Millard Graduate Program and Scholarship Opportunities
Millard Public Schools offers teachers several options to continue their education. The new Millard Graduate Program, in partnership with the University of Nebraska at Omaha, provides teachers the opportunity to earn their Master's of Curriculum & Instruction - Elementary Education degree at a significantly reduced price. We also offer PK-12 certificated staff select courses as additional graduate hours, including those wishing to take coursework for +39 credit.
Scholarships are also offered to teachers working towards a degree, endorsement or certificate in high needs areas. This may include: AP/Dual Enrollment/Early College, Math, Reading, Science, Gifted (HAL), EL, and Special Education.
Click Here to review the program.
Click here for information on the Superintendent Approved Graduate Courses.
Click here to access the Human Resources documents to access information.
2025-2026 Scholarship Application will be posted on Monday, June 30, 2025 for the 2025-26 school year.
UNO Scholarship and Application – eligibility information is on the HR Website under “Application for UNO Co-Teaching Scholarship tab”. This is offered for the Spring & Summer semesters only. To submit the application, click the eScholarship Application button.
2025-2026 Local, State & Federal Grant Assistance Scholarship Application and MEA Negotiated Agreement Funds Scholarship Application
Deadlines for all applications are as follows (must be received by date listed):
- Fall 2025 (Title IIA/MEA Only) - by Friday, October 17, 2025
- Spring 2026 - by Friday, January 9, 2026
- Summer 2026 - by Friday, April 10, 2026
Excellence in Teaching Act
The Enhancing Excellence in Teaching Program (EETP) provides a limited number of forgivable loans to Nebraska teachers enrolled in an eligible graduate program at a Nebraska institution. Eligible students may apply on an annual basis for funds of $175 per credit hour, up to a maximum of $3,000. Students can apply for EETP loans annually for up to five (5) consecutive years. Visit the EETP page on the Nebraska Teacher Education web site at: https://ccpe.nebraska.gov/sites/default/files/EETP_Program-Info.pdf
Nebraska Recruitment & Retention Act Information
To review the information on this program and access the application click here.