Scholarships Listed Alphabetically
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ACACIA Leadership Scholarship: Up to $1000 to a male graduating senior who will be attending Iowa State University, and has demonstrated their ability to excel in the fields of academics, extracurricular school activities, and community involvement. Adams County Speedway Regional Scholarship: $500 to student who resides in a county neighboring Adams County with an average to above average GPA and has close ties to the Adams County Speedway, through drivers, fans, or Adams County Fair & Racing Association. Ak-Sar-Ben - Horatio Alger Association State Scholarship: $2,500 to $20,000 to students who demonstrate financial need, and show evidence of integrity and perseverance in the face of adversity. The student should have a strong commitment to pursue a bachelorâÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂs degree. Register online at: Alegent Health Diversity Health Care Scholarship: $2000 to students focusing their major studies in a health care related field such as: nursing, allied health, or health care management. Alliant Energy Foundation Community Service Scholarship Program: $1000 to students who show leadership experience, community service, or volunteer activities. Essay. Class Rank and GPA. https://www.scholarshipamerica.org/alliantenergycommunityservice/ Alliant Energy Foundation â all other scholarships offered â most scholarships are linked to a college or university such as UNI, ISU and Coe College. All Iowa Opportunity Scholarship: a state funded program that will provide scholarships to students who do well in high school and demonstrate financial need. The student must have a 2.5 GPA, completes a FAFSA and enrolls in a program for at least 3 semester hours in a program leading to an undergraduate degree from an eligible college or university. Priority for awards will be given to students who participated in the federal TRIO Programs, to applicants who graduated from alternative high schools or homeless youth. http://www.iowacollegeaid.gov/ScholarshipsGrants/alliowaopportunityscholarship.html American Association on Health and Disability Scholarship Organization: $1,000 The AAHD Scholarship Program is for any student with a disability, but AAHD gives preference to students who plan to pursue undergraduate or graduate studies in the field of public health, health promotion, disability studies, to include disability policy and disability research. American Cancer Society: $1,000 to student who was diagnosed with cancer before the age of 21 and is currently under the age of 21. Accepted/plans to attend an accredited two or four year University or Voc./Tech School. American College Foundation Visionary Scholarship Program: Multiple winners ranging from $1,000 to $5,000. High school freshmen, Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors are eligible to apply for this scholarship. More information is available at: American Legion Oratorical Contest: See the following website for more information and deadline dates. Art Institute Scholarship Competition - (Art Institutes Passion for Fashion Competition): $3,000 could be awarded to a high school senior that creates an original poster design fitting the criteria of the Art Institute. Students must be enrolling into The Art Institute for their post-secondary education. For more information check out the Art Institutes web site: Art Institute Scholarship Competition - (Art Institutes and Americans for the Arts Poster Design Competition): $3,000 could be awarded to a high school senior that provides a showcase your fashion designs and also demonstrates ability in retail marketing and management into The Art Institute for their post-secondary education. For more information check out the Art Institutes web site: Art Institute Scholarship Competition - (Art Institutes Best Teem Chef and Culinary Scholarship Competition):$4,000 could be awarded to a high school senior that participates in a cook-off at one of the participating Art Institutes culinary schools. Students must be enrolling into The Art Institute for their post-secondary education. For more information check out the Art Institutes web site: AXA Achievement Community Scholarship Program: $2000 to a student demonstrates ambition and self-drive as evidenced by outstanding achievement in an activity in school, the community, or the workplace. Applicants are asked to describe an outstanding achievement they have accomplished in a non-academic activity or project, which is supported by an unrelated adult who can attest to the studentâÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂs achievement. AXA Achievement Scholarship Program: $10,000 to a student demonstrates ambition and self-drive as evidenced by outstanding achievement in an activity in school, the community, or the workplace. Best Buy@15 Scholarship Program: $1500 to students with solid grades, involved in volunteer community service or work experience. Apply online at http://www.bestbuy-communityrelations.com/scholarship.htm or www.at15.com. Better Business Bureau (BBB) Scott Mecham BBB Student of Integrity Award - $2,000 will be awarded to students who exemplify ethical behavior and personal integrity and who demonstrate humility, courage, compassion and respect for their peers, teachers and community. Booth College of Business Administration: $2250 to students who enroll at Northwest Missouri State University and major in one of the areas in Booth College of Business and Professional Studies. Letter of recommendation and essay required. Branstad Education Scholarship: Four-year tuition and fees awarded to an Iowa resident first year student in a teacher education program at Iowa State University. To qualify student must have high academic achievement, involved in extracurricular activities, demonstrated enthusiasm for and commitment to teaching, and demonstrated qualities of leadership. Briar Cliff College Scholarships: $1000 to students admitted to Briar Cliff College. Four scholarships are offered - Richard L. Doyle Leadership Program, Multicultural Scholarship, Departmental Scholarship, & Presidential Scholarship and many more college offered scholarships. Two letters of recommendation and be actively involved in