Scholarships

Scholarship Essay Required
1 minute audio file upload Required

Mrs. Linda Dahlstrom served in the Grand Island Public Schools as an elementary teacher for 24 years. She integrated listening to music and group singing in her fourth and fifth grade classrooms daily. Participating in community singing groups was also an important and enjoyable part of her life outside of school. Linda joined the Interfaith Community Choir in 1985 and became a charter member of the La Camerata Madrigal Singers in 1986, remaining in these groups for 25 years.

Linda has also given private piano lessons beginning in high school then continuing after retirement. It’s another way to promote the love and passion for musical expression in her students.

This scholarship is to celebrate students who may not have the desire to major in music, but may wish to fulfill themselves through music and the performing arts the rest of their lives. Mrs. Dahlstrom is encouraging students to apply for this scholarship through the Grand Island Concert Association partnered with the Grand Island Public Schools Foundation. This scholarship was formerly named the Irma Louise “Pat” Nichols Memorial Scholarship (2017-2024) in honor of Linda’s mother who influenced her musical training.

Amount and Terms

• $1,000 x 1 year

Number of Scholarships

• 1

Eligibility

• Must be a graduate of one of the following high schools:  Grand Island Senior High, Grand Island Central Catholic, Grand Island Northwest, Heartland Lutheran, St. Cecilia, Heartland Community High School, Loup City, Ord, Palmer, High Plains, Ravenna, Shelton, St. Paul, Wood River, York, Nebraska Christian, Aurora, Central  City, Central Valley, Centura, Doniphan-Trumbull, Elba, Fullerton, Hampton, Hastings, or Adams Central.
• Must be involved in music, musical theater or musical performance in school and/or in the community
• Student must upload a 1 minute audio file showing proficiency in voice or instrument. (Theater students upload a monologue or reading).
• Must attend an accredited trade school, university, or college
   

Essay Questions

• Give a brief synopsis of your involvement in school and community music and/or theater activities. (Max 500 words)
• What are your dreams for using your talent in music and/or theater 10 years from now? Tell us how you plan to continue to develop your interest and talent. (Max 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.