Scholarships

Cari Cobler was a passionate special education teacher who taught at Wasmer Elementary School for most of her career. Cari’s teaching focus was always “for the kids” and she left an indelible mark on each of her students. Cari’s passion, drive and dedication to teaching was evident to coworkers, parents and students alike. Cari spent many hours outside of her school day preparing in order to provide memorable and meaningful opportunities for her students to learn in the ways that they could best. This scholarship is intended to honor Cari’s selfless passion for education and to provide an opportunity for others to achieve and fulfill their dream of making a difference in the lives of children through teaching.

Amount and Terms

• $1,000 x 1 year

Number of Scholarships

• 1

Eligibility

• Must major in Education or Special Education. Preference will be given to students seeking a degree in Special Education.
• A high school GPA of 3.0 or better

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.