SENIORS - MAKE SURE YOU ARE CHECKING YOUR MAILBOXES IN THE SECONDARY OFFICE REGULARLY! Many scholarship applications are only available on paper, and those will be placed directly in your mailbox.
Current Scholarships
Cedar County Cooperative will consider students for one scholarship. The Scholarship amount will be determined by our committee, with a combined total of up to $5,000 for those who are (or will be) enrolled in an accredited college, university, or trade school. Applications are assessed anonymously and objectively based on applicants' commitment to agriculture, future plans, work experience, academic achievements, community involvement, and participation in clubs and activities.
- Date Posted: 3/7/25
- Turn Scholarship In To: Application is online - must be emailed to cmiller@cedarcountycoop.com or printed and mailed to address listed on the form
Twenty $2,500 scholarships can be used to help defray the costs of attending any four-year college or university, and for students planning to attend a community college and then transferring to a four-year college or university to finish their degree. Five $2,500 scholarships are awarded to students planning to pursue a trade-related degree at a community college, technical school or powerline school. An additional $2,500 scholarship is available through the “Bob Wiemerslage Memorial Scholarship.” This scholarship will be awarded to a student who plans to major in accounting and was established in memory of the Cooperative’s former Division Manager of Accounting.
To be eligible for the Cooperative scholarship program:
- A student must currently be a high school senior.
- The student’s parents or guardians must be members of Eastern Iowa Light & Power Cooperative.
- Children of Cooperative employees and directors are eligible.
To be considered for a scholarship, a student must supply the Cooperative with:
- A completed application form.
- One letter of recommendation from a teacher or school administrator.
- A 250-word explanation from the student detailing their career goals and how the Cooperative scholarship will help them meet those goals.
- A transcript of the student’s high school grades (does not need to be official).
- A wallet-size, color head and shoulders photograph of the student.
- Date Posted: 1/23/24
ELIGIBILITY:
● Applicant must be a current high school student attending a Linn County, Benton County, Jones County, or Cedar County High School and in good standing.
● Current high school student applicants must apply and be admitted to an accredited University, College, Community College, Trade School or school of Higher Learning in the state of Iowa as a full-time student (12 credit hours or greater).
OR
● Applicant must be enrolled into an accredited University, College, Community College, Trade School or school of Higher Learning in the state of Iowa as a full-time student (12 credit hours or greater) and in good standing.
ALL APPLICANTS MUST:
● Be a citizen of the United States.
● Have a minimum 2.0 grade point (based on 4.0 system).
Selection of awards based on: financial need/hardship, community involvement, special circumstances, academic plans and goals. Not a merit-based scholarship.
GUIDELINES:
● $500.00 scholarships are awarded for one academic year.
● Students may reapply for subsequent awards.
● Scholarship checks are written and distributed directly to students upon verification that the student has registered for the fall semester. It is the responsibility of the recipient to submit this information to the scholarship committee before the recipients’ celebration in July.
● Please direct all questions to the committee at scholarship@crrealtors.org.
- Date Posted: 12/9/22
- Turn Scholarship In To: Application can be completed online. Paper copies can be mailed, emailed, or given directly to Mrs. Meierotto.
FFBC awards annual scholarships to outstanding Iowa high seniors who advocate for inclusion, fight homophobia, and educate their schools and/or communities about lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBTQ) issues. Academic excellence, extracurricular activities and community involvement also factor into the awards.
The scholarships are $3,000 each. The number of awards varies each year based on the number and quality of applicants and the funds available.
Applicants must be Iowa residents and plan to pursue college or other post-secondary education. There is no restriction on the type or location of the institution where post-secondary education is obtained. Scholarships are awarded without regard to sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, transgender status, race, religion, marital status or employment status of the prospective recipient.
The FFBC Scholarship Selection Committee will notify recipients by May 1st. Scholarships will be awarded at the June breakfast meeting. Students are expected to attend to receive their scholarships. Recipients are encouraged to include their parents or other members of their support system.
- Date Posted: 3/2/23
- Turn Scholarship In To: All application materials (including essays, transcripts, and letters of recommendation) must be submitted by email by March 15, 2026.
