Student Chapter Scholarship
The Omaha Post Student Chapter Scholarships will be awarded to up to four members of our Student Chapters (Metro Community College, University of Nebraska-Omaha, and University of Nebraska-Lincoln) who are active and providing meaningful contributions to the Student Chapters. The intent is to award at least one scholarship to each Student Chapter. Each scholarship is worth $2,000 and will be awarded in November.
Applications for Student Chapter Scholarships are due: October 31st
Student Chapter Scholarship Application formStudent Mentoring Program (SMP) Scholarship
This Scholarship will be awarded to a graduating High School senior participating in the SAME Omaha Post’s Student Mentoring Program (SMP), or similar school sponsored engineering/architectural activities, or a college student enrolled in an engineering/architectural program. This is a renewable scholarship, assuming renewal applications are completed, and the requirements continue to be met. The Scholarship is $2000/year for the awardee for up to five years (assuming renewal criteria are met). The maximum scholarship amount, including renewals, for any student is $10,000. Please review the application file for the specific scholarships requirements.
Applications for New SMP Scholarships are due: March 1st
SMP Scholarship Application formApplications for SMP Scholarship Renewals are due: February 1st
Scholarship Renewal Application formMary McKernan Needs-Based Scholarship
The Omaha Post Needs-Based Scholarship shall be awarded annually to a graduating high school senior. To the extent possible, preference shall be given to students who have demonstrated financial need. Candidates should be participating in the free and reduced price school meal program. To the extent possible, preference will also be given to those students participating in the Omaha Post’s Student Mentoring Program or similar Post or school sponsored engineering/architectural activities. This is a renewable scholarship, assuming renewal applications are completed and the requirements continue to be met. The Scholarship is $2000/year for the awardee for up to five years (assuming renewal criteria are met). The maximum scholarship amount, including renewals, for any student is $10,000. Please review the application file for the specific scholarships requirements.
Applications for New Mary McKernan Scholarships are due: March 1st
Mary McKernan Needs-Based Scholarship ApplicationRenewals are due: February 1st
Scholarship Renewal Application formDoug Plack Scholarship Fund
Douglas County, NE
In appreciation of his many years of volunteer assistance to the organization, the Omaha Post has established the Doug Plack Memorial Scholarship. The scholarship has been established in perpetuity, and from this date forward, will provide education and training funds for a member of the Society, or for someone in their family. This is a renewable scholarship, assuming renewal applications are completed, and the requirements continue to be met. The Scholarship is $2000/year for the awardee for up to five years (assuming renewal criteria are met). The maximum scholarship amount, including renewals, for any student is $10,000. Please review the application file for the specific scholarships requirements.
Applications for New Doug Plack Scholarships are due: March 1st.
Doug Plack Scholarship ApplicationRenewals are due: February 1st
Scholarship Renewal Application formSAME Engineering and Construction Camps
For over 30 years, SAME has been advancing events and activities and offering scholarships designed to excite students to become engineers. SAME, in collaboration with the military services, offers a series of week-long, Engineering and Construction Camps designed for high school students who excel in math, science and technology courses and are interested in pursuing engineering, architecture, or related fields in college. Each of the camps has their unique curriculum, with the common thread being: challenging environment, hands-on activities, mentors who are young engineers, long term resources for alumni.
The SAME Omaha Post is now accepting applications for the SAME Engineering and Construction Camps. The Omaha Post will pay for the camp fee and the participant pays for transportation to the camp.
More information on the camps can be found below.
SAME STEM Camps
Each summer, SAME’s STEM/Engineering & Construction Camps offer high school students a unique chance to start their STEM journey alongside seasoned members of the military engineering community and A/E/C industry. While applications for 2024 are now closed, it is never too early to start thinking about next year!