HIXSON OPPORTUNITY AWARD
Applicant must be planning to enroll at Iowa State University
and must have faced challenges of personal and/or
financial hardship. One hundred students from across the
state will receive the award, representing each county in Iowa.
Application available on-line.
Application Deadline: December 15, 2108
BADCREDIT.ORG WEALTH WISE SCHOLARSHIP
Available to students who are planning to pursue a career in
the finance industry. Essay required. Minimum GPA: 3.5
Application information on-line.
Application Deadline: December 31, 2018
NATIONAL TURKEY FEDERATION SCHOLARSHIP
Applicants must support the preservation of the hunting tradition and actively
participate in hunting sports, must hold a current NWTF membership and
must participate in school activities. Essay required.
Minimum GPA: 3.0
Application available on-line.
Application Deadline: January 1, 2019
IOWA SCHOOL COUNSELORS SCHOLARSHIP
Applicants must submit a 250 word (maximum) essay about a school
counselor who made a difference during their K-12 career.
Application information available on-line.
Application Deadline: January 4, 2019
TIMBERLINE BILLING SERVICES 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. Essay required.
Applications available in Guidance Office.
Application Deadline: January 15, 2019
STRAYER-RAIRDEN SCHOLARSHIP IN PHYSICS
Available to students who plan to enroll at the University of Iowa
in a physics or astronomy major. This scholarship is awarded
on the basis of academic merit.
Applications available on-line.
Application Deadline: January 31, 2019
GRAND LODGE OF IOWA
Available to students who have a history of service to school
and community with special emphasis on leadership roles.
Applications available in Guidance Office.
Application Deadline: February 1, 2019
IOWA NEWSPAPER FOUNDATION
The INF offers various scholarship opportunities to students who are
planning to pursue a career in media.
Apply on-line.
Application Deadline: February 15, 2019
MEDIACOM WORLD CLASS SCHOLARSHIP
Applicants must be a legal resident of a community that is served
by Mediacom (Vinton).
Application available on-line.
Application Deadline: February 15, 2019
IOWA STUDENT LOAN SCHOLARSHIP
Available to any student who plans to attend college next fall.
Apply on-line.
Application Deadline: February 16, 2019
IOWA FINANCIAL KNOW-HOW CHALLENGE SCHOLARSHIP
Open to all Iowa high school seniors. Applicants will be required to
complete two on-line financial literacy tutorials and a related
on-line assessment.
Apply on-line.
Application Deadline: February 22, 2019
GRAND LODGE OF IOWA
MCEC TECHNICAL SCHOLARSHIP
Available to students who plan to enroll in a mechanical or trade
course of study at an Iowa community college.
Applications available in Guidance Office.
Application Deadline: March 1, 2019
IOWA AUTOMOBILE DEALERS FOUNDATION
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 on-line.
Application Deadline: March 1, 2019
FIRST FRIDAY BREAKFAST CLUB SCHOLARSHIP
Applicants must demonstrate leadership in efforts to increase
education and understanding of lesbian, gay, bisexual and
transgender (LGBT) issues and reduce homophobia in their
school and community.
Applications available in Guidance Office.
Application Deadline: March 15, 2019
DRIVER SAFETY SCHOLARSHIP
Submit an essay of at 1,000 words relating to the safety hazards of
texting and driving.
Application information on-line.
Application Deadline: April 12, 2019
PEARL HULL FALK SCHOLARSHIP
Applicants must be of Protestant faith and planning to attend the
University of Iowa.
Applications available in Guidance Office.
Application Deadline: May 1, 2019
B. DAVIS SCHOLARSHIP
Applicant must submit an essay of less than 1,000 words on the following topic:
“Describe the three characteristics of leadership you value most.
Discuss why you believe that these traits are so important and how
you feel that they are developed in an individual.”
Applications instructions available on-line.
Application Deadline: May 24, 2019
IPGA/CHARLIE BURKHART SCHOLARSHIP
Scholarship winners are selected on the basis of their interest and activity in golf,
the potential for future contributions to the game, leadership skills/
community involvement, then on their academic/professional
ability and financial need.
Application available on-line.
Application Deadline: June 14, 2019
BIG SUN ATHLETICS SCHOLARSHIP
All student athletes are eligible regardless of the sport they are engaged in
or the capacity in which they participate. Essay required.
Application instructions on-line.
Application Deadline: June 19, 2019
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Scholarship Links:
V-S Local Scholarships (Available 2/20/19 – 4/1/19)
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:
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College Planning
Regions Scholar Athlete Game
Scholarship Coach:
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Scholarships:
A searchable database and links to other resources.
Student Scholarship Search:
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Accredited Schools Online:
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