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Scholarships are offered by public and private agencies, organizations, colleges, and universities.
Recipients are selected based on scholastic aptitude, essay, and financial need. Minimum or maximum awards vary. Scholarships are gift aid and do not need to be paid back. When applying for a scholarship, pay close attention to any application deadline so you don't miss out on potential funding opportunities.
Annual Deadline: May 21
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Eligibility criteria:
- Reside in a rural Iowa county as defined by Census Bureau data OR be a veteran or active-duty military personnel who resides in Iowa at the time of the application and at the time the scholarships are awarded. Veteran and military applicants can live in any Iowa county and apply. View eligible rural Iowa county list.
- Enrolled or accepted in an accredited school of nursing, long-term care or health care administration program, physical or occupational therapy program, AA/AS/ADM, BA/BS/BSN, MS/MA, or MHA/MSN program, or planning to take long-term care certification classes, such as certified nursing assistant (CNA), certified medical assistant (CMA), certified dietary manager (CDM), certified activity director, or reimbursement certification (MDS or OASIS) classes during the 2025-2026 academic year.
- Submit a complete application form, including a 500-word essay, acceptance letter or transcript and one recommendation, by May 21, 2025.
Annual Deadline: June 10, 2025
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Eligibility criteria:
- The A&F Scholarships are available to all high school juniors and seniors as well as all students currently registered in any accredited post secondary institution.
Annual Deadline: November 1
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Applicants for this scholarship must meet the following criteria:
- Be a resident of or attend college in Story, Boone, or Marshall Counties of Iowa.
- Be a full or part-time student with a declared major in accounting or finance in a two-year, four-year or master’s program.
- Be committed to the mission of AFWA and exhibit enthusiasm for the accounting profession
Annual Deadline: Late March
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Offered through the Des Moines Chapter of Executive Women International (EWI)
- Adults 18 years of age or older, facing economic, social or physical challenges who are looking to improve their situation through educational opportunities.
- Entering an accredited college, university or trade school for the first time; non-traditional students already enrolled in an accredited program, an individual seeking training due to changes in the workplace or who are otherwise not a traditional college/trade school student recently finished with high school.
- Must reside in Adair, Appanoose, Boone, Clarke, Dallas, Davis, Decatur, Greene, Guthrie, Hamilton, Hardin, Jasper, Lucas, Madison, Mahaska, Marion, Marshall, Monroe, Polk, Ringgold, Story, Union, Wapello, Warren, Wayne or Webster County.
Annual Deadline: March 1
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- Iowa resident
- Attending an eligible Iowa college or university
- Must have graduated from an eligible Iowa high school or completed a high school equivalency diploma within the last two years
- Be a first-time freshman in the fall of 2025 or spring of 2026 semesters (unless you are renewing your scholarship award)
- Enroll for at least 3 semester hours (or the trimester or quarter equivalent) in a program leading to an undergraduate degree, diploma or certificate
- Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FASFA) and Iowa Financial Aid Application by March 1st
- Have an eligible SAI (Student Asset Inventory) on the 2025-2026 FAFSA. The SAI range for scholarship eligibility for 2024-2025 is (-1,500) – 10,396.
Annual Deadline: December 15
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Eligibility Requirements:
- U.S. Citizen (or permanent resident).
- Enrolled (or enrolling) as full time student of accredited college/university within the United States for completion of undergraduate degree in Logistics or equivalent field.
- Limit of one (1) entry per contestant.
- Employees, professional affiliates, and agents of Allied Van Lines (and their immediate families) are not eligible.
- The applicant must comply with IRS rules to qualify for the tax-free benefits of the
scholarship, including following.
- It does not exceed your expenses;
- It is not designated or earmarked for other purposes (such as room and board), and does not require (by its terms) that it cannot be used for qualified education expense; and
- It does not represent payment for teaching, research, or other services required as a condition for receiving the scholarship.
