Decorah Community Schools Foundation Scholarships

Information Here!

Deadline March 1

Scholarship Application

$500 and $1,000 awards

DUE FEBRUARY 14, 2025

Hixson Presentation.MOV

Hixson Opportunity Awards

The Hixson Program is a $20,000 scholarship named in honor of Iowa native Christina Hixson. 

One student from each county in the state of Iowa will receive this award each year. 

Scholarship Application

Half-tuition scholarships (estimated value of more than $18,000 over eight semesters).

DUE FEBRUARY 1, 2025

(Watch the video above from Morgan Moen, DHS 2023 Graduate and Hixson receipient.)

$7,500 each semester for up to 8 consecutive semesters

Due March 3, 2025

Scholarship Information & Application 

$5,000 award

Due March 3, 2025

Each year, thousands of dollars are given to graduating Iowa High School seniors who plan to attend Iowa post-secondary schools. Scholarships are based on volunteerism, achievement, and financial need. Male and female students are encouraged to apply.

Engineering Scholarship 

Up to $25,000 tuition scholarship each year for a maximum of $100,000 over four years.

Due March 1, 2025

Scholarship Information & Applicant Criteria

Scholarship Application

North Iowa Builders Exchange

Application and Information

Due April 1, 2025

Conservation Districts of Iowa

Application and Information

Due February 7, 2025

Farmers Win Coop

The Farmers Win Coop will present four $500 scholarships to young adults entering ag-related higher education.  

Application and Information

Due February 28, 2025

Horatio Alger Scholarships

Undergraduate Scholarships - Deadline March 1, 2025

Career and Technical Scholarships - Open March 1 - June 1, 2025

State of Iowa Scholarships - Deadline March 1, 2025

MiEnergy Cooperative Scholarship

Adam Bohr Family Scholarship

Due April 14, 2025

$5,000 to a student pursuing an Engineering Degree

This scholarship is given in memory of Adam J Bohr.  Adam graduated from Decorah High School in 1993.  He received his Bachelor of Science degree in civil engineering from Iowa State University in 1999.  He began employment with McClure Engineering Company immediately after receiving his degree and purchased ownership in McClure Engineering Company in 2001.  He later became the Regional Manager of the Coralville and later the North Liberty, Iowa office.  Adam passed away from cancer in December 2010.  He was well known and respected by those who knew him.

Scholarship Information

Scholarship Application