Mediapolis Scholarship Page

Scholarships may be located in the following places: the school counseling office, community organizations, student or parent place of employment, college financial aid and admissions offices, libraries, internet.  Here are some Financial Aid and Scholarship Search Engines.

Scholarships may require a transcript. Take note if the committee is asking for an official or unofficial transcript. An official transcript can be obtained through the counseling office (Request for Transcripts). Parents or students can obtain an unofficial transcript through their JMC portal.

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Scholarships Available in the Counseling Office

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The following scholarships are now available in the counseling office.  The scholarships are listed by priority deadlines.  Some are local scholarships, while others are state and national scholarships.  Please feel free to use the links posted here or stop in the counseling office for a hard copy. Try PDFescape – Free PDF Editor & Free PDF Form Filler  to fill in a pdf application.               

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MTC Technologies Internship and Next Gen Scholars Program  -Current Sophomores/Juniors: are you interested in a possible internship with MTC beginning June 1?  Are you interested in Network Technology/Telecom Data Communications Program at DMACC to get a degree for only a ¼ of the tuition?  If so, please contact Mrs. Henning for more information.

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Iowa Association of Building Officials Scholarship -Applicants must be Iowa residents, have an Iowa high school diploma or GED, and be admitted to or in good academic standing in an eligible program. (See application for listing of eligible programs.) Application available via pdf.  Deadline: May 1, 2024.

Robert D. Blue Scholarship   -The applicant must be an Iowa resident planning to attend an Iowa college/university during the 2020-2021 school year. The applicant can be a current high school senior or someone already enrolled in a college/university. The Robert D. Blue Scholarship awards students who demonstrate literary and scholastic ability; exhibit qualities of truth, courage, and fellowship; and display moral force of character. The applicant must be an Iowa resident planning to attend an Iowa college/university during the 2024-2025 school year. The applicant can be a current high school senior or someone already enrolled in a college/university. Application online Only. Deadline: May 10, 2024.

Elevate Iowa Scholarship  -Offered to Iowa high school seniors interested in pursuing the Welding, Industrial Maintenance or Machining program at SCC. Visit www.elevateiowa.com. for more information. Application available pdf.  Deadline: May 15, 2024.

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Donna Reed Foundation for the Performing Arts: Iowa Merit Awards for Dramatic Performance -Open to all Iowa high school students (grades 10-12) in good standing at an accredited high school and with grade point averages of 3.0 or greater who are studying drama and have acted in official school productions for 2018 and/or 2019. Students must be enrolled – or recently graduated – for the 2019 academic year to qualify. Please visit www.donnareed.org for more information.  Applications are available via pdf or  Word.  Deadline: May 31, 2024.   

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International Association of Arson Investigators - This scholarship is available to students who have been accepted or enrolled in a field of study promoting a career in one of the following professions:  Fire Service, Fire Science, Law Enforcement, Law, Fire Protection Engineering, Fire Protection Technology, or Insurance.  More information is listed here. Application Deadline:  March, 30: however, has been extended until May 31, 2024.

Iowa Health Care Association Foundation Scholarship - This Scholarship is made possible by the Molina Healthcare Charitable Foundation and is for high school seniors who are in their senior year during the 2023-2024 academic year.  Applicant must be a high school senior, resident of Iowa, and must be enrolled or accepted in a college with an accredited CNA, LPN, RN, or BSN program in Iowa with the intent of working toward that program in the 2024-2025 school year.  More information is available here.  Application is available online only.  Deadline:  May 31, 2024.

Iowa Recycling  Association: Diane-Albertson-Memorial-Scholarship  –The scholarship will be awarded to one or more students with a demonstrated interest in environmental action, especially as related to recycling and waste reduction. The number of scholarship awards is based on the availability of funds. Applicants for the scholarship must be enrolled (or have been accepted for enrollment) as a full-time undergraduate for the 2018-19 school year.  Visit IowaRecycles.Org for more information.  Applications are available online.  Deadline: May 31, 2024.

Horatio Alger Scholarships -Various scholarships for seniors who plan to  pursue a 4-year college degree and have demonstrated strong financial need and integrity and perseverance in overcoming adversity. Must be U.S. citizen and have a minimum cum GPA of 2.0.  Application Online Only.  Deadline: June 1, 2024.

Southeast Iowa Draft Horse and Mule Association Scholarship -This is a scholarship for seniors who are in Des Moines, Henry, Jefferson, Keokuk, Lee, Louisa, Muscatine, Van Buren, Wapello or Washington counties.  Applicants must have experience with horses and tie their experience to the essay that needs to be included. You will also need to have a cumulative GPA of 2.5 to be eligible.  Please read all directions for the application.  Deadline: June 5, 2024.

Iowa PGA Charlie Burkart Scholarship –  Open to any graduating senior whose parent(s) are members of a club/course employing a PGA member or registered apprentice of the Iowa Section. Winners are selected on the basis of their interest and activity in golf and the potential for future contributions to the game, their academic ability and financial need.  Application available via  pdf. Deadline: June 16, 2024.


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Scholarships automatically awarded at time of admission


LOYAL SCHOLAR $12,000

$3,000/year for 4 years

3.8

+

32/1450



FOREVER SCHOLAR $8,000

$2,000/year for 4 years

3.6

+

28/1300


TRUE SCHOLAR $6,000

$1,500/year for 4 years

4.0


no test score required


The minimum cumulative GPA must be met to earn each award.  Students will be expected to meet the minimum GPA paired with the  ACT or SAT score for the Loyal Scholar and the Forever Scholar.  The awards are not stackable.  We accept weighted GPA.

Iowa State offers recognition awards to Iowa Students who fulfill specific academic requirements.  The awards are automatically awarded to Iowa students who have been offered admission to Iowa State

GPA:  Minimum cumulative high school GPA (4 point scale) rounded to the nearest hundredth or second decimal place.  We accept weighted GPA, provided the school's weighted grading system does not award more than one additionally quality point to the grade earned in weighted courses.

Test score:  Minimum ACT composite or minimum SAT Total (Reading and Writing+Math) is used.  We accept a student's best score, including ACT provided superscore.

Deadline:  Students must be admitted by March 1, 2024, as a first-year student entering directly from high school.  Awards may be made after May 1 contingent upon the availability of funds.  These awards are specifically available to students enrolling for the Fall of 2024.  Scholarships are reviewed annually and are subject to change for future enrolling classes.

Final Transcript and Test Score:  Awards are offered based on preliminary or self-reported academic information, but all awards are contingent upon receipt of the official, final high school transcript and test score verifying the requirements have been met.  The award will be withdrawn if all requirements have not been fulfilled.  Students will be offered the highest award value they qualify to receive based on their cumulative GPA to the second decimal.  Awards can be updated during the year if their GPA or test score improves.

First-year Student Status:  A student must enroll at Iowa State University for the fall semester immediately following high school graduation to qualify for a first-year student award; a student who has attempted college coursework following high school graduation (with the exception of the summer term) is not eligible for first-year student awards.  Students enrolling for spring term can be eligible as long as they have not taken college courses after high school graduation.  A student must be a U.S. Citizen, permanent resident, refugee, or asylee to qualify.

Eligibility for other awards:  These awards are not tuition specific.  They can be used toward a student's total University bill and combined with scholarships offered by an undergraduate college, department, or the Office of Student Financial Aide.  Awards may be reduced or eliminated if the total award amount from all sources of aid exceeds the cost of attendance.  Students who receive a full tuition scholarship like the National Merit Tuition Scholarship, George Washing Carver Scholastic Leadership Award, First Cyclones Scholarship, or Science Bound Scholarship are not eligible for merit awards from the Office of Admissions including the Recognition Awards for Iowa Students.