- You must be a Candidate for a Degree. You are a Candidate for a Degree if
- Attend a primary or secondary school or are pursuing a degree at a college or university, or
- Attend an educational institution that:
- Provides a program that is acceptable for full credit toward a bachelor's or higher degree, or offers a program of training to prepare students for gainful employment in a recognized occupation; and
- Is authorized under federal or state law to provide such a program and is accredited by a nationally recognized accreditation agency
- Eligible educational institution. An eligible educational institution is one whose primary function is the presentation of formal instruction and that normally maintains a regular faculty and curriculum and normally has a regularly enrolled body of students in attendance at the place where it carries on its educational activities.
Annual Deadline: March 1 or September 1
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- Have completed at least one semester (or quarter) of study in a program in funeral
service or mortuary science education accredited by the American Board of Funeral
Service Education.
- Students in coordinated programs are only eligible for an award during the period of attendance at the American Board accredited institution.
- Have at least one term or semester remaining in his/her program which will commence
after the award date (April or September) in order to be considered for a full award.
- Students with less than a full term of study remaining will be considered for partial awards.
- Complete all forms required by the Scholarship Committee of the American Board of
Funeral Service Education and submit them prior to the above deadline dates.
- Late or incomplete applications will not be considered by the committee.
- Be a citizen of the United States.
Annual Deadline: March 1
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- African-American, Hispanic/Latino, or American Indian U.S. citizen or permanent U.S. resident
- Full-time student at a high school or accredited college, university, or community college
- Demonstrate high academic achievement in chemistry or science (minimum 3.0 GPA)
- Demonstrate financial need
- Major in chemistry, biochemistry, chemical engineering or a chemically-related science
- Be planning a career in the chemical sciences
- Students intending to enter Pre-Med of Pharmacy programs are not eligible for this scholarship.
Annual Deadline: February 14
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Eligibility Criteria:
- Must provide certification of legal blindness from an ophthalmologist, optometrist or physician.
- Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher
- Two letters of recommendation from a current or recent instructor, career counselor or employer
- Proof of acceptance from a post-secondary school
Annual Deadline: Varies
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requirements.
Annual Deadline: May 11
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Eligibility criteria:
- Have served as a Red Cross volunteer or employee
- Have completed the equivalent of at least one year of college credits.
- Be currently enrolled in an accredited United States nursing school.
- Be currently enrolled as an undergraduate or graduate student in good Academic standing.
Annual Deadline: Various
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- Student pursuing an Associate Degree in Welding.
- Check website for more information.
Annual Deadline: August 31
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- Any undergraduate student18 years and older
- Enrolled full-time in U.S. institution
- Essay must be between 750 & 1,500 words
- Two letters of recommendation
Annual Deadline: January 26
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- Be of Asian and/or Pacific Islander ethnicity as defined by the U.S. Census.
- Be a citizen, national or legal permanent resident of the United States.
- Citizens of the Republic of the Marshall Islands, Federated States of Micronesia and the Republic of Palau are also eligible to apply.
- Be enrolled in a U.S. accredited college or university
- Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.7 or higher.
- Must have filed your FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)
- Check web link for more information.
Annual Deadline: April 5
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Eligibility Criteria:
- Be a U.S. citizen and Iowa resident
- Be a high school senior or graduate or current college undergraduate
- Plan to enroll in full-time undergraduate study at an accredited two- or four-year college, university located in the state of Iowa for the entire upcoming academic year
- Have a minimum grade point average of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale or its equivalent
Annual Deadline: March 15
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Eligibility criteria varies: See website for more information.
Annual Deadline: Mid-April
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Eligibility Criteria:
- For students pursuing a Nursing Degree or a Nurse Practitioner Degree from any accredited United States College or University.
- Applicant must be a graduate of a Lee County Iowa High School: Central Lee High School, Keokuk High School, Fort Madison High School or Holy Trinity High School.
Annual Deadline: March 31
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- Student pursuing a heavy machinery themed program.
- The program can be at a college or trade school anywhere in the United States or Canada.
- $1,000 scholarship.
Annual Deadline: Dec 31
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- Child or sibling of a deceased service member that died while serving in an active military status since September 11, 2001.
