The Barrientos Scholarship Foundation has awarded over $335,000 to Latino high school and college students from the Greater Omaha area, since its founding in 2005.
AVAILABLE SCHOLARSHIPS:
Casa de la Cultura, Master's Degree @ UNO - $5,000
Magic Touch/Eddie Sandoval, Healthcare/Nursing/Medical - $5,000
Magic Touch, Business - $2,500
CHI Health, Health/Medical* - $2,500
Cinco de Mayo Omaha, Marketing/Communication/Business @ UNO, Creighton, or College of St Mary - $2,500
Latino Society of OPPD (LSO), STEM - $2,500
Latino Society of OPPD (LSO), STEM - $2,500
Nebraska Furniture Mart, General - $2,500
JE Dunn, Construction/Trades - $900
Barrientos Scholarship Foundation (BSF) & Metro Community College are offering the following scholarships at MCC for the 2024 school year:
Alvarez Insurance/MCC, General - $5,000
Barrientos Scholarship Foundation/MCC, General - $5,000
JE Dunn/MCC, Construction/Trades - $5,000
Magic Touch/MCC, Trades - $5,000
*Note: If interested in CNA then it is recommended to apply for CHI Health CNA Career Ladder at MCC directly. Letter of recommendation and personal statement required.
Our Story
The Barrientos Scholarship Foundation is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization based in Omaha, Nebraska. Our primary goal is to help reduce the financial burden for Latino students pursuing in-state education - keeping talent in Nebraska. We are committed to promoting the value of higher education, supporting and mentoring students, and developing community leaders.
Upcoming Events
With your help, the Barrientos Scholarship Foundation can continue giving more Nebraska students the opportunities to dream bigger while suppORTing local colleges.
CONTACT INFO
To find out how you can help, please contact us today. With scholarship, participant and sponsorship opportunities, you're sure to find the right way to get involved for you.
Barrientos Scholarship Foundation
P.O. Box 7173
Omaha, NE 68107