one Omaha Public Schools senior, who attended Lewis & Clark.

Amount:

$1000.00 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 Lewis & Clark for a minimum of two years and have a cumulative GPA of at least 2.5 on a 4.0 scale. Students must be enrolled in Special Ed classes or are planning to become a Special Ed teacher.

Selection Criteria:

  1. Attended Lewis & Clark for at least two (2) years.
  2. Students must be enrolled in Special Ed classes or are planning to become a Special Ed teacher.
  3. Have a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.5 on a 4.0 scale.
  4. Student must submit an unofficial transcript.
  5. Be a graduating senior from an OPS high school
  6. Plan to attend a college, university, vocational-technical, nursing, business, or other school of higher learning in the summer or fall term following graduation.
  7. 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.”
  8. 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.
  9. Student must include a resume listing activities, volunteer and job experiences.

Selection Procedure:

Final recipients will be chosen by the Lewis & Clark 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