Scholarship Opportunities


Central Office Scholarship Opportunities

The TeamMates Mentoring Program offers two scholarships through the central office including the Osborne Opportunity Fund and the Gary Scharf Scholarship Fund.
  • Osborne Opportunity Fund
    Due: April 1st of each year. Criteria: Minimum of two years in TeamMates. For mentees pursuing post-secondary education in the University of Nebraska system. Schools include UNL, UNO, UNMC, UNK and Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture.
  • Gary Scharf Scholarship Fund
    Due: April 1st of each year. Criteria: Minimum of two years in TeamMates. Established in memory of Gary Scharf whose family wished to dedicate funding to helping youth. This scholarship is a competitive scholarship and is not tied to any particular school.

Local TeamMates Scholarships

In addition to the scholarships offered through the central office, many local chapters raise money for each of their graduating TeamMates. Check with your program coordiinator about the opportunities available in your community.

Additional Scholarship Opportunities

In addition to the scholarships provided by the central office and local chapters, TeamMates has created special partnerships with a number of organizations that provide scholarship opportunities. Listed below are the scholarship funds that are a good match for TeamMates mentees.
  • Susan Thompson Buffett Scholarship
    Due March 1st of each year, this is for students with a 2.5 GPA and who plan on attending a Nebraska state school. Priority is given to students in financial need. Click on the link above to review the full requirements and download the application. Once you receive a Buffett scholarship, follow-up services are available to you if you attend UNL, UNO or UNK.
  • EducationQuest
    EducationQuest accepts nominations from the TeamMates Mentoring Program through Gigi Inness at ginness@teammates.org. Nominations are due in the spring and fall of each semester. Click on this link for nomination details.
  • EducationQuest Tips for Successful Applications
    Review the tips provided by EducationQuest to give your mentee the best chances possible for securing this scholarship.
  • Horatio Alger
    Due in October of each year, this scholarship is given through AKSARBEN. Scholarships are based on need.
  • Howard Osborne Scholarship
    Due: March 1st. The Howard Osborne Scholarship is for students bound for Hastings College. TeamMates Mentees are given priority in this fund.
  • UNL In-State Freshmen Scholarships
    Due: February 1st. For students attending UNL. Choose from a variety of scholarships including diversity scholarships and the Davis-Chambers scholarship. Must be registered at the University before you can apply.
  • UNO Goodrich Program
    Due: February 1st. The Goodrich Scholarship Program began in 1972 with funds from the Nebraska State Legislature. It is named in honor of Omaha's former State Senator Glenn Goodrich, who authored the enabling legislation. The overall intent of the Program is to provide a college education for Nebraska residents, who otherwise could not afford it, while offering them a broad and meaningful experience in general education.

Tools for TeamMates in High School

The goal is for the TeamMates Mentoring Program to equip mentors with the tools to advocate for post-secondary planning. Mentors are encouraged to utilize the local school counselor and EducationQuest for help completing the FAFSA forms and meeting important deadlines the senior year of school. Listed below are some tools to for mentors, mentees and coordinators to help youth pursue their dreams of post-secondary education.
  • High School Training
    Training can be requested from your regional coordinator for mentors supporting high school students. The training includes tips for post-secondary planning.
  • College Readiness Checklist by Year
    Click on the link above to access a freshman through senior year checklist to ensure your mentees are ready for college! Mentors can utilize these to help keep mentees on track for graduation and eligible for post-secondary education.
  • EducationQuest
    Request an EducationQuest representative to visit your school for your high school matches and their parents. EducationQuest can help with completing the FAFSA and other important forms.
  • Know How to Go
    Know How to Go provides four easy steps for mentees to get to college. Part of a national effort to gain college access for first generation students, the website is a great place for mentors to start a conversation about post-secondary planning.
  • Dream It. Do It.
    The goal of the Dream It. Do It. campaign is to help young adults find careers that they can be passionate about in one of manufacturing's many exciting sectors. Whether someone is interested in cars or computers or music or even art, there's a great job waiting for them in manufacturing.
  • Building Bright Futures Foundation: Avenue Scholars
    The Avenue Scholarship Program is available for mentees to apply to in Douglas and Sarpy Counties in Omaha. Avenue scholars are supported from their junior year in high school through post-secondary education and until they secure work. To check which schools within Douglas and Sarpy County that Avenue is targeting, click on the link above.
  • I Have A Plan Iowa
    I Have a Plan is a resource for Iowa students from middle school through graduation. It is an on-line tool that can be used to explore careers, colleges, scholarships and build a plan for success.

Packets by Grade

Click on the grade level of your mentee below to access packets of how to be an advocate for post-secondary education.