The Grand Island Public Schools Foundation is pleased to offer the Career Pathways Dual Enrollment Scholarship Program. The Career Pathways Scholarship Fund was donated by local business and industry leaders to invest in the future workforce of Central Nebraska. The fund annually offers scholarships for college credit to students who are enrolled in the Career Pathways program.
This is a competitive process. Scholarship awards are based on current grades, attendance, punctuality and recommendations from teachers.
Who is eligible for Dual-Enrollment Scholarships?
Scholarship applications will be considered for students enrolled in a Career Pathways Program at Grand Island Senior High, Adams Street Campus, Central Community College, CHI Health St. Francis and any other campus served by the Career Pathways Institute.
Students must meet the following criteria:
- Currently enrolled as a high-school student
- Have completed the CPI admittance application
- Be accepted and enrolled in a CPI Pathway
Dual-Enrollment Scholarship Benefits
Scholarship recipients will be eligible for tuition of up to two (2) classes (generally 6 credits) per semester. Additionally, other items may also be considered for scholarships including books and technology fees.
How TO access the application
If you are enrolled in a CPI Pathway with dual-enrollment opportunities, you will receive an email containing a link to complete your online application account. This email will be sent when the scholarship application opens. If you have not received an email and would like to apply for a Career Pathways dual-enrollment scholarship please contact system administrator Candi Wiemers at cwiemers@gips.org.
Important Dates
- Aug 19, 2016 Fall Career Pathways dual-enrollment scholarship application open
- Sept. 1, 2016 Fall Career Pathways dual-enrollment scholarship application closed
- Sept. 26, 2016 Scholarship award notification letters will be mailed
Additional Information
Find additional Career Pathways Dual-Enrollment Scholarship information on the GIPS Foundation website.
