Next Generation Leadership Scholarship

The Next Generation Leadership Scholarship (NGLS) was established by Nancy Mammel in the Mammel Foundation to encourage and reward academic excellence and community engagement among UNO Students with significant financial need.
Awards Include: Multiple scholarships of up to $15,000 per student will be awarded based on financial assistance to high school seniors and UNO students.

Eligibility Requirements:
• Evidence of community engagement
• Minimum 3.0 grade point average (GPA)
• Graduate of: Omaha, Bellevue, Ralston, Papillion-LaVista or Millard Public School System
• Planning to enroll at UNO’s College of: Arts & Sciences; Education; Communication, Fine Arts & Media; Public Affairs & Community Service; or Exploratory Studies

Consideration for renewal of the scholarship may require reapplication.

Award
Varies
Deadline
06/06/2025
Supplemental Questions
  1. Other Scholarships-Have you been awarded any other scholarships for the forthcoming academic year in college (2023-2024)? Please list scholarships including but not limited to Regents Scholarship, Thompson Learning Community (TLC), Goodrich Scholarship Program, College Opportunity Scholarship.
  2. Personal Statement-Your personal statement should be approximately 300-400 words. Be sure to address the following: 1) your career goals/aspirations; 2) your record of leadership and community engagement; 3) how you hope to make a difference in the city of Omaha through present and future leadership and community service; and 4) how this award will benefit you.
  3. Please explain any obstacles you have overcome due to your neighborhood and/or community circumstances.
  4. What knowledge and experiences have you had living or working in a diverse community or organization? Please provide specific examples.
  5. Please provide two letters of recommendation. For new freshmen, please provide one from each of these sources: a teacher or counselor from your high school, and a community organization where you volunteer. For current UNO students (new applicants), please provide a letter from each of these sources: a UNO faculty member, and a community organization where you volunteer. For current NGLS recipients letters of reference are not required.
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