College Scholarships
Jerry Binfield Memorial Scholarship:
1 award at $500
Jerry Binfield graduated from graduated from Colorado State University in 1960 with a degree in Agricultural Engineering, later earning a Master’s Degree in Agricultural Engineering with an emphasis in groundwater hydraulics. He worked as a structural design engineer in G.I. Mr. Binfield had a passion for learning and emphasized higher education, especially mathematics and science. His wife and children, along with other extended family members graduated from Central Catholic. He believed in the principles and values of Catholic education. Eligibility: Any graduating senior who plans to attend a four-year or two-year college or technical school, with a major or emphasis in mathematics, science or engineering related field. Preference will be given to students demonstrating involvement in their school and community. Student must complete the GICC common application form, including data sheet (resume), and personal statement to include future goals. Scholarship details in the GICC scholarship files. Turn in completed application to the Central Catholic counseling office.
Kaufman-Cummings Foundation Scholarship
Award: 1 @ $4,000 ($500 per semester for 4 years)
Complete GICC common application form (on counselor website)
Helen Janky Memorial/Joyce Janky Sekutara Scholarship
1 award at $500
Eligibility: ACT Score of 23 or better, applied to Accredited School of Nursing, first semester GPA of 3.0 or above. To Apply: Compete GICC Common Application; provide resume and personal statement that reflects the desire to enter the nursing profession. This scholarship will be awarded after the candidates first semester of their freshman year. Give completed application, resume and personal statement to School Counselor.
Jay’s Helping Hands
1 award at $1,000
Francis and Gladys Maciejewksi will award a scholarship in honor of their son, the late Jay Maciejewsk,i to a college sophomore or junior that has declared their major in special education and is a GICC alum. Guidance Contact: GICC Foundation Office
Maureen & Jim Kahrhoff Scholarship
1 award at $500
The scholarship is for any graduating senior who plans on attending college, preferably a four-year college. However, applicants attending a two-year college will also be considered. Preference will be given to candidates who have employment experience, volunteer involvement in their school and community, and involvement in school activities. The Applicant SHOULD NOT BE IN THE TOP 10% of their class. The applicants SHOULD NOT be students who qualify for full financial aid.t
Dwaine and Rita Kubicek Trust Scholarship
Dale and Mary Lyones Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship is for any graduating senior who plans on attending a four-year or two-year college or technical school. Preference will be given to candidates who have involvement in their school and community, and demonstrate financial need.
John and Mary Seery Memorial Scholarship
1 at $200
Graduating Senior who plans on attending a four-year or two-year college or technical school. Preference will be given to candidates who have involvement in their school and community, and demonstrate financial need. Use GICC Common Application form
Dianne Smollen-Sizemore Memorial Scholarship
1 award at $1,000
Dianne’s family established this scholarship to honor Dianne’s compassion and faith and recognize students who use their faith to help others Eligibility: A graduating senior that has shown how they use compassion and faith in their life to help others. Complete the GICC common application form.
Vern and Esther Taylor Charitable Trust Scholarship
1 award at $1,000
The Taylors wish was to support the education of graduating seniors from Grand Island. They were especially interested in seniors who wanted to further their education in the medical (health science) field. Eligibility: graduating senior interested in health science field Complete the GICC common application form (essay must include future goals in the health science career field) and return to counselor.
US Bank Scholarship
1 award at $500
Complete GICC common application form (on counselor website) Guidance Contact: GICC Foundation Office
U-SAVE Pharmacy Scholarship
1 award $!,000
This scholarship will be awarded to a graduating senior of GICC. Applicants must hava a distinct interest in a pharmacy and/or science related fireld of study.
1 award at $500
Jerry Binfield graduated from graduated from Colorado State University in 1960 with a degree in Agricultural Engineering, later earning a Master’s Degree in Agricultural Engineering with an emphasis in groundwater hydraulics. He worked as a structural design engineer in G.I. Mr. Binfield had a passion for learning and emphasized higher education, especially mathematics and science. His wife and children, along with other extended family members graduated from Central Catholic. He believed in the principles and values of Catholic education. Eligibility: Any graduating senior who plans to attend a four-year or two-year college or technical school, with a major or emphasis in mathematics, science or engineering related field. Preference will be given to students demonstrating involvement in their school and community. Student must complete the GICC common application form, including data sheet (resume), and personal statement to include future goals. Scholarship details in the GICC scholarship files. Turn in completed application to the Central Catholic counseling office.
