Suburban Rotary Scholarship Program for Students with Special Needs and Disabilities
Funding Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Grant Type
Foundation
Deadline history & next window
- Cycle
- Annual
- Tracked since
- April 2026
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Eligible organizations
- High school graduating seniors
- Students with special needs and/or disabilities
Other requirements
- Demonstrated academic achievement
- Planning to pursue higher education
Overview
Geographic Scope: Omaha, Nebraska area and surrounding communities
Focus Areas: Higher education scholarships for high school graduating seniors with special needs and/or disabilities
Program Description:
For close to 50 years, the Suburban Rotary Club of Omaha has awarded close to $1 million in scholarships through this unique program. The club established this program to recognize students for their achievements and help them reach their educational goals. Often these students are overlooked when it comes to traditional scholarships.
Eligibility:
- High school graduating seniors
- Students with special needs and/or disabilities
- Demonstrated academic achievement
- Planning to pursue higher education
Key Contact:
- Scholarship Committee Chairperson: Suzi Brehmer
- Club Email: omahasuburbanrotary@gmail.com
- Club Phone: (402) 619-6721
Background:
Helping young people achieve their higher educational goals is a priority of the Suburban Rotary Club. The 2026 award ceremony is scheduled for April 16 at 11:45 a.m. at Happy Hollow Club, 1701 S. 105th St., Omaha, NE.
What Suburban Rotary Club actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990, 2025
- Grants in 2025
- 5
- Total given
- $234K
- Median grant
- $35K
- Range
- $10K–$100K
- By dollars: Nebraska 81%, Illinois 19%. Top recipient cities: Omaha, NE; Evanston, IL.
- 0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
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Fields of Work
- Disabled
- Education
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