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