Scholarships

Joel and Terry Wiegand have created this scholarship in honor of the solid educational experience their sons, Jonathan and Nathan, received from the Grand Island Public Schools. Joel, a long-time Grand Island CPA, and Terry, a life-time educator with GIPS, believe that the Grand Island Public Schools fully prepared their children for college and ultimately their careers. The Wiegands are grateful for the high academic expectations and support from teachers and staff. The scholarship is intended for students who graduate Summa Cum Laude or Magna Cum Laude of their class and are planning to major in Accounting, Math, Math Education or Engineering.

Amount and Terms

• $600/varies x 1 year

Number of Scholarships

• 1

Eligibility

• Must be a graduate of Grand Island Senior High
• Must be ranked Summa Cum Laude or Magna Cum Laude of the graduating class
• Must be planning to major in Math, Math Education, Engineering or Accounting

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.