Author: Mychal Wynn
Mutual of Omaha Internships
July 2, 2012
Our internship programs push and challenge you in real work situations. You’ll get a glimpse of your potential. After all, you’re about to graduate and enter the working world. You need to be ready.
Internship Opportunities:
Other internships may be available throughout the company. Check out our current openings.
Recruiting Process
Recruiting for internships at Mutual of Omaha takes place on select university campuses from September through January of each year.
To be considered for an internship, applications must be submitted online.
Qualification Requirements
To qualify as an intern, students must:
- Be in good academic standing and a full time student
- Be enrolled in a relevant bachelor’s or graduate degree program
- Meet minimum qualifications or requirements of the position
- Be a United States citizen; permanent resident; recipient of Asylee or refugee status by the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service; or temporary resident under the 1986 amnesty programs
Why Mutual of Omaha?
As an intern, you’ll have opportunities to connect with professionals and interns across the company through a variety of networking and teambuilding activities. Interns participate in career development events to build business acumen, self-awareness and professionalism. There are also opportunities to learn from executives about how they developed themselves to become the company’s leaders.
In addition to real world experience, you’ll be able to participate in a variety of events and activities. This includes volunteering with community organizations; participating in activities through the Omaha Chamber of Commerce; and joining Mutual’s Emerging Leaders Network.
Interns will enjoy many on-site amenities in addition to a flexible work schedule, paid holidays and a 401(k) retirement savings account. Interns may also be eligible for paid summer housing.
Curious about the career fields we offer? Find out more.
Nancy Larson Foundation Scholarship
July 2, 2012
The Nancy Larson Foundation is proud to sponsor scholarships for college students studying to become elementary teachers.
When the 2012 scholarships are announced, details about how to apply will be posted on this site.
Nancy Larson is the author of the nationally successful Saxon Math K–4 program and the Nancy Larson® Science K, 1, 2, and 3. Ms. Larson started Nancy Larson Publishers, Inc. in 2004 with the goal of providing engaging and challenging programs in content areas beyond mathematics. Her interactive science program is a hands-on success! Nancy’s dedication to education and to motivating and inspiring young educators led her to form the Nancy Larson Foundation in 2006. Ever grateful for her personal success, she is dedicated to giving back in a way that promotes education in America. For more information and official scholarship rules please visit the links above.
Hispanic Scholarship Fund
July 2, 2012
Scholarships for College
Click here to apply to the HSF General College Scholarship. This application is open September 1st through December 15th for the following academic year.
For additional HSF scholarship oppotrtunities select your current class level below.
- Be a community college, undergraduate or graduate student
- Be a U.S. citizen, legal permanent resident or an eligible non-citizen
- Have plans to enroll FULL-TIME at a two or four year U.S. accredited institution in the U.S., Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands or Guam in the upcoming academic year.
- Be pursuing first undergraduate or graduate degree
COMMUNITY COLLEGE TRANSFER STUDENTS
- Be enrolled PART-TIME or FULL-TIME at a community college
- Be a U.S. citizen, legal permanent resident or an eligible non-citizen
- Have plans to transfer and enroll FULL-TIME at a four-year U.S. accredited institution in the U.S., Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands or Guam in the upcoming academic year.
GRADUATING HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS
- Be a graduating high school senior
- Be a U.S. citizen, legal permanent resident or an eligible non-citizen
- Have plans to enroll FULL-TIME at a two or four year U.S. accredited institution in the U.S., Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands or Guam in the upcoming academic year.
GATES MILLENNIUM SCHOLARS (GMS) (This link will take you to our partner’s website).
- Be a graduating high school senior
- Be enrolling for the first time at a college or university as a FULL-TIME degree-seeking freshman in the fall.
- Be a U.S. citizen, legal permanent resident or an eligible non-citizen
- Have a minimum GPA of 3.3 on a 4.0 scale
- Demonstrate leadership skills, and significant financial need (Pell Grant eligible)
For other scholarship opportunities, please visit our resource page here.
Have a question? Consult the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) page. Click here.
Google Scholarship Program
July 2, 2012
The Google Scholarship Program offers funds to students studying computer science or computer engineering who are juniors or seniors in college, or pursuing a Master’s or PhD. Selected scholars will be invited to an all-expenses paid trip to the Google Headquarters in California.
General HCF Eligibility Requirements:
- Must be of Hispanic background
- Must be studying at an accredited university in the U.S. or Puerto Rico for the upcoming academic year
- Must be (or plan to be) enrolled full-time for the upcoming academic year
- Must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
- Must demonstrate financial need
Google Scholarship Eligibility Requirements:
- Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident
- Must be pursuing a Computer Science or Computer Engineering degree, or a degree in a closely related field (such as Software Engineering)
- Must maintain a record of strong academic performance
- Must be entering junior or senior year of undergraduate study or enrolled in a graduate program at a university in the United States or Puerto Rico
Application Deadline: March 1, 2012
Amount of Each Scholarship: $10,000
Ford Blue Oval Scholarship
July 2, 2012
How to Apply: Complete the application that fits your major.
