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UNO Graduate Students Awarded AmeriCorps Scholarship

UNO is proud to announce six graduate students were awarded the AmeriCorps Scholarship for Fall 2022.

Arts and Sciences Hall in fall

The University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO) is nationally recognized for its commitment to community engagement and celebrates the dedication and spirit of service demonstrated by students who have participated in the AmeriCorps program. In recognition of the commitment shown by AmeriCorps volunteers, UNO is proud to offer students a scholarship opportunity that can be used in conjunction with the Segal AmeriCorps Education Award.

In addition to the general benefits offered to all AmeriCorps volunteers, UNO offers up to ten $1,500 graduate scholarships annually to AmeriCorps alumni as a matching benefit when utilizing their Segal AmeriCorps Education award. Along with UNO scholarships, all AmeriCorps students will receive in-state tuition. These are one-time awards for graduate study.

Graduate students who want to be considered must meet all the eligibility requirements. Graduate students must be admitted to a graduate degree or graduate certificate program at UNO for Fall of 2022, self-identify in the application process as an AmeriCorps Alumni, upload evidence of AmeriCorps service, and be enrolled in a minimum of six graduate credit hours. Anyone with questions about the scholarship, please contact the Office of Graduate Studies.

Fall 2022 Graduate AmeriCorps Scholarship Recipients

  • Joel Kreifels, Nebraska City, Nebraska (Master's of Public Administration)

  • Katherine Sitler-Elbel, Omaha, Nebraska (Master’s of Social Work)

  • Sarah King, Whitesburg, Kentucky (Master’s of Science in Political Science)

  • Ellie Carr, Colchester, Vermont (Master’s of Social Work)

  • Matthew Pajunen, Duluth, Minnesota (Master’s of Public Administration)

  • Dana Christensen, Los Angeles, California (Master’s of Public Administration)

About UNO Office of Graduate Studies

The UNO Office of Graduate Studies has more than 110 years of experience educating professionals and academics, and helping individuals succeed in their careers. The mission of the Office of Graduate Studies is to develop, enhance, and promote outstanding graduate education; to ensure a rich environment for learning, creative activity, and the discovery and communication of new knowledge; and to be recognized for excellence in regional, national, and global engagement and contributions. With over 90 graduate programs at all levels, UNO has numerous opportunities.

About the University of Nebraska at Omaha

Located in one of America’s best cities to live, work and learn, the University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO) is Nebraska’s premier metropolitan university. With more than 15,000 students enrolled in 200-plus programs of study, UNO is recognized nationally for its online education, graduate education, military friendliness and community engagement efforts. Founded in 1908, UNO has served learners of all backgrounds for more than 100 years and is dedicated to another century of excellence both in the classroom and in the community.

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