This is a work in progress. Scholarships will continue to be added as they become available. Some scholarships require extensive planning so look ahead!

March-April deadlines

Mar 1	Acacia Leadership Scholarship Eligibility: Male student who will attend Iowa State University in the fall; demonstrated excellence in academics, extra-curricular school activities, and community involvement Amount: $1000 (20 awards)
Mar 1	American Chemical Society Scholarship Eligibility: African-American/Black, Hispanic/Latino, or American Indian senior with plans to pursue a chemistry related major and career; high achievement in chemistry or science; 3.0 GPA (unweighted) Amount: $1000 (300 awards)
Mar 1	Aureon Scholarship (Iowa Independent Telecommunications Company-ITC) Eligibility: Senior residing in a home with active phone, internet, or TV from an Iowa ITC; accepted and planning to enroll at an Iowa-based, accredited four-year college or university, community college, or vocational-technical school; pursuing a STEM–related course of study; minimum 3.33 GPA (unweighted) Amount: $1000 – $3000 ($10,000 total will be awarded)
Mar 1	Engebretson Foundation Eligibility: Senior, plans to attend a 4-year college; financial need, 28 and higher on ACT or 1240 and higher on the SAT; 3.75 GPA (unweighted) and/or top 5% of class Amount: $5000 per college semester to be used for tuition ($40,000 total)
Mar 1	Freddy Miranda Access Scholarship Eligibility: Senior planning to attend full-time post secondary education at an Iowa ACAC member institution; demonstrate involvement in school, the community, or service to others; special consideration given to students from underrepresented populations, who are first generation, and/or demonstrate financial need. Amount: $1000
Mar 1	Guardian Scholars Foundation Eligibility: Seniors who have spent time in the foster care system between the ages of 14 and 18; 2.3 GPA (unweighted), FAFSA Amount: $4000 to bridge the gap after financial aid has been applied; Iowa Partner schools Buena Vista University, Grand View University, Waldorf College and Drake University gift an additional $8000 (students are not restricted to attend a partner college)
Mar 1	Iowa Automobile Dealers Foundation for Education Scholarship Eligibility: Student committed to the pursuit of automotive related studies such as technician training, body shop repair, sales, accounting or business administration; financial need Amount: $2500 (25 awards)
Mar 1	Iowa United Methodist Foundation (IUMF) Eligibility: Over 25 scholarships for high school seniors with varying criteria Amount: $150 – $3500
Mar 1	Jim Halihan Character Legacy Scholarship Eligibility: Community service, volunteering, involvement in religious organizations and schools, and references of good character Amount: $1,000-$2,500 per recipient
Mar 1	Linn County REC Scholarships Eligibility: Seniors who are entering college in the fall of 2022. Applicants are graded in multiple categories and not exclusively on scholastic effort. Three scholarships are available: Bachelor’s degree, Associate’s Degree, and the Powerline Diploma Program at Northwest Iowa Community College Amount: 4-year degree: $2,000; 2-year degree $1000; Lineman $2000
Mar 1	Mark Earl & Esther Ruth Spencer Technical Scholarship (Click on MCEC Technical Scholarship 2023) Eligibility: Seniors who plan to enroll in a mechanical or trade course of study at an accredited Iowa Community College Amount: $2500 (10 awards)
Mar 1	The Optimist Club of Cedar Rapids Youth Scholarship Eligibility: Seniors who have been admitted to an accredited community college, trade school, school of higher learning, college or university; minimum GPA of 2.0 or higher (unweighted); financial need, community involvement, academic plans, and goals. Return applications to your counselor. Amount: $500
