Gilbert M. Hitchcock Memorial Scholarship-Chemistry

Mr. Hitchcock was born in Omaha in 1859 and attended the public schools here before studying in Baden, Germany. Upon his return to the United States, he enrolled in the Law College at the University of Michigan. He received his law degree in 1881 and began his Omaha law practice the same year.

In 1885 Hitchcock established the Omaha Daily World and in 1889 he purchased the Omaha Herald. These papers were combined into the Omaha World-Herald which was first published on July 18, 1889. Mr. Hitchcock went on to serve in both the United States House of Representatives and the Senate. More information can be found at the Nebraska State Historical Society.

This fund is used to support Chemistry majors at UNO, typcially in their senior year.

Awarding Criteria:
-Scholarship and service in chemistry

Award Amount:
Approximately $600 per year