school, church, and/or community. Bruce Bomier Environmental Health Scholarship: $1000 to students pursuing a career in environmental science, health and safety or engineering. Essay. Buena Vista University Scholarships: $500 - $7,500. Several scholarships are available. The DeanâÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂs Fellowship Program is for a student with ACT of 26 or top 10%. Academic and Fine Arts Scholarships are four scholarships for students with high academic ability or planning to participate in the arts while attending college. Cancer Patients/Survivors: American Cancer Society has scholarships for students under the age of 25 who has been diagnosed with cancer before the age of 21. www.cancer.org/mwyouthscholarship Central Iowa Mensa is awarding scholarships for seniors enrolling in a degree program and is s citizen of the U.S. Awards will be made on the basis of an essay of fewer than 550 words, which describes the applicantâÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂs career, vocational, or academic goal toward which the scholarship is to provide aid. More information and an application can be found at: Charles Hawkins Accounting Scholarship and Karen Hawkins Memorial Scholarship: To first semester freshmen majoring in accounting, who will be attending Northwest Missouri State University as full-time students. Based on information provided on the application form, letter of recommendation by teacher, counselor, or administrator, and a one to two page essay on why the individual wants to pursue a career in accounting. Charles Hockenberry College Scholarship: $1000 to Clarinda High School students who are physically, mentally, or economically disadvantaged. Charlie Burkart Scholarship: $4000 to students whose parent(s) are members of a club/course employing a PGA member or registered apprentice of the Iowa Section. Winners are basis of their interest & activity in golf and the potential for future contributions to the game, academic ability, and financial need. Cheerleader Scholarship Program: This program is open to female cheerleaders. The girls do not have to be cheering currently; they only need high school cheer experience to apply. They are not required to cheer in college to be awarded a scholarship. Chevrolet Classics Club of Omaha/Council Bluffs Scholarship: $1000 to applicant entering a community college, an accredited trade school, or university pursuing studies related to the automotive industry. Scholastic ability and extra curricular activities are considered. One page essay and 2 letters of recommendation. Search this scholarship on a search engine for a scholarship application Christina Hixon Opportunity Awards: $2500 to students who have faced challenges of personal and/or financial hardship, residents of Iowa, possess the potential to succeed, demonstrate financial eligibility, & attend ISU Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation: Leadership, civic and extracurricular activities, academic achievement, motivation to serve and succeed in all endeavors. Children and grandchildren of employees, officers, or owners are ineligible. Creighton Christina M. Hixon Scholarship Fund: $4500 to students planning to major in business and have financial need. ACT of 25, GPA of 3.0, accepted in Creighton College of Business Administration, essay. Creighton University Scholarships â Various scholarships offered by Creighton University. Crestland Cooperative: $3,000 to qualified students in the area of agronomy and most importantly that of custom applicator at Iowa Western Community College in Council Bluffs, commit to three years of employment with Crestland Cooperative, demonstrate financial need, scholastic achievement. Dale Schroeder Memorial Scholarship Program: $15,000 to student pursuing a bachelorâÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂs degree at one of the Iowa Regent Universities (ISU, UNI, U of IA). GPA of 2.8, reside in a community in Iowa with a population of between 1 and 10,000. Darryl Jahn Memorial Scholarship: The Beta Sigma Psi Lutheran Fraternity Alumni will be awarding three $1500.00 Scholarships to incoming Lutheran gentlemen for their education at Iowa State. DellâÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂs Scholars: Participated in a Michael & Susan Dell Foundation approved college readiness program such as Upward Bound Math & Science. http://www.dellscholars.org/HowToApply.aspx Dennis Lloyd Scholarship: $5000 per year to a student who is planning to study in the field of graphic arts or journalism/communications. Distinguished Young Women Scholarship: This scholarship program is restricted to high school girls who are seniors for the 2012-2013 school year. This scholarship is formerly known as the Iowa Junior Miss Scholarship Program. Drake Physics Prize: 4-year tuition scholarship at Drake University. Closed book Examination given in 2 parts: part 1 is multiple choice and part 2 is multiple choice composed of brief problems. Students are entered by their high school physics or science teachers. Education & Training Voucher (ETV): $5000 to students who is currently in licensed foster care under the care and custody of the Iowa Department of Uman Services or Iowa Juvenile Court Services. EF Global Citizens Award: Expense paid educational tour of Europe and $1000 to student who can describe how a personal travel experience changed them and demonstrated their âÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂglobal citizenâ qualities. Elks Legacy Scholarship: Any child or grandchild of a living Elk and plans to attend a school in the U.S. (The award cannot be use for vocational or technical schools) Must have taken the ACT/SAT by December. Elks National Foundation âÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂMost Valuable Studentâ Scholarship Awards: $1000-$7,500 to students who have a scholarship rating of 90 percent or better and stand in the upper 10 percent of their class. Judged on financial need, leadership, and scholarship. FarmHouse Fraternity Scholarship: $1000 to students attending University of Minnesota in the Twin Cities who have academic achievement, leadership experience, athletic involvement, and career motivation. Farmers Mutual Telephone Company (FRS): Applicants must have existing telephone service with FMTC FFA Collegiate and Vocational/Technical School Scholarship Program: FFA members in their senior year of high school. Students must describe the progress and results of their SAE program, list 6-8 different leadership activities, tell why they should be considered for a scholarship, and include parentâÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂs financial status. First Friday Breakfast Club: $3000 to seniors who have participated in efforts to reduce homophobia and increase awareness of gay and lesbian issues in their school and communities. Information and application available on the web at The Foundation for Individual Rights in Education (FIRE): âÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂFreedom in Americaâ student essay contest -High school seniors from across the U.S. are invited to write an in-depth essay explaining why free speech and First Amendment rights are crucial to higher education and how abuses of these rights harm the college experience. Foundation for Rural Service Scholarship: $2000 to students who receive local telecommunications service from a current NTCA member and be from a rural area interested in returning to a rural area. Fremont-Page Corn/Soybean Growers Association Scholarship: applicants must be a resident of Fremont or Page County and the child or grandchild of a member of the Fremont-Page Corn/Soybean Growers Association. Essay and two letters of recommendation. The Gates Millinium Scholars Program: For students entering college for the first time in the fall 2012, The deadline for all submissions is Wednesday, January 11, 2012 at 11:59 p.m. EST. GMS will select 1,000 talented students each year to receive a good-through-graduation scholarship to use at any college or university of their choice. We provide Gates Millennium Scholars with personal and professional development through our leadership programs along with academic support throughout their college career. GE â Reagan Foundation Scholarship Program GovernorâÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂs Youth Leadership Award: Recognizes youth and youth organization who exemplify positive leadership in their community and school. Grand Lodge of Iowa, A.F. & A.M. Scholarships: $2000 to students pursuing a 2 or 4-year college program or vocational training. Recipients are selected after completing a comprehensive written application and an in depth personal interview. Principal criterion is service to school and community with special emphasis upon leadership roles in these areas. Academic record, communication skills, and need for financial assistance also considered. Grand Lodge of Iowa MCEC Technical Scholarships: $1000 to students who plan to enroll in a mechanical or trade course of study at an accredited Iowa Community College. The scholarships may be used for any bona fide school related expense such as tuition, fees, books, and tools Great Clips for Hair: $300 Scholarship for individuals interested in pursuing a career in cosmetology or barbering. These Scholarships can be used at any accredited cosmetology or barbering school in Iowa. This scholarship is given our twice a year. Grinnell Howard R. Bowen Scholarship Program: $25,000 Available to students of Grinnell College who are United States citizens and live in Iowa. Hagan Scholarship Foundation: Amount varies up to $5,000 per semester, renewable for 7 college semesters. The Hagan Scholarship Foundation was established to award scholarships to high achieving students in need of financial assistance in order to attend college. More information is located at: Hawkeye 10 Conference All Academic Team: ACT composite score of 29 or SAT score of 1200. Rated on leadership, character, academics, extra-curriculur activities, community service, GPA, ACT score. See High School Counselor for application. Herbert Hoover Scholarship: The Herbert Hoover Uncommon Student Award is a $5,000 scholarship program for Iowa high school juniors. The program annually identifies and honors up to 15 Iowa high school juniors who propose and then accomplish a project of their own choosing and design. Grades, test scores, essays and financial need are not evaluated. To apply, students must be juniors in an Iowa high school or home schooled program in the spring of 2012, with a high school graduation date of spring, 2013. High School Abuse Prevention Magazine Scholarship: $500 - To qualify to win you will need to write an essay about a personal encounter you or someone you know has had with abuse. Abuse as we all know has not boundaries. Abuse can be drugs/alcohol, mental, or physical abuse, how it is dealt with, what you learned from it, and what was right or wrong about the way the incident or problem was handled. For more information on the scholarship requirements please view our web site: High School Christian Student Athlete All-American Program: Eligible students meet the following criteria: believes in Jesus Christ as his or her personal, Lord and Savior; receives athletic honors, achieves an overall GPA of 2.8; influences and raises the quality of his or her schoolâÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂs athletic programs; active Christian influence in school and community; maintains a high level of Christian character during athletic competition; attends church regularly; coachable athlete. Students are nominated by coaches. Howard Barry Memorial Scholarship: Two scholarships awarded to students in the Southwest Iowa area who plan to attend 2 or 4-year program. Financial need factor, but not only consideration. Two letters of endorsement. HyVee Foundation Scholarship: Forty $1000 Scholarships are available to high school seniors working for Hy-Vee or subsidiary who began employment on or before September 15, 2012 or a high school senior son and/or daughter of a full-, regular-, or part-time Hy-Vee or subsidiary employee who has a minimum of six months employment as of September 15, 2012. Applicant must be enrolling in college for the first time. More information is available at: Iowa Automobile Dealers Foundation for Education Scholarship: $2,000 The FoundationâÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂs selection committee will base itsâ decision on the studentâÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂs interest and commitment to the automotive industry. Iowa Automobile Dealers Foundation: Scholarship grants to selected students. All applicants must submit a signed recommendation from the owner of a new car or new truck dealer from the state of Iowa. Students may apply these scholarships to any of the factory-sponsored programs, such as Ford ASSET, GM ASEP, Chrysler CAP, or Toyota T-10. Iowa Division of Persons with Disabilities: Students with disabilities in the 11th and 12th grade who have demonstrated some leadership potential in the school or community. Every student demonstrating this potential should be encouraged to apply; however, only 30 students will be selected from across the state. Iowa Farm Bureau Federation Scholarship Program: $1000 to sons/daughters of Iowa Farm Bureau members working toward degree in one of the occupational areas of agriculture and/or business. Criteria: scholarship, essay, financial need, 2 letters of recommendation. Iowa Football Coaches Association: $1000 to a student preparing for a career in coaching. Student must be enrolled in an Iowa college or university. Two letters of reference, essay, activity list, transcript and test scores, recent photograph, and description of financial circumstances that may affect ability to pursue an education. Iowa Foster Child Grant: $2000-4200 to a senior who is Iowa foster care on 18th birthday or when graduate from high school in 2003-2004 school year; minimum GPA of 2.25; admitted to Iowa college or university; and maintain monthly contact with DHS transition Planning Specialist. Community & school involvement, employment, letters of recommendation and a written statement of future goals will be considered in the selection process. Iowa High School Music Association - Leo H. Grether Memorial Scholarship in Choral Music Education: $1,000 awarded to a graduating senior majoring in vocal music. Iowa High School Music Association - Winter Dance Party Scholarship: $500 awarded to a graduating senior majoring in music. Iowa Junior Miss Inc. Scholarships: Cash and tuition scholarships for young women who compete in an interview, scholastics, creative and performing arts, physical fitness, and presence and composure. No fees and no swimsuit and beauty categories. Iowa Lakes Community College National Science Foundation: Infinity Scholars: Contact bkraft@iowalades.edu for more information. Iowa Newspaper Foundation Scholarships: $500 to student pursuing college degrees leading to careers in the newspaper industry. Scholarships are awarded on the basis of academic record, demonstrated talent and desire to work for an Iowa newspaper. Iowa PTA H.L. Taylor Scholarship: $500 to an individual who will be a graduating senior of an Iowa public high school and be considered a resident of the state of Iowa for one year prior to graduation. The student's must be in a school district that has a PTA within the school district (Clarinda CSD does qualify). The scholarship must be used for full-time study at an accredited Iowa college or university, Iowa area vocational school, or other post high school training institution. To access an application log onto Iowa Pork Foundation PresidentâÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂs Scholarship: $1000 to graduate and resident of Iowa majoring in Ag related field with an emphasis on swine production at any 2 or 4 year institution in Iowa Iowa Pork ProducerâÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂs Scholarships: various scholarships. Iowa Scholarship for the Arts: A $1500 scholarship will be awarded to high school seniors based on the students' abilities in the arts, clarity of artistic vision for his/her work, and definition of future goals and objectives related to their intended field of study. Applicants must be Iowa residents who will graduate from an Iowa high school and be accepted as a full-time undergraduate student at a fully-accredited Iowa college or university. Detailed application requirements can be found by visiting our website at Iowa Soybean Association Ag Scholarship Program: Iowa Soybean Association Culinary Arts, Food and Nutrition or Food Service Scholarship: $1000 to student with 3.0 GPA showing academic achievement, community leadership, and future plans in culinary arts or food and nutrition world. Three letters of recommendation. Iowa State Fair Scholarship: $500 to Iowa student who have actively participated at the Iowa State Fair and plan to enroll in Iowa college or university. Criteria include Essay, Exhibits/ Performances/Participation in Iowa State Fair, letters of reference, class rank/GPA, extracurricular & community activities, community service/volunteerism, and financial need. Iowa State's The Balanced Man Scholarship: (Up to $1000.00)The Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity of Iowa State University is offering a triad of scholarships to incoming freshmen males who show high academic achievements, prominent leadership skills, and involvement in various athletic or organized activities. The scholarship is offered through a program called The Balanced Man: it idealized the concept of having a sound mind and sound body.? Iowa State University: $4000 Dow-Goetz Scholarship in Chemistry and $15,000 Clifford C. Hach Memorial Scholarship in Chemistry.