The The True Potential Scholarship began by focusing on creating opportunities for young immigrants who have Deferred Action for Childhood Arrival (DACA) and Temporary Protective immigration Status (TPS) and later expanded to include all immigrants. These individuals are not eligible to receive any public benefits, including federal financial aid and many scholarships. The idea for this scholarshi
p was born out of experience. Ross & Karen Pesek, the founders of this program, were able to attend college because of the generosity of others. Ross attended Central Community College, Wayne State College and the University of Nebraska College of Law over seven years, all in scholarships. Karen attended Central Community College and Wayne State College also with a scholarship. Ross and Karen recognize that without the support and generosity of scholarship donors, reaching for their True Potential would have been a lot more challenging. For this reason, when they saw an opportunity to help others obtain quality, affordable education, they established the True Potential Scholarship program. Today, Ross is a bilingual trial attorney and President of Pesek Law, LLC, where Karen also works as the Director of Finance. The law firm serves Spanish speaking individuals that are victims of the negligence of others, taking these cases to trial when necessary. Since starting Pesek Law in 2014, Ross and Karen have dedicated much of their efforts towards helping others in their community through a Free Legal Clinic and the South Omaha Business Improvement District. For more information visit the firm's website www.peseklaw.com.
