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University of Nebraska at Omaha

College of Public Affairs and Community Service

Captain Laura Larson Scholarship


2015-16 Academic Year
The Captain Laura Larson Scholarship recognizes an undergraduate student in the College of Public Affairs and
Community Service (CPACS) whose education, campus and community involvement, and career goals are aligned
with the spirit of Captain Laura Larson and her life of service and achievement. The 2015-16 scholarship is a
minimum of $1000.
About Laura Larson
Laura Larson attended the University of Nebraska at Omaha from 1986 to 1990. She was a member of the Lady
Mavericks basketball team and graduated with a bachelors degree in psychology in 1990. Larson proudly served on
the Omaha Fire Department for 13 years. She began her career with the department in 2000 and was promoted to
Fire Captain in 2008, after placing first on the Captains Promotional Test. Her permanent assignment was with
Engine 56. She also served as an instructor for the Omaha Fire Academy Class of 2012.
Larson passed away March 9, 2014 after a battle with ovarian cancer. It is believed her cancer was caused by her
exposure to carcinogens while on the job, so her death is recognized as a line of duty death. In September 2014, her
name was added to the International Association of Fallen Fighters Memorial in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for the Captain Laura Larson Scholarship, a student must be enrolled in an undergraduate degree
program housed in the College of Public Affairs and Community Service. Preference is given to upper class students
with junior or senior standing at the University of Nebraska at Omaha; freshman and sophomore students may still
apply.
Applicant Information
Applicants Name ___________________________________________________NUID________________________
Address ______________________________________________ City ___________________ State _____________
Phone Number(s) ______________________________________ Email Address _____________________________
CPACS Degree Program _________________________________ Cumulative Grade Point Average ______________
Areas of Study (e.g. Major, Minor, Concentration) _____________________________________________________
UNO Class Standing (junior, senior, etc.) ______________________ Expected Graduation Date _________________
Additional Application Materials
In addition to the information above, please provide responses to the following on a separate page or document:
1. Describe your campus and community involvement.
2. Describe your career goals and aspirations.
A letter of recommendation from a non-family member is encouraged. The letter must be in a sealed envelope and
submitted with the scholarship application and materials.

2015-16 Captain Laura Larson Scholarship Information

Application Due Date


Application materials (this application form, attachments, letter/s of recommendation) must be submitted by
Tuesday, March 31, 2015 to the address below:
Attn: Dr. Regina Toman, Assistant Dean
College of Public Affairs and Community Service (CPACS)
Deans Office, CPACS 109
University of Nebraska at Omaha
Omaha, NE 68128
Selection Timeline
The Captain Laura Larson Scholarship Selection Committee will select a scholarship recipient in April 2015. The
scholarship recipient will be contacted during the last week of April.
Scholarship Presentation
The formal award/scholarship presentation will occur on Saturday, May 30, 2015 at the Captain Laura Larson
Memorial Golf Tournament. The scholarship recipient is highly encouraged to attend this event.
Questions
Questions about this scholarship or the application process should be directed to Dr. Regina Toman at 402.554.4832
or rtoman@unomaha.edu

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