(ACT 29), Forestry Scholarships, Journalism & Mass Communication Scholarship, and Scholarships in Agriculture. $250 Pi Kappa; Phi Fraternity Future Leadership Scholarship to male with GPA 2.8-4.0 based on leadership, academic performance, and short answer responses. $500 Beta Sigma Psi Merit Scholarship to Lutheran, male student based on scholastic achievement, extracurricular activities, church activities, and essay. $500 Alpha Kappa Lambda Scholarship to new member; $150-1000 Benjamin Franklin Scholarship to student with leadership, citizenship, sportsmanship & 3.5 GPA. Iowa State University - Clifford C. Hach Memorial Scholarship: This scholarship, funded by the Clifford C. Hach Memorial Fund, pays $6,000 during the 2013-2014 academic year. The four year scholarship may be renewed annually as long as the student remains in good academic standing and remains a chemistry major. For more information see Iowa State University - American Chemical Society (ACS) - Hach Land Grant Scholarship: This scholarship, funded by the ACS-Hach Land Grant, pays up to $6,000 a year for chemistry majors who plan to pursue a high school teaching career after graduation.The scholarship may be renewed annually as long as the student remains in good standing in chemistry and education courses. The scholarship can be applied to tuition, books, room and board, and education-related expenses. For more information see Iowa State UniversityâÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂs PresidentâÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂs Award for Competitive Excellence: $4000 to students attending ISU and have completed college prep math, including one year of calculus, 3 years of science from biology, chemistry, & physics, 4 years of singe foreign language, GPA of 3.3, ACT of 28. Iowa State University Club of Southwest Iowa: $250 to student who ranks in top 25% of class and resides in a county represented by local club. Recipients of scholarship evaluated on academic achievement, leadership, community involvement, and demonstrated need. Iowa Teacher Shortage Forgivable Loan: Students pursuing a teaching degree at an Iowa college or university, may be eligible to receive a forgivable loan of up top $3000. Students must be an Iowa student and enroll in a shortage area education program. Log into Iowa Western Community College Scholarships: $300 to $4400 to students enrolling in IWCC Clarinda or Council Bluffs campus. Iowa Western Presidential; Iowa Western Foundation; Commemorative Private; Other Private; Computer Studies. ITT Technical Institute, Omaha Scholarship: $2000 to student seeking a degree in Electronics Engineering Technology or Computer-Aided Drafting Technology. Award based on 2 letters of recommendation, academic record, and essay. Keeping Iowa Beautiful â Byers Environmental Scholarship: $500 to 4 students enrolling in an Iowa college or university to major in community enhancement or environmental areas of study. 500 word essay and two letters of recommendation. KFC ColonelâÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂs Scholars Program: up to $5000 per year. Kolleen McGargill Foundation Scholarship: $1000 to student who is a senior in good standing, GPA of 2.5, and lives in Fremont or Page County. Award is based on: participation in school and community services, character of applicant, and the number of scholarships student has already received. KSOM/KSWI Meredith Communications Southwest Iowa Scholarship: $3000 to students who are graduates of a Southwest Iowa high school who wish to further their educational pursuits at a college, university, business or vocational training facility. Learning Ally Awards: $2,000-$6,000 - Each year, 6 awards are given to RFB&D members who are high school seniors with learning disabilities, in recognition of academic excellence, outstanding leadership, and service to others. Learning Disabilities Association of Iowa Scholarship Program: $1000 to students with a learning disability in pursuing a post-secondary education at an accredited institution which provides a 2 or 4 year college program, or vocational training. Leo H. Grether Memorial Scholarship: $1000 to student enrolling in college as a vocal music major; submit a tape containing two selections of a contrasting nature; submit a listing of school music participation and accomplishments; a letter listing music involvement in church and/or community cosigned by the pastor or civic leader; and essay entitled âÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂWhy I Have Chosen Choral Music Education as a CareerâÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂ. Mediacom World Class Scholarship: $1000 to graduating high school students attending accredited post-secondary institutions and live in the region serviced by the North Central Division of Mediacom Microsoft Scholarship Program: Scholarship for those under-represented in the computer science field, including those with disabilities. Must enrolled full time in a BachelorâÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂs degree program, pursuing a degree in computer science, computer engineering, or a related technical discipline such as electrical engineering, math, or physics. Must have at least a 3.0 GPA Mid-West NAFA Chapter Scholarships: $600 to student planning to enroll in a Community College, Accredited Trade School or University and pursuing a career in the Automotive Industry. Minnesota FarmHouse Fraternity: $1,000 scholarship is open to incoming male freshmen of all majors to the University of Minnesota in the Twin Cities. Mobilfluid 424 Scholarships: $4000 Available to students who are pursuing a college degree at an accredited U.S. agriculture school. You must submit an essay to be eligible for this award. You may compete in one of three written essay categories or a fourth photo-essay category. The central theme of all four categories is the "changing landscape of agriculture." Morningside Celebration of Excellence Scholarships: $2300 to student with ACT of 25, rank in top 20% of class or GPA of 3.5, and admitted to Morningside College before January 31st. Morningside College Scholarships: Various scholarship offered. Morris Scholarship Fund: $ (to be determined) to minority student of Iowa attending any college or university who has a 2.5 GPA and of minority ethnic status as defined by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. Mount Mercy College Scholarship Day: To students who have been accepted to Mount Mercy by December 31 and have submitted to the Admission Office by December 31, their Scholarship Day RSVP card and a scholarship application form. Students must have an ACT of 26 or higher & a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher OR an ACT of 20 or higher & a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher to be eligible. Multicultural Vision Program Award: Full, resident tuition to attend Iowa State University for 100 award recipients. Must be a resident of Iowa, admissible to Iowa State University, be Native American or Alaskan American, African American, Asian American/Pacific Islander, or Latino/a, demonstrate financial need, have faced challenges of personal