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Scholarships automatically awarded at point of admission

Iowa Scholars Award: $2,500/year Minimum Requirements: 27 ACT AND 3.80 GPA OR 30 ACT AND 3.70 GPA

Old Gold Scholarship: $5,000/year Minimum Requirements: 30 ACT AND 3.80 GPA

Iowa Flagship Award: $8,500/year Minimum Requirements: 33 ACT AND 3.80 GPA

Advantage Iowa Scholarship: $2,000 – $8,000 annually Minimum Requirements: The award is based on merit (test scores and GPA), contributing criteria also includes students that are from historically underrepresented populations (African American, Hispanic, Native American, Pacific Islander, Multiracial) at the University of Iowa or participation in a federally funded Upward Bound program.

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Scholarships automatically awarded at point of admission

Distinguished Scholars Award: Available to Iowa residents, new high school graduates. Renewable with a 2.5 cumulative GPA or higher.  Three levels of annual awards:

UNI-T.E.D. Scholarship (NEW for students entering UNI for Fall 2019): The UNI-T.E.D.(UNIfying Through Excellence & Diversity) Scholarship is awarded to new freshman students after admission and can range from $500 – $2,000 annually. The award amount may increase if the student demonstrates financial need. This scholarship may be renewable for up to four years with a 2.5 cumulative GPA or higher. To qualify, students must meet one of the following:

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Western Commitment Scholarship

4.0 GPA $7000 annually

3.5-3.99 GPA $5000 annually

3.0-3.49 GPA $3000 annually

Western Commitment Scholarships are automatically awarded to incoming freshmen with a 3.3 GPA or higher (on a 4.0 scale) and enrolled full time un WIU undergraduate courses. This is renewable for an additional 3 years of continuous full-time undergraduate study.  Must maintain a 3.0 GPA at WIU.  Scholarships will be disbursed in equal amounts between the fall and spring semesters.  Scholarships are subject to the availability of funds.

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Local Scholarships are available April 1 and due back to the Counseling office by April 24th! 

Corey Baker Memoria,l Scholarship- Offered to a Mediapolis High school senior (Also Word)

 Dee Green Memorial Scholarship - Offered  to a Mediapolis High School senior pursing trade school or training upon graduation.  ex. Plumbing, welding, electrical, etc. (Word)

Don & Joyce Hollingsworth Memorial Scholarship – Offered to a Mediapolis High School senior pursuing a post-secondary education in Iowa, be a child/grandchild of a veteran, and have a GPA of 2.0. (Also Word)

Independent Order of Odd Fellows (IOOF) Mediapolis and Sperry Lodges Scholarship – Offered to a Mediapolis High School senior (Also Word)

Masonic Lodge of Danville and Mediapolis Scholarship - Offered to Mediapolis High School Senior who plan to attend a post-secondary school.

Mediapolis American Legion Auxiliary Scholarship – Offered to a Mediapolis High School senior planning to pursue a post-secondary education, child/grandchild of a veteran, has obtained a GPA of 2.0  (Also Word)

Mediapolis Athletic Booster Club Scholarship – Offered to a Mediapolis High School senior planning to attend a post-secondary institution, must have lettered in more than one sport. (Also Word)

Mediapolis Community Education Association( MCEA) Scholarship – Offered to a Mediapolis High School senior, entering the teaching profession.

Mediapolis Education Foundation Scholarships – Offered to Mediapolis High School seniors.  One application for several scholarships listed below.

Mediapolis Elementary Parents Organization MEPO Scholarship  – Offered to a Mediapolis High School senior planning to attend college, who attended Mediapolis Elementary, and has obtained a GPA of 3.5  (Also Word)

Mediapolis Fine Arts Booster Scholarship – Offered to a Mediapolis High School senior planning to pursue a post-secondary education. Must have participated in music, art or drama for six semesters (Also Word)

Mediapolis News Scholarship  – Offered to a Mediapolis High School senior who shows interest in media or communications, must have a 2.5 GPA (Also Word)

Mediapolis Robotics Club Scholarship - Offered to a graduating Mediapolis High school senior who has been involved with the robotics club for at least 2 years, including their senior year.  (Also Word).

Mediapolis Youth League Scholarship – Offered to a Mediapolis High School senior who played at least 1 year of Youth League baseball or softball. (Also Word)

Myers Tree Farm Scholarship – Offered to a Mediapolis High School senior who plans to enter a field of agriculture or horticulture (Also Word)

Sportscast Media Scholarship – Offered to a Mediapolis High School senior who shows an interest in a sports related field (Also Word)

Two Rivers Bank Scholarship – Offered to a Mediapolis High School senior planning to pursue a post-secondary education (Also Word)

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Burlington Area YMCA John Slocum Honorary Scholarship -Available to any senior student who is a member of the “Y” and has a 2.5 GPA. Application available via pdf Deadline: March 1, 2020. Not available for the 2023-2024 school year.

Des Moines County Corn & Soybean Scholarship 2022 - Applicant must be a high school senior accepted to an accredited 2-4 year college or university at the time the scholarship is issued. Parent(s) or grandparent(s) of applicant must be a current Des Moines County Corn Growers & Soybean Association member. Application available via pdf.  Deadline: Postmarked on or before April 15, 2021.  Not available for 2023-2024 school year.

Optimist International Scholarship 2023  -This scholarship is to give young people room to develop their own views around a central idea. In addition to the opportunity for written expression, participants have the chance to win a college scholarship!  This is a 700-800 word essay.  This is a club scholarship, district scholarship and national scholarship.   Please mail your essay to PO Box 595, Burlington, IA 52655, or email to optimistclubburlington@gmail.com.  Deadline: January 31, 2023.

WQAD S.O.A.R. Scholarship –  They are looking for seniors who exemplify the SOAR characteristics.  S-Strength of character, O-Optimism-predictions of future success and where you will be making a difference, A – Achievement in academics and volunteerism, R- Resolve shown when faced with an adversarial situation.  They also must meet the following requirements, be a current high school (or home-schooled) senior in the WQAD viewing area, be a graduate of 2023, planning to pursue further education and/or training after high school, must be 16 years or older to enter. To fill out the application online, apply here.  Deadline is April 14, 2023.

Tenneco Scholarship–  Open to qualified students of hourly and salaried new Tenneco (Global Services, Clean Air, Powertrain, DriV and Performance Solutions) employees.  Requirements:  Any high school senior, with a parent or legal guardian who is a regular full-time employee of new Tenneco (Clean Air, Corporate or Powertrain) with one year of continued service on or before May 1 of the scholarship year and must be actively employed on that date.  More information can be found here.  Students only can apply online.  Opens February 27, 2023.  Deadline to apply:  April 30, 2023.

Garage Gurus®  Scholarship,  the industry-leading training and support platform from Tenneco’s DRiV group, has announced that its Automotive Technician Scholarship Program will return for 2023. Now in its ninth year, the Gurus will again award up to $30,000 in scholarships to future automotive technicians who are accepted or currently enrolled in accredited, U.S.-based automotive technical schools, colleges, and universities, or enrolled full-time at a U.S. high school. Applications are now available on the Garage Gurus website for the opportunity to receive one of 12 $2,500 Garage Gurus Automotive Technician Scholarships for the 2023-2024 school year.   You must have a 3.0 GPA, submit your transcript, have 2 letters of recommendation, and write an essay or video explaining "Why I Want to Be A Top Tech"  Deadline: May 31, 2023. 

The Last Dollar Scholarship –Eligible to high graduating high school students who enroll in a qualified program of study full-time for the fall immediately following high school graduation, apply for all other available state and federal grants and scholarships, and meet ongoing requirements.   ADULT LEARNERS (age 20 and older) who enroll in a qualified program of study full-time or part-time, apply for all other available state and federal grants and scholarships, and meet ongoing requirements.  Deadline: August 1, 2023.

