Student Opportunities

•OLLAS Internship Program
•Study Abroad Programs
•Scholarships and Programs

OLLAS Internship Program

The purpose of the OLLAS internship program is to train students wishing to gain research, community outreach, and other academic and professional skills applicable to their program of study or future careers. We anticipate awarding between two and four internships each spring semester.

The application requires that you be a LLS/CLS student in good standing or a student interested in declaring LLS or CLS as a major or minor. Additional criteria include:

The 2007 OLLAS Internship application deadline is November 8. Decisions will be made before early registration begins for the following spring semester.

OLLAS Internship Application: Click here

Scholarships and Programs

American GI Forum Scholarship
Barrientos Scholarship Foundation
Bill and Melinda Gates Scholarship
Charles B. Washington Memorial Scholarship
Davis Memorial Scholarship
Fraser Stryker Diversity Scholarship Program
Gateway to Success Minority Nursing Scholarship
Goodrich Scholarship Program
Harvard Financial Aid Office
Heartland Latino Leadership Scholarship
Hispanic Scholarship Fund
G. Robert Muchemore
Isaacson Incentive Scholarship
MacAllister Scholars in Education
Next Generation Leadership Scholarship
NU Paths
Osborn Scholarship
Paul Beck Scholarship
Peter Kiewit Institute (PKI) Scholarships
Schrager Scholarship Program
STEP Scholarship
University Honors Scholarships
UNO Advantage Scholarship
UNO Office of Financial Aid
Other Links to Financial Aid Websites

The Heartland Latino Leadership Scholarship-November 1 Deadline
The Heartland Latino Leadership Conference & Expo (HLLC) will award academic scholarship to Latino youth and adults wishing to pursue a post-secondary education in the state of Nebraska. The HLLC's goal is to develop the skills and awareness necessary for effective working relationships among community professionals and businesses in this exciting time of social and cultural change. HLLC provides scholarship opportunities to emerging Latino leaders of this region to help achieve this goal. The scholarship fund is made available through the generous support of HLLC donors and sponsors. Applications will become available at a later date.

Visit: http://www.latinoleadership.info/

Urban League Scholarship
The following link is to the Urban League of Nebraska's Scholarship Opportunities page. It consists of several scholarships sponsored by the Urban League, as well as links to local area high school, college and university scholarship websites.

For more information go to:  http://www.urbanleagueneb.org/Scholarship%20Opportunities.htm

Barrientos Scholarship Foundation-April 15 Deadline
The Barrientos Scholarship Foundation was created to assist young Latinos pursuing higher education. The scholarships are in honor of the late and distiguished Barrientos brothers. The Barrientos migrated from Aguascalientes, Mexico in the late 1920s and eventually worked their way to Omaha. They were recognized for their musical talent in the Omaha Latino community. The Barrientos family is now one of the best known and engaged Mexican American families in Omaha.

Artistic Scholarship Application: PDF
General Scholarship Application: PDF

Fraser Stryker Diversity Scholarship Program
The general purpose of the Fraser Stryker Diversity Scholarship Program is to provide financial assistance in the form of college tuition and paid student internships to students of African-American, Asian, Latino, and Native-American origins from low income families in the Omaha metro area who are interested in pursuing a career in law. Graduating seniors at any of the public or private high schools in the greater Omaha area who have been accepted to an accredited college or university located in the United States may be eligible.

For more information and to download the application go to: http://www.fraserstryker.com/community-diversity.asp

The Bill & Melinda Gates Scholarship-January 13 Deadline
The Gates Millennium Scholars Program grants scholarships to low-income students of color. Applicants must have at least a 3.3 cumulative GPA and be a graduating senior in high school.

For more information please call 877-690-4677 (toll free) or visit their website at http://www.gmsp.org

The Isaacson Incentive Scholarship-January 15 Deadline
The Isaacson Scholarship, funded by the Jacob J. and Dottie M. Isaacson estate, was established to recognize the academic achievements of talented high school students throughout the Omaha area, while encouraging their enrollment at the University of Nebraska at Omaha. Applicants must reside in the Omaha metropolitan area for one year prior to applying for this scholarship. Up to ten Isaacson Scholarships may be awarded to First Year UNO students on an annual basis. Each scholarship is awarded in the amount of $1,000 per academic year.

To receive a scholarship application call the UNO Office of Multicultural Affairs at (402) 554-2248. Website for Multicultural Affairs Scholarships

The UNO Office of Financial Aid General Scholarships-January 15 Deadline
A wide range of scholarship programs at UNO have been established to recognize excellent high school achievement by incoming freshman students and exceptional scholastic performance by upper-class students already in attendance at the University. Scholarship funds have been provided for students by the state of Nebraska, corporations, clubs, community organizations and friends of the University.