or financial hardships. Available to entering freshmen who wish to study any major offered at Iowa State University. Applicants will be interviews by the MVP Advisory Council in October. Schedule interview at mvprogram@iastate.edu. National CO-OP Scholarship Program: Scholarships will be awarded to students that qualify for this scholarship and meet the following criteria; students must have a 3.5 G.P.A. or better and must be accepted for enrollment at one of the WACE Partner Institutions. For more information visit National Wild Turkey FederationâÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂs Academic Scholarship Program: $250 to students who belong to the National Wild Turkey Federation and have earned a 3.0 GPA. The student must be pursuing a degree at an accredited institution of higher education. Involvement in school activities, school leader, community involvement. Essay and three letters of recommendation. NCLD Scholarships: $750 - $10,000 - Financial aid resources and scholarships for students with learning disabilities. Nebraska Methodist College Scholarship: PresidentâÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂs Leadership Scholarship; Horizon Scholarship; Jennie Edmundson ADN Scholarship. Applications available from Admissions office 1-800-335-5510, netINS Annual Scholarship: $1000 to seniors who live in the trade area of an Independent Telephone Company participating in the netINS Scholarship competition and has been accepted for admission and enrolled in an Iowa college or university. NFIB Free Enterprise Scholars Award: $1000 non-renewable scholarship created to recognize young people who have demonstrated entrepreneurial spirit/initiative. Academic records, extracurricular activities, leadership, and character. Evidence of entrepreneurial spirit and initiative will be heavily weighted. NWMSU Agriculture Scholarship: Maryville, MO; $250. Must plan on majoring in Agriculture. NWMSU College of Professional & Applied Studies Scholarship: $2000 to student majoring in NWMSU College of Professional & Applied Studies (list of majors on application) 1 letter of recommendation, essay NWMSU Freshman Scholarships: Maryville, MO; Art, Presidential, Ulman, Minority Achievement, Transfer, Alumni Applications, Booth College of Business & Professional Studies, plus information on other scholarships. NWMSU Human Environmental Science Scholarship: $350. Must be majoring in Human Environmental Science at NWMSU. NWMSU Music Scholarship: Auditions held in February. Contact NWMSU Music Department for more information. Oh, the Places YouâÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂll Go! College Scholarship: $5,000 scholarship to a senior graduating this spring 2010. Submit a written, original composition no longer than 500 words that relates directly to Oh, the Places YouâÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂll Go by Dr. Seuss. Orscheln Farm and Home Supply Inc. Scholarship: $1000 to student who is a 4-year member of FFA, has outstanding leadership potential, good character and moral traits, service oriented, good scholarship, financial need, and a keen interest in the family farm and its importance to society. Outstanding Students of America: $1000 to students with a GPA of 3.0 or higher and active in community service and school activities P. Buckley Moss Society Scholarships: $1,000-$1,500 - The P. Buckley Moss Society has three scholarships: for a student pursuing education in Special Education, for a senior with a certified language-related learning difference and for one or more high school seniors with financial need, with certified language-related learning difference and artistic talent. An award is also available for a person who has made a significant contribution to the betterment of children. Deadline: Varies by scholarship - see website Page County CattlemenâÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂs Association Scholarship: $1000 to student whose parents are members of the Page County CattlemanâÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂs Association, involved in beef industry and is a member of the Iowa CattlemenâÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂs Association. Essay. Page County Farm Bureau Scholarship Award: $1000 to students whose parents or guardians are Page County Farm Bureau members. Students must have a 3.0 GPA, 3 letters of recommendation and statement of goals and financial need. Page County Soil & Water Conservation District Scholarship:A $400 scholarship will be awarded to high school senior pursuing programs of study in any field of agriculture or natural resources. Applications are available through the Page County Soil and Water Conservation District Office or through the following link. All applications must be typed. PCI Academy: Ames, Iowa each year awards one scholarship up to $3000.00 per Iowa high school for cosmetology, message, esthetics or nail technology. Peak Interests, LLC/Pizza Hut Scholarship: $500 to students who are entering the restaurant or foodservice industry. GPA of 2.75, minimum of 250 hours of restaurant and foodservice related work experience; have applied and gained acceptance to a restaurant and foodservice-related post-secondary program. Pearl Hull Falk Trust Scholarship: $400 to needy and worthy students of good character and scholastic record. One must be member of an Episcopal Church and one must be a young man interested in banking career. Each recipient must be of Protestant faith, resident of Iowa, and full time student at University of Iowa. Contact Lia Lovelace, Trust officer at llovelace@midwestone.com Pearl Hull Falk Scholarship (MidWest One Bank): 75-85 $400 scholarship will be awarded to HS seniors that are of Protestant faith, an Iowa Resident, and attending the University of Iowa full-time. Peru State College Clements Band Scholarship: $2000 to a student who will attend Peru State College and will participate in band Peru State College Helen Naeve Douglas Scholarship Competition: $500 to a student who will attend Peru State College and will be a Freshman Music Major and has participated in music during high school. Pfizer's Epilepsy Scholarship Award: A one-year, $3,000 scholarship honors 25 outstanding students who have overcome the