Annual Deadline: June 22nd
Contact Information: ISGC website: https://www.iaspacegrant.org/funding/undergrads/.
Purpose: Scholarships to support outstanding undergraduate students pursuing a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) disciplines that support NASA’s mission (Preservice STEM education majors also qualify).
Requirements:
• U.S. citizenship
• Full-time enrollment at Drake, ISU, UI, UNI, Loras, or DMACC as of August 2020
• Graduation date no earlier than May 2021
• Cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 (out of 4.0)
• Majoring in STEM disciplines (includes Preservice STEM education majors)
Annual Deadline: May 1st
Contact Information: DREAM Iowa: Ph#(641) 229-1419 or contactdreamiowa@gmail.com.
The scholarship is open to high school seniors
and current college students who are immigrants and who will be attending DMACC
or Indian Hills CC in Fall 2021, with each college matching the scholarship
amount that students receive from DREAM Iowa. Applicants must demonstrate the
spirit to overcome adversity and commitment to the immigrant community.
Annual Deadline: June 14th
Eligibility criteria: The A&F Scholarships are available to all high school juniors and seniors as well as all students currently registered in any accredited post secondary institution.
Annual Deadline: March 5th
Contact Information: http://amesafwa.org/scholarships.html
Applicants for this scholarship must meet the following criteria:
1. Be a resident of or attend college in Story, Boone, or Marshall Counties of Iowa.
2. Be a full or part-time student with a declared major in accounting or finance in a two-year, four-year or master’s program.
3 Be committed to the mission of AFWA and exhibit enthusiasm for the accounting profession
Adair County Memorial Hospital Auxiliary Scholarship
Annual Deadline: April 15th
Contact Information: Sue Rardin/Fin Aid, at 515-965-7179 or sgrardin@dmacc.edu
Eligibility Criteria:
Must be majoring in a health-related field
Must be a legal resident of Adair County, Iowa.
Must be enrolled as a student or vocational student.
Annual Deadline: March 27th
- Adults 18 years of age or older, facing economic, social or physical challenges who are looking to improve their situation through educational opportunities.
- Entering an accredited college, university or trade school for the first time; non-traditional students already enrolled in an accredited program, an individual seeking training due to changes in the workplace or who are otherwise not a traditional college/trade school student recently finished with high school.
- Must reside in Adair, Appanoose, Boone, Clarke, Dallas, Davis, Decatur, Greene, Guthrie, Hamilton, Hardin, Jasper, Lucas, Madison, Mahaska, Marion, Marshall, Monroe, Polk, Ringgold, Story, Union, Wapello, Warren, Wayne or Webster County.
Annual Deadline: October 6th
Annual Deadline: March 1st
- Iowa resident
- Attending an eligible Iowa college or university
- Must have graduated from an eligible Iowa high school or completed a high school equivalency diploma within the last two years
- Be a first-time freshman in the fall 2019 or spring 2020 semesters (unless you are renewing your scholarship award)
- Enroll for at least 3 semester hours (or the trimester or quarter equivalent) in a program leading to an undergraduate degree, diploma or certificate
- Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and Iowa Financial Aid Application by March 1
- Have an eligible Expected Family Contribution (EFC) on the 2019-20 FAFSA. (The 2019-20 eligible EFC won't be determined until Spring 2019. For reference, the 2018-19 eligible EFC was $0 - $9,064)
Annual Deadline: December 15th
Eligibility criteria:
- U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident
- Enrolled (or enrolling) as full time student of accredited college/university within the United States for completion of undergraduate degree in Logistics or equivalent field.
Annual Deadline: March 1st or September 1st
- Have completed at least one semester (or quarter) of study in a program in funeral service or mortuary science education accredited by the American Board of Funeral Service Education. Students in coordinated programs are only eligible for an award during the period of attendance at the American Board accredited institution.
- Have at least one term or semester remaining in his/her program which will commence after the award date (April or September) in order to be considered for a full award. Students with less than a full term of study remaining will be considered for partial awards.
