Purpose:
To provide one time financial assistance, for an Omaha Public Schools senior, who attended Saddlebrook Elementary School.
Amount:
$1,000 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 Saddlebrook 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 the Saddlebrook PTA 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 (maximum 3 paragraphs) answering the questions, “What is a life lesson I have learned while being an OPS student? How did that experience make me OPS proud?” and “Why do I want to further my education?”
- Student must include a resume listing activities, volunteer and job experiences.
Selection Procedure:
Final recipients will be chosen by the Scholarship Committee of the Saddlebrook Elementary School PTA.
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