Scholarships

Larry and Lonny Willis were twin brothers graduating in 1960 from Grand Island High School. The day before he was to leave for college at UNL, Lonny was killed in a farming accident. He would have studied pharmacy at the University. Lonny played varsity football and basketball, was an avid reader, and was the vice-president of the senior class. Larry and his family created this scholarship as a tribute to Lonny. Larry passed away in 2021.

The scholarship is intended for students who work hard and need additional support to pursue their education.

Amount and Terms

• $750/varies x 1 year

Number of Scholarships

• 1

Eligibility

• Must be a graduate of Grand Island Senior High
• A high school GPA of 2.5 or better
• Must major in science field with intent to pursue medical field (pharmacy or medicine)
• Must attend a University of Nebraska Campus (Kearney, Lincoln, or Omaha)
• Preference given to minority students

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.