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 Superpower Scholarship is valued at $2,500 to answer a short essay about superheroes or villains.  The deadline to apply is March 31, 2026.

The SFM Foundation Scholarship Opportunity awards scholarships up to $15,000 per year to students whose parents were killed or seriously injured in a workplace accident while working for Minnesota or Iowa employers.  The deadlines to apply is March 31, 2026.

SFM Foundation awards a maximum of $15,000 / year to students who have had a parent/guardian injured or killed in a work-related accident.  Further requirements are detailed on the website and the deadline to apply is March 31, 2026.

The 2026 Herman Sani Scholarship, through the Iowa Golf Association, awards $8,000 over 4 years to applicants who have a background in golf.  The deadline to apply is March 31, 2026.

The Ann Griffel Scholarship offers funds in the amount of $2,000 to female golfers with a background in golf.  The deadline to apply is March 31, 2026.

Together We Rise offers funds to a student who resides in Palo Alto County.  $250 is distributed during first semester after verification of enrollment and the other $250 is awarded during second semester.  The deadline to apply is March 31, 2026.

The Buddy Scholarship offers a $750 scholarship award to a senior who will enter the field of special education, physical therapy, occupational therapy, or speech therapy.  The deadline to apply is March 31, 2026.

The Young Artist Scholarship is available to a student who will study full time music in the coming academic year.  The two awards given to graduating seniors are valued at $1,000 and $1,5000 and funds can be used toward different aspects of your music education.  The deadline to apply is April 1, 2026.

The Ag Coop Safety Leaders of Iowa Scholarship is intended for students who will further their career in an agricultural or safety related field.  Five scholarships valued at $1,000 each will be awarded and the deadline to apply is April 1, 2026.

The Brian Pearson Memorial Scholarship awards one $1,000 award to one male and one female.  Iowa Games participation and character will be considered, as well as other characteristics listed on the website.  Applications are due April 1, 2026.

The Palo Alto County Hospital Auxiliary Scholarship is for students who will go into a medical or health related field.  There is a GPA requirement, essay, letters of recommendation, and more.  If an applicant has taken college credit courses, a transcript from the college is needed in addition to the high school transcript.  Students may submit application materials to Sharon Hobart, jshobart@ncn.net, by the deadline of April 1, 2026.

Iowa Lakes Electric Cooperative offers funds to dependents of ILEC.  Please read the details of that scholarship opportunity here and here since you are required to attend an annual meeting, which you RSVP to by April 3, 2026.

Pocahontas County Soil & Water Conservation District offers two scholarships valued at $750 each to students who reside in Pocahontas County.  The application includes short answer questions along with the application, which is due April 3, 2026.

The Kevin Cram Memorial Scholarship is in memory of Kevin Cram and offered to students who will pursue their education in an agriculture major.  The scholarship is for students who are a resident of Kossuth County and the deadline to apply is April 10, 2026.

Kossuth Regional Health Center Auxiliary offers a scholarship of $500 and a certificate to a graduating senior who demonstrates volunteerism.  You are not required to enter a healthcare field to be eligible, and the deadline to apply is April 17, 2026.

The Dallas Clark Foundation Scholarship is awarding 14 scholarships valued at $3,000 each.  Applicants complete an application, essays, and include letters of recommendation by the deadline of April 17, 2026.  Be sure to ask your recommenders for their letters in advance and follow the details of mailing/completing your application.

Water's Edge Nature Center Foundation Scholarship offers three scholarships valued at $500 each to seniors who are Kossuth County residents and planning to study environmental science or education, renewable resources, wildlife management, ag conservation, or natural resources management.  The deadline to apply is April 19, 2026.

West Bend Knights of Columbus offers two scholarships valued at $500.  The application includes the local scholarship cover letter and a specific essay question form they request.  Applications are turned in to Mrs. Sulentic, in person, by the deadline of 3:30pm on April 24, 2026.

Wilma Cargin Memorial Scholarship awards $1,000 to a student who completes the cover letter and application, which requires an essay response.  Materials for this award are turned in to Mrs. Sulentic, in person by 3:30pm on April 24, 2026.

West Bend American Legion offers one scholarship valued at $600.  An essay is required for application and all applications should be turned in to Mrs. Sulentic, in person by 3:30pm, by the deadline of April 27, 2026.  Note that this application does not require the local application cover letter.

The Pearl Hull Falk Scholarship offers a $5,000 scholarship to a student who is of a Protestant faith, resident of Iowa, and will attend the University of Iowa.  Recipients of the funds must include at least one who is a member of an Episcopal church and at least one who is a young man showing interest and promise in banking.  The deadline to apply is May 1, 2026.

The West Bend Lions Club offers a scholarship to graduating seniors.  They ask for students to apply by completing the local scholarship cover letter and a specific essay.  All materials should be turned in to Mrs. Sulentic, in person, by 3:30pm on May 1, 2026.

The Achievement Foundation offers scholarships with varying values to students graduating from WBM.  Students complete the local scholarship cover letter and the application, which includes an essay.  Please note that the essay is an important part of the application, which should be turned in to Mrs. Sulentic, in person, by the deadline of 3:30pm on May 1, 2026.

The Eugene F. & Agatha E. Forey Nursing Scholarship offers financial support to students who will study in the nursing field.  Applicants complete the local scholarship cover letter and application.  An essay is required and additional papers can be included to accommodate a longer essay.  Materials are turned in to Mrs. Sulentic, in person, by the 3:30pm on May 1, 2026 deadline.

The WBMEA scholarship is offered to graduating seniors after selecting from those who complete the local scholarship cover letter and application.  An essay is required and materials should be turned in to Mrs. Sulentic, in person, by 3:30pm on May 1, 2026.

The Patsy Wirtz Memorial Fine Arts Scholarship is offered to a WBM graduating student who has participated in music, drama, dance, or art.  There is a short essay as part of the application and the local scholarship cover letter is also required.  Materials should be turned in to Mrs. Sulentic, in person, by 3:30pm on May 1, 2026.

Kossuth County Driftskippers Keith Grimm Memorial Scholarship is offered to students at 3 high schools, including WBM.  An essay on what snowmobiling means to you is part of the application, which is due May 1, 2026.