Nominations are now being accepted for the 2025 D.J.’s Hero Awards Scholarships.
Select Nebraska high school seniors who have overcome adversity will be chosen to receive the scholarships-named in honor of the late D.J. Sokol-for commitment to others and to their communities. Honorees will be selected by a panel of metro-area civic leaders.
This year, a minimum of 16 scholarships will be awarded.
Each Hero Awards Scholarship winner will receive a $12,000 scholarship toward their selected college or university. Honorees will be recognized at the D.J.’s Hero Awards Luncheon in Omaha on May 13.
Among the criteria for selecting honorees are the following:
* Nebraska residency
* High school senior
* Having overcome challenges/adversity
* Commitment to others and to the community
Nominators and their nominees must submit scholarship applications (nominations) online at www.djshero.org.
Applications must be submitted by March 12. Please call 402.898.7691 with any questions.
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