Scholarships

Dr. Marie Knickrehm graduated from Grand Island Senior High in 1936. She was the first in her family to attend college and paved the way for her siblings to go on to college. She was a distinguished professor in food science and dietetics at both Cornell University and the University of Nebraska. She is a member of the Grand Island Senior High Hall of Honor. Because Dr. Knickrehm won a scholarship to college, she was always very interested in giving students opportunities to succeed. She funded a scholarship for students of the Grand Island Schools during her lifetime and left additional money in her estate to help Grand Island students. She has created a legacy of educational opportunity.

Amount and Terms

• Range from $5,000 - $10,000 x 4 years

Number of Scholarships

• 1

Eligibility

• Must be a graduate of Grand Island Senior High
• Must have attended Knickrehm Elementary
• Must be awarded to an academically worthy student

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.