Nominations are now being accepted for the 2026 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. A panel of Omaha metro-area civic leaders will select honorees.
This year, a minimum of 16 scholarships in the amount of $12,000 each will be awarded toward each winner’s selected college or university. Honorees will also be recognized at the D.J.’s Hero Awards Luncheon in Omaha on April 28.
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 should submit scholarship applications and nominations online at DJsHero.org.
Applications need to be submitted by February 25, and questions can be asked by calling 402-898-7691.
