Are there any scholarships available for college students planning to study in Omaha, Nebraska? I'm a high school junior trying to find potential funding opportunities. Any info on local or statewide scholarships would be greatly appreciated!
Absolutely, there are indeed scholarships available for students planning to study in Omaha, Nebraska. Here are a few examples:
1. Omaha Kiwanis Foundation Scholarship: Offered by Omaha's Kiwanis Club, this scholarship provides financial aid to local high school students demonstrating good citizenship, volunteer work and academic skills.
2. PRS Omaha Scholarship: This scholarship is granted to college students majoring in public relations or a related field such as communications or journalism in Nebraska or Iowa state.
3. Nebraska Legislative Package Scholarship: Offered to high school seniors in Nebraska who plan to attend an in-state public university, such as the University of Nebraska at Omaha. It's merit-based and the award varies.
4. Susan Thompson Buffett Foundation Scholarship: Offers funds to Nebraska residents who are graduates of a Nebraska public high school.
Make sure you verify all the eligibility requirements and deadlines before applying. Also, I'd encourage you to check with your school's guidance office and with the financial aid office at the college you plan to attend as they often have resources available about local and statewide scholarships too. Good luck with your search!
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