College Raptor Scholarship -Applicants must be 16 or older.  Be enrolled (or enroll no later than the fall of 2023) in an accredited post-secondary institution of higher learning (college, university or trade school). Applicants must register with College Raptor, use their scholarship tool, and submit an essay.   Application online only.  Deadline: September 30, 2023.

Be Bold Scholarship  -  To us, the boldest does not mean "best" or "most accomplished".  Being Bold means being:  earnest, determined, and moving.  The scholarship will be awarded to the student whose profile is most bold, according to these characteristics. Furthermore, the scholarship will be unique in that it will favor students who apply earlier-who are bold and seize the day without procrastinating.   Application Online Only.  Deadline: October 1, 2023. Winners will be announced December 1, 2023.

Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation  -This is an achievement-based scholarship awarded to graduating high school seniors. Students are recognized for their capacity to lead and serve, as well as their commitment to making a significant impact on their schools and communities. For more information visit https://www.coca-colascholarsfoundation.org  Application Online Only.  Deadline: October 2, 2023.

Heisman Scholarship – The program recognizes and rewards high school seniors who accomplish tremendous feats in the classroom, on the field, and most importantly, within their communities.  Winning a Heisman High School Scholarship presented by Acceptance Insurance requires a weighted GPA of 3.0 or better, participation in at least one school-sponsored sport, and demonstrated leadership at school and in the community.  Must be a graduating senior of the current school year.  Application is available online only.  Apply here.  Deadline October 17, 2023.

Elks Club Most Valuable Student –Open to any high school senior who is a US Citizen.  Applicants will be judged on scholarship, leadership, and financial need  Application Online Only. Deadline: November 13, 2023.

Save Now, Save Later: College Savings Plan Parent Giveaway -Open to Parents and guardians of Iowa students in grades 6-12.  Entering its fifth year, the Save Now, Save Later program gives Iowa parents a chance at one of 50 individual $1,000 deposits into a College Savings Iowa® plan for an eligible child.  There is no purchase necessary to enter the program. As part of the registration process, parents view the Parent Handbook and enter contact information to register for a random drawing.  Application Online Only.  Opens September 1, 2023.  Deadline November 30, 2023.

Drake National Alumni Scholarship – To qualify, students must meet these minimum requirements:  ACT composite score of 31 (without writing), or SAT math and critical reading combined score of 1390  (exams taken March 2016 or later).   Rank in the top 5 percent of their class AND/OR have a cumulative grade point average of 3.8 or above on a 4.0 scale (a weighted grade point average on a 4.0 scale is considered).  Submit the National Alumni Scholarship application no later than 11:59 p.m. December 1, 2023.   Either be admitted to Drake University or submit a complete Drake University application for admission.  (and all required application documents)  by December 1, 2023. Applicants must apply through standard path admission.  Apply here.  Deadline to apply is December 1, 2023.

AXA Achievement Scholarship –Applicants must be current high school seniors who plan to enroll full-time in an accredited two-year or four-year college or university in the United States for the entire 2022 academic year.  Applicants must demonstrate ambition and self-drive as evidenced by outstanding achievement in school, community or work-related activities. Only 10,000 applications will be accepted so apply early.  Application Online Only. Deadline: December 18, 2023.

Better Business Bureau Student of Integrity Scholarship   -Applicant must be from BBB Serving Greater Iowa, Quad City and Siouxland Region service area. Applicant must be a high school senior scheduled to graduate in 2023. All applicants must be recommended by a school official. Only one application per school will be accepted. Click here to be considered our school’s recommendation.  Application online only.  School Consideration Deadline: December 20, 2023.  Scholarship Application Deadline: January 15, 2024.

Lois Britt Memorial Pork Industry Scholarship  -Applicants must be a current undergraduate student in a two-year swine program or four-year college of agriculture and a U.S. citizen. High school students are not eligible. Write a brief letter indicating what role the applicant sees themselves playing in the pork industry after graduation.  Submit an essay of 750 words or less describing an issue the applicant sees confronting the pork industry today or in the future, including offering their solutions.  Obtain two letters of reference from current or former professors or industry professionals.  Please submit all items listed  in the scholarship information to the following email: info@nppc.org.  Deadline: January 2, 2024.

GE-Reagan Foundation Scholarship  -Applicants must: demonstrate at school, at the workplace, and within the community the attributes of leadership, drive, integrity, and citizenship; demonstrate strong academic performance (minimum 3.0 grade point average/4.0 scale or equivalent); be citizens of the United States of America; be current high school seniors and plan to enroll in a full-time undergraduate course of study toward a bachelor’s degree at an accredited four-year college or university in the United States for the entire upcoming academic year. In addition, semi finalists must be nominated by an eligible community leader, such as a high school principal, elected official or executive director of a nonprofit organization, and must provide documentation to certify academic performance and financial need.  Application Online Only.  Deadline: January 4, 2024.

Iowa State University: First Cyclones Scholarship  -Prospective students must: Be a resident of the state of Iowa, and a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident, Be admissible to Iowa State University, be a First-Generation college student and/or low income eligible.  (FAFSA must be submitted by February 1, 2024.  Application Online Only Deadline: January 10, 2024.

National Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association Scholarship   -Applicant must be a senior, must have achieved at least two (2) of the following: (a) minimum of B+ average; (b)ranked in the top 25% of class; (c) ACT score of 24 or an SAT score of 1100 (Math and Reading), must have participated in two sports for at least two years in each sport, must have earned at least one varsity letter in each of two sports, must complete attached scholar/essay application, must have a letter of recommendation from the high school athletic administrator/director. School athletic administrator/director must be an NIAAA member and a member of their respective state athletic administrators association. The principal or athletic administrator/director must sign the application to ensure that the academic information submitted is accurate. All hard copy materials must be postmarked or electronic materials sent to the NIAAA Liaison (See NIAAA for Iowa Liaison). Application available via fillable pdf .  Deadline: January 13, 2024.

Timberline Billing Service Scholarship Award - This scholarship is for graduating seniors.  This is not a financial needs-based scholarship. Any student who is currently on, or has been on, an IEP during their secondary education and wishes to continue their education/training past high school is eligible to apply. The scholarship may be used for tuition, room/board, transportation, books, or any accommodation necessary for the student to be successful in their learning environment. The student must have applied to an educational institution or other formal educational program above high school.  See attached guidelines in the application form.  Applications must be received by January 16, 2024.

Muscatine Chapter of the Iowa Engineering Society  The Muscatine Chapter of the Iowa Engineering Society is pleased to announce their sponsorship of two scholarships in the amount of $1500 to students interested in pursuing an engineering degree and career.  To qualify for these scholarships, a student must meet the following criteria:  Intend to pursue a career in engineering,  Be a high school senior and attend either the University of Iowa or Iowa State University in the fall of 2024.  Be a citizen of the US, and a resident of Iowa and attend school in one of the following counties: Des Moines, Louisa, or Muscatine.  Carry a 3.0 grade point average through their 10th and 11th grades.  Have a composite ACT score of at least 24.  Application available via pdf.  Please send items to Christopher S. Day, P.E.  Stanley Consultants, Inc.  225 Iowa Avenue Muscatine IA  52761  Deadline: Must be hand delivered or post marked by January 19, 2024.

Iowa School Counselor Association -Available to Seniors who will be pursuing post-secondary education or training and can write about a school counselor who has made a difference.  Application is this Google Form: Deadline: January 19, 2024.

United States JCI Senate Foundation Scholarship – Seniors who plan to continue their education at accredited post-secondary colleges, universities or vocational schools.  Applications are available via pdf or Word. Deadline: January 19, 2024.