- The applicant must be either a member of the American Legion Auxiliary, or the immediate family member of a WWI or WWII to present-day veteran.
- Must reside or attend a school in Clinton, Dubuque, Jackson, Jones, Linn, or Scott county.
- The applicant must be enrolled or planning to enroll in a school in the state of Iowa.
This application must be completed on paper. Check your mailbox or pick one up from the counselor's office.
- Date Posted: 1/25/24
- Turn Scholarship In To: Diane Skinner 511 Clinton Street Grand Mound, IA 52751 563-847-6070 skinner@gmtel.net
The Robert Smiley Scholarship is offered by the Iowa Girls’ High School Athletic Union and the Smiley Family in honor of longtime IGHSAU Associate Executive Secretary who passed away suddenly in 2003.
Bob Smiley impacted youth his entire life. He began as a teacher, coach, official and administrator in several schools throughout the state. He joined the IGHSAU in 1970 as the associate executive secretary and helped build the Girls’ Union into a nationally respected leader in girls’ athletics.
In recognition of his work towards ensuring the Iowa Girl is a leader of her peers, the IGHSAU created a scholarship. The Robert Smiley Scholarship is for senior girls enrolled full-time in a public or private Iowa high school. The recipient must have a minimum 2.5 GPA (4.0 scale). She must also have lettered in one varsity sport sponsored by the IGHSAU each year of high school. There was a special place in Bob’s heart for the underdog, because of this there will be extra attention given to the applicant showing a specific financial and or situational need.
Each high school is limited to one nomination. The local school shall determine how the nominee is selected. Accompanying the scholarship application must be two letters of recommendation from a school faculty member and/or administrator AND a 200-word essay by the nominee describing adversity she faced and/or overcame to make her the person she is today.
The value of the Robert Smiley Scholarship is $1000 to be used to pay expenses billed by the Iowa college or university of her choice. Applications must be postmarked no later than March 27, 2026.
- Date Posted: 12/5/22
To be eligible for a scholarship, you must:
- Be the natural, adopted, step-child or full dependent of a worker injured or killed in a work-related accident during the course and scope of employment with an employer based in Minnesota or Iowa and entitled to receive benefits under the Minnesota Workers’ Compensation Act, Iowa Workers’ Compensation Act or other comparable benefit program exclusive to work-related injuries.
- Be a Minnesota or Iowa resident between the ages of 16 and 27 at the time of the application.
- Be a citizen of the United States or a lawful permanent resident.
- Have a high school diploma, GED or be a high school student in good standing. Academic achievement, aptitude, extracurricular activities, number of hours the applicant works and community service of the applicant are all considered. Grade point average will be reviewed against the number of hours the applicant works and his or her community involvement.
- Be pursuing a primary college or university degree (bachelor’s or associate’s), vocational education and training (certificate or license) or master’s degree from an accredited school.
- Demonstrate financial need.
- Submit a completed application.
- Date Posted: 2/6/23
- Turn Scholarship In To: Apply online at the link below.
The Iowa Golf Foundation will award 9 scholarships for the class of 2026. Both scholarships are awarded based on academic performance, extracurricular activities, and leadership qualities, not on golf accomplishments or ability. However, applicants of each scholarship should have experience or background in golf.
Herman Sani Scholarship:
- Amount: $8,000 total ($2,000 a year for four consecutive years)
- Eligibility requirements:
- Resident of Iowa
- Experience or background in golf
Ann Griffel Scholarship:
- Amount: $2,000
- Eligibility requirements:
- Resident of Iowa
- Experience or background in golf
- Female
- Intend to further their education at an Iowa institution of higher learning, whether a college, university, or trade school
Please email IGA Director of Development, Paige Hoffman at paige@iowagolf.org with any questions or concerns regarding the applications!
- Date Posted: 1/13/26
The Ag Coop Safety Leaders of Iowa Scholarship is open to high school Seniors looking to further their career in an Agriculture or Safety related field. Applicants must be planning to attend college/university during the upcoming school year. Applicants will be required to fill out a simple application, attach a resume, and respond to essay questions. One letter of recommendation from a non-family member is also required.
