General Scholarships
Hagen Scholarship
-deadline: December 1, 2023
-must maintain a 3.5 GPA throughout high school
-must have employment and work 240 hours or more from January to May of 2024
-must have financial need according to the FAFSA, must not exceed a family household income of $85,000
-apply online at: https://haganscholarships.org/
Timberline Billing Services Scholarship
-deadline: January 16, 2024
-the student must be on or have been on an IEP and received special education services during high school
-the application must include a cover letter, essay, and three letters of recommendations
-see Mrs. Fessler for application
JCI Senate Scholarship
-deadline: January 19, 2024
-must have a GPA of 3.75 or higher
-must include ACT scores, 3 letters of recommendation, personal statement, and photo
-see Mrs. Fessler for application
Iowa Farm Bureau Scholarship
-deadline: January 31, 2024
-student and/or a parent/guardian must be a current Farm Bureau member and reside in Iowa
-must have a minimum GPA of 2.5
-must be seeking a major and/or minor in an Ag-related field or one that will support rural Iowa
-must submit an essay and two reference letters
-application must be submitted through the online Iowa Farm Bureau portal: https://us.grantrequest.com/Login.aspx?ReturnUrl=%2fapplication.aspx%3fsid%3d6173%26fid%3d35009&sid=6173&fid=35009
Iowa State Christina Hixson Scholarship
-deadline: February 1, 2024
-must have faced challenges of personal and/or financial hardship
-must demonstrate financial need as determined by filing the FAFSA
-must plan to attend Iowa State University
-one scholarship will be awarded per county in Iowa
-apply online at: www.hixson.dso.iastate.edu
Cerro Gordo County Soil & Water Conservation Scholarship
-deadline: February 9, 2024
-Must be pursuing a degree in Agriculture or Natural Resources
-Must reside in Cerro Gordo county
-apply online at: www.cdiowa.org
POET Scholarship
-deadline: February 12, 2024
-open to any student enrolled in a two- or four-year college or university, regardless of major or GPA
-apply online at: https://poet.com/neversatisfied
Hispanic Scholarship Fund
-deadline: February 15, 2024
-must be of hispanic heritage
-must have a minimum grade point average of 3.0
-plan to enroll full-time at a 4-year university or college
-apply online at: https://www.hsf.net/sign-up/
Iowa Newspaper Foundation Scholarship
-deadline: February 16, 2024
-for those students pursuing a degree in the Newspaper field
-apply online at: www.inanews.com/learn/scholarships
Foundations for Rural Service (FRS) Scholarship
-deadline: February 16, 2024
-parent/guardian must be a member of the NTCA (The Rural Broadband Association)
-apply online: www.frs.org/programs/youth-programs/scholarships
Hagan Scholarship
-deadline: March 1, 2024
-must have a 3.5 cumulative grade point average
-must work 240 hours from January 1, 2024 until graduation in May, 2024
-applicant's Adjusted Gross Household Income must not exceed $100,000 for 2022 taxes
-must not have a felony conviction
-apply online at: www.hsfmo.org
Aureon Scholarship
-deadline: March 1, 2024
-students must be pursuing a STEM-related field of study
-must reside in a home with services from an Iowa Independent Telecommunications Company (ITC)
-apply online at: https://www.aureon.com/eventpages/aureon-scholarship-program/
Pearl Hull Falk Scholarship
-deadline: March 1, 2024
-must be of the Protestant faith and planning to attend Iowa State University
-see Mrs. Fessler for application materials
Iowa Automobile Dealers Foundation Scholarship
-deadline: March 1, 2024
-applicants must be committed to the pursuit of automotive-related studies, such as technician training, body shop/collision repair, diesel, new vehicle sales, parts sales, accounting, or business administration
-see Mrs. Fessler for application materials
WYFFELS Scholarship
-deadline: March 6, 2024
-not required to pursue a degree in Agriculture, but preferred
-see Mrs. Fessler for application materials
American Legion Auxiliary Scholarship
-deadline: Due to Mrs. Fessler by noon on Thursday, March 7, 2024
-application needs to include the following:
letter of recommendation from a school personnel
letter of recommendation from one of the following: a business/professional/clergy/community member
650 word essay why you should be chosen for this award
-see Mrs. Fessler for application materials