- Qualifying Service Member is any of the following:
- was a resident of Iowa at the time of entering military service
- was assigned to unit based in Iowa at the time of death
- was a resident of Iowa at the time of death
- Death does not have to be combat-related
- Active military status includes active federal service in the Armed Forces, National Guard, or Reserves
- Student is attending or will attend an Iowa post-secondary educational institution
- Unique applications presented to the scholarship committee in writing will be considered on a case-by case basis.
Annual Deadline: January 31
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Eligibility criteria:
- Applicant must be directly affected by childhood cancer (including individuals who currently have or have had cancer before age 18, or a sibling of that individual)
- Applicant must be within Children's Cancer Connection service area (living, treated or diagnosed in the state of Iowa)
- Applicant must attend an accredited two or four year institution (trade school, college or university)
- Applicant must have a minimum GPA of 2.5
Annual Deadline: New application period opens middle January 2025
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Eligibility Criteria:
- Applicant must be currently attending (at the time of application) a school that offers an auto collision/auto body program and taking auto collision/auto body classes.
- Applicant must have studied collision repair for at least one full semester prior to applying.
- **Applicant’s school must have completed the Education Foundation’s Collision Repair School Solutions Survey on-line (Schools can contact us atscholarships@ed-foundation.org to see whether or not the survey has been completed.)
Annual Deadline: March 14
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Eligibility Criteria:
- Be current, active members of Community 1st Credit Union.
- Be current high school seniors.
- Plan to enroll in full-time undergraduate study at an accredited two- or four-year college, university or vocational-technical school for the entire 25-26 academic year
- Have a minimum grade point average of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale (or its equivalent).
Annual Deadline: March 9
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being offered.
Annual Deadline: May 1
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- The scholarship is open to high school seniors and current college students who are immigrants and plan to attend a select list of Iowa schools (see website), including DMACC, with each college matching the scholarship amount received from DREAM Iowa.
- Applicants must demonstrate the spirit to overcome adversity and commitment to the immigrant community.
Annual Deadline: Postmarked by April 15
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- Student must be enrolled in an accredited institution in a program of study that prepares them for a career in health care & minimum of 20 volunteer hours must be completed before application is submitted. (Healthcare volunteering hours are strongly preferred, but not required.)
Annual Deadline: May
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- Must be of African American Decent
- Helen Lemme Scholarship: High school senior in the Des Moines or Boone Area
- Catherine Gayle Williams Scholarship: Graduating senior, undergraduate, or graduate student
- Enrolled full time/part time OR accepted to an accredited college, university or certified credential program in Iowa
- Most recent GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 system
- Award amount will depend on financial need, and level of program
- Other requirements vary slightly between the two scholarships
Annual Deadline: February
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Community College/Trade School Scholarship Program
- You will be a first-time, incoming student for the 2025/2026 academic year at a community
college, trade school or technical college.
- Hint: You can be working towards an undergraduate degree or a certificate.
- You are enrolled and attending a college/university, community college or trade school
as an undergraduate and will return for the 2025/2026 academic year.
- Hint: You can be working towards an undergraduate degree or a certificate.
Annual Deadline: April
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The Eric Pardall Memorial Scholarship is a scholarship fund of North Lee Community
Foundation and the Keokuk Area County Community Foundation.
- Must be pursuing studies in Agriculture, Automotive/Diesel Repair, Construction, Engineering, Healthcare/Medical/Nursing or any trade.
- Student must live or have a permanent address in Lee County, and/or be a graduate of Central Lee High School, Fort Madison High School or Holy Trinity Catholic Schools.
- Applicants must have 2.0 minimum GPA but not more than a 3.5 GPA.
- A GPA of 3.5 or higher will be considered but special circumstances must be met under this program.
- Selection criteria will include financial need, personal character, and career goals.
- Preference will be given to students seeking a two-year degree or completion of a certificate program.
Annual Deadline: June 1
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- Intend to study Nursing as a full-time student
- Applicants must have a documented disability
Annual Deadline: April 15
Eligibility Criteria:
- Must be a DMACC StudentChariton, Iowa High School Graduate
- Pursuing a degree in Agriculture or Natural Resources
- Paper Application: Contact Sue Rardin at scholarships@dmacc.edu to get the paper application.