Mar 1	Playtime Poppy Scholarship Eligibility: Senior at a Cedar Rapids Community School District high school; GPA of 3.0 or higher during the first 3 ½ years of high school; planning to attend college full time during the 2023 – 2024 school year; participated in at least one school play during high school as either a performer or as technical crew; attend school’s drama banquet night (Children of current Playtime Poppy Children’s Theatre board members are ineligible to apply) Amount: $1000
Mar 2	*Gallery Collection Scholarship (Create a greeting card) Eligibility: Must be 14 years old. Submit photo, artwork or computer graphics. Amount: $10,000 plus $1000 for the school
Mar 3	Iowa Communications Alliance Member Scholarship Eligibility: Senior accepted into an accredited two or four-year college/university or vocational school; has a parent or guardian currently employed by or serving as a director of an Iowa Communications Alliance “Voting Member” Company; 3.0 and above unweighted or 4.0 and above weighted GPA; interest in living/working in a rural community following graduation Amount: $2500 (2 awards)
Mar 4	Iowa Natural Resources Joe Halbur Scholarship Eligibility: Iowa resident senior interested in pursuing a degree in natural resources; attendance at an in-state college; Guidelines Amount: $1000 renewable, $150 expenses paid to attend fall conference
Mar 5	Bank Iowa Spirit of Chandy Eligibility: Plan to enroll in an accredited four-year college or university or a two-year junior or community college; available to both Bank Iowa customers and non-customers; academics, character, leadership, preference to students involved and passionate about about: swimming, biking, running and flying. Amount: $500
Mar 6 3:00 pm (CST)	Amcor Technical School Scholarship Eligibility: Iowa senior; must be pursuing a certificate* or associate’s degree in an industrial skilled trade (mechanical, electronics or automation, for example); have a minimum grade point average of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale (unweighted); and must plan to enroll in full-time study at an accredited two-year college or vocational-technical school for the entire upcoming academic year Amount: $2500 (20 scholarships)
Mar 6	Iowa Elks Association Vocational Grant Eligibility: Seniors pursuing a vocational (2-year or less only) training/educational program Amount: $1500 to be used for tuition, fees, on-campus room and board, or books. May reapply second year.
Mar 11 4 pm	Iowa Financial Know-How Challenge: Senior Scholarship Eligibility: Iowa High School Senior Amount: $1000 (25)
Mar 15	American Legion Auxiliary – Second District, Iowa Eligibility: Graduating senior must be a child, grandchild, great-grandchild, or step-relative of a Veteran of United States Military and must plan to enroll in a school in the state of Iowa; student must be a Second District resident (Linn co.) Amount: $300
Mar 15	American Legion Merit Award – Second District, Iowa Eligibility: Senior student must be a Second District resident (Linn co.) and must attend college in the state of Iowa Amount: $500 (2 awards)
Mar 15	Beyond the Boroughs National scholarship Eligibility: Seniors accepted to a four-year college, low-income household, GPA of 2.5 or higher (unweighted), involvement in extracurricular activity or work, and completed SAR (student aid report) Amount: up to $20,000 (up to $5000 for four years)
Mar 15	Cedar Rapids Area Association of Realtors Eligibility: Area senior with a minimum 2.0 GPA (unweighted); must have applied and been admitted to an accredited college/university, community college, trade school or school of higher learning in the state of Iowa Amount: $500. Student may reapply for subsequent awards.
