Scholarships

Scholarship Essay Required

Lee and Laurel Cohn have been employed with the Grand Island Public Schools for 45 plus years. Lee worked in the warehouse and Laurel worked as a cashier at Walnut and Barr. Their children, Lynda, Lewis Cody, Lucinda and Lance all attended Jefferson Elementary, Walnut Junior High, and Grand Island Senior High.  All four Cohn children continued their education at Nebraska Colleges. The Cohn’s believe that the Grand Island Public Schools have been a part of their family and would like to honor the significance of this relationship by helping GIPS students obtain their goals to further their education.

Amount and Terms

• $1,000 x 1 year

Number of Scholarships

• 1

Eligibility

• Attended Barr or Walnut Middle Schools
• Graduate of Grand Island Senior High
• 2.0 GPA or above
• Participated in the Arts or Athletics programs
• Must pursue a certificate, associate or college degree or diploma from an accredited post-secondary institution or trade school located in the state of Nebraska.

Essay Question

• How has the Grand Island Public Schools made a positive impact on your life and your future educational plans? (no more than 500 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.