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 open on March 1, 2026.
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
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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.
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.
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.
ACT Prep at the Highlander
ACT Prep at Highlander is a free seminar designed to empower North Omaha high school juniors and seniors to approach the ACT with confidence. Presented in partnership with Aim High Test Prep, the program supports a variety of learning styles while providing in-depth review of core subjects, proven test-taking strategies, and repeated practice with the exam format.
Whether you’re taking the ACT for the first time or aiming to raise your score, this seminar will help you strengthen your skills, build confidence, and step into your future with readiness.