- Complete all forms required by the Scholarship Committee of the American Board of Funeral Service Education and submit them prior to the above deadline dates. Late or incomplete applications will not be considered by the committee.
- Be a citizen of the United States.
American Red Cross – Jane Delano Student Nurse Scholarship
Annual Deadline: May 11th
Eligibility criteria:
- Have served as a Red Cross volunteer or employee
- Have completed the equivalent of at least one year of college credits.
- Be currently enrolled in an accredited United States nursing school.
- Be currently enrolled as an undergraduate or graduate student in good Academic standing.
Annual Deadline: Various
Student pursuing an Associate Degree in Welding. Check website for more information.
Annual Deadline: August 18th
- *Any undergraduate student
- 18 years and older
- Enrolled full-time in U.S. institution
- Essay must be between 750 & 1,500 words
- Two letters of recommendation
Annual Deadline: January 10th
- Be of Asian and/or Pacific Islander ethnicity as defined by the U.S. Census.
- Be a citizen, national or legal permanent resident of the United States. Citizens of the Republic of the Marshall Islands, Federated States of Micronesia and the Republic of Palau are also eligible to apply.
- Be enrolled in a U.S. accredited college or university
- Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.7 or higher.
- Must have filed your FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)
- Check web link for more information.
Annual Deadline: March 15th
Varies: see website for more information.
Annual Deadline: April 15th
*See website for more information.
Annual Deadline: May 17th
Student must be currently enrolled in an Early Childhood Education program or related field.
Annual Deadline: Dec 31st
Contact Information: *See website for more details.
Child or sibling of a deceased service member that died while serving in an active military status since September 11, 2001.
Qualifying Service Member is any of the following:
- was a resident of Iowa at the time of entering military service
- was assigned to unit based in Iowa at the time of death
- was a resident of Iowa at the time of death
- Death does not have to be combat-related
- Active military status includes active federal service in the Armed Forces, National Guard, or Reserves
- Student is attending or will attend an Iowa post-secondary educational institution
- Unique applications presented to the scholarship committee in writing will be considered on a case-by case basis.
Annual Deadline: Vary
Eligibility criteria:
- Applicant must be directly affected by childhood cancer (including individuals who currently have or have had cancer before age 18, or a sibling of that individual)
- Applicant must be within Children's Cancer Connection service area (living, treated or diagnosed in the state of Iowa)
- Applicant must attend an accredited two or four year institution (trade school, college or university)
- Applicant must have a minimum GPA of 2.5
Annual Deadline: February 14th
Eligibility Criteria:
- Applicant must be currently attending (at the time of application) a school that offers an auto collision/auto body program and taking auto collision/auto body classes.
- Applicant must have studied collision repair for at least one full semester prior to applying.**
- Applicant’s school must have completed the Education Foundation’s Collision Repair School Solutions Survey on-line (Schools can contact us at scholarships@ed-foundation.org to see whether or not the survey has been completed.)
Annual Deadline: March 14, 2019 3pm CST
Eligibility Criteria:
- Be current, active members of Community 1st Credit Union.
- Be current high school seniors.
- Plan to enroll in full-time undergraduate study at an accredited two- or four-year college, university or vocational-technical school for the entire 2019-2020 academic year
- Have a minimum grade point average of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale (or its equivalent).
Annual Deadline: Vary
Visit website for more information on the eligibility criteria and the scholarships being offered.
Dallas County Hospital Foundation Scholarship
Annual Deadline: Postmarked by April 15th
Contact Information: Sue Rardin, Financial Aid Specialist-Scholarships
Student must be enrolled in an accredited institution in a program of study that prepares them for a career in health care & minimum of 20 volunteer hours must be completed before application is submitted. (Healthcare volunteering hours are strongly preferred, but not required.)
For more information: Contact Sue Rardin, Financial Aid Specialist-Scholarships, email: sgrardin@dmacc.edu or phone # 515-965-7179.
Annual Deadline: March 8th
*For non-traditional students who have returned to college.
*To access the scholarship application, Select "Programs" and then "Scholarship".
