Scholarships
Ongoing
Bright Scholars of Iowa Award
* Funded by the Bright Foundation this award is a need and merit based grant designed to help ensure a selected number of outstanding Iowa high school seniors have the financial means to complete a two-year or four-year college education without debt
* The amount of the scholarship is equal to the cost of attendance, less other gift aid (including Pell Grants, institutional grants and scholarships, and private scholarships).
* This award is renewable for up to three additional years, providing the student maintains a 2.50 cumulative GPA and full-time enrollment
Bright Scholars of Iowa Awards are granted by Iowa State University, University of Iowa, University of Northern Iowa, Southwest Community College, and Indian Hills Community College
* For more information visit http://www.brightscholarsofiowa.org/
Deadlines vary by college
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Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) Undergraduate Scholarship Program
* Financial needs based scholarship to attend an accredited college/university on a full-time basis and work during summer breaks at the Agency
* Scholarship recipients receive tuition assistance up to $18,000 per calendar year for tuition, mandatory fees and books, daily allowance for meals and incidentals during summer tours, reimbursement for transportation costs between school and Washington, DC, annual salary, insurance and more
* Recipients are required to work at the Agency after college graduation for a period equal to 1.5 times the length of the college sponsorship you received from CIA
* Visit this website for more information
Ongoing
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College Board Opportunity Scholarships
* A program that guides you through the college application process
* No essay, application, or minimum GPA required
* Students are rewarded for effort and initiative by completing key steps along your path to college for a chance to earn scholarships
* The more effort you put in, the more opportunities you have to earn a scholarship. Complete all six steps, and you’re eligible to earn $40,000. Scholarships will be awarded through monthly drawings to students who complete each action
* College Board Opportunity Scholarships
Monthly Drawings
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Future Ready Iowa Last-Dollar Scholarship
* Designed to work with other state and federal programs to completely cover the cost of tuition toward a certificate, diploma, or associate degree in a high-need field
* Can be used at Iowa community colleges or accredited private colleges in Iowa that offer eligible programs of study
* See website for list of eligible programs IowaCollegeAid.gov/LastDollar
* To apply, must file FAFSA.See website
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Guardian Scholars Program
* Scholarships intended for students who have spent time in Foster Care in Iowa, or lived without the support of parents, between the ages of 14-18
* Up to $8,000 year to help fund education at an Iowa college or university
* http://www.guardianscholarsfoundation.com
Ongoing
Horatio Alger National Career & Technical Scholarship Program
* Receive up to $2,500 to pursue a career or technical certificate/degree
* Must complete high school (or earn a GED)
* Must exhibit commitment to pursue and complete a career or technical program
* Demonstrate critical financial need
* Demonstrate perseverance in overcoming adversity
* Be under the age of 30 and a US citizen
* Application will be open with a rolling deadline until all awards have been given out
* Horatio Alger Scholarship Program Application
Monthly Deadlines
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Iowa Tuition Grant
* Up to $6,000 in grant money awarded to Iowa residents enrolled at one of Iowa’s eligible private colleges and universities
* Priority given to applicants with the greatest financial need
* Recipients can receive grants for up to four years of full-time, undergraduate study (part-time students may be eligible for adjusted amounts)
* For more information visit IowaTuitionGrant.org
See website
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Iowa Vocational-Technical Tuition Grant
* Eligible candidates are Iowa residents in career or technical education programs at Iowa community colleges
*Max award is $900 per year for up to two years
* IowaCollegeAid.gov/IowaVocational-TechnicalTuitionGrant
* To apply, must file FAFSA.
See website
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Kibbie Grant (Iowa Skilled Workforce Shortage Tuition Grant)
* Eligible candidates are Iowa residents enrolled in specified career or technical education programs at Iowa community colleges * The maximum Kibbie Grant award is one-half of the average Iowa community college tuition and mandatory fees per year for up to two years of education. Part-time students may be eligible for prorated amounts
* IowaCollegeAid.gov/KibbieGrant
* To apply, must file FAFSA.