- Date Posted: 3/15/23
- Turn Scholarship In To: Information must be submitted in PDF format to ACSDIAScholarship@gmail.com by 4:00pm on April 1, 2026
The J. Curtis and Frances Forest Frymoyer Scholarship was created in 2001. This is a way for the Cedar County Historical Society to show our belief in the youth and the future of our county. Multiple scholarships of $1,000.00 will be awarded. The recipients are asked to provide a picture to publish in our annual Cedar County Historical Review. To be eligible, the student must be:
- A Cedar County resident.
- Enrolled in a university, community college or technical school as a full-time student for the fall of 2026.
- Complete the application, including essay on your Cedar County heritage.
- Two references (a teacher, and a non-teacher).
- High school transcript.
- Date Posted: 2/15/23
- Turn Scholarship In To: Mail or deliver to: CCHS, P.O. Box 254, Tipton, Iowa 52772 If you have questions, please call the Cedar County Historical Society at: 563-886-2899.
The Lisbon Community Foundation sponsors a number of scholarships for Lisbon seniors. All of these applications are available through the dollars for scholars website. Students must complete a profile on the site, request a transcript, and request 2 references. Applications for other national scholarships are also available on this website.
- Date Posted: 3/1/23
- Turn Scholarship In To: https://lisboniowa.dollarsforscholars.org/index.php?section=chapterWebsite&action=main&fwID=1736
Must have a parent or guardian registered in a Catholic Parish in Linn County. Must be admitted as a full-time student to an accredited college or university in Iowa.
See school counselor for details.
- Date Posted: 12/5/22
- Turn Scholarship In To: Mail to: FCSLLife Mark S. Seber 3610 Johnson Ave NW #7 Cedar Rapids, IA 52405
MidWestOne Bank administers the Pearl Hull Falk Trust which provides funds for the Pearl Hull Falk Scholarship. Prior to her death in 1965, Pearl Hull Falk resided in Iowa City where her husband was a prominent banker during the early 1900’s. The trust was established under the Last Will and Testament of Mrs. Falk to provide annual scholarships to needy and worthy students attending the University of Iowa.
Scholarships are awarded annually in the amount of $5,000.00 each. Awards will be paid in installments of $2,500.00 at the beginning of each semester and sent directly to the University of Iowa Office of Student Financial Aid.
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
Each recipient of the Pearl Hull Falk Scholarship must be:
- of a Protestant faith,
- a resident of the State of Iowa, and
- a full-time student at the University of Iowa
At least one of the recipients must be a member of an Episcopal Church, and at least one must be a young man who shows interest in and promise for a career in banking. All recipients must be of good character and have a good scholastic record.
- Date Posted: 12/12/23
The Iowa PGA Foundation awards a college scholarship in memory of Charlie Burkart. The purpose of the scholarship is to assist students in furthering their education. At least one high school graduate will be the 2026 recipient of $1,500 per year for 4 years. Any graduating high school senior residing within the boundaries of the Iowa PGA Section and the State of Iowa is eligible to apply.
Scholarship winners are selected on the basis of their interest and activity in golf, the potential for future contributions to the game, leadership skills/community involvement, then on their academic/professional ability and financial need. Applicants must email/mail completed application to the scholarship committee on or prior to June 15, 2026.
- Date Posted: 3/2/23
- Turn Scholarship In To: Mail to: Iowa GPA Section, 3184 Hwy 22, Riverside, IA 52327
Past Scholarships
Must be a student graduating from Lisbon High School and planning to attend a fully accredited nonprofit or public college or university as a full-time student. Criteria for selection include academic achievement, outstanding leadership, exemplary citizenship, and service to the school and community.
Scholarship is renewable for 3 additional years.
- Date Posted: 2/3/23
- Turn Scholarship In To: Counselor's office.
The Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation sponsors several scholarships for area seniors. These include:
Scholarships available to Linn County high school seniors:
- Merveaux Academic Excellence Scholarship
- Glidden Community Service Scholarship
- Outstanding Student Leader Scholarship
Other scholarships (based partly on financial need) available to Linn County high school seniors:
- College Opportunity Scholarship: Selection based on financial need and career goals
- Kalous Opportunity Scholarship: Selection based on financial need, character, and career goals
- Komensky Society Scholarship: For students of Czech or Slovak heritage
- Kathleen M. McNamara Future Educator’s Scholarship
- Gems of Hope Cancer Scholarship: For students who have been affected by cancer.