Annual Deadline: April 30
Feed Energy Co. of Pleasant Hill is offering two $2,500 "Excellence in Ag" scholarships to students studying agriculture at a college or university in the Midwest.
Annual Deadline: June 1st
- Intend to study Nursing as a full time student
- Documented disability
Annual Deadline: January 10th
- African American, American Indian/Alaska Native, Asian Pacific Islander American or Hispanic American
- U.S. Citizen or national or legal permanent resident
- Minimum High School 3.3 GPA or earned GED
Intend to enroll at a U.S. located, accredited college or university in the Fall as a full-time, degree-seeking, first-year student - Have demonstrated leadership abilities through participation in community service, extracurricular or other activities
- Meet the Federal Pell Grant eligibility criteria
Annual Deadline: June 2nd
$500 Scholarship. 1 Award.
Student Eligibility:
- Be attending college or university no later than October of 2019.
- Be attending college or university on a full-time basis by October of 2019.
- Have achieved a GPA of 2.5 or greater during their last academic year.
- Be a U.S. or Canadian resident
- Be attending a school in the U.S. or Canada
- Submit answers to the essay questions
Annual Deadline: March 1st
- Actively participate in the Iowa State Fair (past or present)
- Be a graduating senior from an Iowa high school
- Plan to enroll at an Iowa college or university
Annual Deadline: March 1st
- Graduating Iowa High School Senior
- The scholarships are designed to assist graduating seniors in pursuing a post-secondary education in any state at an accredited institution which provides a two or four year college program. The scholarships may be used for any bona fide school related expense such as tuition, fees, and books.
Annual Deadline: April 1st
Eligibility Criteria:
- Applicant must be pursuing a science, technology, engineering or math degree
- Overall Cum GPA of 3.0 or higher
- Applicant must be of Hispanic descent and/or must significantly demonstrate leadership or service within the underserved community.
- Must be enrolled in an accredited undergraduate or graduate program for the upcoming fall semester, at an accredited 2-year or 4-year college or university in the U.S.
Annual Deadline: April 23rd
- Enrolled at Des Moines Area Community College with a minimum of six credit hours (completed 15 credit hours or equivalent)
- Reside in the state of Iowa
Annual Deadline: May 31st
- Student must currently be enrolled in an accredited healthcare career program leading to licensure or a clinical laboratory degree. (see list on website)
- Student must have completed one semester in program.
- Student must be enrolled at least part time (min of 6 credits)
- Student must reside in or have graduated from a high school in the Grundy County Memorial Hospital service area of Butler, Grundy, Harding and Tama counties or currently work at Grundy County Memorial Hospital.
- Student must have a cumulative post-secondary GPA maintained at 2.5 or higher
Annual Deadline: Varies
Contact Information: LaTonya Calderon 515-778-6551
This scholarship program seeks to encourage and support African American high school students, who are or have been in foster care, pursue higher education by offsetting tuition costs, student loans, and/or expenses; while providing a mentor to help them transition and succeed through their first year of college.
Annual Deadline: February 15th
- Must be of Hispanic Heritage
- Maintain a 3.0 GPA
- Must be a full-time student
- U.S. Citizen, Permanent Legal Resident, DACA or Eligible Non-Citizen (as defined by FAFSA)
- Complete FAFSA or state based financial aid application
Annual Deadline: March 31st
- Pursuing a career in the home building industry and/or related trades
- College age student between the ages of 18-25 years.
Annual Deadline: February 8th
Eligibility Requirements:
- Applicant must have been employed at a Hy-Vee location (office, distribution, retail) or subsidiary location after June 1, 2018
- Applicant must be classified as a full-time student in their freshman, sophomore, or junior year during time of application process
- Applicant must be classified as a full-time sophomore, junior, or senior at the time funds are disbursed.
Annual Deadline: May 1st
Eligibility criteria:
- Must be an Iowa resident
- Graduation from an Iowa high school or GED
- Admittance to, or good academic standing in an eligible program (see website for list)
Annual Deadline: *40 days prior to start of a workshop
- Resident of Iowa
- Must be pursuing a degree in natural resources.
