Scholarships

Scholarship Essay Required

In memory of Jeremy J. Buckner, his family offers a scholarship to a well-rounded student involved in athletics and/or performing arts. Jeremy was an outstanding athlete at Grand Island Senior High. He still holds the school and the prior state record in the 300 intermediate hurdles. Jeremy played the violin from grade school through Senior High and was involved in orchestra.

Amount and Terms

• $1,000 x 1 year

Number of Scholarships

• 1

Eligibility

• Must be a graduate of Grand Island Senior High
• Must enroll in a two or four-year college
• Must have a 2.5 GPA or higher
• Must have been involved in athletics and/or performing arts

Essay Question

• Write a personal statement on why you are applying for this scholarship. (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.