- Date Posted: 1/24/24
- Turn Scholarship In To: Applications must be completed online by creating an account at the following link: https://goapply2.akoyago.com/gcrcf/identity/account/login?returnUrl=%2FGCRCF
The Better Business Bureau awards an annual scholarship for the Student of Integrity Award. This award is given to students that act with integrity throughout all areas of their life as they seek to become young adults who contribute to our local workforce and community. In order to apply, you must submit:
- A 1,000 word essay
- A description of your involvement in and out of school
- A statement about your future plans
- 2 letters of recommendation (only 1 may be from a school official)
Specific criteria are listed below:
50% Essay: In 1,000 words or less, write about one specific situation you have personally faced that required you to demonstrate an understanding of ethical decision making. What challenges did you face and what life lessons did you learn from your experience? Don’t just think about right and wrong in terms of legality. Think outside the box! Include your own personal definition of integrity.
30% School Involvement: List your school-related activities and include your role and length of time you participated in each activity. School-related activities would include academic achievements and honors, sports, clubs, offices held and all other school sanctioned organizations.
10% Future Plans and Transcripts: Describe how this scholarship will assist you in meeting your postsecondary education goals. What are your educational plans after high school? Upload a copy of your most recent transcript.
10% Letters of Recommendation: Upload 2 letters of recommendation. Only one may be from school personnel.
- Date Posted: 1/9/26
- Turn Scholarship In To: Mrs. Meierotto
Applicant must have a relative that has served or is currently serving in the military. See school counselor for details.
- Date Posted: 12/1/22
Must have faced challenges of personal and/or financial hardship and possess the potential to succeed. Need to complete the FAFSA, Iowa State University admission process, and the online application for the Hixson Opportunity Award by February 1, 2024. 100 scholarships are awarded each year - one from each county in Iowa.
- Date Posted: 12/5/21
ISCA awards this annual scholarship to a graduating Iowa senior who can clearly describe the positive academic, social/emotional, and life readiness impact of a school counselor or school counseling program.
Scholarship Selection:
- Applicants must be a 12th grade graduating student attending high school in Iowa and have been an Iowa resident for at least the past twelve months.
- Applicants must plan to enroll in a college, university, trade or technical program, apprenticeship, or other recognized post-secondary pathway during the 2026-2027 school year.
- The selected recipient must also be willing to allow ISCA to share portions of their application responses if selected, as we celebrate the winner during National School Counseling Week.
Applications are due January 2, 2026. The winner will be announced during National School Counseling Week.
- Date Posted: 12/12/23
The Iowa Limestone Producers Association is offering scholarships for students interested in the trades. For the class of 2025, there were 19 scholarships awarded, with varying amounts from $1,000 to $5,000.
- Date Posted: 12/4/25
- Turn Scholarship In To: Email to admin@limestone.org, or send via mail 2211 Philadelphia St. #102 Ames, IA 50010
Applicants will be judged on scholarship, leadership, and financial need.
Eligibility: Current high school seniors, or the equivalent, who are citizens of the United States are eligible to apply. Applicants do not need to be related to a member of the Elks. Applicants must be citizens of the United States on the date their applications are submitted; permanent legal resident status does not qualify. Scholarships are available only to students who enroll in four-year undergraduate degree programs at accredited U.S. American colleges or universities.
Awards: The Elks National Foundation will award 500 four-year scholarships to the highest-rated applicants in the 2025 competition. Male and female students compete separately. Awards range from $1,000 per year to $7,500 per year, Most Valuable Student scholarships are for students pursuing a four-year degree, on a full-time basis (minimum of 12 semester hours), in a U.S. college or university. All scholarships are in the form of certificates of award conditional upon the full-time enrollment of the winner in an accredited U.S. college or university.
- Date Posted: 10/16/24
The Coca-Cola Foundation Scholarship is for students who make a positive impact in their school and community through leadership and service. Applicants must be eligible for federal financial aid and going to a college in the U.S.
- Date Posted: 9/22/25
Any student pursuing a career in the area of Family and Consumer Science may apply for this award. They must plan to pursue a degree at a four-year institution or a community college. Applicant must complete the application form, write a letter explaining their future educational and professional goals, and include two references.