Annual Deadline: March 1st
- Intend to pursue automotive-related studies
Annual Deadline: Vary - see website
- Survivor of Domestic Violence
- Seeking your first college degree or technical job training
- Been referred by a local domestic violence program
- Completed the Allstate Foundation Financial Literacy curriculum offered at your local domestic violence program.
Survivors are encouraged to apply even if they do not meet all of the items listed above.
Annual Deadline: Varies
See website for more information.
Annual Deadline: September 1st
Contact Information: *See Website for more information
Linda M. Dona Scholarship
Annual Deadline: September 1st
Eligibility criteria:
Must be enrolled in a Realtime Reporting Major in either Judicial or Captioning/CART Services
Must be attending DMACC.
Mary L. Brown Scholarship
Annual Deadline: March 1st
Eligibility criteria:
Must be enrolled in a Realtime Reporting Major in either Judicial or Captioning/CART Services
Must be attending DMACC.
Annual Deadline: March 31st
Student seeking education or further education in the fields of dentistry, dental hygiene, dental assisting or dental lab technician.
Annual Deadline: February 1st
Eligibility Criteria:
* Resident of the State of Iowa
*A high school senior OR non-traditional student returning to college in the State of Iowa.
*Currently a full-time student at any college, university, or community college in the State of Iowa.
*An Environmental Health major or related field.
Annual Deadline: March 1st
- Sons and daughters of Iowa Farm Bureau members are eligible, and must apply in the county where their Farm Bureau membership is held. If membership is held in more than one county, only one application may be submitted to a county Farm Bureau office.
- Students pursuing the completion of a two- or four-year college degree pursuing a major in agriculture, nursing, or education are eligible to apply for an Iowa Farm Bureau scholarship. Specific fields of study eligible for the award can be found in the application.
- Recipients must maintain a cumulative minimum 2.5 grade point average throughout their college career and maintain at least a 12-hour workload or be considered by the college to be a full-time student paying full-time tuition.
- The IFBF Scholarship will be applied toward tuition fees only.
Annual Deadline: December 15th
- Pursuing fire science degree while enrolled full time
Annual Deadline: February 28th
Eligibility criteria:
- Be a legal Iowa resident and intend to practice funeral service in Iowa upon graduation
- Have completed two years and have accumulated 60 credits at an accredited college or university
- Be enrolled in and attending a program in funeral service or mortuary science education accredited by the American Board of Funeral Service Education. Students in coordinated programs are only eligible for an award during a period of attendance at the American Board accredited program
- Have at least one term or semester remaining in his/her program which will commence after the award date in order to be considered for an award.
Annual Deadline: March 1st
High school seniors, college freshmen, sophomores and juniors who are:
- Sons or daughters of full-time employees at firms that are members of the Iowa Grocery Industry Association.
- Employees (full-time or part-time) who are full-time students employed by firms that are members of the Iowa Grocery Industry Association.
Annual Deadline: May 31st
For eligibility criteria and more information go to our website
Annual Deadline: March 30th
- Student must be currently enrolled in one of the healthcare careers listed on the application form.
- Be willing to work for one year in an Iowa hospital in the career designated following graduation.
Annual Deadline: March 15th
- Resident of Iowa
- Intend to enroll in any Iowa educational institution
Annual Deadline: July 1st (Fall) & December 1st (Spring)
Eligibility criteria:
- Iowa resident
- Member of an Iowa Army or Air National Guard unit for each term the member receives benefits
- Satisfactorily complete required Guard training
- Maintain satisfactory performance of Guard duty
- Pursue a certificate or undergraduate degree at an eligible Iowa College or university (students with BA degrees are not eligible to participate even if pursuing a second BA degree) and maintain satisfactory academic progress.
Annual Deadline: July 1st (Fall) & December 1st (Spring)
- Be a current member of the Iowa National Guard in good standing with their unit and with the college or university that the member is attending.