Mar 15	Delta Kappa Gamma Educational Scholarship Eligibility: Senior who will be pursuing a degree in education Amount: $500
Mar 15	First Friday Breakfast Club (FFBC) Eligibility: Outstanding Iowa seniors who advocate for inclusion, fight homophobia, and educate their schools and/or communities about lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBTQ) issues. Academic excellence, extracurricular activities and community involvement. Amount: $3,000; Number of awards varies based on the number and quality of applicants and funds available
Mar 15	*Hoover Uncommon Student Eligibility: High school junior or sophomore graduating in 2024; Presentation of student project in June is required to receive award; Projects must demonstrate the values that Herbert Hoover exemplified in his life of public service. Amount: 15 finalist awards of $1500, 4 scholarships of an additional $10,000
Mar 15	*Horatio Alger Association of Distinguished Americans Scholarship Eligibility: High school junior; faced and overcome great obstacles in their young lives; exhibited determination, integrity, and perseverance in overcoming adversity, GPA of 2.0 or higher (unweighted) as well as have critical financial need ($55,000 or lower adjusted gross family income). Amount: Award amounts vary depending on scholarship, $2500 to over $50,000
Mar 15	Hispanic Scholarship Fund Scholar Eligibility: Senior of Hispanic heritage; US citizen, permanent resident, or DACA; Minimum GPA of 3.0; plans to enroll full-time in accredited 4-year institution; FAFSA Amount: $500 – $5000 (10,000 student scholars) plus mentorship, support services, internships, and summits
Mar 15	Jefferson Alumni Golf Apprenticeship Scholarship Program Eligibility: Graduating Jefferson High School senior interested in a trade and joining an apprenticeship program (scholarship available after acceptance into an apprenticeship program) Amount: $500 award to support the cost of tuition and books within the program
Mar 17 4 pm (CST)	Gems of Hope Eligibility: Senior who has been perviously diagnosed with cancer or an immediate family member; financial need Amount: up to $2500 (multiple scholarships)
Mar 18	Fontana Transport Inc. Scholars Program Eligibility: Senior planning to pursue a full-time undergraduate degree at a 4-year accredited university in nine areas of study (see application eligibility); first generation college student; underrepresented; financial need; weighted 3.5 GPA; US citizenship is NOT required Amount: $5000
Mar 20	The Barry & Gilda Boyer-Van Meter, Inc Power Your Future Scholarship  Eligibility: CRCSD seniors interested in the electrical trade Amount: Covers tools, steel toe boots, outerwear and other applicable apprenticeship fees
Mar 23 12pm – noon (EST)	TMCF Bridging the Dream Scholarship Eligibility: Seniors planning to be enrolled at two or four year accredited post-secondary institution or continuous education program during the 2022-2023 academic year; cumulative GPA of 2.75 or higher (unweighted); be Pell-Grant eligible, be a diverse candidate or be from an underserved community. Amount: Up to $10,000 (25 awards)
Mar 31 (5:00 pm CST)	Aegon Asset Management Scholarship Eligibility: Senior students from historically underrepresented groups (including students identifying as female) interested in the financial services industry, especially within asset management. Students must commit to a four-year degree program. Amount: $2000 (five awards)
Mar 31	Beyond the Cure Ambassador Scholarship program Eligibility: Childhood cancer survivor diagnosed before the age of 18 with cancer or a highgrade or anaplastic brain tumor; Attending an accredited post-secondary school in the fall of 2022; 2.5 minimum GPA (unweighted) Amount: $3500
Mar 31	Home Builders Association (HBA) Iowa Eligibility: Student pursuing a career in the home building industry or related trade Amount: up to $1000
Mar 31	Lockheed Martin STEM Scholarship Eligibility: Admitted to an engineering or computer science program at a 4-year college or university; 2.5 GPA (unweighted) Amount: Up to $40,000 ($10,000 for four years) 200 scholarships awarded; optional paid summer internships at Lockheed Martin
Mar 31 7:00 pm dropped off or postmarked	Marion American Legion post 298 Educational Trust Eligibility: Graduating senior must be a child, grandchild, great-grandchild, or step-relative of a living veteran of the United States Armed Forces; must be pursuing education beyond the high school level, including a 2 or 4 year college, trade, or technical Amount: $1600
Mar 31	SFM Foundation Scholarship Eligibility: Natural, adopted, step-child or full dependent of a worker injured or killed in a work related accident during employment with a Minnesota- or Iowa-based employer and entitled to receive benefits exclusive to work related injuries; plans to puruse a two or four-year program; GPA, work schedule, and community involvement are considered; financial need Amount: up to $15,000 (renewable annually if C average and full-time enrollment is maintained in college)