Related fields include but are not limited to: Child development, finance, marketing, housing, interior design, food, hospitality, textiles, and apparel.
Application is available in the counselor's office.
- Date Posted: 4/7/25
- Turn Scholarship In To: Judith Schroeder 3128 Adirondack Drive NE Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
This scholarship is for deserving students who are pursuing an engineering degree at Iowa State University. It is awarded for one year only; however, current recipients may reapply and be considered for additional funding along with other new applicants. Scholarships are limited to a maximum of 2 years.
Applicants must be admitted to, or enrolled full-time in, the College of Engineering at Iowa State University.
Applicants must have graduated from a high school in Linn County, Iowa.
Applicants must have a minimum cumulative unweighted GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
Applicants must demonstrate financial need.
Applicants must demonstrate an aptitude for engineering subjects.
- Date Posted: 3/17/25
This scholarship is awarded by the staff of the Lisbon Community School District. Any student may apply.
- Date Posted: 4/3/23
- Turn Scholarship In To: High school office or school counselor.
The Wayne and Diana Novak Scholarship honors the Novak family and their contributions to Lisbon and the surrounding areas. The Novak family understands the importance of hard work and has made their living in agriculture while their sons have gone on to successful careers in the trades. They wish to inspire future generations to help develop their communities by doing hands-on work. This award aims to help cover the cost of training and/or any required tools or supplies.
- Date Posted: 4/17/25
- Turn Scholarship In To: School counselor's office
As a community organization, we realize the importance of volunteering and becoming involved in our community. We are interested in individuals who, in some way, have donated their time and talents by volunteering in their town.
- Date Posted: 4/17/23
- Turn Scholarship In To: High school office
The Mitch Thomson Memorial Scholarship honors the legacy of Mitch Thomson, our beloved maintenance worker whose servant heart, strong character and kindness left a lasting impact on our Lisbon School and Community. This scholarship is designed to support graduating seniors who exemplify Mitch’s servant heart, strong character and kindness.
Eligibility Requirements
- Graduating from Lisbon High School in Lisbon, Iowa
- Pursuing a non-traditional career path, not limited to: (Trades, Specialized Training Program, Military, etc.)
Criteria for Scholarship Selection
- Exemplary Character
- Service to Others, School and/or Community
- Strong Work Ethic
- Date Posted: 3/12/25
- Turn Scholarship In To: Counselor's office by April 18th at 3:30
The Sutliff Bridge Authority (SBA), established in 1984, wants to tell the story and history of the Sutliff Bridge located in northeast Johnson County. Education is a key element in preserving historical sites. With the addition of a permanent scholarship given to those who would promote our mission, the SBA is fulfilling an important function to our historical heritage.
Students must write an essay (500 to 1000 words) on why historical preservation is important to you and your community.
- Date Posted: 1/2/23
The Sutliff Bridge Authority (SBA), established in 1984, wants to tell the story and history of the Sutliff Bridge located in northeast Johnson County. Education is a key element in preserving historical sites. With the addition of a permanent scholarship given to those who would promote our mission, the SBA is fulfilling an important function to our historical heritage.
Students must write an essay (500 to 1000 words) on why historical preservation is important to you and your community.
- Date Posted: 2/3/23
- Turn Scholarship In To: Mail or email to the address listed on the application. Students may also submit an application online.
You must be a current 2025 graduating senior of Lisbon or Mount Vernon School Districts, or past graduate within the last four years and not a past recipient of the Mount Vernon lodge #112 scholarship. Attending a University, Junior College, Community College, or certified training program in the fall of the next academic school year, or currently.
Note: The successful applicant is required to attend a lodge dinner in their honor and submit a thank you note (to be kept in the lodge's archives) prior to the check being received
- Date Posted: 12/15/22
- Turn Scholarship In To: James Evans Scholarship Committee Chairman 313 2nd. Ave. SW Mount Vernon, Iowa 52314
The Iowa State Elks Association is pleased to offer twenty (20) $1,500.00 Vocational Grants to individuals pursuing a vocational (2-year or less) training/educational program. These grants are open to current high school seniors or any non-traditional student (second career, etc.) pursuing such a program at an accredited school. These grants ARE NOT intended for students who will pursue a 4-year course of study eventually leading to a bachelor’s degree; this includes students attending a community college with the intent of continuing on to a four-year degree program. Applications received for persons ultimately pursuing a 4-year course of study will be disqualified from consideration.
