Scholarships

The family of Melvin Sems offers one scholarship to graduating seniors with a demonstrated interest in the field of Technical Sciences. Mel Sems was a 1960 graduate of Grand Island Senior High. Mel worked in the trades all his career, the majority of years were spent at Dramco Tool Co.

Amount and Terms

• $500 x 1 year

Number of Scholarships

• 1

Eligibility

• Must be a graduate of Grand Island Senior High, Grand Island Northwest, Heartland Lutheran or Grand Island Central Catholic
• Must attend Southeast Community College (Milford), or Central Community College (Hastings).
• Must be pursuing a degree, certificate, or diploma in Manufacturing Technology or Machining (Machine Tool Technology).
• Must have a GPA meet or exceed a 2.5 GPA

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.