Purpose:
To provide financial assistance for a graduating Omaha Public Schools senior who attended Fullerton Elementary School.
Amount:
$300 payable to an educational institution of recipient’s choice. Verification of enrollment should be sent to the Omaha Schools Foundation for payment directly to the institution.
Eligible Recipients:
Two graduating seniors from an Omaha Public High School who attended Fullerton Elementary School for a minimum of two years.
Selection Criteria:
- Student must submit the PTA Common Scholarship Application with all of its requirements.
- Student must submit a letter of recommendation from a teacher or school administrator.
- Student must submit a current transcript.
- Student must submit a short essay answering the questions, “What I remember most about my elementary school experience?” and “Why do I want to further my education?”
Selection Process:
Final recipients will be chosen by the Scholarship Committee of the Fullerton Elementary PTA.
Verification of your enrollment at the college or university of your choice and a “Thank You” note directed to the donor should be sent to Omaha Public Schools Foundation. The award will be forwarded to the recipient’s college of choice upon receipt.
Administered By:
Omaha Public Schools Foundation
Toba Cohen-Dunning, Executive Director,
3861 Farnam St.
Omaha, NE 68131