Scholarships

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

KEEP IOWA BEAUTIFUL

Keep Iowa Beautiful (KIB) will award three scholarships to seniors
who plan to enroll in an Iowa college or university. These
scholarships are in honor of three pioneers in KIB’s 20-year history
and have varying criteria.
Apply on-line.
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 STATE TRIANGLE SCHOLAR-LEADER

A merit-based scholarship for male students who will be enrolled
in a STEM/Architecture major at ISU.
Minimum GPA: 3.0
Application available on-line.
Application Deadline: February 2, 2020

NEW CENTURY FS SCHOLARSHIP

Applicants must be a dependent of a New Century FS customer,
member or employee, and must be active in local agriculture
groups, including FFA or 4-H.
Minimum GPA: 2.50
Applications available in Guidance Office.
Application Deadline: February 3, 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

BENTON COUNTY FARM BUREAU FEDERATION

By using the same application as IFBF (see below) students can
apply for an additional scholarship opportunity at the local level. Applicants’ parent must be a Benton County Farm Bureau
member (can join anytime). Applicant does NOT need to be going
into agriculture related studies to be eligible.
Application available on-line.
Application Deadline: February 28, 2020

IOWA FARM BUREAU FEDERATION

Applicant must be the child of an Iowa Farm Bureau member who
is planning to pursue a degree in an occupational area of
agriculture and/or agribusiness (including certain areas of
education and nursing). See application for specifics.
Application available on-line.
Application Deadline: March 1, 2020

ACACIA LEADERSHIP SCHOLARSHIP

Available to any male who will be attending Iowa State
University who has demonstrated their ability to excel in
the fields of academics, extra-curricular school activities
and community involvement.
Applications available in Guidance Office.
Application Deadline: March 1, 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 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.
Applications available in Guidance Office.
Application Deadline: March 2, 2020

EAST-CENTRAL IOWA REC

Applicant must have a parent/guardian who is a current member/
consumer of ECI REC.
Application available on-line.
Application Deadline: March 4, 2020

FREDDY MIRANDA ACCESS SCHOLARSHIP

Applicant must enroll in a postsecondary Iowa ACAC member
institution and must demonstrate involvement in high school, the community, or service to others with a desire/motivation to complete
their educational program. Special consideration will be given to students from underrepresented populations, who are first generation, and/or demonstrate financial need.
Apply on-line.
Application Deadline: March 4, 2020

MERCYONE WATERLOO/CEDAR FALLS

Applicant must reside in a specific county listed on the
application (includes Benton) and must plan to pursue a
career in a health-related field.
Minimum 3.0 GPA
Applications available in Guidance Office.
Application Deadline: March 6, 2020

IOWA COMMUNICATIONS ALLIANCE

Available to students who live in a rural area and receive services
from an ICA service provider (Garrison or Shellsburg).
Minimum 3.5 GPA
Apply on-line.
Application Deadline: March 11, 2020

CEDAR RAPIDS AREA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS

Applicant must be planning to enroll in an institute of higher learning in
Iowa. Awards will be based on financial need/hardship, community
involvement, special circumstances, academic plans and goals.
Minimum 2.0 GPA
Applications available in Guidance Office.
Application Deadline: March 13, 2020

GRINNELL MUTUAL ROAD TO SUCCESS

Applicant must currently be insured through Grinnell Mutual
and have a clean driving record.
Minimum 3.0 GPA
Apply on-line.
Application Deadline: March 15, 2020

FIRST FRIDAY BREAKFAST CLUB

Applicant must have demonstrated leadership in efforts to
increase education and understanding of LGBT issues and
reduce homophobia in their schools and/or communities.
Applications available in Guidance Office.
Application Deadline: March 16, 2020

IOWA HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION
HEATH CARE CAREERS SCHOLARSHIP

Qualified applications must be enrolled in an accredited program
and be within two years of completing their professional
education. Scholarship recipients must commit to working
in an Iowa hospital for one-to-two years.
Apply on-line.
Application Deadline: March 30, 2020

IT LEADERSHIP FORUM
TECHNOLOGY SCHOLARSHIP

Available to students who have been involved in technology classes
or clubs and plan to pursue a technology-related degree at an
Iowa college, university or community college.
Minimum 3.0 GPA
Apply on-line.
Application Deadline: March 31, 2020

SFM FOUNDATION/KIDS CHANCE

Available to students whose parents were killed or seriously
injured in a workplace accident while working for a Minnesota
or Iowa employer.
Apply on-line.
Application Deadline: March 31, 2020

BENTON MUTUAL INSURANCE

To be eligible for consideration, the applicant’s parent/guardian
must be a policyholder of Benton Mutual Insurance.
Applications available in Guidance Office.
Application Deadline: April 1, 2020

IGAF ANN GRIFFEL SCHOLARSHIP

Available to females who have a passion for golf and intend to further
their education at an Iowa institution of higher learning.
Apply on-line.
Application Deadline: April 1, 2020

IGAF HERMAN SANI SCHOLARSHIP

Available to any senior with experience or background in golf.
Apply on-line.
Application Deadline: April 1, 2020

GEMS OF HOPE SCHOLARSHIP

Applicant must have been personally affected by cancer by either
being personally diagnosed or having an IMMEDIATE family
member who has cancer.
Applications available in Guidance Office.
Application Deadline: April 3, 2020

BRIAN PEARSON MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

Available to students who have previously participated in any Iowa
Games events (Summer Games, Winter Games, Net Fest, NASP, etc.).
Application information available on-line.
Application Deadline: April 6, 2020

BRADY & COBIN LAW GROUP SCHOLARSHIP

Applicant must submit an essay of approximately 500 words
addressing your choice of one of three available topics.
Application information available on-line .
Application Deadline: May 1, 2020

PEARL HULL FALK SCHOLARSHIP

Available to students of Protestant faith whole will enroll full-time
at the University of Iowa.
Applications available in Guidance Office.
Application Deadline: May 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

ROSEN & OHR SCHOLARSHIP

Write an essay explaining in detail how a serious accident involving
you, a family member, or a close friend has impacted your life. This
could have been a car crash, a slip-and-fall accident, a work-related
injury, or any other serious accident.
Application information available on-line.
Application Deadline: July 20, 2020

AES ENGINEERING SCHOLARSHIP

Applicant must submit an essay of between 500 and 1000 words in answer to the following question:
“When you look back on your life in 30 years, what would it take for you to consider your life successful? What relationships or accomplishments will be important on this journey?
Application information available on-line.
Application Deadline: October 5, 2020

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