The Rich Hood Scholarship

Oct 31, 2023 | Scholarships

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BURKE SWIM DIVE Rich Hood has been the Burke Boys Swim coach since 1979. He has coached 3 State Championship teams, numerous state champions, and dozens of All-Americans. Rich not only pushed the swimmers in the pool, but also in the classroom. He emphasized representing Burke in a positive light, not only in the pool, but also in our community.
Coach Hood mentored hundreds of Burke swimmers to become good students, good fathers and valuable contributors to their community. The members of the OPS, Burke & Omaha swimming community wish to honor Rich’s 40-year career with a scholarship awarded in his name.
Funds will be used for a scholarship for graduating seniors who are members of the Burke Boys Swim Team and for special projects inside the Burke pool facility.

Purpose:

 To provide one time financial assistance for two Burke High graduating seniors who are or have been a member of the Burke High Swim or Dive Team.

Amount:

$250-$500 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 Burke  High School who are members of the Burke Swim or Dive Team and have a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.

 Selection Criteria:

  1. Participated in the Burke High Swim or Dive Team
  2. Have a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
  3. Student must submit an unofficial
  4. Be a graduating senior from Burke high school.
  5. Plan to attend a college, university, vocational-technical, nursing, business, or other school of higher learning in the summer or fall term following graduation.
  6. 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.”
  7. 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.
  8. Student must include a resume listing activities, volunteer and job

Selection Procedure:

Final recipients will be chosen by the Richard Hood  Scholarship 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

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