To be eligible for these funds distributed by the UNO Office of Financial Aid you must complete the online application at the link below: http://www.ses.unomaha.edu/finaid/

UNO Advantage Scholarship Program-February 1 Deadline
The University of Nebraska Omaha offers scholarships for an amount up to the difference between resident and non-resident tuition to selected new undergraduate students who are not residents of Nebraska.

For consideration, a student should apply for admission by February 1, 2007, and meet the minimum criteria for eligibility (23 or higher ACT score(or equivalent on the SAT), OR rank in the top 25% of high school class). Transfer students must have a 3.0 GPA (on a 4.0 scale) or higher to be considered. For more information got to: http://www.ses.unomaha.edu/finaid/

The Davis Memorial Scholarship-February 1 Deadline
The Davis Scholarship recognizes the most academically talented racial minority students in the State of Nebraska. Awarded for the first time in 1990, the Davis Scholarship is one of the University's most important ways of honoring outstanding Nebraska high school students. The value of the Davis Scholarship is based primarily on the family's ability to help meet college costs. The amount may equal the full cost of attendance.

Awards range between $2,000 and $4,000 a year.

To receive a scholarship application call the UNO Office of Multicultural Affairs at (402) 554-2248. Website for Multicultural Affairs Scholarships

G. Robert Muchemore UNO Scholarship-February 1 Deadline
This scholarship is awarded to incoming freshmen who are graduates of Nebraska high schools and have financial need. The scholarship covers full tuition for students that enroll in and maintain 15 credit hours each semester. This scholarship may be renewed for an additional three years if the recipient continues to meet the requirements of the scholarship. For more information got to: http://www.ses.unomaha.edu/finaid/

NU Paths-February 1 Deadline
Nebraska University Pre-Admission to the Health Sciences (NU-PATHS) is a collaborative program developed between the University of Nebraska at Lincoln, University of Nebraska at Kearney, University of Nebraska at Omaha, and the University of Nebraska Medical Center.

The NU-PATHS program assists selected students in their undergraduate pre-health curricula at one of the NU undergraduate campuses and guarantees admission to the selected UNMC program upon successful and timely completion of their undergraduate pre-professional program of study. The purpose of NU-PATHS is to recruit and educate academically talented students who demonstrate, through life experiences and personal motivation, a desire to become health care professionals who are willing to serve persons in need of health care in medically underserved communities. It is anticipated that program graduates will practice in medically underserved urban communities.

Click here for the application:
http://www.unk.edu/uploadedFiles/academics/health_prog/nupathsapplication.pdf

Phillip Schrager Scholarship Program for Student Leaders- February 1 Deadline

The Phillip Schrager Scholarship Program for Student Leaders recognizes students who possess outstanding leadership capability. Selection is based primarily on a student's involvement in high school activities and organizations; scholastic achievement is also a qualification. These two-year awards are given annually to freshman students who are expected to become involved in leadership roles on campus and to enroll in a "Leadership and Administration" class. The scholarship is valued at $2,500 per year. The award may be extended to the junior and senior years if all qualifications are met. Preference is given to students from the Omaha area. Applications are available from the high school guidance counselors.

University Honors Scholarships-February 1 Deadline
Approximately 40 University Honors Scholarships are awarded by individual colleges to sophomore, junior and senior students enrolled at UNO. These non-renewable scholarships are awarded by the colleges based on academic achievement, and provide for the remission of resident tuition charges. http://www.ses.unomaha.edu/finaid/

The Goodrich Scholarship Program-February 15 Deadline
The Goodrich Scholarship Program began in 1972 with funds from the Nebraska State Legislature. It is named in honor of Omaha's former State Senator Glenn Goodrich, who authored the enabling legislation. The overall intent of the Program is to provide a college education for Nebraska residents, who otherwise could not afford it, while offering them a broad and meaningful experience in general education. The program has reached out to students of cultures including-- African American, Asian American, European American, Latino American, and Native American. The students it has served have displayed a wide range of academic ability, from those who, in spite of strong motivation, have yet to fulfill their academic potential, to those who are already highly skilled and can help create a stimulating learning environment for their peers.

Applications for the 2008-2009 academic year will be available in November 2007. Goodrich Website

STEP Scholarship-February 15 Deadline
The University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO), together with the Metropolitan Community College (MCC), has been awarded a $2,000,000 five year grant by the National Science Foundation (NSF). The purpose of this grant is to increase the number of students obtaining degrees from UNO and MCC. UNO STEM departments are Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Geology, Mathematics and Physics. A large component of the UNO/MCC STEP program is to offer scholarship aid to under-represented and nontraditional students with financial need. UNO is adopting the Goodrich Program as a model for STEP scholarship aid. To that end, STEP scholars will be provided with a structured mentoring system and a common course experience. Up to 20-25 qualified students per year will be supported in this scholarship program. Applications available at: http://www.unomaha.edu/step/scholarship.shtml

The Charles B. Washington Memorial Scholarship-March 10 Deadline
The Washington Memorial Scholarship offers awards to undergraduate, graduate, and professional school students. Recipients must be U.S. citizens and Nebraska residents.

