Scholarships

Scholarship Essay Required

In recognition of the tradition of excellence at Grand Island Public Schools, the Grand Island Senior High Class of 1973 offers a scholarship to a well-rounded student who demonstrates passion and determination in pursuit of his/her educational and career goals.

Amount and Terms

• $1,000/varies x 1 year

Number of Scholarships

• 1

Eligibility

• Must be a graduate of Grand Island Senior High
• Must enroll in a four-year college or university in Nebraska
• Must have a 3.0 or higher GPA
• Must be involved in activities at GISH or in the community
• Parent must be a graduate of GISH
• Must demonstrate passion and determination for educational and career goals

Essay Question

• The term “the art of” is used when explaining the beauty of numbers, images, words, or techniques coming together. ‘Art’ is defined as “The expression or application of human creative skill or imagination.” How is what you want to study after graduation an art?  Explain in one paragraph of 200 words or less the ‘art’ in what you intend to study and how it excites you.  (Max 200 words)

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.