Shirley Nelson Memorial Scholarship
Shirley Nelson dedicated her life to the students of Grand Island Public Schools, serving in the Nutritional Services program for over 38 years. She was incredibly proud of her work, knowing that her role was to feed the students and support their success—a truly great joy for her. Shirley was an Islander at heart, with a strong family tie to the school; her three daughters and three of her grandchildren are all Grand Island Senior High graduates. The Shirley Nelson Memorial Scholarship was created to honor her memory and help future GISH graduates continue their education.
Amount and Terms
- $500 x 1 year
Number of Scholarships
- 1
Eligibility
- Must have attended all 4 years and be a graduate of Grand Island Senior High School
- Must attend an accredited Nebraska college, university, or community college.
- Must have a GPA of 2.5 or higher
- Must have attended at least one year at Walnut Middle School
To Apply
- Complete the online application form at https://gipsfoundation.org/programs/scholarships/
Deadline
- See scholarship application deadlines at https://gipsfoundation.org/programs/scholarships/
Selection Procedure
- Applications will be reviewed by a scholarship selection committee appointed by the Grand Island Public Schools Foundation.
Terms of Payment
- The scholarship will be paid through the Grand Island Public Schools Foundation to appropriate educational institution per scholarship eligibility defined above. Scholarships larger than $500 will be split into equal semester payments.
Claim Scholarship
- The student must provide proof of enrollment (class schedule) and student number to the Grand Island Public Schools Foundation for scholarship distribution. Proof of enrollment is needed for each semester covered by scholarship terms. Send proof of enrollment to Kari Price via email to kprice@gips.org, in person at GIPS Administration Building (123 South Webb Road) or via mail to PO Box 4904, Grand Island, NE 68802.
