OPPU ACHIEVERS
This scholarship celebrates achievement in its many forms and
honors those who create opportunity for themselves and others.
Minimum 3.0 GPA; Maximum 500 word essay answering the following:
“Please tell us why you’re an achiever. How have you created
opportunity for yourself or others? Did you start a small
business? Are you the founder of a community program?
How did you overcome the odds and make your dreams—
or the dreams of others—come true?”
Application available on-line.
Application Deadline: December 31, 2019
NATIONAL WILD TURKEY FEDERATION
Applicant must be a current NWTF member, support the preservation
of the hunting tradition and actively participate in hunting sports.
Minimum 3.0 GPA
Applications available in Guidance Office.
Application Deadline: January 1, 2020
BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU
TORCH AWARD FOR ETHICS
Write a 1,000 word or less essay about one specific situation you
have personally faced that required you to demonstrate an
understanding of ethical decision making.
Application information available on-line.
Submit essay to Mr. Tandy by January 6, 2020.
TIMBERLINE BILLING SERVICE LLC
Available to students who have an active IEP or had an IEP anytime
during their high school years. Essay required.
Application information available on-line.
Application Deadline: January 15, 2020
BENTON COUNTY CORN GROWERS
Applicant must be a Benton County Corn Growers member, or
child/grandchild of a member, and be planning to pursue a
program of study that will equip the student to contribute to the
agriculture industry in Iowa.
Applications available in Guidance Office.
Application Deadline: January 31, 2020
IOWA STATE RIFLE & PISTOL ASSOCIATION
Applicant must be an active member of a club or team that is
participating in Rifle, Pistol, Air Rifle or Shotgun competitions.
Minimum GPA: 3.0
Applications available in Guidance Office.
Application Deadline: February 1, 2020
GRAND LODGE OF IOWA MASONIC SCHOLARSHIP
Applicants will be considered on the basis of service to school and
community with special emphasis upon leadership roles in these areas.
Applications available in Guidance Office.
Application Deadline: February 1, 2020
IOWA NEWSPAPER FOUNDATION
Available to students interested in pursuing a newspaper-
related career.
Application available on-line.
Application Deadline: February 14, 2020
MEDIACOM WORLD CLASS SCHOLARS
The selection process is based on academic achievement and
leadership, as reflected in the applicant’s personal essay.
Application available on-line.
Application Deadline: February 15, 2020
IOWA FINANCIAL KNOW-HOW CHALLENGE
Go on-line to register and read the complete set of rules, then
follow the emailed instructions to complete two on-line
tutorials and a related assessment.
Register on-line.
Application Deadline: February 21, 2020
GRAND LODGE OF IOWA
MCEC TECHNICAL SCHOLARSHIP
Available to students who will enroll in a mechanical or trade course
of study at an accredited Iowa Community College.
Applications available in Guidance Office.
Application Deadline: March 1, 2020
THOMAS E. NOLAN BUSINESS SCHOLARSHIP
Available to students who will be attending the University of Iowa’s
Henry B. Tippie College of Business.
Ask your U of I Admissions Counselor for consideration.
Application Deadline: March 1, 2020
IOWA PGA CHARLIE BURKHART SCHOLARSHIP
Selection will be on the basis of applicants interest and activity in
golf, the potential for future contributions to the game, leadership
skills/community involvement, then on academic/professional
ability and financial need.
Applications available in Guidance Office.
Application Deadline: June 19, 2020
BIG SUN SCHOLARSHIP
All student athletes are eligible to apply regardless of the sport they
are engaged in or the capacity in which they participate.
Application instructions available on-line.
Application Deadline: June 19, 2020
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Scholarship Links:
V-S Local Scholarships (Available February, 2020)
Community Foundation of Northeast Iowa
Iowa College Aid
Student Scholarship.org
Bright Scholars of Iowa
Unigo
Complete Guide to Student Loans
Fastweb
Student-View Scholarship Program
College Raptor:
Find college matches, find financial aid, simplify the college search process.
College Planning
Regions Scholar Athlete Game
Scholarship Coach:
Ben Kaplan wrote a best selling book on how he attended college using scholarships and search techniques.
Scholarships:
A searchable database and links to other resources.
Student Scholarship Search:
A searchable database and links to other resources.
Accredited Schools Online:
A guide to financial aid for minority students