THIS GRANT MAY BE USED FOR tuition and fees, room and board (only if living on campus), and books and supplies and only for usual and required costs of the applicant's planned course of study. This Grant MAY NOT BE USED FOR child-care costs, part-time study or correspondence courses. It may not be used for general living expenses, rent, mortgage payments, automobile expenses for use or maintenance of a vehicle.
- Date Posted: 2/3/23
- Turn Scholarship In To: Return completed application to your nearest Elks Lodge by March 3, 2025
Applicants must be committed to the pursuit of automotive-related studies, including auto, collision, or diesel technology, sales, accounting, marketing, or business administration. Scholarships can be used for tuition or to purchase tools necessary for technicians.
- Date Posted: 12/15/22
Legacy Awards are $4,000 scholarships available to children and grandchildren of Elks members.
Eligibility
- For the 2025 contest, any child or grandchild (or step-child, step-grandchild, or legal ward) of a living Elk who joined the Order on or before April 1, 2022, or a charter member of a Lodge that was instituted on or after April 1, 2022, is eligible to apply. The Elk must also be a paid-up member through March 31, 2025. Great-grandchildren are not eligible.
- The applicant must be a high school senior.
- The applicant must apply online only. The 2025 Legacy Awards application deadline is February 3, 2025, 11:59 a.m. Pacific Time. NOTE: This is NOON, mid-day, Pacific time.
- If the applicant's parent and grandparent are both Elk members, the applicant must apply through the parent's Elks Lodge.
- We have waived the standardized test requirement for the 2025 Legacy contest. You do not need to submit ACT and/or SAT scores.
- Students may apply for more than one ENF scholarship; however, they may win only one. In cases where the student wins more than one, we will award the scholarship with the greater value. Students can accept local and state scholarships, which are separate from the awards at the national level.
- Legacy Awards may only be applied to accredited US American schools, colleges or universities. (Note: Applicants from Panama, Puerto Rico and the Philippines may apply Legacy Awards toward schools, colleges or universities in their respective homes.)
- If you are selected as a 2025 Legacy Awards recipient, you will be required to perform three instances of service with an Elks Lodge during the four years you are receiving the scholarship. Click here for more information about serving with the Elks.
- Date Posted: 9/1/21
Farm Bureau scholarships are reserved for current IFBF members (and their children) who are in good standing with the organization. To be considered, a student must have:
- a minimum 2.5 grade point average (GPA)
- be involved in extra-curricular activities
- demonstrate leadership abilities, community involvement and volunteer efforts
- be accepted into an accredited higher education institution (including community colleges and technical schools)
See the link below for full details about eligibility and to complete the application.
- Date Posted: 12/13/23
To be eligible for the program, applicants must pursue a degree in engineering (specifically water, wastewater, transportation, structural), landscape architecture, land surveying, geology, hydrogeology, assessment and remediation, or environmental health and safety.
Applicants are also required to write an essay on why they consider themselves the best scholarship candidates.
The scholarship is renewable for up to three years, assuming the recipient maintains a 2.8 grade point average and is enrolled in an accredited school or training program.
- Date Posted: 11/1/24
The ISL Education Lending Scholarship awards 45 deposits of $1,000 into College Savings Iowa accounts for Iowa residents in high school or undergraduate college, or the parents, guardians or others who hold a College Savings Iowa account for high school or undergraduate college student.
To enter, you must register an account on the site linked below. There is no additional application. The winners will be selected by random drawing.
- Date Posted: 1/23/24
The Karon Brown Award was established in 2021 as a tribute to Karon Brown who served the IGHSAU in a variety of roles for 43 years. The recipient of this award is recognized for excellence in the classroom, in athletics and must plan on a future in a sports-related field. Her profile should reflect loyalty, perseverance, character, and passion for continuing a career serving female athletes. Those same qualities personified Karon Brown and her work for the IGHSAU.