Bill Mertens Memorial Daily Iowan Scholarship– Mertens, a former DI staffer and long-time SPI Board member, was editor and publisher of The (Burlington) Hawk Eye from 1984 to 2004. He died in 2004 and left a legacy of journalistic achievement over three decades. The Daily Iowan continues to honor Bill through this scholarship, which has jump started the careers of many exceptional student journalists.  Requirements:  Complete the online application form, including the checklist of materials to submit with your application.  Three letters of recommendation (including one from a journalism advisor/teacher), One-page statement on how working at The Daily Iowan will fit into your educational and career goals, three examples of your journalistic work (i.e. writing/reporting, photos, photo slideshow, graphics/design, video), and a copy of your high school transcript.  Apply here:   Deadline:  January 31, 2024.

Byars Scholarship: Keep Iowa Beautiful -Iowa high school seniors enrolling in an Iowa college or university to major in community enhancement or natural resources/environmental areas of study are eligible. Application Online Only. Deadline:  January 31, 2024.

Children’s Cancer Connection Empowering Scholarship -Applicant must be directly affected by childhood cancer (including individuals who currently have or have had cancer before age 18 or a sibling of that individual). Applicant must be within the Children’s Cancer Connection service area (living, treated or diagnosed in the state of Iowa) Applicant must attend or plan to attend an accredited two- or four-year institution (trade school, college or university) Applicant must have a minimum GPA of 2.5.  See ChildrensCancerConnection.org for more information.  Application available via pdf. Deadline: Applications are due January 31, 2024.

Des Moines County Farm Bureau/Iowa Farm Bureau Federation Scholarship -  The Des Moines County Farm Bureau scholarship program is accepting applications for the 2023 school year. Two graduating high school students will be considered to receive the $500 Des Moines County Farm Bureau Scholarship with one selected for consideration of the Iowa Farm Bureau Federation’s (IFBF) $2,500 state scholarship, renewable for four years (up to $10,000). Also, an alternate will be selected for consideration to receive the non-renewable $500 Daniel Johnson Memorial Scholarship.  Eligibility is reserved for current Iowa Farm Bureau members or their children in good standing with the organization. To be considered, the graduating high school student must have a minimum 2.5 grade point average, be involved in extra-curricular activities, and accepted into an accredited higher education institution, including community colleges and technical schools.   To apply, students must demonstrate their leadership and community involvement and submit a typewritten essay detailing how they would use a scholarship award to support Iowa Farm Bureau’s mission of creating a vibrant future for agriculture, farm families and their communities.   Applications will only be accepted online through the Iowa Farm Bureau portal - Click here to apply.  Deadline: January 31, 2024.

Drake Physics Prize  -The Drake Physics Prize Test is given to students in Iowa, Minnesota, Nebraska, Illinois, South Dakota, and North Dakota. First prize in the test is a full, four year tuition scholarship to the Drake Physics and Astronomy department. A second four year tuition scholarship is offered to a runner-up (top 50 seniors) based on the academic record of the student, high school teacher and counselor recommendations, and the results of interviews held in April. High school students and teachers seeking more information should contact the department at 515-271-3141.  Testing will be between February 7, February 8 and February 9, 2024.  Students wishing to take the test should register online by, January 31, 2024.

Iowa Corn Growers Association Future of  Iowa Agriculture Scholarship  -Applicants for “First-year Scholarships” must be entering their first undergraduate year at an accredited junior college, college or university in a program of study that can equip the student to contribute to the agriculture industry in Iowa.  Application available online. Deadline: January 31, 2024.

Louisa County Farm Bureau/Iowa Farm Bureau Federation Scholarship  The Des Moines County Farm Bureau scholarship program is accepting applications for the 2023 school year. Two graduating high school students will be considered to receive the $500 Des Moines County Farm Bureau Scholarship with one selected for consideration of the Iowa Farm Bureau Federation’s (IFBF) $2,500 state scholarship, renewable for four years (up to $10,000). Also, an alternate will be selected for consideration to receive the non-renewable $500 Daniel Johnson Memorial Scholarship.  Eligibility is reserved for current Iowa Farm Bureau members or their children in good standing with the organization. To be considered, the graduating high school student must have a minimum 2.5 grade point average, be involved in extra-curricular activities, and accepted into an accredited higher education institution, including community colleges and technical schools.   To apply, students must demonstrate their leadership and community involvement and submit a typewritten essay detailing how they would use a scholarship award to support Iowa Farm Bureau’s mission of creating a vibrant future for agriculture, farm families and their communities.   Applications will only be accepted online through the Iowa Farm Bureau portal - Click here to apply.  Deadline: January 31, 2024.

Mediacom World Class Scholars Scholarship  -Applicants must have very good grades and demonstrate leadership ability. An essay and references are required. Applicants must be legal residents of a community that is being served by Mediacom. Application available via pdf.  Deadline: January 31, 2024.

Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps (NROTC)  -The NROTC is offering a scholarship to students who are interested in joining the NROTC.   Seniors must also plan to participate in a NROTC college or university. Click here for application instructions and checklist.   Application online only. Deadline: January 31, 2024.

University of Iowa: The Strayer-Rairden Scholarship in Physics -The Strayer-Rairden scholarship provides a $1,000 award, renewable for up to three successive years following the initial award, to an entering freshman from the state of Iowa.  This person is selected by the Department of Physics and Astronomy as the state’s best-qualified applicant who has declared physics or astronomy as their major.  This scholarship is awarded on the basis o9f academic merit, not financial need.   Applications are available online. Deadline: January 31, 2024.

Epsilon Sigma Alpha Foundation Scholarships– Multiple scholarships that are available to graduating seniors going into different fields of study. One application will get processed to all the scholarships that are available. Application is available online only.  Deadline: February 1, 2024.

Garrett’s Path College Scholarship  -Garrett M. Brockway made an incredible impact in the lives of his family, friends and community. Through his untimely passing at the age of 10, Garrett’s gifts of organs, corneas and tissue would change the lives of 132 people throughout the US and into Canada. To apply, High School Seniors must have a minimum 3.0 G.P.A. Application available via pdf.  Deadline: Postmarked no later than February 1, 2024.

Grand Lodge of Iowa: Masonic Scholarship – This scholarship is awarded to high school seniors who plan to pursue a post-secondary education in any state at an accredited institution which provides a two or four year college program. Application available via pdf. Deadline: February 1, 2024.

Grand Lodge of Iowa: MCEC Technical Scholarship – Scholarships will be awarded to a number of graduating Iowa high school seniors who plan to enroll in a mechanical or trade course of study at an accredited Iowa Community College.  Application available via PDF. Deadline: February 1, 2024.

Masonry Institute of Iowa Charles Nicolay Educational Foundation Scholarship  -Applicant must be an Iowa high school student or college student and must attend an Iowa institution and continuing their education in the Construction / Architecture / Engineering field. Application is online only.  Deadline: February 1, 2024.

Iowa State University: Thelma V. and John T McColm Scholarship – Awards in the amount of $1000 are available to entering freshmen. First priority is given to graduates of West Liberty High School and Louisa-Muscatine (L & M) High School. Second priority is given to graduates from high schools in Muscatine and Louisa counties. Third priority is given to graduates of high schools in Cedar, Des Moines, Henry, Johnson, Scott, and Washington counties in Iowa. Renewal awards may be available for an additional three years for recipients who maintain a minimum grade point average of 2.5.  Online “OneApp” Application is due February 8, 2024.

DMC Conservation Districts of Iowa – This scholarship is for any senior who will be attending college in the fields of agriculture or natural resources. Winners are selected for Des Moines County before being submitted to state competition. Criteria are leadership (service, character, self-motivation), scholastic achievement, and need. Application available via Word Deadline: February 9, 2024.