Application Deadline for the 2007-2008 academic year has past

The Osborn Scholarship-March 10 Deadline
Graduating high school seniors and currently enrolled college students that are Nebraska residents are eligible for this scholarship. Previously enrolled college students must have at least a 2.5 GPA.

Application Deadline for the 2007-2008 academic year has past: PDF

Paul Beck Scholarship-March 15 Deadline
The Faculty Senate of the University of Nebraska at Omaha has sponsored scholarships for meritorious students since 1970 when Paul L. Beck, a long-time member of the History Department, urged faculty and staff to go beyond the classroom to assist capable students in their educational pursuits at UNO. Undergraduate juniors, seniors and graduate students are invited to apply for the Paul L. Beck Memorial Faculty/Staff Scholarship. For more information go to: http://www.unomaha.edu/~facsen/Paul_Beck_Schlrshp/beck_schlrshp_index.htm

Gateway to Success Minority Nursing Scholarship-April 1
Clarkson College and The Nebraska Medical Center are committed to increasing the opportunities for minority students to succeed in the growing dynamic field of nursing. Funded by Clarkson Regional Health Services and The Nebraska Medical Center, this scholarship supports five qualified minority students each year. Each scholarship is worth $10,000 per academic year and is awarded for four years, assuming recipients continue to meet the requirements. Each scholarship includes a yearly summer work internship at the Nebraska Medical Center which provides $5,000 per summer in additional funds.

Click here for more information.

The MacAllister Scholars in Education Program-April 10 Deadline
As a way of encouraging more minority students to embark on teaching careers the MacAllister Scholars in Education Program annually awards scholarships to undergraduates and graduates presently enrolled in or about to enter the UNO College of Education. Individuals selected as MacAllister Scholars receive funds that may be applied to tuition, fees and books and have access to a wide range of support services. Scholars who continue meeting the program's qualifications may have their scholarship renewed throughout their academic career.

For information about this and other scholarships for students interested in a teaching career, visit the following link: http://coe.unomaha.edu/oss/scholarships.php.

The Next Generation Leadership Scholarship-May 9 Deadline
The Next Generation Leadership Scholarship, created by the Mammel Foundation, recognizes UNO students who express a strong interest in community leadership, remaining in their local communities and bringing about social change. OLLAS is responsible for coordinating the scholarship at UNO. Up to 10 scholarships are awarded to outstanding students each year.

Applications available: PDF

The American GI Forum Omaha Men's & Women's Chapter Scholarship-September Deadline
The American GI Forum was created in 1948 to address the discrimination and inequalities endured by Hispanic veterans. The organization now acts as an advocate for all Hispanics. The Omaha Men's & Women's Chapter offers scholarships to students that have graduated or will graduate from high school and have entered or plan to enter a college, university, or trade/vocational school within the current calendar year.

Applications are currently available at OLLAS or at the American GI Forum located at 2002 N Street.

Harvard expands financial aid for low- and middle-income families
Reinforcing its commitment to opportunity and excellence across the economic spectrum, Harvard announced a significant expansion of its 2004 financial aid initiative for low- and middle-income families. Parents in families with incomes of less than $60,000 will no longer be expected to contribute to the cost of their children attending Harvard. In addition, Harvard will reduce the contributions of families with incomes between $60,000 and $80,000.

Visit http://www.news.harvard.edu/gazette/daily/2006/03/30-finaid.html for the full text of this announcement.

The Hispanic Scholarship Fund-October 16 Deadline
The Hispanic Scholarship Fund (HSF) is the nation's leading organization supporting Hispanic higher education. HSF was founded in 1975 with a vision to strengthen the country by advancing college education among Hispanic Americans-the largest minority segment of the U.S. population. In support of its mission to double the rate of Hispanics earning college degrees, HSF provides the Latino community more college scholarships and educational outreach support than any other organization in the country. During its 30-year history, HSF has awarded more than 73,000 scholarships totaling nearly $170 million to Latinos from all 50 states, Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands and Guam who have attended more than 1,700 colleges and universities. Applications available at: Website

The Peter Kiewit Institute (PKI) Scholarships-January 15 deadline
Application for admission to UNO- February 1 deadline
A variety of scholarship opportunities, including the prestigious Walter Scott, Jr. Scholarship, are available for students attending UNL's College of Engineering and Technology (Omaha Campus programs) and UNO's College of Information Science and Technology located in The Peter Kiewit Institute.

For information contact:
The Peter Kiewit Institute
1110 S. 67th St., PKI 301
Omaha , NE 68182-0694
(402) 554-3333
For more information go to:
http://www.pki.nebraska.ed

Other Financial Aid Opportunities
The following websites are recommended for additional funding opportunity searches.

