Scholarship Resources

Finding the right scholarship can be a game-changer for your academic journey.

The Barrientos Scholarship Foundation connects you with essential resources to make higher education more accessible and affordable.


BSF Scholarships Available

The following scholarships are open to apply until March 31, 2025.

BSF, In Honor of Ella and Vidal Barrientos, Arts/Education - $6,000

CHI Health, Healthcare - $1,000

Cinco de Mayo Omaha, Communications, Journalism, Marketing - $4,000

Clarkson College, Healthcare - $2,500

Geena Gomez, Masters in Education/Special Education - $5,000

JE Dunn, Construction Mgt. at UNK, UNL, or UNO - $5,000

Lozafina, General - $1,000

MagicTouch/Eddie Sandoval, Nursing - $2,500

MagicTouch, Business - $2,500

Methodist College, Healthcare - $2,500

Nebraska Furniture Mart, Business/Communications - $3,000


Metro Community College Only

BSF/MCC, Any - $5,000

CHI Health/MCC, Healthcare - $5,000

JE Dunn/MCC, Trades - $5,000

MagicTouch/MCC, Trades - $5,000

Omaha Public Power District (OPPD)/MCC, Trades - $5,000


Explore Key Scholarship Resources

EducationQuest Foundation

EducationQuest Foundation is a nonprofit organization with a mission to improve access to higher education in Nebraska. Headquartered in Lincoln, EducationQuest provides free college planning services, need-based scholarship programs, college access grants for high schools, college access resources for middle schools, and outreach services for community agencies.

ScholarshipQuest

University of Nebraska at Omaha

UNO is Nebraska's metropolitan university — a university with strong academic values and significant relationships with our community that transforms and improves the lives of those on a local, regional, national, and international level.

UNO Financial Resources

Ray and Rex Ekwall Scholarship

The Ray and Rex Ekwall Scholarships offer up to $12,000 each to support students aged 16 to 19 in earning their Private Pilot License. Funded through EAA Chapter 80 and designed for highly motivated youth, these scholarships help cover flight training costs for eligible candidates who are passionate about aviation. Applicants must possess or obtain an FAA medical certificate, begin flight training within 60 days of the award, and complete their training within a year. Recipients are also encouraged to stay involved with EAA activities and mentor future aspiring pilots. Applications are due by April 18, 2025.