GE Star Awards:  -Open to high school seniors who are children of eligible GE employees and retirees worldwide. The purpose is to defray first-year higher education expenses. Recipients are chosen through a selective application process, and are awarded a one-time award in one of two categories: 4-Year Category or 2-Year Category.  Please see the official question and answer sheet on the application page.  Application is online only.  Deadline: February 14, 2024.

Alliant Energy -Scholarship applicants must have participated in a leadership role in community service work or volunteer activities, be age 24 or under, enrolling for the first time in a full-time undergraduate study in a business or STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) major at an accredited two- or four-year college, university or vocational-technical school located within the Alliant Energy Corporation service territory (Iowa and Wisconsin) for the entire upcoming academic year. Have a GPA of 2.5 or higher. Application online only.  Deadline: February 15, 2024.

The Community Foundation of Great River Bend -Over 35 scholarship applications are available through their website, Including renewable scholarships.  Application Online Only.   The Quad City Regional Auto Show Scholarship Application Deadline: January 21, 2024.  All others are due by February 15, 2024.  

Hispanic Scholarship Fund -HSF empowers families with the knowledge and resources to successfully complete a higher education, while providing scholarships and support services to as many exceptional students as possible.  Founded in 1975, HSF has awarded over $650 million in scholarships. HSF Scholars have access to valuable Scholar Support Services and, as funding permits, Scholarships ranging from $500 to $5,000. Eligibility requirements:  Graduating high school seniors.  Undergraduate students (all years).  Community college students transferring to four-year universities.  Graduate students (law school, medical school, MBA, and all other full-time masters or PhD programs).  Must be of Hispanic heritage.  U.S. citizen, permanent legal resident, or DACA.  Minimum of 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent) for high school students; minimum of 2.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent) for college and graduate students.  Plan to enroll full-time in an accredited, public or not-for-profit, four-year university, or graduate school, in the US, for the 2022-2023 academic year.  Submit the FAFSA or state-based financial aid forms (if applicable)  Application is online here.  Deadline is February 15, 2024.

The Quad Cities Community Foundation Scholarships  -The Community Foundation of the Great River Bend is now the Quad Cities Community Foundation. Over 35 scholarship applications are available through their website, Including renewable scholarships.  Application Online Only. Deadline: February 15, 2024. 

Southeast Iowa Builders Association Construction Scholarship  -Applicants must enroll as a full-time student in Construction Management/Engineering/Technology Program or similar. Along with the award, the student will work in a construction internship. Application available via pdf.  Deadline: February 15, 2024.

Iowa Newspaper Foundation (INF)  – The Iowa Newspaper Foundation again has college scholarships available for students preparing for a newspaper career.  Learn more information at https://inanews.com/learn/scholarships  Application Online Only.  Deadline: February 16, 2024.

Iowa State University: Christina Hixson Award – This scholarship is awarded to one student in every county in Iowa. Senior students must demonstrate extreme financial need, which must be reflected in their FAFSA.   Application Online Only. Deadline: February 19, 2024.

Iowa Association of Municipal Utilities General Scholarship (IAMU) - This scholarship is awarded to high school seniors and recent graduates who are pursuing a post-secondary program with a utility focus and general scholarship program for children and grandchildren of IAMU members.  Preference will be given to applicants leading to careers that are difficult to fill, (ex: electric line worker, water treatment or distribution operator, or natural gas positions.)  To be eligibile:  Must attend a college/technical school within the state of Iowa, have a parent/grandparent/legal guardian who is an employee of tn IAMU-verified member, have a minimum GPA of 3.0.  Application is available via fillable pdf.  Deadline:  February 23, 2024.

Iowa Association of Municipal Utilities Utility Focused (IAMU) - This scholarship is awarded to high school seniors and recent graduates who are pursuing a post-secondary program with a utility focus and general scholarship program for children and grandchildren of IAMU members.  Preference will be given to applicants leading to careers that are difficult to fill, (ex: electric line worker, water treatment or distribution operator, or natural gas positions.)  To be eligibile:  You must live in a residence that is a verified IAMU member or attend a high school that is a verified IAMU member.  If you are unsure, please contact your city hall. Be a 2023 graduating senior and plan to attend a post high school program located in Iowa in the fall of 2023.  Application is available via fillable pdf.  Deadline:  February 23, 2024.

IH Mississippi Valley Credit Union Scholarship -Applicants are required to be a member by the application deadline, graduating high school senior, be enrolled at an accredited two or four year college, university, or vocational-technical school.    Application is Online Only.  Deadline: February 29, 2024.

Iowa Hospital Association Health Care Careers Scholarship  -Students (standard and nontraditional) must meet and agree to these requirements before applying:  Students must be enrolled in an accredited program leading to licensure or a clinical laboratory degree.  Students must be within three years of completing their professional education.  Students must complete the online application form by the deadline.  Following graduation, students must agree to work for an Iowa hospital (including Iowa hospital-owned clinics and long-term care facilities) for one year for each scholarship awarded. Employment must be in the career and in the district selected on the application form.  If the scholarship is for the Emergency Medical Technology/Technician Certification Program, students must work for one year with an EMT company serving Iowa hospitals in the district selected on the application form.  Application is online only.  Deadline: February 29, 2024.

Aureon Scholarship  -Available to students pursuing a STEM-related course of study (science, technology, engineering or mathematics) and residing in a home with service from an Iowa Independent Telecommunications Company (ITC).  (Mediapolis Telephone Company).  Application is online only.  Deadline: March 1, 2024.

American Legion Auxiliary Children of Warriors Scholarship  -This scholarship is for undergraduate study only at a four-year accredited college or university, and may be used for tuition, books, fees, room and board.  It is available to daughters, sons, grandsons, granddaughters, great-granddaughters, great-grandsons of veterans who served in the Armed Forces during eligibiltiy dates for membership in The American Legion.  Eligibility dates are April 6, 1917- November 11, 1918 and anytime after December 7, 1941.  Application is online only.  Deadline: March 1, 2024.

The Edward Archer Memorial/MP&W Powerline Scholarships –   Applicants must have applied and been accepted into the Northwest Iowa Community College Powerline program, have a minimum GPA of 2.5, have a record of good class attendance and demonstrated leadership.  Applicants must submit a letter of recommendation from a high school teacher, high school counselor, or current employer and submit a personal letter addressing your desire to succeed in the profession. Application is online only. Deadline: March 1, 2024.

Hagan Scholarship Foundation: The Hagan Scholarship is a need-based merit scholarship for high achieving, self-motivated students in need of financial assistance to attend college. These students will graduate from a public, private, charter, magnet or STEM high school. Recipients must maintain a four-year graduation schedule, maintain a 3.50 CGPA, work 240 hours prior to commencement of the fall semester in college.  Applicant's adjusted gross household income reported for Federal Income Tax Purposes must not exceed $100,000.  Must apply for Federal and State grants if eligible.  Must not have a felony conviction.  Application Online Only. Deadline: March 1, 2024.

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Hills Bank Leadership Grant – Applicants apply during their junior year in high school and must attend at least nine hours of leadership training during their senior year in order to qualify for the award.  Students must reside or attend school in Louisa county in Iowa.  Hills Bank Leadership Grant applicants will also need 2 letters of recommendation from either a community member, employer, or volunteer and from a school teacher or academic advisor.  Applicants do not need to be 4-H members.  Deadline: March 1, 2024.

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HonorsGradU Scholarship: Design a Better Future:  -Applicants must be a graduating high school senior that will be attending a college or university to continue your education.  Design & work on a community improvement project, using our checklist as a guide.  Application online only. Deadline:  March 1, 2024.