See website
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Mount Mercy University Catherine McAuley Scholarship (Cedar Rapids. IA)
* Eligible students are Iowa residents who graduated from an Iowa high school, and whose family income is $45,000 or less annually
* Students are expected to reside on campus all four years, participate in the College Success Program during their first year, and file FAFSA
No Due Date
The Ron Brown Scholar Guided Pathway Support Program
* Open to African American juniors and seniors
* Free online college access and advising program that helps African American juniors and seniors navigate the college application process using Ron Brown scholars as guides
* Guided Pathway Support Program website
Rolling Deadlines
Additional Scholarships
ASCDIA Scholarship
In memory of Mark Hambleton
* Award Amount: Up To $3000
* 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.
* For more information visit http://acsdia.org/scholarship.html
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Basin Electric Power Cooperative
* Twenty $1,000 scholarships go to children of Basin Electric or its subsidiary employees.
* A high school senior or graduate who is enrolled or planning to enroll in a full-time undergraduate course of study at an accredited, two-year or four-year college, university, or vocational/technical school.​
* The parent of the applicant must be either a full-time or part-time employee of Basin Electric Power Cooperative or its subsidiaries on the application deadline date.
* Applications can be obtained from Basin Electric plant secretaries, from Human Resources, or an electronic version can be found on Basin Electric's employee intranet, Inside Basin.
* Scholarship information will be available in November 2023, with a deadline to apply of Feb. 1, 2024. Contact us at 319-267-2726 if you have questions.
* For more information visit https://www.basinelectric.com/About-Us/social-responsibility/youth-development
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Big Future
* Earn entries in monthly drawings for $500 and $40,000 scholarships by completing steps on BigFuture.
* No essay, no minimum GPA or test score, no citizenship requirements. Just follow the steps for chances to win!
* For more information visit https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/pay-for-college/bigfuture-scholarships
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Cedar Valley Home Builders
* The Cedar Valley Home Builders Association (HBA) awards two to four scholarships a year with a total of $2,000 paid out annually.
* You must be a High School Senior or current College Student
* Scholarships are paid directly to the school in recipient’s name after enrollment has been verified.
* For More information visit https://cedarvalleyhomebuilders.com/about-us/scholarships/
Dell Scholarships
* The Dell Scholars program was designed to provide a support system for the challenges many students face while pursuing a degree.
* Nationally, 500 Dell Scholars are selected each year to receive a scholarship plus lots of non-monetary supports.
* For more information visit https://www.dellscholars.org/scholarship/
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Denver Savings Bank
* Up to $6,000 in grant money awarded to Iowa residents enrolled at one of Iowa’s eligible private colleges and universities
* Someone in the applicant’s immediate family must be a customer of Denver Savings Bank (parent, grandparent, brother/sister).
* Must be attending a high school in Bremer or Black Hawk County
* Must be accepted in an accredited college, university or community college.
* For more information visit https://www.bankdsb.com/services/scholarships/
See website
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FFA
* Whether you are pursuing a trade school, vocational certificate or a two-year or four-year degree, don’t miss your chance to apply for a National FFA Scholarship to help with your next steps in education.
* For more information visit https://www.ffa.org/participate/grants-scholarships/
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Foundation for Rural Services
* The foundation annually awards scholarships to an exceptional group of rural students for their first year of college or vocational school. All applicants require partnership with an NTCA—The Rural Broadband Association member company to be eligible.
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Future Ag Leaders Scholarship Program
* Student is a child or dependent of a part-time, active employee or a full-time, active employee of Iowa Select Farms, LLP.
* Transcript showing the student’s GPA for the prior year.
* 300–400-word essay describing the student’s academic and career goals.
* Iowa Select Farms will make annual awards up to $2,500 per student.
* For more information visit https://www.iowaselect.com/people-care/future-ag-leaders-scholarship-program/
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GE-REAGAN FOUNDATION SCHOLARS
* Earn a $10,000 renewable scholarship - up to $40,000 total - for tuition, school fees, books, supplies, and on-campus room and board
* Attend an exclusive, all-expenses-paid Scholars Retreat in California
* Receive support throughout their leadership journeys in college and beyond
* For more information visit https://www.reaganfoundation.org/education/scholarship-programs/ge-reagan-foundation-scholarship-program/
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Iowa Automotive Dealers Association
* The IAD Foundation will award scholarships each spring.
* Applicants must be committed to pursuing automotive-related studies at a two- or four-year post-secondary institution and must demonstrate satisfactory performance in those studies.
* For more information visit https://iada.com/about/iad-foundation-for-education/for-students/