Annual Deadline: February 15th
- Iowa college student
- Pursuing career in newspaper industry
Annual Deadline: April 1st
- Iowa Resident
- Major in Ag-related field with emphasis on swine production
- Maintain 2.5 GPA
Annual Deadline: February 15th
- Graduating senior of an Iowa public high school within a PTA school district
- Resident of Iowa
- Intend to enroll full-time at an accredited Iowa educational institution
Annual Deadline: November 30th
- Interested in a career in the concrete construction industry
- Sophomore status
- Seeking a degree in an area of study that would benefit your preparedness for a potential career in the ready mixed concrete and construction/engineering industries
Annual Deadline: March 1st
- Iowa resident who will graduate from an Iowa high school
- Proven artistic ability in dance, literature, music, theatre, folk/traditional arts, and/or visual arts
- Accepted as a full-time student at a fully-accredited Iowa college or university majoring in an art field
Annual Deadline: May 1st
- Have completed at least 12 hours of post secondary education with a GPA of at least 2.25. (Transcripts required)
- Any college freshman, sophomore, junior or senior who is a legal dependent of a member in good standing is eligible to apply.
- Must be a dependent of a custodian, maintenance, or Buildings and Grounds Supervisor of a member district of the ISBGA.
- Scholarships will be applied directly to the student’s U-bill.
- Must be in undergraduate study at any secondary education Iowa College or University.
- Must complete application form in total.
Annual Deadline: April 30th
Contact Information: https://www.iowastudentloan.org/scholarships/isl-midwest-senior-scholarship.aspx?ref=mssfaoia&cid=mssfaoia&utm_source=iafao&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=islmss&utm_content=iafaoe2
The ISL Midwest Senior Scholarship is open to students who are:
- Legal U.S. residents.
- Residents of Illinois, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, South Dakota or Wisconsin.
- High school seniors at a high school in Illinois, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, South Dakota or Wisconsin.
- Planning to attend, physically or virtually, an eligible college the fall following the registration dates.
Annual Deadline: February 26th
Contact Information: Complete rules, eligibility and information are available online at www.IowaStudentLoan.org/2000forCollege.
- High School Seniors Eligible to Apply
- Register
at http://www.IowaStudentLoan.org/2000forCollege
between Oct. 19 and Feb. 26.
- Follow
instructions received via email to complete two online college planning
tools and a related assessment.
Annual Deadline: November 1st
Annual Deadline: February 28th
- Must be a U.S. Citizen
- Be of minority ethnic status as defined by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
- Minimum 2.5 GPA
- Iowa high school graduate & resident of Iowa OR a Non-Iowa resident attending an Iowa college or university
Annual Deadline: June 1st
Eligibility Criteria:
*Current resident of State of Iowa and have been for last five years.
* Iowa students that are seeking degrees/diplomas/certificates in the area of international business international agriculture-related studies, international relations/culture (to include language, art and music) that takes them to see one of Iowa’s 9 sister states.
*Iowa students that are traveling abroad for short courses, internships, conferences, or symposiums regarding international business, international agriculture-related studies, international relations/culture (to include language, art and music) that takes them to see one of Iowa’s 9 sister states.
*Iowa students working on research projects or documentaries in the area of international business, international agriculture-related studies, international relations/culture (to include language, art and music) that takes them to see one of Iowa’s 9 sister states.
Annual Deadline: September 1st
Eligibility Criteria:
- Must be currently enrolled at an accredited college or university in the U.S.
- Must be 16 years of age or older.
- Open to all college and university students with a mobility disability who use a wheelchair, or other mobility devices on a regular basis.
- Maintain a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of at least 2.5 or higher.
Annual Deadline: May 15th
- African-American Iowa resident
Annual Deadline: March 30th
- High school senior with a learning disability
Annual Deadline: March 1st
U.S. Citizen
Age 17-24
Have experienced the death of a parent or legal guardian
Currently enrolled in or have been accepted to a college, university or trade school within the United States.
Applications accepted February 1st to March 1st.
Annual Deadline: *See website for further details*
- LifeServe will award a $500 scholarship to students who organize a successful blood drive during specified dates in summer months (Memorial Day-Labor Day) or winter months (December-January).
