Scholarships

The Grand Island Senior High Air Force Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (AFJROTC) has created this scholarship for students that have successfully completed four semesters of AFJROTC and have completed the minimum number of community service hours (80 hours) to the Grand Island Community.

Amount and Terms

• Range from $200 - $1,000 x 1 year

Number of Scholarships

• varies

Eligibility

• Must be a graduate of Grand Island Senior High
• Must be on track to complete 4 semesters of AFJROTC
• Must have completed 80 hours or more of service to the Grand Island Community
• Must have completed the Junior or Senior year in AFJROTC
• Must have served on the Lower Squadron, Upper Squadron or Command Staff
• Must enroll in a college, trade school, or university in pursuit of a diploma or degree
• *2025 scholarship eligibility verification provided by Lt Col Nguyen

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.