Annual Deadline: May 2
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- $500 Scholarship
- 1 Award
- Be attending college or university no later than October of 2025.
- Be attending college or university on a full-time basis by October of 2025.
- Have achieved a GPA of 2.5 or greater during their last academic year.
- Be a U.S. or Canadian resident
- Be attending a school in the U.S. or Canada
- Submit answers to the essay questions
Annual Deadline: February 1
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- Graduating Iowa High School Senior
- The scholarships are designed to assist graduating seniors in pursuing a post-secondary education in any state at an accredited institution which provides a two or four year college program.
- The scholarships may be used for any bona fide school related expense such as tuition, fees, and books.
Annual Deadline: April 30
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Eligibility Criteria:
- Applicant must be pursuing a science, technology, engineering or math degree
- Overall Cum GPA of 3.0 or higher
- Applicant must be of Hispanic descent and/or must significantly demonstrate leadership or service within the underserved community.
- Must be enrolled in an accredited undergraduate or graduate program for the upcoming fall semester, at an accredited 2-year or 4-year college or university in the U.S.
Annual Deadline: March 31, 2025
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- Enrolled full-time at an accredited college, university, or career/technical training program for the coming academic year
- Be a resident of the State of Iowa
- All applicants must complete the Banzai Teen 4-Part Financial Education Program
Annual Deadline: May 31
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- Student must currently be enrolled in an accredited health care career program leading to clinical licensure, a public health role, or a health care leadership role
- Student must have completed one semester in program.
- Student must be enrolled at least part time (min of 6 credits)
- Student must reside in or have graduated from a high school in the Grundy County Memorial Hospital service area of Butler, Grundy, Harding and Tama counties or currently work at Grundy County Memorial Hospital.
- Student must have a cumulative post-secondary GPA maintained at 2.5 or higher
Annual Deadline: Varies
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This scholarship program seeks to encourage and support African American high school
students, who are or have been in foster care, pursue higher education by offsetting
tuition costs, student loans, and/or expenses; while providing a mentor to help them
transition and succeed through their first year of college.
Annual Deadline: February 14
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- Must be of Hispanic Heritage
- Maintain a 3.0 GPA
- Must enroll as a full-time student
- Must be a US citizen, permanent legal resident, DACA, or Eligible Non-Citizen
- Must have completed the FAFSA or State based financial aid application
Annual Deadline: March 31
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- Pursuing a career in the home building industry and/or related trades
- College age student between the ages of 18-25 years.
Annual Deadline: May 31
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- This $1,500 scholarship is for employees of IHCA member organizations who are pursuing a nursing, health care administration or a physical or occupational training program.
- A total of 20 scholarships are available.
Annual Deadline: May 1
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Eligibility criteria:
- Must be an Iowa resident
- Graduation from an Iowa high school or GED
- Admittance to, or good academic standing in an eligible program (see website for list)
Annual Deadline: November 25
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- Survivor of Domestic Violence
- Seeking your first college degree or technical job training
- Been referred by a local domestic violence program
- Completed the Allstate Foundation Financial Literacy curriculum offered at your local domestic violence program.
- Survivors are encouraged to apply even if they do not meet all of the items listed above.
Annual Deadline: January 31
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Eligibility:
- Enrolled at an accredited U.S. 2-year or 4-year junior college, college or university, or graduate school, in a program of study that can equip the student to contribute to the agriculture industry in Iowa.
- Applicant must be an Iowa Corn Growers Association member or son/daughter of an ICGA member.
Annual Deadline: March 31
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Student seeking education or further education in the fields of dentistry, dental
hygiene, dental assisting or dental lab technician.
Annual Deadline: February 1
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Eligibility Criteria:
- Resident of the State of Iowa
- A high school senior OR non-traditional student returning to college in the State of Iowa.
- Currently a full-time student at any college, university, or community college in the State of Iowa.
- An Environmental Health major or related field.