- To be eligible to win, students must recruit donors and meet a minimum of 30 procedures at their blood drive.
Annual Deadline: April 1st
Eligibility criteria:
- Must be a Cass County high school graduate
- Must be enrolled in, have been accepted to and will be attending a college of nursing or medicine, leading to an LPN, RN or MD degree.
Louise Rosenfeld Memorial Educational Grant
Annual Deadline: January 15th
Contact Information: Sue Rardin, Financial Aid : 515-965-7179 or sgrardin@dmacc.edu for application.
*Must be a resident of Story County
*Must meet 1 of the following criteria:
Delayed enrollment into post secondary education
Does not currently have a high school diploma
Is financially independent for financial aid purposes
Has dependents
Is a single parent
Works full-time
Attends college part-time
*Must be seeking to further education or improve vocational skills
*Must complete application form and provide two reference letters by deadline.
Annual Deadline: May 15th
- African-American
- High School Diploma or GED equivalency
Annual Deadline: March 29th
Annual Deadline: March 2nd
College student interested in a career in Masonry, Construction, Design, Engineering or Architecture.
Annual Deadline: April 30th
Eligibility criteria:
- Blind or visually impaired* prior to reaching the age of 21
- An Iowa resident for at least twelve months preceding the application date
- A high school graduate or a graduating senior, or a GED recipient
- Applying for the scholarship within eight (8) years of high school graduation date or GED completion date
- Pursuing a post-secondary course of study on a full-time** basis in a degree program from an accredited college, university, or vocational institution within the United States
- Maintaining a minimum of a 2.5 grade point average
Annual Deadline: February 15th
- Resident of community served by North Central Division of Mediacom
MercyOne Newton Medical Center Auxiliary Scholarships
Annual Deadline: March 31st
Contact Information: Sue Rardin: sgrardin@dmacc.edu; Phone # 515-965-7179
Eligibility Criteria: Any student living in Jasper County is eligible to apply.
Application available from contact listed below.
Annual Deadline: May 31st
Contact Information: For more information visit the website.
Eligibility criteria: Student currently enrolled in an accredited construction-related, post-secondary program with a 2.5 or higher Cumulative GPA
Annual Deadline: March 31st
Eligibility criteria:
- Be legally blind in both eyes
- Reside in the United States, the District of Columbia, or Puerto Rico
- Pursue or plan to pursue a full-time, postsecondary course of study in a degree program at a United States institution (one scholarship may be given to a person employed full-time while attending school part-time)
- Participate in the entire national Federation of the Blind national convention and in all scheduled scholarship program activities.
Annual Deadline: February 1st
- Must be a junior or senior at a 4-yr. institution. Sophomores can make application for their junior year
- Must be a U.S. citizen
- Must be full-time student
- Cumulative GPA must be 3.25 or higher
- Must be planning a career related to gardening, landscape design, environmental issues, floral design or horticulture.
Annual Deadline: January 15th
Visit website for eligibility criteria and more information.
Annual Deadline: March 13th
Eligibility Criteria:
- Program of Study: field related to the building, construction or precast concrete industry.
- Must be enrolled in a Certificate or Associates Degree Program at a community college, vocational school or four-year college.
Annual Deadline: March 1st
Eligibility criteria:
- Applicant must be a NEW Cooperative member, a dependent of a NEW Cooperative member, or a dependent of a full-time NEW Cooperative employee at the time of application.
- Must be a full-time student accepted in an accredited agriculture program.
Annual Deadline: July 31st
Eligibility criteria:
- Applicants must have a major declared in a science related field.
- Open worldwide.
- Enrolled or accepted for enrollment (baccalaureate, graduate, associate degree, or diploma) with a declared major in a science related field.
Annual Deadline: May 22nd
More information, application, and contact information can be found at website.
Annual Deadline: March 23rd
Eligibility criteria:
- Pursuing a nursing career
- Resident of the Pella Community School District OR An employee of Pella Regional Health Center
*Applications are available in the guidance offices at the high schools or at the front desk of the hospital.
Annual Deadline: Varies
See website for more details.
