Scholarships

The children of Jack and Lucile Martin created this scholarship in memory of their father in 1998. The six Martin children all graduated from Grand Island Senior High. Their father, John C. Martin, better known as “Jack”, was active in the Grand Island community. He served as Mayor of Grand Island, President of the Chamber of Commerce, and President of the Lion’s Club, and as a deacon and elder of the Presbyterian Church. Jack Martin died in 1981. The Martin children feel that the Jack Martin Scholarship is one way to say, “thank you” to their parents and to Grand Island Senior High for the solid educational foundation they received. They hope this scholarship will give Grand Island students the same opportunities that their loving and caring parents provided for them.

Amount and Terms

• $5,500 x 4 years

Number of Scholarships

• 2

Eligibility

• Must be a graduate of Grand Island Senior High
• Must have attended Grand Island Senior High for at least two years
• Well-rounded candidates with demonstrated academic, athletic, performing arts or community service accomplishments
• While financial need is not a requirement, an ideal candidate would be one for whom this scholarship might enable them to attend a college or university they might not otherwise have been able to attend

To Apply

• Complete the online application form at www.gipsfoundation.org/what-we-do/scholarships 

Deadline

• See scholarship application deadlines at www.gipsfoundation.org/what-we-do/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 ID 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.

Terms of Renewal

• The scholarship is $5,500 per year for four years assuming the candidate maintains a 2.5 (out of 4.0) or equivalent grade point average for the preceding year.