Qualifications:
- 3.00 Cumulative High School GPA
- Applicants must have participated in at least one IGHSAU sanctioned sport in high school
- Applicant must be a graduating high school senior
- Must plan on a degree in a sports-related field: athletic administration, coaching, sport management, athletic training, event operations, marketing, media relations, sports journalism, etc.
- Date Posted: 3/7/23
- Turn Scholarship In To: Karon Brown Award Application c/o IGHSAU 5000 Westown Parkway, Ste. 150 West Des Moines, IA 50266 Applications may also be emailed to jeanberger@ighsau.org. Please contact Jean Berger at (515) 401-1832 with questions.
Trial Pro, P.A. will award a $5,000 academic scholarship to one successful and deserving high school or college student. To apply, all recipients must review the eligibility criteria and submit the following documents to Trial Pro, P.A. by the specified deadline. Award will be based on individual academic achievement, creativity, and strength of the assigned essays.
Eligibility Requirements:
- Must be a high school senior or college student looking to pursue or pursuing an AA, Bachelor’s, or Master’s degree in an accredited university
- Applicant must have a minimum 3.0 GPA and maintain it throughout academic year.
- Student must be a US citizen or permanent resident.
How to Apply:
- Provide an official copy of your academic transcript.
- Submit one recommendation letter written by a faculty member, academic advisor, or leader.
- Complete the application
- Questions that do not apply to you should be filled as N/A. Nothing should be left blank.
- Each applicant is required to answer both questions within the application: The first one about your goals and aspirations; the second one tied to Trial Pro’s motto #DiscoverTheDifference. PowerPoint presentation up to 10 slides and/or videos of up to 3min are also acceptable.
- Additionally, submit a portfolio of up to 10 strong creative pieces that support your essay or personal statement.
- Bonus Point if you share a picture on your Instagram account with this hashtag #DiscoverTheDifference. Make sure to tag us @1800trialpro
- Date Posted: 2/15/23
- Turn Scholarship In To: Application can be found at the link below and submitted via email.
Are you interested in pursuing flight or a career in aviation or an aviation-related field? We encourage well-rounded individuals who are involved in their school or community and interested in the world of aviation to apply for an EAA scholarship.
- Date Posted: 2/6/23
- Turn Scholarship In To: Apply online at the link below.
Alliant Energy recognizes outstanding community leadership in young people and helps students reach their academic goals. We award $1,000 scholarships to up to 25 students annually through the Alliant Energy Innovation Scholarship program. We select recipients based on their leadership in community service activities and volunteer work; academic grade point average; standardized test scores; and a 300-word essay submission.
Eligibility guidelines
To be eligible, scholarship applicants must have participated in a leadership role in community service work or volunteer activities. They must also:
- Be 24 or younger.
- Be a dependent of a current customer of an Alliant Energy utility subsidiary (Interstate Power and Light or Wisconsin Power and Light), or be a current customer themselves.
- Have a cumulative high school grade point average between 2.5 and 4.0 on a 4.0 scale, or the equivalent. Emphasis will be placed on community service leadership activities.
- Reside within the Alliant Energy service territory at the time of application.
- Plan to enroll for the first time in a full-time undergraduate course of study at an accredited two- or four-year college or university, or vocational/technical school located within the Alliant Energy service territory.
Review criteria
A scholarship committee at Scholarship America will carefully review each application in search of the most deserving recipients. Judges consider several criteria, including:
- Leadership experience and community service or volunteer activities.
- Academic grade point average.
- The content of a 300-word essay submission.
Class rank is not a determining factor. Scholarship awards are for one year only and limited to undergraduate study. We accept applications Dec. 1 to Feb. 15. With questions, contact Cara Florey at cflorey@scholarshipamerica.org or (507) 931-0621, extension 1621.
- Date Posted: 12/12/23
The Law Firm of Jerry D. Andrews, P.C., a Dallas legal practice, has been providing knowledgeable and compassionate legal representation to victims of personal injury and wrongful death for 30 years.
Attorney Andrews’ experience as a personal injury lawyer has granted him a unique perspective on the importance of community. We need our communities today more than ever, and Attorney Andrews is taking this opportunity to recognize students who have sacrificed their time and energy to give back to their communities through acts of service.
