Foundation for LPS Scholarships
Funding Amount
Over $148,000 total (2024-2025 academic year); individual award amounts not specified
Deadline
Deadline not published
Grant Type
Foundation
Deadline history & next window
- Cycle
- Annual
- Tracked since
- April 2026
Source: the cycle recorded on this listing. Confirm dates with the funder.
Overview
Geographic Scope: Lincoln Public Schools (LPS), Nebraska
Many generous individuals, businesses, and organizations have established scholarship funds at the Foundation for Lincoln Public Schools to help students achieve their educational goals.
Recent Impact: In the 2024-2025 academic year, the foundation awarded over $148,000 to over 80 LPS seniors to further their education.
Eligibility: LPS seniors
Application Status: The 2025-2026 scholarship application is currently closed.
Contact Information:
- Email: scholarships@foundationforlps.org
- Phone: 402.436.1612
- Mailing Address: LPS District Office, 5905 O Street, Lincoln, NE 68510
Resources: 2025-2026 Scholarship Handbook available on website
How to Apply
Application Process
Current Status: The 2025-2026 scholarship application is now closed.
For Questions:
- Contact your school counselor
- Or reach out to the Foundation for LPS at scholarships@foundationforlps.org or 402.436.1612
Application Materials: Consult the 2025-2026 Scholarship Handbook for detailed application requirements.
What The Foundation for Lincoln Public Schools actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990, 2025
- Grants in 2025
- 6
- Total given
- $3.6M
- Median grant
- $52K
- Range
- $5,182–$3.18M
- By dollars: Nebraska 91%, Minnesota <1%, Illinois <1%. Top recipient cities: Lincoln, NE; Minneapolis, MN.
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Lincoln Public Schools · Lincoln, NE
$3.18M
Various Grants 5000
$297K
B & R Stores Inc · Lincoln, NE
Student family assis
$59K
Lincoln Electric System · Lincoln, NE
Student family assis
$44K
Xperitas · Minneapolis, MN
$12K
Focus Areas & Funding Uses
Fields of Work
- K-12 schools
- Education
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