Apr 1	Professional Educators of Iowa (PEI) Scholarships Eligibility: Range of criteria depending on scholarship applied for. Awards available to students going in to education and those going in to other disciplines. Amount: $100 – $500
Apr 1 11:59 pm (CST)	Iowa Golf Association Foundation Scholarships Eligibility: Herman Sani: College-bound Iowa high school senior; Ann Griffel: Iowa high school senior girl with plans to attend an Iowa college, university, or trade school Amount: Herman Sani $8000 ($2000 for four years); Ann Griffel $2000
Apr 2	National Help America Hear Scholarship Eligibility: seniors who have a hearing loss, requiring the use of hearing aid(s) in their daily life. Amount: $2000 and two state-of-the-art hearing aids (five awards)
Apr 3	Brian Pearson Memorial Scholarship Eligibility: Junior or senior athletes who have previously participated in any Iowa Games events (Summer Iowa Games, Winter Iowa Games, Iowa Games Net Fest, Iowa Games NASP, etc) Amount: $1000 (awarded to one male and one female)
Apr 5 3:00 pm (CST)	Athene USA Game Changer Scholars Program Eligibility: Senior; plan to enroll in full-time undergraduate study at an accredited two- or four-year college/university located in the state of Iowa for the entire upcoming academic year; minimum GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale or its equivalent Amount: Multiple awards of $2000 (renewable, each year the award increases by $1000)
Apr 7	Nick Adenhart Memorial Scholarship (administered by the Cedar Rapids Kernels Foundation) Eligibility: Local high school senior; played an organized sport in the last two years; great teammate; clear vision of career goal; demonstrate hard work and determination. Amount: $1000
Apr 15 12:00 p.m. (noon)	Marion American Legion Auxiliary Unit 298 Merit Award Eligibility: Graduating senior must be a child, grandchild, great-grandchild, or step-relative of a member of the Marion American Legion Post 298 or the Marion American Legion Auxiliary; must be pursuing education beyond the high school level, including a 2 or 4 year college, trade, technical, or professional training Amount: $1000 (2 awards)
Apr 15	St. Paul Foundation: Leola Z Clark Scholarship Eligibility: Seniors who reside in the Wellington Heights neighborhood; annual family income cannot exceed $47,750 Amount: Three awards of $2,800 (dispersed over four years upon satisfactory academic progress)
Apr 16	Palo Communications Administrative Office Management/Accounting Scholarship Eligibility: Senior who lives in the Palo Communication service exchange and who’s parent or guardian subscribes to service(s); pursuing schooling in an administrative office management or accounting program; planning to stay in rural Iowa after graduation; C average or above Amount: $500
Apr 16	Palo Telecommunications/Networking/Data Communications Scholarship Eligibility: Senior who lives in the Palo Communication service exchange and who’s parent or guardian subscribes to service(s); pursuing schooling in telecommunications/networking/data communications technology; planning to stay in rural Iowa after graduation; C average or above Amount: $500
Apr 28	Veridian ArtShare Scholarship Eligibility: Applicant must have a Veridian account established in their own name and be a member in good standing; plans to attend an accredited undergraduate or vocational program in the arts (art education, art history, ceramics, design, graphic design, jewelry and metal arts, painting and drawing, photography, printmaking and sculpture). Amount: $2000
Apr 30	Matt Bertell Memorial Scholarship Eligibility: Attend furthering educational schooling during fall of graduation year at an accredited institution; Preferences (not requirements): students who bowled competitively in high school; plan to bowl competitively in college (collegiate, either club or sanctioned); plan to attend the University of Iowa; have diagnoses of, and/or experience social difficulty or similar challenges. Amount: $1000 or two $500 awards
April 30	*Think for Yourself Scholarship Eligibility: Age 15 or older; plans to enroll in an accredited undergraduate or vocational program by 2026; 500-800 word essay (five topic choices) Amount: One $5000 award; three $1000 awards

May – June deadlines

May 1	*Annual Visionary Scholarship Eligibility: Students in the classes of 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 must register for a packet; 500 word essay Amount: $1000 – $5000 multiple awards
May 1	Cadets of St. George, FCSLA Scholarship Eligibility: Senior from Linn County with a parent/guardian registered in a Catholic Parish in Linn County; minimum 2.5 GPA (unweighted); admitted to an accredited community college or college/university in Iowa Amount: $300 awarded after class schedule for second semester of college is received (by January 15, 2023)
