Ƶ Graduate Program and Scholarship Opportunities
Ƶ offers teachers several options to continue their education. The new Ƶ Graduate Program, in partnership with the University of Nebraska at Omaha, provides teachers the opportunity to earn their Master's of Curriculum & Instruction - Elementary Education degree at a significantly reduced price. We also offer PK-12 certificated staff select courses as additional graduate hours, including those wishing to take coursework for +39 credit.
Scholarships are also offered to teachers working towards a degree, endorsement or certificate in high needs areas. This may include: AP/Dual Enrollment/Early College, Math, Reading, Science, Gifted (HAL), EL, and Special Education.
to review the program.
for information on the Superintendent Approved Graduate Courses.
Click here to access the Human Resources documents to access information.
2025-2026 Scholarship Application will be posted this summer. Please watch this page to apply.
UNO Scholarshipand Application – eligibility information is on the HR Website under “Application for UNO Co-Teaching Scholarship tab”.This is offered for the Spring & Summer semesters only. To submit the application, click the eScholarship Application button below.
2024-2025 Local, State & Federal Grant Assistance Scholarship Application and MEA Negotiated Agreement Funds Scholarship Application
Deadlines for all applications are as follows (must be received by date listed):
- Fall 2024(Title IIA/MEA Only) - by Friday, October 11, 2024
- Spring 2025- by Friday, January 10, 2025
- Summer 2025- by Friday, April 18, 2025
Excellence in Teaching Act
ճEnhancing Excellence in Teaching Program (EETP)provides a limited number of forgivable loans to Nebraska teachers enrolled in an eligible graduate program at a Nebraska institution. Eligible students may apply on an annual basis for funds of $175 per credit hour, up to a maximum of $3,000. Students can apply for EETP loans annually for up to five (5) consecutive years. Visit the EETP page on the Nebraska Teacher Education web site at:
Nebraska Recruitment & Retention Act Information
To review the information on this program and access the application .