Scholarship Directory

Applications due March 1 unless noted otherwise. An asterisk (*) indicates the need to complete a form specific to the scholarship.

Barge Memorial Scholarship (Edgar)
This scholarship was established to honor the memory of Edgar Barge, and to benefit graduating high school seniors who are registered parishioners at Blessed Sacrament Church in Grand Island.  This scholarship requires parish participation and three letters of recommendation (parish, community, and school).

Connick Memorial Scholarship (Karen)
This scholarship was established to honor the memory of Karen Connick and to benefit a graduating high school senior from the Doniphan, Giltner or Trumbull area.

Doniphan Community Foundation Scholarshp
This scholarship is to be awarded to a Doniphan-Trumbull High School graduate.

Eakes Memorial Scholarship (Howard G. and Gladys A.)
This scholarship was established to honor the memories of Howard and Gladys Eakes.  One scholarship will be awarded annually to a child or stepchild of an Eakes Office Plus employee.  This scholarship requires a cumulative 3.0 GPA or better.

GRACE Scholarship                                                                                                                                This scholarship was established for the benefit of cancer patients and/or students with immediate family members battling cancer.  Applicants must be no older than 22 years of age on the date of application, have a GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale, and plan to enroll as a full-time student at a two or four year post secondary institution in Nebraska.

Gunn Scholarship (Alda J.)
This scholarship was established for the benefit of Grand Island African American high school graduating students in need of financial assistance in pursuing post secondary education.

Hall County Medical Society Scholarship - Due June 1
This scholarship was established for the benefit of Hall county residents interested in a medical career and entering into a graduate field of study.  This scholarship requires college transcripts, applicable graduate school entrance exams, and a letter of recommendation from an indivudal who has supervised the student in medical education or a medical work environment.

Merrick Scholarship (Jim and Norma) - Due April 15
This scholarship was established to provide scholarships for Grand Island area students (both graduating high school seniors and continuing education students) attending Central Community College in Grand Island.  Students pursuing the following fields of study are eligible to apply:  Automotive, Electronics, Information/Business/Office, Drafting, Manufacturing, Electrical, Welding, Industrial, Diesel.

Nebraska Children's Groundwater Festival Scholarship (Jami Harper)
This scholarship was established by Jami Harper for the benefit of a Nebraska graduating high school senior pursuing a water resources related field of study.

Pleasantview Public Schools Fund
This Fund will be used for the benefit of graduating high school seniors who reside or have resided within the geographic area and territory of Pleasantview Public Schools or the former Pleasantview Public Schools, regardless of whether or not they attended Pleasantview Public Schools or option enrolled to another school district.

Price Scholarship (Jim and Dee)
This scholarship was established to benefit children of Kriz-Davis Co. employees.

Rebman Trust Scholarship (Carl C. and Abbie)
This scholarship was established to benefit Hall County students in nursing or auto mechanics programs.

Robertshaw Memorial Scholarship (Craig)
The family of Craig Robertshaw established this scholarship in memory of Craig.  A high school senior from the Trumbull area is eligible to receive this annual scholarship.

Teammates Mentoring Program
The scholarship was established to benefit students who have been a part of the Grand Island/Hall County TeamMates mentoring program.

Woodyard Family Scholarship (Wyman and Cleo)
This scholarship was established to benefit students with ability and desire but lacking the financial assistance to attend a four-year college or university in Nebraska.  All Hall County high school graduates with a cumulative high school grade point average of at least 3.0 and a class rank in the top 25% are eligible to apply.  Preference will be given first to students pursuing a degree in education and then to students in a medical related field of study.  (Applicants must complete and submit the "College Funding Estimator" page at www.educationquest.org)

Zana Memorial Scholarship (James and Joy) - Due April 15
This scholarship was established in memory of James P. Zana for the benefit of a Grand Island graduating high school senior pursuing a fine arts course of study. 

  • Grand Island Community Foundation
  • 410 West 2nd Street, Suite 2
  • Grand Island, NE 68801
  • (308) 381-7767