Kaufman-Cummings Foundation Scholarship
Award: 1 @ $4,000 ($500 per semester for 4 years)
Complete GICC common application form (on counselor website)
Helen Janky Memorial/Joyce Janky Sekutara Scholarship
1 award at $500
Eligibility: ACT Score of 23 or better, applied to Accredited School of Nursing, first semester GPA of 3.0 or above. To Apply: Compete GICC Common Application; provide resume and personal statement that reflects the desire to enter the nursing profession. This scholarship will be awarded after the candidates first semester of their freshman year. Give completed application, resume and personal statement to School Counselor.
Jay’s Helping Hands
1 award at $1,000
Francis and Gladys Maciejewksi will award a scholarship in honor of their son, the late Jay Maciejewsk,i to a college sophomore or junior that has declared their major in special education and is a GICC alum. Guidance Contact: GICC Foundation Office
Maureen & Jim Kahrhoff Scholarship
1 award at $500
The scholarship is for any graduating senior who plans on attending college, preferably a four-year college. However, applicants attending a two-year college will also be considered. Preference will be given to candidates who have employment experience, volunteer involvement in their school and community, and involvement in school activities. The Applicant SHOULD NOT BE IN THE TOP 10% of their class. The applicants SHOULD NOT be students who qualify for full financial aid.t
Dwaine and Rita Kubicek Trust Scholarship
Dale and Mary Lyones Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship is for any graduating senior who plans on attending a four-year or two-year college or technical school. Preference will be given to candidates who have involvement in their school and community, and demonstrate financial need.
John and Mary Seery Memorial Scholarship
1 at $200
Graduating Senior who plans on attending a four-year or two-year college or technical school. Preference will be given to candidates who have involvement in their school and community, and demonstrate financial need. Use GICC Common Application form
Dianne Smollen-Sizemore Memorial Scholarship
1 award at $1,000
Dianne’s family established this scholarship to honor Dianne’s compassion and faith and recognize students who use their faith to help others Eligibility: A graduating senior that has shown how they use compassion and faith in their life to help others. Complete the GICC common application form.
Vern and Esther Taylor Charitable Trust Scholarship
1 award at $1,000
The Taylors wish was to support the education of graduating seniors from Grand Island. They were especially interested in seniors who wanted to further their education in the medical (health science) field. Eligibility: graduating senior interested in health science field Complete the GICC common application form (essay must include future goals in the health science career field) and return to counselor.
US Bank Scholarship
1 award at $500
Complete GICC common application form (on counselor website) Guidance Contact: GICC Foundation Office
U-SAVE Pharmacy Scholarship
1 award $!,000
This scholarship will be awarded to a graduating senior of GICC. Applicants must hava a distinct interest in a pharmacy and/or science related fireld of study.
| GICC Foundation Scholarships Spring 2020 |
| Common Scholarship Application Form |
Tuition Assistance Scholarships
Dryer Family Memorial Scholarships
2 awards at $1,000
Bill Dunn Memorial Scholarship
1 award at $1000
Audrey & Harry Hoch Sr. Memorial Scholarship
1 award at $1,000
Dr. Michael L. Janda Memorial Scholarship
2 awards at $500
Francis & Arnette Kalin (Wenzl-Capaldo) Scholarship
1 award at $1,000
Don Leifeld Memorial Scholarship
1 award at $1000
Jack & Dee McGowan Scholarship
1 award at $1,000
William Marshall III Gratis Award
Full tuition for one GICC senior
Tom Randolph Mathematical Tuition Assistance Award
2 awards at $200 each
2 awards at $1,000
Bill Dunn Memorial Scholarship
1 award at $1000
Audrey & Harry Hoch Sr. Memorial Scholarship
1 award at $1,000
Dr. Michael L. Janda Memorial Scholarship
2 awards at $500
Francis & Arnette Kalin (Wenzl-Capaldo) Scholarship
1 award at $1,000
Don Leifeld Memorial Scholarship
1 award at $1000
Jack & Dee McGowan Scholarship
1 award at $1,000
William Marshall III Gratis Award
Full tuition for one GICC senior
Tom Randolph Mathematical Tuition Assistance Award
2 awards at $200 each
| GICC Tuition Assistance Scholarships 2020 |
| financial_aid_app_2020.pdf |
Central Catholic Development Foundation Office
Phone: 308-382-5499 Email: info@giccfoundation.com
Executive Director, Jolene Wojcik, jwojcik@giccfoundation.com
Executive Assistant, Catherine Hauptman, chauptman@giccfoundation.com
Program Coordinator, Becky Hollowell, bhollowell@giccfoundation.com
Central Catholic Development Foundation Office
Phone: 308-382-5499 Email: info@giccfoundation.com
Executive Director, Jolene Wojcik, jwojcik@giccfoundation.com
Executive Assistant, Catherine Hauptman, chauptman@giccfoundation.com
Program Coordinator, Becky Hollowell, bhollowell@giccfoundation.com