Nexus Cooperative Scholarship
-deadline: March 15, 2024
-planning to pursue an agriculture related field
-the student, parent, or grandparent must be a patron member of Nexus Cooperative (formally known as Northern Country Coop and Viafield)
-apply online at: www.nexus.coop
First Friday Breakfast Club Scholarship
-deadline: March 15, 2024
-applicant must have participated in significant activities to promote LGBTQ+ acceptance in his/her/their school and/or community
-apply online at: https://ffbciowa.org/scholarships/
MBS Family Farms - Next Generation of Trades Scholarship
-deadline: March 15, 2024
-must be accepted into an accredited community college or trade school
-must have community involvement and work experience
-must include 1 letter of recommendation
-see Mrs. Fessler for application materials
MBS Family Farms - Next Generation of Agriculture Scholarship
-deadline: March 15, 2024
-must be pursuing an agriculture-related field of study
-must have communiity leadership and involvement
-must include 1 letter of recommendation
-see Mrs. Fessler for application materials
Iowa Engineering Society Scholarship
-deadline: March 31, 2024
-must be pursuing an engineering degree
-must be attending Iowa State University
-please see Mrs. Fessler for application materials
Floyd Co. Medical Center Scholarship
-deadline: March 31, 2024
-1 scholarship will be awarded to a senior who resides in Floyd county
-must include an essay and transcript
-see Mrs. Fessler for application
IGAF - Ann Griffel Scholarship
-deadline: March 31, 2024
-Iowa high school senior girl who has a passion for golf and plans to attend a college/university in Iowa
-apply online at: http://iowagolf.org/scholarships/
IGAF - Herman Sani Scholarship
-deadline: March 31, 2024
-any senior who has experience and/or background in golf
-this scholarship is renewable for 4 years
-apply online at: http://iowagolf.org/scholarships/
Iowa Heartland Credit Union Scholarship
-deadline: April 1, 2024
-required 350-500 word essay on the following topic: What experiences do you have with helping other people, and how does that relate to the Credit Union Philosophy of "People Helping People?"
-include the required information in the email:
Full Name
Address
Name of School
Guidance Counselor's Name
Cumulative Grade Point Average
List of Extra-Curricular Activities
Plans after Graduation
-send completed essay via email cstephenson@iowaheartland.org attention: Cindy Stephenson
Mason City Area Retired Teacher Scholarship
-deadline: April 1, 2024
-must be pursuing a teaching degree
-see Mrs. Fessler for application materials
Cerro Gordo County Cattlemen Scholarship
-deadline: April 7, 2024
-applicant must reside in Cerro Gordo County OR involved in agricultural activities in Cerro Gordo County
-see Mrs. Fessler for application
Ag Coop Safety Leaders of Iowa Scholarship
-deadline: April 15, 2024
-applicants must be pursuing a degree in Welding at a Minnesota or Iowa college
-see Mrs. Fessler for application
Ag Coop Safety Leaders of Iowa Scholarship
-deadline: April 15, 2024
-must be pursuing a major in Agriculture or Safety related field
-see Mrs. Fessler for application
Izaak Walton League of America Scholarship
-deadline: April 15, 2024
-must be pursuing a degree in the field of Conservation
-applicant must live in or attend a school in Floyd County
-see Mrs. Fessler for application
Iowa Builders Association Scholarship
-deadline: May 1, 2024
-must be currently enrolled in or planning to pursue a degree in Building Trades/Construction field
-include application, transcript, and a one-page essay about your goals relating to building inspection or construction-related professions
-see Mrs. Fessler for application materials
Horatio Alger CTE Scholarship
-deadline: June 15, 2024 @ noon
-pursuing a 2 year or less degree in a CTE program
-financial need, annual household income of $65,000 or less
-apply online at: https://horatioalger.org/career-technical-education-scholarships/
Last Dollar Scholarship
-must enroll full-time in the fall immediately after graduation
-file the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)
-enroll in a qualifying program: https://www.futurereadyiowa.gov/college-list
-have an Estimated Family Contribution (EFC) at or below $20,000 via FAFSA
-this scholarship will cover the remaining balance of tuition a student owes!!!!
-more information: https://iowacollegeaid.gov/LastDollar