Marian Martinez Memorial Scholarship
Purpose:
To provide a scholarship for one Latino Omaha Public Schools graduating senior for a student who demonstrates a strong work ethic, passion for volunteering in their community and helping others, and commitment to post-secondary education.
Amount:
$ 2500.00
Selection Criteria:
- Student displays character
- Student holds a minimum GPA 2.75
- Student submits his/her transcript and resume.
- Student submits a short essay (500 words) which describes student’s volunteer service experience and how it embodies the spirit of Marian Martinez and her legacy.
- Student submits a letter of recommendation from a teacher, coach or mentor.
Selection Process:
Up to three students may be nominated by each school. Applications that have not strictly followed the guidelines will not be considered. The recipient will be chosen by sponsors of the scholarship. Sponsors may also wish to meet with recipient.
*Please note that the donors would like to see financial information as well as a letter of recommendation from the counselor or a teacher.
Administered By:
Omaha Public Schools Foundation. The final recipient will be notified by letter from the OPS Foundation. Verification of enrollment must be sent from the Registrar’s Office to the Executive Director of the OPS Foundation for disbursement of the funds. The check will be written to your post-secondary institution.