Gies Family Scholarship

The Gies Family Scholarship supports graduating seniors from Hastings who plan to pursue careers in mathematics, pre-dentistry, biological science, or environmental science.


Applicants are evaluated on their essay and must submit a recommendation from a teacher, counselor, principal, employer, volunteer leader, or religious leader.

Use the online scholarship application portal to submit a common application. Your application enters you into the process for consideration for scholarships provided for a wide variety of backgrounds, experiences, GPAs, and areas of study.

Eligibility Summary

  • Eligible students: Graduating seniors from Hastings
  • Education path: Accredited post-secondary school
  • Eligible fields: Math, pre-dentistry, biological science, or environmental science
  • Recommendation: Required
  • Essay: Required and evaluated

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Who can apply for the Gies Family Scholarship?

    Eligible applicants are graduating seniors from Hastings who have been accepted to an accredited post-secondary school and plan to pursue a career in math, pre-dentistry, biological science, or environmental science.

  • What fields of study qualify?

    Students must plan to pursue a field connected to mathematics, pre-dentistry, biological science, or environmental science.

  • Who can provide a recommendation letter?

    Applicants may submit a letter from a high school teacher, counselor, principal, employer, community volunteer leader, or religious leader.

  • What is considered in the application?

    Applicants are evaluated on the quality and content of their essay, along with the required recommendation letter and eligibility criteria.

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