High school seniors are invited to apply to be a UNO/OPS Teacher Scholar. A candidate must be:
- An incoming freshman enrolled in a teacher preparation program in UNO's College of Education, Health, and Human Sciences (CEHHS) for the 2024-25 year.
- Have demonstrated academic excellence.
- Show a commitment to community through volunteer service and extracurricular activities.
Please note:
Acceptance to the UNO/OPS TSA scholarship program requires a commitment to employment by the Omaha Public Schools upon exiting the TSA program, at a minimum, equal to the number of years in the TSA scholarship program.
Selection process timeline:
March 8
The application is open for the 2024-25 freshman cohort.
March 25
Informational meeting via Zoom at 7 p.m.
April 19
The application closes at midnight. Late submissions are not accepted. The top applicants will be invited to Interview Day.
May 11
Interview Day will be held at UNO in Roskens Hall.
June 1
The last day to accept an offered UNO/OPS Teacher Scholars Academy program invitation.