Scholarships

• • Scholarships are listed in order of deadline. 

  • Scholarships for specific colleges are under "Scholarships" - "College-Specific Scholarships" and additional resources are under "Scholarships" -- "Financial Aid Info."

Iowa Scholarships and Grants

• Iowa Tuition Grant Future Ready Iowa Last-Dollar Scholarship

• Kibbie Grant Iowa National Guard Service Scholarship

• All Iowa Opportunity Scholarship Iowa Vocational-Technical Tuition Grant

• Future Ready Iowa Grant Education and Training Voucher Program

• Iowa Workforce Grant & Incentive Program Step 1 Scholarship Search (focused on Iowa students)

The 2027 Coca Cola Scholars Program recognizes students for their capacity to lead and serve, as well as their commitment to making a significant impact on their schools and communities.  Applicants need a 3.0 GPA and the application deadline is September 30, 2026.

The E. Wayne Cooley Scholarship Application is open.  The recipient of this award is recognized as being representative of the most elite of the superlative Iowa Girl, not only on the playing field but also in the classroom, in her school, and in her community. Her profile will reflect discipline, perseverance, character, citizenship, and leadership, which personified the life and expectations of E. Wayne Cooley.  The deadline to apply is December 1, 2026.  WBM may nominate only one student, so see Mrs. Sulentic by October 8 if you would like to be considered for our nomination.

The Character Counts Coach of the Year is a student's opportunity to recognize an outstanding coach.  Coach nominations should demonstrate the Six Pillars of Character.  Note that this does not provide a student scholarship but does award funds to the department of the coach.  Deadline for nominations and application is January 8, 2027.

Southwest Airlines Community Scholarship offers $5,000 a year (up to $20,000 total) to students who will enter the airlines industry in fields such as frontline operations, customer service, aircraft maintenance, dispatch, engineering, flight operations, finance, technology, human resources, marketing, sales, or communications.  The deadline to apply is February 17, 2027.

The Karon Brown Scholarship Award is for females who show excellence in the classroom, in athletics and must plan on a future in a sports-related field. Her profile should reflect loyalty, perseverance, character, and passion for continuing a career serving female athletics.  The award is valued at $2,500 and the deadline to apply is March 26, 2027.

The Robert Smiley Scholarship is valued at $1,000 and open to female athletes.  Read the requirements to be sure you are eligible both academically and athletically.  The deadline to apply is March 26, 2027.  WBM may nominate only one student, so see Mrs. Sulentic by October 8 if you would like to be considered for our nomination.