Annual Deadline: February 10
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- Sons and daughters of Iowa Farm Bureau members are eligible, and must apply in the county where their Farm Bureau membership is held. If membership is held in more than one county, only one application may be submitted to a county Farm Bureau office.
- Students pursuing the completion of a two- or four-year college degree pursuing a major in agriculture, nursing, or education are eligible to apply for an Iowa Farm Bureau scholarship. Specific fields of study eligible for the award can be found in the application.
- Recipients must maintain a cumulative minimum 2.5 grade point average throughout their college career and maintain at least a 12-hour workload or be considered by the college to be a full-time student paying full-time tuition.The IFBF Scholarship will be applied toward tuition fees only.
Annual Deadline: December 15
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Pursuing fire science degree while enrolled full time
Annual Deadline: March 1
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Eligibility criteria:
- Be a legal Iowa resident and intend to practice funeral service in Iowa upon graduation
- Have completed two years and have accumulated 60 credits at an accredited college or university
- Be enrolled in and attending a program in funeral service or mortuary science education accredited by the American Board of Funeral Service Education.
- Students in coordinated programs are only eligible for an award during a period of attendance at the American Board accredited program
- Have at least one term or semester remaining in his/her program which will commence after the award date in order to be considered for an award.
Annual Deadline: April 1
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- Graduating High School senior
- Resident of Iowa
Annual Deadline: March 1
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- High school seniors, college freshmen, sophomores and juniors who are:
- Sons or daughters of full-time employees at firms that are members of the Iowa Grocery Industry Association.
- Employees (full-time or part-time) who are full-time students employed by firms that are members of the Iowa Grocery Industry Association.
Annual Deadline: June 15
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For eligibility criteria and more information visit our website.
Annual Deadline: February 28
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The Iowa Hospital Association supports the Health Care Careers Scholarship Program
through the Iowa Hospital Education and Research Foundation (IHERF), an IHA subsidiary.
Scholarships of up to $7,000 ($3,000 per year for a maximum of two years) each have
supported higher education for more than 700 Iowa college students.
Apply for college scholarships for health care career from November 1st through February 28th annually.
Apply for college scholarships for health care career from November 1st through February 28th annually.
Annual Deadline:
July 1 (Fall)
December 1 (Spring)
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Eligibility criteria:
- Iowa resident
- Member of an Iowa Army or Air National Guard unit for each term the member receives benefits
- Satisfactorily complete required Guard training
- Maintain satisfactory performance of Guard duty
- Pursue a certificate or undergraduate degree at an eligible Iowa College or university (students with BA degrees are not eligible to participate even if pursuing a second BA degree) and maintain satisfactory academic progress.
Annual Deadline:
July 1 (Fall)
December 1 (Spring)
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Be a current member of the Iowa National Guard in good standing with their unit and
with the college or university that the member is attending.
Annual Deadline: February
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- Iowa college student
- Pursuing career in newspaper industry
Annual Deadline: February 1
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- Graduating senior of an Iowa public high school within a PTA school district
- Resident of Iowa
- Intend to enroll full-time at an accredited Iowa educational institution
Annual Deadline: April 1
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- Iowa Resident
- Major in Ag-related field with emphasis on swine production
- Maintain 2.5 GPA
Annual Deadline: November 30
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- Interested in a career in the concrete construction industry
- Sophomore status
- Seeking a degree in an area of study that would benefit your preparedness for a potential career in the ready mixed concrete and construction/engineering industries
Annual Deadline: April 1
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- Iowa resident who will graduate from an Iowa high school
- Proven artistic ability in dance, literature, music, theatre, folk/traditional arts, and/or visual arts
- Accepted as a full-time student at a fully-accredited Iowa college or university majoring in an art field
Annual Deadline: May 1
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- Have completed at least 12 hours of post secondary education with a GPA of at least 2.25. (Transcripts required)
- Any college freshman, sophomore, junior or senior who is a legal dependent of a member in good standing is eligible to apply.
- Must be a dependent of a custodian, maintenance, or Buildings and Grounds Supervisor of a member district of the ISBGA.
- Scholarships will be applied directly to the student’s U-bill.