Iowa Automobile Dealers Foundation for Education -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. Application available via pdf. Deadline: March 1, 2024.

Iowa 4-H Scholarships  Are you an Iowa 4-H'er planning to attend college?  Consider applying for the Iowa 4-H Scholarships.  We know it's not easy to finance a college education, and know that many Iowa 4-H'ers can use help aching their educational goals.  Iowa 4-H members are eligible to appy for 4-H scholarships if they meet individual scholarship requirements (i.e. designated college and/or major program of study, county of residence, 4-H event participation, etc.)  Applicants must enroll as a full-time student (minimum of 12 credit hours) to receive the scholarship awards.  Only ONE application form is needed for all Iowa 4-H scholarships.  Eligible Iowa 4-H youth may apply for more than one scholarship, however, only one scholarship per individual will be awarded per academic year.  Please click on this link for the available scholarships and criteria.  For more information.  Application available online only.  Deadline: March 1, 2024.

Iowa State Rifle & Pistol Association Scholarship Program -  ISRP is offering a scholarship to a high school senior who is participating in Rifle - Pistol - Air Rifle - Shotgun or marksmanship competitions.  Scholarships are 1 year awards to be used at any accredited post secondary educational or vocational program.  Students must have a 3.0 GPA, plan to continue to excel in rifle activities and other eligibility.  They must be US citizens, have a good moral character, demonstrates acceptance into a university, college or trade school leading to a diploma or trade certification, demonstrate marksmanship competition experience.  Please follow directions on the scholarship application.  Application is  available via pdf.  Deadline: March 1, 2024.

Iowa United Methodist Foundation Scholarship  – There is multiple scholarships available through this program and are given to students who demonstrate academic and community excellence.  Applications are available online.  Deadline: March 1, 2024.

Kayla Atkins Memorial Scholarship    -Offered in memory of Kayla, a 2009 graduate of Burlington High School who lost her battle with cancer in 2012. Integrity, selflessness, and putting her family, friends and faith above all was the way she lived her life. Her example made others want to work harder and be the absolute best they could be. This scholarship is looking for a graduate that exemplifies Kayla’s style and her unwavering spirit.   Deadline: March 1, 2024.

Ruth B. Sayre Scholarship - Applicant must be a woman and legal resident of the USA who shows financial need and the ability to complete for education.  She must demonstrate leadership ability, and carry a minimum of 9 credit hours.  Applications are available via pdf.  Deadline:  March 1, 2024.

University of Iowa- Pearl Hull Falk Scholarship – Administered by MidWestOne Bank as Trustee of the Pearl Hull Falk Trust.  Applicant must be of protestant faith, resident of Iowa and attending the University of Iowa full time.  Starting this year, applications may be submitted by email to scholarships@midwestone.com  Paper applications and supporting materials must be received or postmarked by March 1, 2024, to be considered for the 2023-2024 academic year.  All applicants will be notified by email of their award status by May 1, 2024.  Application available via pdf link.  Deadline: March 1, 2024.

Iowa State University: Beta Sigma Psi: Darryl John Memorial Scholarship -The Alumni of Beta Sigma Psi Lutheran fraternity is offering scholarships to Lutheran gentlemen entering Iowa State University in the fall of 2024. Applicants will be evaluated on their scholastic achievement and active participation in their communities and churches.  Application  is online only.  Deadline:  February 1, April 1, and July 1, 2024.

Iowa Communications Alliance -Member Scholarship  -Applicants must be a graduating high school senior. Have a parent or guardian currently employed by an Iowa Communications Alliance Member Company. Be accepted/or be enrolled by an accredited two or four-year college/university or vocational school. Have a least a 3.0 on a 4.0 scale for a cumulative grade point average. Express an interest to live and work in a rural community following graduation.  Application Online Only.  Deadline: March 4, 2024.

Iowa Elks Vocational Grant Scholarship - Are you an Iowa high school senior who is pursuing a vocational (2 year or less) training or educational program at an accredited school?  This scholarship is for you.  Application available via pdf. Deadline: March 4, 2024.

Eastern Iowa REC Scholarship-   -Applicant must be a high school senior. The student’s parents must be members of Eastern Iowa Light & Power Cooperative. Children of Cooperative employees and directors are eligible.  See Eastern Iowa.com for more information.  Application available via pdf. Deadline: March 11, 2024.

Access Energy Scholarship -Applicant’s Parent or legal guardian must be members of Access Energy Cooperative. The Scholarship is based upon a written essay, academics and involvement in school and community activities. Application is available online.  Deadline March 15, 2024.

Clarence W & Amelia Bess Moody Memorial Scholarship – Applicant must live in Des Moines County and have been accepted at, or applied for acceptance at, any accredited Iowa college. Applicant must have reasonably good passing grades. Applicant’s financial need will be considered. Applicant must possess good character in the estimation of either high school or college faculty and employer or pastor.   Applicant must be accepted for enrollment at Iowa Wesleyan University in Mt Pleasant having met all of the minimum enrollment requirements.  A student must apply for the scholarship by timely completing an application for the Moody Scholarship and provide on it true and correct infomation to the best of his/her knowledge.  This scholarship is available through Two Rivers Investment Services.   Applications are available via pdf  Deadline: March 15, 2024.

Edward B Gnahn Memorial Scholarship -Available to any person training and expecting to work in a health related field of study. (Such as Nursing, Physical Therapy, Medical Technician, Special Education, Dentistry, Chiropractor, Pharmacist, Medical Doctor, or Physician Assistant). Applicant must be a graduate of any high school in Des Moines County and a resident of Des Moines County for the last four years. Applicant must have a 2.50 or higher grade point average.    Application available via pdf.  Deadline: March 15,  2024.

Edward B Gnahn Memorial Scholarship-Disabled -Available to a disabled person whose disability is such that a higher education in any field of study would provide and opportunity for a productive life. Applicant must have a 2.50 or higher grade point average.  Application available via pdf.  Deadline: March 15, 2024.

Elizabeth Kelly Scholarship –Applicant must live in Des Moines County and have been accepted at, or applied for acceptance at, any accredited Iowa college. Applicant must have reasonably good passing grades. Applicant’s financial need will be considered. Applicant must possess good character in the estimation of either high school or college faculty and employer or pastor.  Click here for Scholarship Guidelines.  This scholarship is available through Two Rivers Investment Services.   Applications are available via pdf  Deadline: March 15, 2024.

Farmers & Merchants Bank & Trust Scholarship Application –(One application for several scholarships listed below.  Not all scholarships will be awarded every year.  Awarding of scholarship will depend on available funding.) Application available via pdf or Word. Deadline: March 15, 2024. 

Jessie Corbin Trust Scholarship:  Must be enrolled at an accredited College or University.  Field of study or training should be in the area of activities related to the care, education or development of individuals with intellectual disabilities.  Scholarship may be renewable.  No restrictions on student’s current age, high school or gender.

 


First Friday Breakfast Club -Applicant must be a graduating senior and resident of Iowa and plan to pursue post-secondary education. Applicant also has participated in significant activities to promote LGBT acceptance in his or her school and or community.  More information can be found here.  Application available via word.  Deadline: March 15, 2024.

Grinnell Mutual Road to Success.  Applicant must be a high-school senior who is currently insured through a personal auto policy with Grinnell Mutual Reinsurance Company or Grinnell Select Insurance Company, or is a dependent named on a Grinnell Mutual or Grinnell Select Insurance Company insurance policy. Maintains a cumulative high-school GPA of 3.0. Has a clean driving record (no accidents or violations). Plans to attend an accredited post-secondary educational institution in the fall of 2023 as a full-time student. Is not a dependent of any Grinnell Mutual employee or affiliated agent. Application Online Only.  Deadline: March 15, 2024.

