Dr. Jo Brown Educational Scholarship

The Dr. Jo Brown Educational Scholarship was established in 2021 with the purpose of providing educational opportunities for women over twenty-five with financial need to enable them to become self-supporting and independent, as well as to provide them with a vision of opportunities to create a better life for themselves, their families, and those around them.

To apply, you must be a female former graduate of any high school in the United States or have attained a high school equivalency diploma (GED). Preference will be given to current residents of Lancaster County, Nebraska, although women in broader Nebraska may apply. The applicant must be a woman over the age of 25, planning to attend a qualified, accredited 2-year community college or trade school or 4-year college or university. Applicant must show an interest in becoming self-supporting and independent. Applicant must demonstrate financial need.

Additional application requirements: Special essay – Tell us about your current situation (financial, family, etc.) and describe the actions you are taking to become self-sufficient and independent. How will becoming a self-sufficient and independent person improve your life? Your essay should be no more than 250 words.