challenges of epilepsy, have been successful in school, have done well in activities outside the classroom or in the community, and have shown a desire to make the most out of college or graduate school Deadline: See website: Phi Delta Kappa International Scholarship Grants for Prospective Educators: $1000-$5000 to students interested in teaching or professional education career, academic achievement, 2 letters of recommendation, written expression, and school and community activities. Extra-curricular activities and after school employment considered. Rank in upper 1/3 of class. Principal IT Scholarship: $2500 to a high school senior in Iowa with a 3.5 GPA who plans to pursue a Computer Science, MIS, CIS Computer Programming or related field of study at an accredited college or university. Principal also offers a full-time summer internship with the company, and the opportunity to qualify for the scholarship each year or a maximum of four years and $10,000. Professional Cosmetology Institute (PCI) Scholarships: $300-800 to students enrolling in Professional Cosmetology Institute in Ames. Two letters of recommendation and 3-page essay. Professional Educators of Iowa (PEI): Scholarship awards are available to any Iowa student or educator who qualifies in the individual category. The guidelines for these and more scholarships are quite simple with broad flexibility for creative competitiveness. Additional scholarships are available for college seniors, children of PEI members, and schools with local PEI chapters. See website Project 21 Council Bluffs Scholarship Program: $250-$1000 to student submitting poster or article on the topic of deterring young people from engaging in underage gambling. Article must have been published in newspaper, magazine, or other publication of applicantâÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂs school between January 1 and April 30. Poster must be original and displayed one week with the dates of display. Prudential Spirit of Community Award: Richardson Scholarship: $750 to CHS student pursuing a degree at University of Iowa. Student must be accepted by April 1st. Nomination by University of Iowa. RIITA Scholarship Program: provides $2500 to cover college expenses and is available to graduating high school seniors or students currently enrolled in an institution of higher learning. Applicant must receive telecommunications services from a RIITA member. Robert D. Blue Scholarship: $500-$1000 to applicants demonstrating literary and scholastic ability; exhibit qualities of truth, courage, and fellowship; & display moral force of character. All are evidenced through involvement in school and community activities. ROTC Scholarships: For applications to Iowa State, Drake, and Grandview College ROTC programs, please call 1-800-600-ROTC. Due dates vary with area, usually due in early fall. Southeast Community College Presidents Scholarship: Milford, NE, 3.0 GPA; completed 4 semesters of Algebra or advanced math classes; interested in a technical field; demonstrated positive citizenship and leadership skills. Southwest Iowa Educational Foundation, Inc. Scholarships: Nine scholarships available to students with 2 letters of recommendation forms, sealed in separate envelopes with their names on outside, plus additional information or essay depending on the scholarship. Students interested in attending SCC are encouraged to complete an online scholarship application between December 1, 2011 and February 22, 2012. See SCC website for more information. Southwest Iowa Rural Electric Cooperative: $500-$1000 to seniors whose parents/guardians are members of Southwest Iowa Rural Electric Cooperative and reside in their service territory. Special consideration may be given to any student attending an accredited lineman school. Sperry, Fred & Mary Family Scholarship: $1000-$2500 to student enrolling in University of Iowa and majoring in medicine, engineering, or dentistry. GPA of 3.0. Sturm Financial Services Scholarship: $500 to student planning on taking classes in either business and/or Christian education. Sport Quest: playing with purpose scholarship Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation: $2500 to students who have lost a parent to breast cancer and plan to attend an Iowa college. Two Essays are required. Taylor County CattlemanâÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂs Association Scholarship: $500 to student whose parents are members of the Taylor County CattlemanâÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂs Association and resides in Taylor County. Two letters of application and an interview is required. Taylor County Soil & Water Conservation District Scholarship: Up to $800 to Taylor County student with list of extracurricular activities, church and community activities, hobbies and interests, career goals, career choice, employment history, two recommendations. United Producers Inc. (UPI): $1000 will be awarded to future generation of agriculturalists throughout the midwest. United States JCI Senate Foundation Scholarship: Each year $1,000 grants will be awarded to graduating HS seniors in the United States, who plan to continue their education at accredited post-secondary colleges, universities or vocation school. United States Service Academies: Official ACT/SAT tests scores sent directly to Leonard Boswell. Also requires: 3 letters, motivational essay, recent photograph, list of extracurricular activities, leadership positions, and honors. Senator Boswell will nominate student based on GPA/Class Rank, leadership ability, physical aptitude and interview. The University of Iowa Scholarships: Iowa City, IA. Iowa Valedictorian ($1000), Scholars Award ($2000), Phi Theta Kappa Transfer ($1000), Presidential - ACT = 30+ ($7,000) Theatre Scholarship ($3000), Physics & Astronomy ($1000), and other freshman scholarship. For more information call 1-800-553-IOWA.Website: The University of Iowa Scholarship â Presidential Award: This award is valued up to $52,000 for high achieving students with an ACT Composite of 30+. The University of Iowa and The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering: are awarding scholarships up to $16,000. Applicants must have been admitted to the U of I and are entering classes in the