- Must be in undergraduate study at any secondary education Iowa College or University.
- Must complete application form in total.
Annual Deadline: December 2
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- The ISL Education Lending Scholarship awards 45 deposits of $1000 into ISave 529 accounts (formerly College Savings Iowa) for Iowa residents in high school (9th through 12th grade) or undergraduate college students, or the parents, guardians or others who hold an ISave 529 account for high-school or undergraduate college students.
Annual Deadline: April 30
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The ISL Midwest Senior Scholarship is open to students who are:
The ISL Midwest Senior Scholarship is open to students who are:
- Legal U.S. residents.Residents of Illinois, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, South Dakota or Wisconsin.
- High school seniors at a high school in Illinois, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, South Dakota or Wisconsin.
- Planning to attend, physically or virtually, an eligible college the fall following the registration dates.
Annual Deadline: January
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This scholarship honors excellence by supporting outstanding community college students
with financial need to transfer to and complete their bachelor's degrees at the nation's
top four-year colleges and universities.
Annual Deadline: February
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- Must be a U.S. Citizen
- Be of minority ethnic status as defined by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
- Minimum 2.5 GPA
- Iowa high school graduate & resident of Iowa OR a Non-Iowa resident attending an Iowa college or university
Annual Deadline: May 31
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Eligibility Criteria:
- Work for an IHCA member nursing facility, assisted living program, residential care facility, home health agency, home care provider or independent senior living community in good standing at the time of application and at the time the scholarships are awarded.
- Enrolled or accepted in an accredited school of nursing and pursuing an RN degree.
- Submit a complete application form, including a 500-word essay, acceptance letter or transcript and two letters of recommendation, by May 31.
Annual Deadline: September
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Eligibility Criteria:
- Must be currently enrolled at an accredited college or university in the U.S.
- Must be 16 years of age or older.
- Open to all college and university students with a mobility disability who use a wheelchair, or other mobility devices on a regular basis.
- Maintain a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of at least 2.0 or higher.
Annual Deadline: March 1
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- U.S. Citizen
- Age 17-24
- Have experienced the death of a parent or legal guardian
- Currently enrolled in or have been accepted to a college, university or trade school within the United States or Puerto Rico.
- Applications accepted February 1st to March 1st.
Annual Deadline: June
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Eligibility Criteria:
- All applicants must be of Latinx/Latino heritage or ancestry.
- Applicants must study at any of Iowa’s colleges, universities, or technical/vocational trade schools. We support our recipients beyond associate or bachelor’s degree pursuits, which means we include graduate, doctoral, or professional study.
- Prior recipients may reapply.
- You must answer all questions and complete the essays.
- If you change schools, you must notify Latinos Unidos of Iowa.
- After submitting your application, you will receive a confirmation email that we have received the application.
- The deadline for completing the application is June.
- A step-by-step video guide for completing the scholarship application can be found on the homepage of our site.
Annual Deadline: See website for further details
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- LifeServe will award a $250 or $500 scholarship to students who organize a successful blood drive during specified dates in summer months (Memorial Day-Labor Day) or winter months (December-January).
- To be eligible to win, students much recruit a minimum of 25 donors at their blood drive for the $250 scholarship, and a minimum of 40 donors at their blood drive for the $500 scholarship.
Annual Deadline: April 1
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Eligibility criteria:
- Must be a Cass County high school graduate
- Must be enrolled in, have been accepted to and will be attending a college of nursing or medicine, leading to an LPN, RN or MD degree.
Annual Deadline: February
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College student interested in a career in Masonry, Construction, Design, Engineering
or Architecture.
Annual Deadline: First Time Applicants: April 30, Renewal Applicants: June 1
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Eligibility criteria:
- Blind or visually impaired* prior to reaching the age of 21
- An Iowa resident for at least twelve months preceding the application date
- A high school graduate or a graduating senior, or a GED recipient
- Applying for the scholarship within eight (8) years of high school graduation date or GED completion date
- Pursuing a post-secondary course of study on a full-time** basis in a degree program from an accredited college, university, or vocational institution within the United StatesMaintaining a minimum of a 2.5 grade point average
Annual Deadline: January 31
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Resident of community served by North Central Division of Mediacom
Annual Deadline: March 31
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MercyOne Newton Medical Center Auxiliary offers scholarships for Jasper County students
interested in pursuing an education in nursing and other health-care careers.