Helen Raider Memorial Scholarship Trust -Available to students planning to pursue post-education. The following are taken into account: GPA, School and Community Activities, and a 100-word essay. This is a renewable scholarship. This scholarship is available through Two Rivers Investment Services.    Application available via pdf. Deadline: March 15, 2024.

Iowa Branch of the Kings Daughters and Sons Dr Jennie McCowen Scholarship  -This scholarship is offered through the Iowa Branch of the International Order of the King’s Daughters and Sons and is for students who are pursuing a career in the medical or health field. This includes pharmacy, medical and dental studies, occupation therapy, physical therapy, speech and language therapy and medical technologies.  Applicants must be accepted at an accredited two or four-year school in Iowa, must live in Iowa, and must be attending full time in  the fall of 2024.  Application available via pdf.  Deadline: March 15, 2024.

Iowa State University ACACIA Leadership Scholarship -Designed to identify and rewards outstanding high schools who demonstrated their ability in academics, extracurricular activities and community involvement.  Available to any male graduating senior from an accredited high school who attends Iowa State University.  Application available online. Deadline: March 15, 2024.

Patrick Joseph Lietsch Memorial Scholarship  -Applicant must be a high school senior with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher. Scholarships are renewable, but must be applied for each year, and approved by the Board of Directors. Application  available via pdf.  Deadline: March 15, 2024.

Tri-Rivers Conservation Foundation Director’s Scholarship – Offered to graduates of Louisa Resource Area School.  This encompasses a little  bit bigger circle that includes Louisa County residents and surrounding communities who will be attending any college, university or technical school (note-the Paris Scholarship requires candidates attend an Iowa school).  Study emphasis must lead to a degree in natural resources or conservation or in another field, such as education.  Candidates with a study emphasis outside of natural resources/conservation must provide either professional or personal justification for how their emphasis of study will meet the scholarship objectives.  Application available via pdf.  Deadline is March 15, 2024.

Tri-Rivers Conservation Foundation William J. Paris Conservation Scholarship –The selected candidate  must be a graduate of a Louisa County High School or a Louisa county resident planning to attend an Iowa college, university or technical school.  Study emphasis  must lead to a degree in a natural resources/conservation; or in another field, such as education.  Candidates with a study emphasis outside of natural resources/conservation must provide either professional or personal justifications for whey the candidate’s emphasis of study will meet the scholarship objectives noted above.  Application available via pdf.  Deadline: March 15, 2024.

Altrusa International Scholarship (Burlington, Iowa) -This service organization offers a scholarship to any school or any career based on an average grade point average, financial need, character and leadership. Two written recommendations are needed. Application available via fillable pdf.  Deadline: March 18, 2024.

AGCIA-Diesel Technology Scholarship – AGC Iowa Foundation is offering scholarships to high school seniors entering diesel technician or diesel engine diploma programs at community colleges across the state.  Applicants must demonstrate a strong desire to work on diesel engines and preference will be given to individuals who are interested in working in the heavy highway industry.  Deadline: March 29, 2024.

AGCIA- Highway Construction Scholarship  – The AGC Iowa Foundation has decided to offer scholarships to high school seniors interested in Heavy Equipment Operation, Engineering Technician, or general construction programs.  Preference will be given to individuals who are interested in working in the heavy highway industry.  Deadline: March 29, 2024.

Iowa Financial  Know-How Challenge: Senior Scholarship -Open to Seniors who will attend college in the fall of 2023.  Register online and follow emailed instructions to complete two online components.  Scholarships are awarded to 30 students with the highest scores.  Scholarship award will be $2,000 plus $250 to the recipient’s  high school.  Application Online Only.  Deadline March 29, 2024.

Alpha Delta Kappa Scholarship   Applicant must be a graduate of a Des Moines County high school who is an undergraduate majoring in education.   Applicant must show qualities of leadership, demonstrate success in academics, and be involved in extracurricular and/or community activities. Application available via pdf .  Deadline: March 31, 2024.

Airman Memorial Foundation Scholarship - Must be an unmarried child/adopted or stepchild of active duty, retired or veteran memeber of USAF, ANG, or AFRC.  NO OFFICER DEPENDANTS!  Must be under the age of 23 years old and have a GPA of 3.5 or higher.  Student must be enrolled in an accredited college or university.   Application available online.  Deadline:  March 31, 2024.

Cobell Scholarship –provides scholarships for American Indian and Alaska Native students who are enrolled members of U.S. federally recognized tribes, pursuing vocational, undergraduate, and graduate degrees at nonprofit institutions.  Applicants begin by creating a general application profile in OASIS, after which they’re matched to the available scholarship opportunities for which they’re qualified.  Please see the guidelines here.  Application is online only.  Apply here.  Deadline is March 31, 2024.

Home Builders Association Scholarship  - This is to provide scholarship funds to students pursing a career in the home building industry and related trades.  Any student pursing a career in the home building industry and related trades including immediate family members of the HBA of Iowa.  This fund is dedicated but not limited to college age students between the ages of 18-25 years.  Application available  Deadline:  March 31, 2024.

Iowa Golf Association Ann Griffel Scholarship  -Available to Iowa high school senior girls who intend to further their education at an Iowa institution of higher learning, whether a college, university or trade school.  Scholarships are awarded based on academic performance, extracurricular activities and leadership qualities, not on golf accomplishments or ability. Scholarships are awarded and recipients are selected solely based on the items submitted with this application.  Application is online only.  Deadline: March 31, 2024.

Iowa Golf Association Herman Sani Scholarship  -Any graduating high school senior and resident of the State of Iowa with experience or background in golf is eligible to apply. Scholarships are awarded based on academic performance, extracurricular activities and leadership qualities, not on golf accomplishments or ability. Scholarships are awarded and recipients are selected solely on the basis of the written application. Application Online Only.  Deadline: March 31, 2024.

No Sweat Scholarship - This scholarship is awarded to students in grade 9-12, including homeschooled kids.  This is a quarterly scholarship of $2500 per quarter, that is super easy to apply.  Just create a Cirkled In account, complete your portfolio.  No GPA requirements, or essays to write.  Application is Online only.  Deadline:  March 31, 2024.

SFM Foundation Scholarship -Must be the natural, adopted, step-child or full dependent of a worker injured or killed in a work-related accident during the course and scope of employment with a Minnesota-, Wisconsin-, or Iowa-based employer and entitled to receive benefits under the Minnesota Workers’ Compensation Act, Worker’s Compensation Act of Wisconsin or Iowa’s workers’ compensation law. Must be a Minnesota, Wisconsin or Iowa resident between the ages of 16 and 25 at the time of the application. Must have a high school diploma, GED or be a high school student in good standing. Academic achievement, aptitude, extracurricular activities, and community service of the applicant are considered. Grade point average will be reviewed against the number of hours the applicant works and his/her community involvement. Must be pursuing a primary college or university degree (bachelor’s or associate’s) or vocational education and training (certificate or license) from any accredited school. Must demonstrate financial need.  Application available via fillable pdf .  Deadline: March 31, 2024.

Through Joshua's Eyes Scholarship - Applicant must be a graduate of a Des Moines County, Iowa High School. Must show qualities of leadership, success in academics, and be involved in extracurricular activies and/or community activities.  Financial need will be considered, but will not be the most important criteria.  Application available via pdf.  Deadline: March 31, 2024.

University of the Aftermarket Foundation Scholarship-  Must be planning to be a full-time student in one of the following career choice - Automotive, Heavy Duty, or Collision Repair School.  You are required to submit a one-page essay about your career goal, at least 1 letter of reference, and submit your high school transcript.  Applications are available online.  Deadline: March 31, 2024.