• Federal Student Aid- students.gov
• Financial Aid - http://finaid.org
• Collegeboard - collegeboard.com
• GoCollege - www.GoCollege.com
• Fastweb - http://www.fastweb.monster.com
• Education Quest Foundation - www.educationquest.org
• Chicana/Latina Foundation-http://www.chicanalatina.org
• Congressional Hispanic Scholarships-http://www.chciyouth.org/
• Scholarships For Hispanics -http://www.scholarshipsforhispanics.org/
• Scholarships Based on Ethnicity - http://www.college.ucla.edu

Study Abroad Programs

 If you are interested in studying abroad, the following links provide helpful information about different programs and locations offered.

StudyAbroad.com   (http://www.studyabroad.com/)

“StudyAbroad.com is the Internet's leading source of information on educational opportunities for students to study in other countries. It is a comprehensive directory of study abroad programs, summer study abroad, internship, service learning and volunteer abroad programs, intensive language programs all organized either study abroad by subject or study abroad by country or study abroad by city. International Education support through our study abroad handbook provides a guide to education abroad, health and safety and study abroad scholarship/financial aid information.”

Academic Programs International - API (http://www.academicintl.com/)

“API provides beginning to high-level coursework (including graduate work) for both the language and the non-language student, in English (in some locations) and the foreign language of the host country. Choose from courses in Liberal and Studio Arts, Humanities, Business, Language, History, Science and more! Programs are available for quarter, semester, summer, and academic year terms, as well as for two-week and month-long terms.”

Center for International Studies – CIS (http://www.studyabroad-cis.com/index.html)

“CIS, the Center for International Studies, is a global, international education organization dedicated to offering safe, challenging and exciting study abroad experiences to students who have, at minimum, a high school diploma (you do not need to be in college or university). Our U.S.-based operation is dedicated to working with students who are interested in spending a summer, semester, year or full degree abroad (including foreign students studying in the U.S.) We offer programs that are value priced, comprehensive and located in some of the most desirable places in the world. From the moment you contact CIS, an experienced staff member will begin working with you to ensure you are well prepared for whichever study abroad program you choose. We will play and integral role between you, your home institution and the overseas program.

Center for Study Abroad – CSA (http://www.centerforstudyabroad.com/AboutUs.html)

“Since 1990, Center For Study Abroad (CSA) has been providing affordable, high quality, and fully accredited study abroad programs overseas to students, working adults and retirees worldwide. Programs are open to all adults from all countries, for study abroad is for everyone. CSA's mission has always been to provide quality programs at a lower cost, as well as offer a lot of flexibility to best fit each participant.”

Council on International Educational Exchange – CIEE (http://www.ciee.org/participant.aspx)

“CIEE is the leading U.S. non-governmental international education organization. CIEE creates and administers programs that allow high school and university students and educators to study and teach abroad.”

Cultural Experience Abroad - CEA (http://www.gowithcea.com/)

“At CEA, we believe in making study abroad accessible to ALL students. When you choose us, we are with you every step to make sure you have a great experience, from the moment you apply to your return home from your program. It's what we call the CEA Difference. There are four main aspects to the CEA Difference: 1) Academic Quality 2) Customer Service 3) Cultural Immersion 4) Your Well-Being”

Institute for Study Abroad, Butler University (http://www.ifsa-butler.org/about/)

“The Institute for Study Abroad, Butler University (IFSA-Butler) is a nonprofit organization founded at Butler University in 1988. Our primary goal is to provide quality overseas study opportunities, plus academic and personal support services, for qualified North American undergraduates seeking to earn academic credit through study abroad. While the Institute for Study Abroad is affiliated with Butler University, it is not a department of the university.”

The International Service-Learning and Leadership – IPSL (http://www.ipsl.org/programs/programs.aspx)

“Offered in 14 countries, IPSL programs unite academic study for credit and volunteer service, giving students a fully integrated study abroad experience. The service enlivens the formal learning, and the learning informs the service. Both students and the host communities benefit from the substantial service each student gives. By studying at a local university and serving 15-20 hours per week in a school, orphanage, health clinic or other agency addressing human needs, students find their knowledge of the host culture--and of themselves--take on greater depth and meaning.”

ISA – International Studies Abroad (http://www.studiesabroad.com/)

“ISA program participants can study Spanish, French, or Italian at any proficiency level or can choose from programs taught entirely in English. Many ISA programs also offer the unique opportunity to enroll in courses with local students. As a result of the wide variety of ISA programs available, students are able to select the program that best suits their personal interests and individual academic goals. By becoming fully immersed in the culture, customs, and ideals of the host country, each participant gains skills, experiences, and memories that will last a lifetime.””