- Any student living in Jasper County is eligible to apply.
Annual Deadline: May 31
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Eligibility Criteria:
- Open to college and technical school students in construction-related fields.
Annual Deadline: May 31
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This $2,000 scholarship, made possible by The Molina Healthcare Charitable Foundation
(MolinaCares), is for Iowa high school seniors AND enrolled in a certified nursing
assistant (CNA), licensed practical nurse (LPN), registered nurse (RN) or Bachelor
of Science in nursing (BSN) program for the following academic year (following high
school completion). It is intended for those interested in a future career in long-term
care. A total of nine scholarships are available.
Annual Deadline: May
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More information, application, and contact information can be found at website.
Annual Deadline: March 31
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Eligibility criteria:
- Be legally blind in both eyes
- Reside in the United States, the District of Columbia, or Puerto Rico
- Pursue or plan to pursue a full-time, postsecondary course of study in a degree program at a United States institution (one scholarship may be given to a person employed full-time while attending school part-time)
- Participate in the entire national Federation of the Blind national convention and in all scheduled scholarship program activities.
Annual Deadline: March 1
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- Must be a junior or senior at a 4-yr. institution.
- Sophomores can make application for their junior year
- Must be a U.S. citizen
- Must be full-time student
- Cumulative GPA must be 3.25 or higher
- Must be planning a career related to gardening, landscape design, environmental issues, floral design or horticulture.
Annual Deadline: Varies
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Visit website for eligibility criteria and more information.
Annual Deadline: March
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Eligibility Criteria:
- Program of Study: field related to the building, construction or precast concrete industry.
- Must be enrolled in a Certificate or Associates Degree Program at a community college, vocational school or four-year college.
Annual Deadline: March
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Eligibility criteria:
- Applicant must be a NEW Cooperative member, a dependent of a NEW Cooperative member, or a dependent of a full-time NEW Cooperative employee at the time of application.
- Must be a full-time student accepted in an accredited agriculture program.
Annual Deadline: Awarded twice annually in the Fall & Spring
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Eligibility criteria:
- Applicants must have a major declared in a science related field.
- Open worldwide.
- Enrolled or accepted for enrollment (baccalaureate, graduate, associate degree, or diploma) with a declared major in a science related field.
Annual Deadline: March
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Eligibility criteria:
- Pursuing a nursing career
- Resident of the Pella Community School District OR An employee of Pella Regional Health Center
Annual Deadline: February
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Eligibility Criteria:
- LGBTQ students enrolled or intending to enroll at an accredited community college based in the United States, including Hawaii and Alaska.
Annual Deadline: April 1
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- Graduating High School senior
- Outstanding citizen and scholar
- Intend to pursue humanitarian degree
Annual Deadline: January
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Eligibility Criteria:
- Must be pursuing a career in electronic journalism or broadcast media
- Enrolled full-time as a sophomore
Annual Deadline: June 30
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- Applicants must be a resident of Iowa
- Accepted to or enrolled in an accredited college, university or vocational/technical school within the State of Iowa.
- Majoring in one of the following professions or area of study: Fire Service, Fire Science, Law Enforcement, Law, Fire Protection Engineering, Fire Protection Technology or Insurance.
- Previous scholarship recipients may reapply.
Annual Deadline: May 10
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- Iowa resident
- Attend or plan to attend an Iowa college or university
Annual Deadline: April 1
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Eligibility Criteria:
- Full-time (12 credit hours)
- Sophomore student currently attending a community college in Iowa, who intends to transfer to one of the participating four-year institutions as a junior in the fall semester of the award year.
Annual Deadline: November 30
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Eligibility Criteria:
- Must be enrolled or accepted for enrollment as full-time undergraduate student in an accredited two-year or four-year institution in the U.S.