May 1	Pearl Hull Falk Scholarship Eligibility: Senior of the Protestant faith; Iowa resident; will attend the University of Iowa full-time Amount: $5000
May 1	Rover Scholarship Eligibility: Senior with a GPA of 3.0 or above; 400-500 word essay about growing up with a pet in your life and how it has impacted the person you are today. Amount: $2500 check
May 15	Septagon Construction Academic Scholarship Eligibility: Senior with demonstrated leadership and service; pursuing a professional construction-related degree Amount: $500
May 15	B.W. and Jean Griffith Scholarship Trust Eligibility: Admitted to the College of Engineering at Iowa State University; must graduate from a high school in Linn County; minimum unweighted GPA of 3.0; demonstrate financial need; aptitude for engineering subjects Amount: Up to one-half of the cost of room, board, and tuition
May 25	Louis Tumarkin Zazove Foundation Scholarship Eligibility: Applicant must have 50dB hearing loss in each ear or have a cochlear implant; US citizen or green card; plans to attend a college or university in the fall of application year Amount: $3800 per year (up to four years)
May 31	American Indian College Fund Full Circle Scholarship Eligibility: Native American U.S. citizen that is a member or descendant of a state or federally recognized tribe; 2.0 unweighted GPA; enroll in a college program by the Fall of 2022 Amount: $15,000 (650 awards)
May 31	*Fifth Month Scholarship Eligibility: Student 14 or older; US resident; 250 word letter to the number five explaining why five is important Amount: $1500
June 1	Joe Francis Haircare Scholarship Eligibility: Student who is currently applying for entrance into Cosmetology/Barber School Amount: $1500 – $3000
June 1	Mae Henry Family and Consumer Science Award Eligibility: Local senior who plans to pursue a four-year Bachelor degree program of study in any area of Family and Consumer Science (may include FCS at a community college) Amount: $300
June 15 12pm (CST)	Boom & Buckets Scholarship Program Eligibility: Student pursuing a heavy machinery themed program in college or trade school in the US or Canada Amount: $1000
June 15	Community Leadership Scholarship Eligibility: College-bound community leaders who embody the qualities of leadership and deep-rooted interest in community involvement and improvement. Amount: $1000
June 15	The Ortleib Foundation Scholarship (http://ortliebfoundation.org/application/) Eligibility: Letter of cancer diagnosis; essays on academic and career goals Amount: $1000
June 30	Aviation – Navigate Your Future Scholarship Eligibility: Senior planning a career in the general aviation field; accepted into an aviation-related program at an accredited college or university Amount: $2500
June 30	Catherine McAuley Scholarship Eligibility: Iowa students whose family income is $50,000 or less annually; attend Mount Mercy University and reside on campus for four years during the academic year, file FAFSA prior to July 1 Amount: Full tuition (renewable for four years)
June 30	Keches Law Group Scholarship Eligibility: Accepted to an accredited college, university, or trade school program within the United States; demonstrated good character and high initiative; essay Amount: $1500 (one award pursuing undergraduate degree, one award entering trade school)

July – August deadlines

July 1	AGMA Foundation Scholarship Eligibility: Students interested in a career in the gear industry and/or power transmission as it related to the gear industry; full or part time student in the fall in a nationally accredited program Amount: Technical School/Associate Degree – $2500 (renewable up to $7500), Undergraduate $5000 (renewable up to $20,000)
July 1	Andy Triplett Balanced Man Scholarship (UNI Sigma Phi Epsilon Fraternity) Eligibility: Male senior attending UNI in the fall; minimum 3.0 G:A (unweighted); academic excellence, leadership skills, and a commitment to health and well-being; no obligation to join Amount: Iowa Theta is awarding $2,000 in scholarships
July 1	Bookoo Scholarship Eligibility: Senior who will attend an accredited college or university in the fall; completed essay application Amount: $1000
July 26	Community Contribution Scholarship Eligibility: Applicants must write about a need in their community, describe how they addressed the issue, implemented the plan and made change happen Amounts: $1500 (7); $2500; $5000; 7000
July 31	American Association of State Troopers Scholarship Eligibility: Senior applicants must be a dependent of AAST member in good standing parent; students can apply each year for a total of four scholarships Amount: $1000 each year applied
July 31	Build a Better Future Scholarship Eligibility: 2022 Senior of Latino or Hispanic descent; must be the child of an immigrant; minimum GPA of 3.0 or higher (unweighted); planning to enroll in a two to five year college or university in the fall; submit a 500-1000 word essay about the challenges faced Amount: $1000