Students must:
- Demonstrate active involvement in community service
- Exhibit strong leadership qualities
- Have a cumulative grade point average of 3.5 or higher
- Be an undergraduate student at an accredited college or university
- Be a citizen or permanent resident of the United States
- Be at least 18 years of age
- Date Posted: 2/15/23
- Turn Scholarship In To: Submit application online.
Designed for students who are attending a 2 or 4 year school. Emphasis on leadership roles and service to school and community. No connection to Masons is required. Finalists will interview with a committee to determine scholarship winners.
- Date Posted: 12/5/22
Scholarships will be awarded to several graduating Iowa high school seniors who plan to enroll in a mechanical or trade course of study at an accredited Iowa Community College.
- Date Posted: 11/29/23
This scholarship has been developed to honor several association members who are no longer with us but live on in the work we do to support and promote the importance of honey bees. Their dedication and hard work have made it possible for us to be a successful organization for over 100 years!
Applicants must complete an essay based on the following prompt: Write about yourself, your home, family, interests, and your future education or vocational plans. How does beekeeping, or your knowledge of the importance of pollination, fit into your future plans? This will give the committee the best picture of you as an individual (2 page minimum).
- Date Posted: 12/14/23
- Turn Scholarship In To: All applications and correspondence should be sent to the: Iowa Honey Producers Association Scholarship Selection Committee ℅ Dick Ostercamp or Roy Kraft 15920 Hickman Road Ste 400 PM446 Clive, Iowa 50325
Any senior living in a community served by Mediacom is eligible to apply. Applications will be judged based on academic achievement, leadership, school/community involvement, an essay, and references.
- Date Posted: 12/5/21
Keep Iowa Beautiful will award three $1,000 scholarships to Iowa high school seniors who plan to enroll in an Iowa college or university. "KIB seeks to foster positive values in younger generations and reinforce them in older generations. We encourage respect for home, neighborhood, community and state."
Bob Byers Award
Through Bob’s leadership, KIB’s Litter-Free School Campus program was started in NW Iowa. His dedication to young people and environmental concerns was a driving force encouraging young people to help improve their community.
The Byers scholarship is supporting high school students who plan to enroll and study environmental science, community development, landscape architecture or architecture (historical emphasis) or community planning and sustainability.
William Fultz Award
Bill started an advertising agency that became the largest agricultural advertising agency in the world.
The Fultz scholarship will be awarded to a senior planning on studying communications, public relations and/or marketing.
Gerald Schnepf Award
Gerry’s career spanned 50 years of making Iowa a better place to live, work and raise a family.
The Schnepf scholarship will be awarded to a senior who has a record of community service and a desire to continue to support and contribute to the enhancement of the place they live and work. College programs could include community & regional planning and volunteer management.
- Date Posted: 1/22/24
One nominee from each school. See school counselor or athletic director for details.
- Date Posted: 12/1/22
For current high school seniors who will be enrolled in an accredited undergraduate or vocational program in the 2023–24 academic year. These scholarships are open to full-time or part-time students who are members in good standing of Collins Community Credit Union at the time of application. Any person who works or resides in any of the Iowa, Illinois, or Wisconsin counties listed here is eligible for Collins Community Credit Union membership. Credit Union staff and board members and their immediate relatives are not eligible for consideration.
- Date Posted: 3/7/23
- Turn Scholarship In To: Turn in application online at the link below.
The recipient shall be a person who shows a desire to improve his or her station in life through education and would return those benefits to the community. It is not necessary that the recipient be a top scholar or athlete. He or she should be a good citizen who expresses a desire to lead a life of service to our community and our country.
The recipient may pursue any course of studies, undergraduate or graduate level, at any educational organization, which normally maintains a regular faculty and curriculum (colleges, universities, nursing schools, technical schools, etc.) public or private. The recipient must be enrolled in a minimum of a one-year program.
Recipients and non-recipients are welcome to reapply each year. Finalists may be required to have an interview with the committee.
- Date Posted: 2/6/23
- Turn Scholarship In To: The application must be received in the Bennett School District Office by noon on March 24, 2023. Please postmark by March 18th to insure delivery.
