South Omaha Scholarship Fund

Nov 3, 2023 | Scholarships

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Purpose:

To provide financial assistance to a student seeking post-secondary education in the fields of engineering, education or medicine.

Amount:

One renewable $3,000 scholarship.

Eligible Schools:

The following Omaha Public High Schools:  South, Bryan and Buena Vista

Selection Criteria:

  1. Based equally upon scholastic ability and financial need.
  2. Preference will be given to students pursuing a bachelor’s degree in engineering, education or a medical field (including pre-medicine and pre-veterinarian) at a four-year accredited post-secondary institution in Nebraska.

Application:

  1. Applicants should (i) be a graduating high school senior planning to attend an accredited four-year school of higher learning in Nebraska commencing in the summer or fall term following graduation, (ii) submit an unofficial high school transcript showing a GPA of 2.5 or higher, (iii) submit a letter of recommendation from a teacher and/or administrator and (iv) specify the applicant’s chosen major.
  2. Applicants should submit a short (maximum 500 words) essay which (i) includes a brief description of the applicant’s family, (ii) specifies their chosen area of study and describes why they want to pursue that career, (iii) lists their high school activities as well as any volunteer and job experiences and (iv) any other information which could be relevant to the selection process.

Selection Process:

The principal and scholarship committee of each of the three designated high schools will recommend the top qualifying student for this scholarship from that high school.  Recommendations will be sent to the Omaha Public Schools Foundation, which will forward them to the donors for a final selection.  The donors may wish to meet with the scholarship recipient.

Scholarship Recipient:

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 donors to Omaha Public Schools Foundation. The award will be forwarded to the college of choice upon receipt.

Scholarship Renewal:

The scholarship is renewable for three additional years based on a minimum grade point average of 2.8 and continuation of pursuit of the recipient’s initially chosen major or such other major as may be approved by the donors. Current transcripts must be sent to the Omaha Schools Foundation for subsequent payments each year.

Administered by:

The Omaha Public Schools Foundation
Toba Cohen-Dunning
3861 Farnam St.
Omaha, NE 68131
402.502.3032

Core Bank Scholarship

Aug 23, 2021 | Scholarships

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Purpose:

To provide a scholarship for an Omaha Public Schools graduating senior from Benson, Bryan and South High Schools to a student who demonstrates a strong work ethic, passion for volunteering in their community and helping others, and commitment to post-secondary education.

Amount:

$2,000.00 each

Selection Criteria:

  1. Character/Citizenship
  2.  Minimum GPA 2.75/Self-motivated
  3.  Submit Financial Aid Form
  4.  Submit student’s transcript and resume
  5.  Submit a short essay (500 words) Describe a volunteer opportunity you have been involved in that demonstrates passion and willingness to serve your community and to help others.
  6.  Submit a letter of recommendation from a teacher and/or administrator.

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.

The award will be forwarded to the recipient’s college of choice upon receipt of proof of enrollment and a “Thank You” note directed to the donor.

*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
Toba Cohen-Dunning, Executive Director
Omaha Public Schools Foundation
By: March 1, 2022

Soaring Eagles Pathway Scholarship

Jan 14, 2020 | Scholarships

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This scholarship will benefit a graduating OPS senior who spent their K-12 education attending Spring Lake Magnet, Marrs Magnet and Omaha South High School.

Purpose:

To provide a scholarship for a graduating Senior who has attended Spring Lake, Marrs, and South and is bi-literate in both English and Spanish

Requirements:

  1. Must have an unweighted GPA of 2.5-3.25- through Senior Year (first semester)
  2. Must have spent fours years at South High School and a minimum of 6 years between Spring Lake Magnet and Marrs Magnet
  3. Must provide two letters of recommendation-one from a staff member of a Pathway School (Spring Lake, Marrs or South) & 1 letter from a non-relative who can speak to the student’s character and community involvement.
  4. Must provide a current official transcript.
  5. Student must be bi-literate in English/Spanish.
  6. Must provide a 500 word essay in English-“How will you use your passion to serve others?”
  7. Must provide a 500 word essay in Spanish-“How will your bi-literate skills benefit your passion to make the world a better place?”

Amount:

$1000

Selection Process:

An award letter will be presented to the recipient at the Omaha South High School Scholarship Awards Night by scholarship committee member(s).

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 Rozmus Family Stewards of the Future Scholarship

Oct 26, 2021 | Scholarships

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Purpose:

To provide financial assistance to a student seeking post-secondary education in the fields of engineering or education. The Rozmus family believes in advocating for continued education and are strong supporters of Omaha South High School. Supporting the growth of future engineers and educators will foster a culture of young people who will have the skills to solve complex problems and develop a love for learning.

Amount:

Renewable $2,000 scholarship

Eligible Schools:

Omaha South High School

SelectionCriteria:

  1. 50% based on scholastic ability
  2. 50% based on need
  3. Preference will be given to students pursuing a bachelor’s degree in engineering or education at an accredited post-secondary institution in Nebraska.
  4. Student shall be heavily involved in the community or extracurricular activities.

Selection Process:

The principal and scholarship committee of each high school will recommend the top two students. Recommendations will be sent to the Omaha Public Schools Foundation, which will forward them to the Rozmus family for a final selection.

The scholarship is renewable for three years based on a grade point average of 2.8. Current transcripts must be sent to the Omaha Schools Foundation for subsequent payments each year.

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