Scholarship Workshops
The Grand Island Public Schools Foundation will host a Scholarship Workshop series for the 2021 graduates and parents.
All workshops will be done via Zoom video conferencing. An email will be sent to your email address the day before the workshop is held with Zoom meeting instructions if you register below. Registering is not mandatory to attend. Zoom links are listed below.
College & Scholarship Essay Workshop
Monday, November 16 at 7 pm via Zoom video conferencing
Presented by George Ayoub
What is important to include in a scholarship essay? This workshop includes a step by step essay plan and tips for writing GIPS Foundation essays.
Additional Essay Materials:
- GIPS Foundation Scholarship - Senior Checklist
- 6 Tips for Writing Essays
- Required GIPS Foundation Application Essays & Specific Essays
- GIPS Foundation Writing Rubric
- College & Scholarship Essay Workshop: Presentation Slides
Grand Island Senior High Counselor Presentation Workshop
Tuesday, November 17 at 7 pm via Zoom video conferencing
Presented by Alex Niederklein
This workshop includes scholarship information provided by Grand Island Senior High Counselor Department.
GIPS Foundation Online Application Workshop
Tuesday, December 1 at 7 pm via Zoom video conferencing
Presented by Traci Skalberg
Complete one application to apply for all GIPS Foundation scholarships! The Grand Island Public Schools Foundation has 103 scholarship guidelines that provide over 160 scholarships for the Class of 2021. This workshop includes a tour of our online application and explains the scholarship process. Listen for application tips and important deadlines.