Click the Forgot your Password? link on the login screen. Your username is the email address used to create your account. If you still can't access your account, contact the Program Coordinator at cwiemers@gips.org.

Two key questions in the application determine which pages you'll see. You'll find them on either the Contact Information or Education Information page:

- Are you graduating high school in December 2026 or Spring of 2027?

- Will you receive your high school diploma from Grand Island Senior High?

Your answers to these questions will trigger the correct application pages for you to complete.

Some additional pages will pop up in your application based on your answers. For example, if you indicate you're in Grand Island Senior High band, the relevant scholarship page will appear. Similarly, if you've participated in high school music or theater, the Grand Island Concert Association Scholarship page will show up.

GISH students: Use the Online Alternate Household Income Form letter for the 2026-27 free or reduced lunch requirement.

If you receive free or reduced lunch benefits (and do not attend GISH), upload a PDF copy of your benefit letter. This is highly recommended for your application.

- GISH students: Email Kari Hooker-Leep at khookerleep@gips.org to request your letter, or visit https://linqconnect.com/public/meal-application/new
- Other schools: Contact your school administration.

Initiative Points are bonus points students earn for submitting their application early. Reviewers can consider these points when recommending scholarship awards. Submitting early can significantly help your application, though it doesn't guarantee a scholarship.

You can submit your application once all required questions, essays, and references are complete. The submit button at the bottom of your navigation menu will become clickable, and you'll receive a confirmation email.

If the submit button is inactive, it means something is incomplete. Check your application for missing information.