Scholarships

Scholarships: A form of financial aid, that does not need to be paid back and is awarded to students to help further their education. Scholarships are awarded based upon different criteria, such as academics, diversity and inclusion, athletics, financial needs, and community service. 

We have local, Iowa, National, and random scholarship opportunities for students. At the beginning of senior year, students will receive an email with a spreadsheet of different scholarships.  Scholarship Spreadsheet link 26-27 . A few notes about this spreadsheet:

• This is put together by area school counselors as we are notified/learn of scholarships. It is not all inclusive!

• Check back often, as it is a live link that will be updated as we are notified of new scholarships!

• Make sure you are clicking on the 26-27 school year tab! (you could look at past years to see if there is something we missed adding)

• Pay attention to qualifications before you apply!

Shenandoah Uniform Scholarship: A meeting regarding the uniform scholarship will be in early December. Please be listening/watching for announcements.  This will also be given in paper form and posted on the senior google classroom. Let me know if you have questions! Don't wait til the last minute! The deadline for 2027 is January 29th at 3:30 p.m. (links will be added when updated)

Uniform Scholarship Checklist

Uniform Scholarship Brochure

Uniform Scholarship Application

ICAN Scholarship Database LINK: ICAN has partnered with ISL Education Lending to create Step 1 Scholarships, a free, one-stop scholarship search tool designed to connect students with local, state, and national opportunities. With Step 1 Scholarships, you can:

• Search thousands of scholarships in one place

• Get personalized matches based on your profile

• Access a regularly updated database of legitimate opportunities (no fees to apply)

ISL Education Lending Scholarship: Registration happens twice a year for the ISL Education Lending Scholarship. This program is an opportunity for ALL high school students, not just seniors, to learn about planning and paying for college. In addition, parents or guardians and current college students may enter. Winners receive deposits into ISave 529 accounts, so they can choose when and how to use the awards. Entry gives you a chance to earn one of 45 $1000 deposits into an ISave 529 account. Visit www.IowaStudentLoan.org/Enter to register by early December, and again in early April. You will need to provide basic contact information.