Chemical Coaters Association International Scholarship– High school senior planning to attend college or technical school or a current college or technical school student.  Sincere interest in supervision, production & processing, engineering, management, chemistry or quality control in the finishing industry.  Minimum of 2.5 grade point average on a 4.0 scale.  Enrolled in a technical or degree granting program that would qualify the student to be hired into the industrial finishing industry.  Application is online here. Deadline is April 1, 2024.

Great River Friends  -Great River Friends awards scholarships to high-school students who are pursuing health-care careers. High-school seniors with a minimum grade point average of 3.0 or above may apply. Applicants must live in Great River Health System’s service area (approximately a 60-mile radius of Burlington). Applications are available pdf.  Deadline: April 1, 2024.

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Herbert Hoover Uncommon Student Award -This program annually identifies and honors up to 15 Iowa high school juniors who propose and then accomplish a project of their own choosing and design.  Grades, test scores, essays and financial need are NOT evaluated.  To apply, students must be juniors in an Iowa high school in the spring of the application year, with a high school graduation date of the spring of the following year.  Application Online Only. Deadline: April 1, 2024.

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Iowa Master Farm Homemakers Guild Scholarship  -This scholarship is open to high school senior girls who exhibit the values of organization, including education, life-long learning and volunteerism.   Application available via word.  Deadline:  April 1, 2024.

James W. & Carolyn Bray Scholarship  -This scholarship is open to students who live in Iowa and attend school within a 25-mile radius of Danville. Applicants may attend a 2-year or 4-year college. Application available via pdf.  Deadline: April 1, 2024. 

Lockheed Martin STEM Scholarship - Graduating high school senior a 2.5 GPA or higher.  Must demonstrate a financial need.  Current or four year degree enrollment in the following majors:  Aerospace Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mathmatics, Mechanical Engineering, Physics.  Must have a current or planned full time attendance at an accredited four year college or university, and interest in a paid internship with Lockheed Martin following their freshman, sophomore or junior year of college.  Application Online Only.  Deadline:  April 1, 2024.

Professional Educators of Iowa Scholarship  -This program has multiple scholarships open to students who will be graduating from high school during the 2022-2023 school year.  Please see all the different requirements for the different scholarships available.  An official transcript, letter of recommendation from a teacher, an essay and current photo are all required.  Please see the list of scholarships available here.    Deadline: April 1, 2024.

SCC Foundation Scholarships are available for all types of students. They can be based on merit, need, program of study, intended career path or county of residence, among others.  Apply once and the right scholarship will find YOU.  Application is Online Only.  Deadline: April 1, 2024.

Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center Auxiliary  -Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center Auxiliary awards scholarships to high-school students who are pursuing health-care careers.  Awards will be based on grades, leadership, character, community involvement and financial need. Students will need to complete the scholarship application, submit a copy of your high school transcript, write an essay, obtain letters of support from one professional and one personal reference. Applications are available online.  Deadline: April 1, 2024.

Burlington Jr Women’s League Scholarship –This organization offers scholarships for any college, any career. Criteria includes financial need, 3.0 or above grade point average, extracurricular involvement, and plan to attend at least 2  years of college. Application available via pdf.  Deadline: April 2, 2024.

Ag Coop Safety Directors of Iowa Scholarship – The Ag Coop Safety Directors of Iowa Scholarship is open to high school Seniors looking to go on to a career in an Agriculture or Safety related field and must be planning to attend college/university during the upcoming school year. Applicants will be required to fill out a simple application and submit an essay on “What does Ag Safety mean to you?”. One letter of recommendation from a non-family member is also required.  Scholarship application is available via pdf.  Deadline:  April 15, 2024.

Des Moines County Cattlemens Scholarship -Applicant whose parent or grandparent is and has been a continuous member of the Des Moines County Cattleman Association. Applicant must attend a 2 or 4 year school with a preference to majoring in but not limited to an agricultural related field. A 2.0 Grade Point Average is required. Application available via pdf or  Word.  Deadline: April 15, 2024. 

Des Moines County Retired School Personnel Association Scholarship-Available to students who plan a career in the education field. Financial need will be considered.  Application available via pdf.  Deadline: April 15, 2024.

Donald & Bonnie Hoenig Speech Scholarship – Available for graduating seniors from schools in  Des Moines, Henry, Jefferson, Lee, Louisa and Van Buren counties.  Scholarship recipients must be pursuing studies in Speech Therapy and/or Speech Pathology or related field at an accredited college or university.  This is a renewable scholarship for four years.  Students should have maintained at least a 2.5 GPA while in high school.  Application online only.  Deadline: April 15, 2024.

Iowa High School Music Association Leo H Grether Scholarship - Applicant must be a resident of Iowa, a graduating senor and enrolling as a vocal music education major.  Application available via pdf.  Deadline:  April 15, 2024.

Morning Sun Mutual Telephone Company & Louisa Communications scholarship  -Offered to seniors whose primary residence has dial tone phone or internet provided by Morning Sun MTC or Louisa Communication. Application available via pdf.  Deadline: April 15, 2024.

Mike Rowe Works Foundation Scholarship - Offered to students who are enrolled in an approved program.  Sign the S.W.E.A.T Pledge.  Make a video.  Have 2 solid references from a teacher or boss.  Verify your school costs.  Provide a high school transcript, and send your most recent 1040 tax form.  Please read all guidelines to see what career is approved. **Four year degrees and Bachelor programs are not eligible.**  Application  is online.  Deadline:  April 17, 2024

Optimist Youth Appreciation Scholarship  – Optimist Club of Burlington-West Burlington is offering a scholarship to students who have modeled the values of the Optimist Creed.  Students must select one adult to sponsor them and the sponsor must complete the sponsor information on the provided form.  Deadline:  April 19, 2024.

Iowa FFA Foundation Scholarships - Multiple scholarships are available for FFA members on the Iowa FFA website.  Please read each scholarship to see which ones fit you best. Deadline:  multiple deadlines per scholarship.

SE Iowa Matteson Scholarship – Available for graduating seniors from schools in  Lee, Des Moines, and Henry counties and also Wapello High School in Louisa County. Scholarship recipients should be pursuing studies in Agriculture, Health and Medical Services, Nursing, Engineering, Information Technology or any form of Building Trades or Construction Industry degree.  Application online only.  Deadline: April 22, 2024.

Solid Rock Baptist Church Thatcher Ray Helmig Memorial Scholarship -Applicants must be a resident of Louisa County with a GPA at least 3.0 and have accepted Christian Faith.  Application has a different due date, but the correct date is April 15, 2023. Application available here.  Please use the old application.  Deadline: April 22, 2024.

Smart Owl Scholarships  - You must be a resident of the United States, District of Columbia, or US Territories.  Must be 16 years old and be enrolled in college or registered in a high school. Application Online Only.  Deadline: April 29, 2024.

Shawn Carter Scholarship - Available to graduating seniors, students with GED diplomas, undergraduate (2yr or 4yr) college student, and students at vocational or trade schools who are US citizens, 25 years old or younger, and have a minimun 2.0 GPA.  Application is online only. Deadline is April 30, 2024.

Warth Agriculture (FFA/4-H) Scholarship -Applicants must be a high school senior student who will be attending a post-secondary school which includes a college or university, trade school or vocational program. A cumulative grade point average of 2.50 or better out of a possible 4.0.  Please use the pdf that is in this scholarship even though it has last year’s date.  Application is a pdf.  Deadline: April 30, 2024.

Warth Insurance Agency Scholarship -Applicants must be a high school senior student who will be attending a post-secondary school which includes a college or university, trade school or vocational program. A cumulative grade point average of 2.50 or better out of a possible 4.0.  Application is a pdf.  Deadline: April 30, 2024.