Decorah Community Schools Foundation Scholarships
Deadline March 1, 2026
Eligibility - of a Protestant faith, resident of Iowa, will attend University of Iowa full-time
Award Amount: $5,000
Deadline to apply: May 1, 2026
See Mrs. Storhoff for the application
Eligibility: Students pursuing a two- or four-year degree in agriculture or related crop production, or closely related fields. Available only to high school seniors graduating in 2026, who are children of local Farmers Union Coop members.
Award Amount: $500
Deadline: March 1, 2026
The Farmers Win Coop will present four $500 scholarships to young adults entering ag-related higher education.
Due March 27, 2026
Undergraduate Scholarships - Deadline February 15, 2026
Career and Technical Scholarships - Open March 15 - June 15, 2026
State of Iowa Scholarships - Deadline February 15, 2026
Eligibility: The principal criterion is service to school and community with special emphasis upon leadership roles in these areas. The Grand Commandery Knights Templar of Iowa is looking for those students who exhibit the greatest potential to be not only of service to their communities in the future but also leaders in these communities.
Award Amount: $2,000
Deadline: March 15, 2026
Gemini Engineering Scholarship
Up to $25,000 tuition scholarship each year for a maximum of $100,000 over four years.
Due March 1, 2026
Deadline: February 1, April 1, July 1, 2026 (multiple awards and applications
Due April 13, 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.
This scholarship is given in memory of Pasha Kay (Dahlen) Quaas, a 1996 graduate of Decorah High School and 2000 graduate (top of her class) from the University of Iowa. Pasha was a deeply creative and joyful person who loved to plan meaningful celebrations for others and family adventures. She will be remembered for her optimism, sharp wit, and generous spirit, as well as her dedication to education and community. Fiercely supportive of those she loved, Pasha was a natural leader whose intelligence, warmth, healing hugs, and tireless advocacy for what was right left a lasting impact on all who knew her.
Scholarship Information and Application
Due March 1, 2026
Eligibility: Students currently enrolled in or accepted to a post-secondary school or training program and pursuing a high-demand skilled trade in the United States. Industries supported are Construction, Industrial, Motor/Power, Mechanics, and Technology.
Scholarship Application & Information
Due February 28, 2026
Due March 2, 2026