July 31	Jet Future Business Leadersh Scholarship Eligibility: 2022 Senior planning to pursue a career in business; essay should address the prompt and be between 250 and 500 words in length Amount: $1000
July 31	New Silver Fintech Scholarship Eligibility: Enrolling as a full-time student at an accredited U.S. college or university; no minimum GPA, must be a US citizen or permanent resident (including DACA students); essay on the future of financial technologies Amount: $10,000
July 31	Strong Work Ethic Scholarship Eligibility: Enrolled in a two to five-year post-secondary institution for the 2022 Fall semester; minimum GPA of 3.0 or higher (unweighted) and be in good overall academic standing; strong work ethic essay Amount: $1000
July 31	Thomas H. Macbride Leadership Scholarship Eligibility: Senior who will attend the University of Iowa in the fall; demonstrated ability to excel in academics, extra-curricular activities, and human service Amount: $250 – $3000
Aug 1 (11:59 pm PT)	Global Perspectives Scholarship Eligibility: 2022 senior; attend an accredited college or university in fall of 2022; essay should address the question: What kind of global impact project is most critical for you to focus on and why, and what is your plan to make that impact in the next year and beyond? Amount: $1000
Aug 1	Michael Moody Fitness Scholarship (http://www.michaelmoodyfitness.com/student-scholarship-chicago) Eligibility: 2023 senior; GPA of 3.0 or greater during last academic year; Demonstrate ambition and self-drive as evidenced by outstanding achievement in school, and participation and leadership in school activities and work experience; enroll in a health related major. Amount: $1500
Aug 31	Arctic Physical Therapy Scholarship Eligibility: Attend college no later than January of 2023; GPA of 3.0 or greater during last academic year; essay Amount: $500

September – October deadlines

Sept 9 12 pm (noon, PT)	Cameron Impact Scholarship Eligibility: Seniors with a strong academic and volunteering record, 3.7 GPA or higher (unweighted) Amount: Covers full tuition, fees, and books (does not cover Room & Board) at the recipient’s chosen collegiate institution
Sept 15 5 pm (PT)	Gates Scholarship Eligibility: Outstanding, minority, high school seniors from low-income households with a 3.3 GPA or higher (unweighted) Amount: Covers full cost of attendance that is not already covered by other financial aid and the expected family contribution
Sept 17 11:59 pm (Sept 30 if a Zoom video session is watched on 9/16)	*Constituting America “We the Future” Eligibility: Student in grade 9-12 Only one entry per student per category is permitted. Categories: Essay, Song, STEM, Short film, or PSA. Categories have varying subjects. Amount: $1000 Scholarship
Sept 27	Questbridge Scholarship Eligibility: Low-income high school senior who has excelled academically; rigorous course load; top 5-10% class; SAT score >1260, ACT composite score >27 (not required to take tests) Amount: Granted early admission to one of QuestBridge’s college partners with a full four-year scholarship, worth over $200,000.
Sept 30	Cochlear Scholarships Eligibility: For 2023 high school graduates; open to Cochlear Nucleus, Baha, and Osia recipients; will be enrolled in an accredited technical school, vocational school, trade school, college, or university; maintain a 3.0 GPA or better (for academic scholarship only) Amount: $2000 (3 awards, up to four years)
Sept 30	Path to Pro Scholarship Program – Home Depot Foundation Eligibility: Senior planning to enroll in an approved trade-related program at an accredited two-year school (technical/vocational school or college) in the US; focused on Carpentry, Electrical, HVAC, Plumbing, or Construction Management Amount: $2000 (125 awards)
Sept 30	True Impact of Injury Scholarship Eligibility: Current high school senior; minimum GPA of 3.0 or higher (unweighted); 750 – 1000 word essay explaining the impact someone’s injury accident has had on you, your friends, and/or family. Amount: $1000
Oct 1 by 4 p.m.	*William Randolph Hearst United States Senate Program Scholarship, Iowa link Eligibility: Junior or senior student who demonstrates leadership by actively serving in an elected or appointed qualified leadership position such as student government, National Honor Society, and student council Amount: $10,000 plus an all expenses paid trip to Washington DC. for two students
Oct 8	AES Engineering Scholarship Eligibility: Essay; awarded on the basis of character Amount: $500
Oct 8	Levine Scholars Program (University of North Carolina – Charlotte) Eligibility: Admitted to UNC Charlotte. Must be nominated. Amount: The four-year scholarship includes full tuition, room, board, books, mandatory fees, an $8,000 service grant, and four summer experiences.
