UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA AT OMAHA
The Next Generation Leadership Scholarship Program, funded by the Mammel Foundation, is
established to recognize the leadership potential and academic achievements of students already
enrolled in a course of study at the University of Nebraska at Omaha. The scholarship is designed
for graduates of Omaha and Bellevue Public Schools who show promise as leaders in the
continued development of the city of Omaha.
Up to ten (10) Next Generation Leadership scholarships may be awarded to UNO students on an
annual basis. Each scholarship will be awarded in the amount of $1,500.00 per academic year to
recipients.
Application Requirements:
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Applicants must be students in one of the following University of Nebraska at Omaha
colleges: Arts and Sciences; Communication, Fine Arts and Media; Education; or Public
Affairs and Community Service.
Applicants must be continuing full-time students of sophomore status or higher with a
minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0.
Applicants must submit:
a. A Completed Next Generation Leadership Scholarship application to the
Dean of their college.
b. An official UNO transcript.
c. A current copy of the student’s Financial Aid Notification (FAN)
d. A two page, typed (double spaced) personal statement of approximately 200300 words describing your career goals/aspirations and addressing how
you will be able to make a difference in the city of Omaha through
leadership and action.
e. Two letters of recommendation: one from a member of the university community
(faculty or staff) and the other from a community organization where you volunteer.
Letters of recommendation must address:
1. relationship of the writer with the applicant
2. applicant’s leadership skills and academic potential
3. evidence of the applicant’s commitment to serving the Omaha
community
Scholarships are renewable based on the following criteria:
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Maintaining a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00
Participating in an agreed upon number of hours of community service
Participating in a specified cohort-based program each semester
Submitting an annual progress report and participating in specially scheduled meetings and
activities with scholarship organizers.
Return a completed scholarship packet, no later than June 30 to the Dean of your college or the
offices of Latino/Latin American Studies (OLLAS), Multicultural Affairs, or Financial Aid.
The Next Generation Leadership Scholarship is open to all qualified applicants.
We are particularly interested in receiving applications from members of under-represented groups and strongly
encourage women and persons of color to apply.
UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA AT OMAHA
NEXT GENERATION LEADERSHIP SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION
Please print/type, sign, date, and submit completed application no later than June 30.
A.
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Name
Last _____________________________
Gender:
First ____________________________
Middle _________
( ) Male ( ) Female
Home
Address ____________________________ City______________ State_______ Zip Code ___________
Home Phone
Alternate Phone
Email
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) ____________________
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ETHNIC BACKGROUND
( ) African American/Black
( ) Latino/Hispanic (e.g. Mexican, Cuban, Puerto Rican)
( ) American Indian/Alaskan Native ( ) Caucasian/White ( ) Asian American/Pacific Islander
( ) OTHER (specify)________________________________
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EDUCATION
High School ____________________________ City_____________ Date of Graduation_______________
College __________________________________ Major _______________________________________
Class Standing:
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FR
SO
JR
SR
Projected Date of Graduation ____________________
EMPLOYMENT
Are you currently employed?
If yes, please indicate:
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) Yes
Full Time ___
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) No
Part Time ___
Total Hours Per Week __________
Employer: ____________________________________________________________________________
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HONORS AND ACTIVITIES
Please list any honors you would like us to be aware in considering your application.
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In order of importance, please list the co-curricular and community activities (e.g. clubs and community or
civic organizations, volunteer activities) in which you are engaged:
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Application packets will be considered complete upon receipt of the following:
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Signed and dated application.
Official UNO transcripts.
Copy of your current Financial Aid Notification (FAN).
Recommendation letter from a member of the university community (faculty or staff member).
Recommendation letter from a Community Organization where you volunteer.
Two-page, typewritten personal statement of 200 to 300 words describing your career
goals/aspirations and addressing how you will be able to make a difference in the city of Omaha
through leadership and action.
The application must be signed and dated by the applicant
in order for it to be processed for scholarship consideration.
I, the undersigned, affirm that the information provided above is true and accurate to the best of my
knowledge. I further give authorization to the University of Nebraska at Omaha to release information that
is deemed necessary for consideration and renewal of the Next Generation Leadership Scholarship.
Signature_____________________________________________ Date_____________________________