- Student must verify their enrollment for the upcoming academic school year prior to scholarship disbursement
- Non-U.S. Citizens are eligible to apply (DACA or undocumented)
- Applicants must demonstrate a verifiable need for financial support
- Consistent, active participation in public and/or community service activities
- At least one parent must be of Hispanic ancestry
- Minimum 2.5 GPA
Annual Deadline: February 1
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- Several scholarships offered.
- To view eligibility criteria of each scholarship, please visit the web link listed above.
- To apply, select the "Register Now" button located at the top of the page.
Annual Deadline: Varies
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Eligibility Criteria:
- Be at least 17 years of age.
- Be U.S. citizens, U.S. permanent residents (holders of a Permanent Resident Card), or individuals granted deferred action status under the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals Program (DACA).
- Have received a high school diploma or the equivalent from a U.S. school by September of upcoming academic year
- Have completed or expect to successfully complete a minimum of one full year of post-secondary education by June of the following year.
- Plan to enroll in full-time undergraduate study at the sophomore year level or higher at an accredited two- or four-year college, university or vocational/technical school in the U.S. for the second year following receipt of the scholarship.
- Be studying to obtain an Associate’s or first Bachelor’s degree.
- Have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale (or its equivalent).
- Demonstrate financial need.
Annual Deadline: November 15
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Eligibility Criteria:
- Student must be enrolled full-time at a community college or 4-year university.
- Undergraduate student pursuing a degree in a STEM Program (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math)
Annual Deadline:
Fall: July 15
Spring: November 15
Summer: April 30
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- Work in a regulated preschool, child care center, or home program with children birth to age 5
- Have worked in current program for at least 3 months and be working 30 hours per week (part-day models available for those working at least 20 hours per week)
- Be working towards an Early Childhood Degree, credential, or endorsement at an Iowa College
- Support of your employer and proof of participation in a quality initiative (such as QRS, Head Start, or NAEYC accreditation)
Annual Deadline: June 30
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- Current enrollment in two- or four-year college
- Enrollment in a two- or four-year college for the upcoming academic year
- Pursuing a program of study in any field of conservation or agriculture
- Have a permanent address located within Tama County or be a Tama County native
Annual Deadline: March 31
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Eligibility Criteria:
- Those who have battled cancer at any point in their lives (not limited to mesothelioma).
- Those who have a parent, sibling, immediate family member or close friend that has battled or is currently fighting cancer.
- Must be enrolled full-time at an accredited two-year or four-year university, community college or junior college, or a graduate degree program.
- This scholarship is offered nationwide to United States citizens.
- Students must be in academic “Good Standing” and have a minimum Grade Point Average of 3.0 or higher to be eligible.
Annual Deadline: October 30
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- Legal U.S. Resident
- At least 17 years of age or older
- Enrolled as an undergraduate student (at least 6 credit hours) at an accredited two- or four-year U.S. college or university
Annual Deadline: Varies
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Must be an African American student pursuing a certification or two-year associates
degree in healthcare related STEM fields such as Pharmacy Tech, Certified Patient
Care Tech, Phlebotomy Tech, CNA, Respiratory Therapist, Surgical Tech & many more.
Annual Deadline: February 6
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Open to full-time and part-time college students who can demonstrate financial responsibility
Annual Deadline: Last Friday in February for the current year
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- Current high school/home school seniors or college students working toward an undergraduate degree
- A dependent child of, a legally adopted dependent child or a dependent stepchild of a full-time or regular part-time Pella, Des Moines, Ames, Griswold, Freeman, or Vermeer MV Solutions team member, or a child whose legal guardian is a full-time or regular part-time Pell, Des Moines, Ames, Griswold, Freeman, or Vermeer MV Solutions team member.
- Unmarried and not planning to be married during the awarded academic year
- Planning on being a full-time student during both semesters of the upcoming academic year.
Annual Deadline: April
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- U.S. Citizen or possess a Green Card
- Intend to pursue a degree and career in an art or design field
- Intend to enroll full-time in a U.S. accredited college or university
- Minimum of 2.0 cumulative GPA
- Demonstrate financial need
- Minority preference