fall. Applicants must have a high school 3.7 GPA or an ACT composition score of 28 or higher OR be a part of an underrepresented group in the field of engineering (women, and students who are African American, Hispanic/Latino, or Native American. The University of Iowa and The Strayer-Rairden Scholarship: provides a $1,000 award, renewable for up to three successive years following the initial awards, to an entering freshman from the state of Iowa. This scholarship is awarded on the basis of academic merit, not financial need and has declared physics or astronomy as their major. The applicant must take the Drake Physics Prize Exam. Tylenol Future Care Scholarship: WeâÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂre awarding a total of $250,000 in scholarships to forty future healthcare professionals. To those of you who have committed to a career of caring, the makers of TYLENOL® would like to say thank you and lend a helping hand. University of Northern Iowa, Cedar Falls, IA: Scholarships available include: Physical Education Division, Teacher Education, Presidential, Science, Mathematics & Technology, Social & Behavioral Sciences, Business Administration, Honors Talented & Gifted, and Art Department; Mathematical, Computational, and Physical Sciences (MCaPS). University of Northern Iowa Economics Pre-Law Scholarship: Students must be interested in pursuing a law degree upon completion of their undergraduate education. The Economics department will offer a scholarship for $1,000 for the 2012-2013 academic year. In order to be eligible students must graduate from a high school in the state of Iowa and have a composite ACT score of 26. UNI Business Scholarship: The College of Business at the University of Northern Iowa invites seniors interested in majoring in business at UNI to apply and participate in the UNI Business Freshman Scholarship Day. Scholarship day is Friday December 2, 2011. University of Nebraska - Omaha: Freshmen Scholarship applications are available in the Counseling Center hanging files. Scholarships available include: The Walter Scott Jr. Scholarship, Distinguished, Regents, Davis, Pacesetter Leadership, Isaacson, UNOmaha Student Involvement, Music, and Fine Arts. University of South Dakota Department of Theatre Scholarship: Students submit projects or produced designs in scenic, costume, or lighting categories. Acting auditions and interviews are set up in February. Call 1-605-677-5418. US Bank Scholarship Program: Forty high school seniors/college undergraduates will win a $1000 U.S. Bank scholarship. High school seniors who will be attending a U.S. Bank Student Loan eligible four-year college or university are encouraged to apply. Winners will be selected at random. Online applications are accepted October 2011-March 2012. Further details, including college or university eligibility, can be found at US Bank Scholarship: $1000 to student who demonstrate a blend of academic achievement, civic responsibility and leadership. Applications are available on internet site at: VEISHEA Community Involvement Scholarship: $500 to student attending ISU, rank in the upper 15% of their high school class, have an ACT of 26 or higher, Exhibit involvement in high school and community activities, particularly in leadership positions and or exhibit dedication towards volunteering in their community and how potential for continued community involvement. Must attend VEISHEA weekend to receive award in April. VEISHEA Leadership Scholarships: $500 to student attending ISU, rank in the upper 15% of their high school class, have an ACT of 26 or higher, Exhibit involvement in high school and community activities, particularly in leadership positions and or exhibit dedication towards volunteering in their community and how potential for continued community involvement. Must attend VEISHEA weekend to receive award in April. VEISHEA - Central Committee 1972 Doug Harms Memorial Scholarship: $1000 to student attending ISU, rank in the upper 15% of their high school class, have an ACT of 26 or higher, Exhibit involvement in high school and community activities, particularly in leadership positions and or exhibit dedication towards volunteering in their community and how potential for continued community involvement. Must attend VEISHEA weekend to receive award in April. Voice of Democracy Scholarship: Offered to 10th, 11th, & 12th grade students, audio essay competition, theme: âÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂMy Voice in Our DemocracyâÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂ. WalMart - Sam Walton Community Scholarship: $1000 to student with Financial Need, Extracurricular activities, Community involvement, Work activities. Application forms available online Wartburg College Communication Arts Scholarship Opportunity: By visiting during the Jan. 20 Communication Arts Visit Day, or attending one of the summer workshops sponsored by the department, you could qualify for up to $1,500 in renewable scholarship money. You need only major or minor in communication arts or communication studies at Wartburg. Bring a portfolio or audition on the Jan. 20 Visit Day to become eligible. Or e-mail Dr. Penni Pier, Department Chair, to learn more! penni.pier@wartburg.edu. Wayne State College Art Scholarship Competition: Art scholarship competition winner is determined by portfolio. Letters of recommendation required. WendyâÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂs High School Heisman Award Program: Male and Female high school students who excel in academics, athletics, and student leadership. Apply online at Will to Win Scholarship: $5,000 - Living with asthma can be a real challenge. Yet every day, asthma sufferers overcome obstacles and achieve great things - in every life endeavor imaginable. That's why Schering-Plough wants to recognize them through the " Will to Win" Scholarship Program. Winfield Solutions Careers in Agriculture Scholarship: $1000 to students who demonstrate scholastic achievement, leadership in agriculture, and a perceived ability to contribute to agriculture in the future. The Careers in Agriculture scholarship is available for high school graduates pursuing a two-or four- year degree in agronomy, crop production, or a closely related field. |