Annual Deadline: April 5th
- Graduating senior from a high school in Polk County
- US citizen or permanent resident
- Accepted at an accredited Iowa institution
Annual Deadline: April 1st
- Graduating High School senior
- Outstanding citizen and scholar
- Intend to pursue humanitarian degree
Annual Deadline: January 17th
Eligibility Criteria:
- Must be pursuing a career in electronic journalism or broadcast media
- Enrolled full-time as a sophomore
Annual Deadline: June 30th
- Applicants must be a resident of Iowa
- Accepted to or enrolled in an accredited college, university or vocational/technical school within the State of Iowa.
- Majoring in one of the following professions or area of study: Fire Service, Fire Science, Law Enforcement, Law, Fire Protection Engineering, Fire Protection Technology or Insurance. Previous scholarship recipients may reapply.
Richard & Linda Harrell Foster Care Scholarship
Annual Deadline: April 30th
Contact Information: Sue Rardin: sgrardin@dmacc.edu; Phone # 515-965-7179, FOR APPLICATION
Eligibility:
1) African American high school senior of the current application year
2) Resident of the state of Iowa
3) Currently or have been in foster care with verification through the Department of Human Services
4) Cumulative GPA of 2.00 or higher (high school transcript required)
Annual Deadline: May 10th
- Iowa resident
- Attend or plan to attend an Iowa college or university
Annual Deadline: November 30th
Eligibility Criteria:
- Must be enrolled or accepted for enrollment as full-time undergraduate student in an accredited two-year or four-year institution in the U.S.
- Student must verify their enrollment status for the 2020/2021 academic school year prior to scholarship disbursement
- Non-U.S. Citizens are eligible to apply (DACA or undocumented)
- Applicants must demonstrate a verifiable need for financial support
- Consistent, active participation in public and/or community service activities
- At least one parent must be of Hispanic ancestry
- Minimum 2.5 GPA
Annual Deadline: Varies
For more information see the website.
Annual Deadline: August 1st
Eligibility Criteria:
- Be at least 17 years of age
- Be U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (holder of a Permanent Resident Card), or individuals granted deferred action status under the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals Program (DACA)
- Have received a high school diploma or the equivalent from a U.S. school by September 2019
- Have completed or expect to successfully complete a minimum of one full year of postsecondary education by June 2020
- Plan to enroll in full-time undergraduate study at the sophomore year level or higher at an accredited two- or four-year college, university or vocational-technical school in the United States for the entire 2020-2021 academic year.
- Be studying to obtain Associates or first Bachelor's Degree.
- Have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
- Demonstrate financial need.
Annual Deadline: October 15th
Contact Information: https://learnmore.scholarsapply.org/dreamaward/
- Must have earned a High School Diploma or equivalent
- Completing one year of post secondary education by end of 20/21
- Plan to enroll full-time in post secondary school
- Must be a U.S. Citizen, Permanent Resident or granted deferred action status under DACA.
- Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher
Annual Deadline: Varies
*See website for more information.
Annual Deadline: June 30th
Eligibility Criteria:
- Student must be enrolled full-time at a community college or 4-year university.
- Undergraduate student pursuing a degree in a STEM Program (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math)
Annual Deadline: March 31st
- Pursuing education in a healthcare field
Annual Deadline: July 31st-Fall; November 15th for Spring; April 30th for Summer
- Work in a regulated preschool, child care center, or home program with children birth to age 5
- Have worked in current program for at least 3 months & be working 30 hours per week (or all the hours your preschool offers programming if less than 30 hours per week. )
- Be working towards an Early Childhood Degree, credential, or endorsement at an Iowa College
- Support of your employer and proof of participation in a quality initiative (such as QRS, Head Start, or NAEYC accreditation)
Annual Deadline: June 25th
Contact Information: https://www.facebook.com/TamaSWCD
Eligibility:
- Current enrollment in a two- or four-year college
- Enrollment in a two- or four-year college during the 2021-2022 academic year
- Pursuing a program of study in any field of conservation or agriculture
- Have a permanent address located within Tama County or be a Tama County native
Tama Soil & Water Conservation District Scholarship
Annual Deadline: June 26th at 4:30 p.m.