- Be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident of Hispanic background
- Must be a rising or current undergraduate student, or pursuing a Masters in Business Administration at an accredited college or university
- Must be enrolled for full-time study
- Must be in good academic standing with a cumulative Grade Point Average of no less than a 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
- Must demonstrate financial need
Amount of Each Scholarship:
Marriott Scholars Program
July 2, 2012
About the Marriott Scholars Program:
The Marriott Scholars Program can propel you toward your future with the financial support you need and the professional career development you want now, before you graduate. Apply to the Marriott Scholars Program which offers financial support of up to $9,000 per year for four years coupled with opportunities for on-going career guidance and mentoring.
Marriott International, Inc. is the largest and most rapidly growing leader in the hospitality industry, offering a diverse range of career opportunities in hospitality management, hotel management, food & beverage and culinary. Marriott International hotel managers and executives provide mentoring, career guidance and internship opportunities at hotels where you can experience first-hand Marriott’s rich culture, “Spirit to Serve” philosophy, and diverse family of associates known for the care they provide to guests, each other, and our communities.
Eligibility Criteria:
- Be of Hispanic/Latino heritage
- Be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident residing in the United States or Puerto Rico
- Be an upcoming freshman or sophomore or be transferring from a community college for the 2012-2013 school year
- Plan to enroll as a full-time undergraduate student during the 2012-2013 school year
- Plan to pursue a degree within the hospitality management, hotel management, culinary, or food beverage field
- Have a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or better on a 4.0 scale.
Amount of Each Scholarship: Full tuition up to $9,000
Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship
July 2, 2012Program Overview
The U.S. Department of State’s Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Program (Gilman Program) enables students of limited financial means to study or intern abroad, providing them with skills critical to our national security and economic prosperity. To be eligible for the Gilman Program, applicants must be receiving a Federal Pell Grant during the time of application or provide proof that they will be receiving a Pell Grant during the term of their study abroad program or internship. The Institute of International Education has administered the program since its inception in 2001.
Award Benefits
Nearly 3,000 scholarships of up to $5,000 will be awarded this academic year for U.S. citizen undergraduates to study or intern abroad.
Visit website; https://www.gilmanscholarship.org/
National Association of Black Journalist Scholarships
July 2, 2012
Allison E. Fisher Scholarship – $2,500
Carole Simpson Scholarship – $ 2,500
Visual Task Force Scholarship up to $1,250
Larry Whiteside Scholarship – $2,500
NABJ Scholarship – $2,500
Application Requirements:
- A one-page resume (Microsoft Word)
- A 500-800 word essay describing your accomplishments as a journalist, your career goals, and your financial need for the scholarship. (Microsoft Word.)
- Official college transcript (Scanned JPG or PDF)
- Contact information of three references from professional journalists, professors, advisors who are familiar with your journalistic work. Letters are not required.
- Five samples of your best work in any of the formats below. Make sure your work samples highlight your reporting, editing, and/or producing skills. Work sample submissions should be based on the individual scholarship (i.e., print, broadcast, online, etc.) Please see individual scholarship descriptions above. Required information and accepted formats include:
- Print stories:Please upload your clips to Google Docs or any other third party sites and submit links to your work via the application form.
- TV packages:Please upload videos to YouTube or Google Video and provide links to your work via the application form.
- Radio packages:Please upload packages to mypodcast.com and submit links via the application form.
- Photos Please upload JPEG photo selects to Flickr.com and create a “SET” titled “NABJ Scholarships” and provide a link to the SET via the application form. Or submit link to your online portfolio via the application form. (NOTE: Minimum of 20 images)
- Slideshows:Please submit links to your work via the application form.
- Web Sites: Please submit links to your work via the application form.
- Flash animation: Please submit links to your work via the application form.
Force and Motion Travel Scholarships
July 2, 2012
The Force and Motion Foundation and AMTI are offering several $500 travel awards to aid students with costs associated with attendance at scientific conferences. New for this review cycle, AMTI will be directly offering Travel Awards to students at universities and colleges outside of the United States!
Applicants must upload a scientific poster related to force measurement and testing to the Foundation’s Virtual Poster Session and complete a travel award application.
All submitted posters will be judged by the review boards based on quality, contribution, and innovation. Travel scholarship recipients will be posted on ForceAndMotion.org and notified at the e-mail address associated with their user account.
Every uploaded poster may be used to apply for one current or future travel scholarship; however, each student is only allowed one application per review cycle.
South Texas Academic Rising Scholars Scholarships
July 2, 2012
South Texas Academic Rising Scholars (STARS) is dedicated to providing successful futures for local students. STARS was established to offer South Texas students equal opportunity for advancement in higher education. Scholarships provide deserving students the ability to achieve success at the college of their choice.
| SCHOLARSHIP CRITERIA |
Scholarship Programs Available: Community College Full-Time: Students who will be attending a Community College for the 2012/2013 academic year and will be enrolled 12+ hours during each semester. Undergraduate Full-Time: Students who will be attending a university for the 2012/2013 academic year in an undergraduate (Bachelor’s) program and will be enrolled 12+ hours during each semester. Graduate Full-Time: Students who will be attending a university for the 2012/2013 academic year in an graduate (Master’s, Law or Doctoral) program and will be enrolled 9+ hours during each semester. |
