With great pride, Omaha Steaks recently announced the recipients of this year's scholarship awards. The scholarship program has been in place more than ten years and is designed to provide assistance to employees' children who plan to pursue post-secondary education in either a college or vocational education setting. 

The following students, all members of the "Omaha Steaks Family," have been selected to receive $4,000 scholarships for the 2015-2016 academic year: 

Megan Jespersen, daughter of Randy Jespersen & Amy Jespersen of Omaha, Nebraska. Megan, a graduate of Gretna High School in Gretna, Nebraska, will attend the University of Nebraska in Lincoln, Nebraska, where her field of study will be biology. 

Jazmyn Brown, daughter of Mary & James Brown of Omaha, Nebraska. Jazmyn, a graduate of Bellevue East High School in Bellevue, Nebraska, will attend the University of Nebraska in Lincoln, Nebraska, where her field of study will be advertising and public relations. 

Jenna Macaitis, daughter of Matthew & Marlene Macaitis of Omaha, Nebraska.Jenna, a graduate of Daniel J. Gross Catholic High School in Bellevue, Nebraska, will attend the University of Nebraska in Lincoln, Nebraska, where her field of study will be dental hygiene. 

Sara Nixon, daughter of Larry & Catherine Nixon of Omaha, Nebraska. Sara, a graduate of Millard South High School in Omaha, Nebraska, will attend the University of Nebraska in Lincoln, Nebraska, where her field of study will be pre-nursing. 

Matthew Lachenauer, son of Anne Marie & Raymond Lachenauer of Roseland, New Jersey. Matthew, a graduate of West Essex Senior High School in North Caldwell, New Jersey, will attend the University of Delaware in Newark, Delaware, where his field of study will be medical diagnostics. 

Ethan Barlow, son of Robert & Janet Barlow of Omaha, Nebraska. Ethan, a graduate of Millard West High School in Omaha, Nebraska, will attend Arizona State University in Tempe, Arizona, where his field of study will be aeronautical engineering. 

The six scholarship award recipients were selected for their academic accomplishments, leadership, community involvement and participation in school activities. "We sincerely congratulate this year's scholarship recipients and their families," said Omaha Steaks President Bruce Simon, "and are proud to have them representing Omaha Steaks."