Butterfly Scholars
Two high school graduates in caps and gowns celebrating after their ceremony

Class of 2027

CAP & GOWN ASSISTANCE.

Butterfly Scholars helps selected Omaha-area graduating seniors cover the cost of their cap and gown.

Nominations Open January 5

Step by step

HOW IT WORKS

  1. 1Nominate a studentSubmit the nomination form below with the requested information.
  2. 2We review the nominationButterfly Scholars reviews submitted nominations based on program eligibility and available resources.
  3. 3Selected students verify their informationSelected students receive instructions to confirm their graduation status and provide the information necessary to order their cap and gown.
  4. 4We handle the cap & gownButterfly Scholars coordinates the approved cap & gown purchase.
What's covered

CAP, GOWN, TASSEL, STOLE.

For selected Omaha Public Schools seniors, Butterfly Scholars purchases the student's required graduation package through the OPS-approved vendor, School Traditions (Jostens). Optional or additional merchandise is not included and may be purchased separately.

A high school senior shaking hands with an administrator while receiving a diploma cover at graduation

THE MOMENT THEY EARNED.

No senior should miss walking the stage because of the cost of a cap and gown.

Eligibility

REQUIREMENTS

  • The student is a graduating senior in the Class of 2027.
  • The student attends school in or lives in the Omaha area.
  • The student is on track to graduate with their class.
  • The cap and gown cost is not already covered by another source.
  • Nominations are submitted by someone who knows the student — teacher, counselor, coach, mentor, family, or community member.

Butterfly Scholars pays approved cap and gown costs directly whenever possible. Previously purchased cap and gown expenses are not eligible for reimbursement.

Nominate

NOMINATE A SCHOLAR.

Know a graduating student who could use a little support getting to the finish line? Nominate them for Butterfly Scholars Cap & Gown Assistance.

NOMINATION TIMELINE

  1. JAN 5

    Nominations Open

  2. FEB 1

    Scholars Notified

  3. FEB 15

    Acceptance Deadline

  4. SPRING 2027

    Pickup
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NOMINATIONS OPEN JANUARY 5, 2027

The nomination window is currently closed. Please return on January 5, 2027 to submit a nomination for an Omaha-area graduating senior.

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“You did the hard part. You made it to graduation. We can handle the cap and gown.”

KaLynn DannerFounder & President