Contact Information: *For application, please email Sue Rardin @ sgrardin@dmacc.edu.
Eligibility:
- Current enrollment in a two- or four-year college
- Enrollment in a two- or four-year college during the 2020-2021 academic year
- Pursuing a program of study in any field of conservation or agriculture
- Have a permanent address located within Tama County or be a Tama County native
Annual Deadline: March 1st
African-American, Hispanic/Latino, or American Indian
- U.S. citizen or permanent U.S. resident
- Full-time student at a high school or accredited college, university, or community college
- Demonstrate high academic achievement in chemistry or science (minimum 3.0 GPA)
- Demonstrate financial need
- Major in chemistry, biochemistry, chemical engineering or a chemically-related science
- Be planning a career in the chemical sciences
- Students intending to enter Pre-Med of Pharmacy programs are not eligible for this scholarship.
Annual Deadline: February 15th
Eligibility Criteria:
- *Must provide certification of legal blindness from an ophthalmologist, optometrist or physician.
- Cumulative GPA of 3.3 or higher
- Two letters of recommendation from a current or recent instructor, career counselor or employer
- Proof of acceptance from a post-secondary school
Annual Deadline: April 1st
Annual Deadline: February 1st
Eligibility:
- Enrolled at an accredited U.S. 2-year or 4-year junior college, college or university, or graduate school, in a program of study that can equip the student to contribute to the agriculture industry in Iowa.
- Applicant must be an Iowa Corn Growers Association member of son/daughter of an ICGA member.
Annual Deadline: April 1st
- Graduating High School senior
- Resident of Iowa
Annual Deadline: March 31st
Eligibility Criteria:
- Applicant must be a U.S. citizen, legal permanent resident, or to be granted Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA).
- Must have applied to or be enrolled as a full-time student in a college or university, including 2-year colleges, or vocational schools that lead to an associate's degree.
Annual Deadline: December 1st / Spring Semester; March 31st / Fall Semester
Eligibility Criteria:
- Those who have battled cancer at any point in their lives (not limited to mesothelioma).
- Those who have a parent, sibling, immediate family member or close friend that has battled or is currently fighting cancer.
- Must be enrolled full-time at an accredited two-year or four-year university, community college or junior college, or a graduate degree program.
- This scholarship is offered nationwide to United States citizens.
- Students must be in academic “Good Standing” and have a minimum Grade Point Average of 3.0 or higher to be eligible.
Annual Deadline: October 27th
- Current undergraduate college student at an eligible two- or four-year college or university
- Enrolled by September 2013
- U.S. citizen or permanent resident.
Annual Deadline: Varies
See website for eligibility criteria.
Annual Deadline: April 14th
- Must be a Veridian member in good standing with an account in their own name.
- Veridian staff, directors and their immediate relatives are not eligible.
Annual Deadline: February 26th
Contact Information: www.vermeer.com
Eligibility Criteria:
- High School Senior or Undergraduate College Student
- Dependent Child of a full-time or regular part-time Pella, VATH, Griswold, Freeman or Vermeer MV Solutions team member
- Unmarried and not planning to get married during the 2021-2022 academic year
- Full-time student both Fall/2021 & Spring/2022
To apply, go to https://www.vermeer.com, "About Us", "Vermeer Charitable Foundation", & "Scholarships".
Annual Deadline: Can apply from January 5th thru April 1st
Contact Information: See your store location for more details
- Must be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Legal Resident of the U.S.
- Must be employed with any division of Walmart for at least 6 consecutive months prior to the application due date.
- Must have earned a high school diploma, home school diploma or GED.
- Must have financial need and be able to demonstrate the need with required documents.
Annual Deadline: April 16th
- U.S. Citizen or possess a Green Card
- Intend to pursue a degree and career in an art or design field
- Intend to enroll full-time in a U.S. accredited college or university
- Minimum of 2.0 cumulative GPA
- Demonstrate financial need
- Minority preference