Oct 15	Foundation Fellowship (University of Georgia) Eligibility: Students who meet a very high academic threshold. Submit early action first-year admission by October 15th, Foundation Fellowship application by November 1st. Amount: $20,900 (plus a Presidential waiver, worth $19,040 per year) Fellows also receive individual travel-study grants ($9000), spring group travel-study (one domestic and two international trips, $9900), research and academic conference grants ($1750), and a post-first-year study abroad program at Oxford University ($8500).
Oct 18	Heisman High School Scholarship Eligibility: Senior student athletes who have participated in at least one sport in grades 9,10, or 11 with a 3.0 GPA or higher, is a leader at school and in the community, and serves as a role model to underclassman Amount: $1000 to $10,000
Oct 31	BigFuture Scholarship Eligibility: Complete college planning steps to qualify. Steps to complete this month: practice for the SAT & strengthen your college list. Amount: $500 to $40,000
Oct 31 5 pm (ET)	Coca Cola Scholarship Eligibility: High school senior with a 3.0 GPA or higher (unweighted) who is making a significant impact on their school and community Amount: $20,000
Oct 31	* VFW Voice of Democracy Eligibility: Students in grades 9-12. Record and submit an audio-essay on the 2022-23 patriotic theme: “Why is the Veteran Important?” Amount: State winners receive a minimum of $1,000 and an all-expense-paid trip to Washington D.C. and the chance to compete for $154,000 in scholarships – with the first place winner receiving a $35,000 scholarship.

November – December deadlines

Ongoing	NROTC Scholarship/4-year Marine Option Program Eligibility: US Citizen or green card holder; meet physical qualifications; minimum SAT score of 1000 or ACT score of 22. Amount: $180,000 tuition to university of choice; $750 books per academic year; $250-$400 monthly subsistence allowance
Nov 1	Park Scholarship (North Carolina State University) Eligibility: Demonstrated achievement and evidence of future potential in scholarship, leadership, service, and character. Semi-final interviews Amount: Covers full tuition and fees, room and board, books and supplies, travel, and personal expenses. Also provides grants to fund enrichment experiences. Four-year value for out-of-state students is over $200,000
Nov 1	Notre Dame Scholars Program Eligibility: Senior, outstanding academic achievement and commitment to service. Some require Restrictive Early Action by Nov. 1 or Jan 1 with Regular Decision Amount: Over 20 merit-based scholarships ranging from $10,000 up to full cost of attendance over four years, and up to $12,000 enrichment funding for service and leadership projects.
Nov 1	Tier One Scholars (University of Houston) Eligibility: Preferred 1400 and above SAT, 30 ACT and above, and top 10% of class. Tier One and admission application. Amount: All tuition and mandatory fees for four years, on-campus housing and meals for two years, $1000 stipend for research, $2000 stipend for learning abroad, out-of-state waiver of non-resident tuition.
Nov 1	University of Miami Stamps Scholarship (Coral Gables, Florida) Eligibility: 3 Merit-based scholarships for high school seniors Amount: Full cost of attendance for four years. Includes tuition and fees, on-campus housing, meal plan, University health insurance, textbooks, laptop, and access to a $12,000 enrichment fund for study abroad, research, and internships.
Nov 1 11:59 pm (EST)	Wells Scholars Program (Indiana University, Bloomington) Eligibility: Nomination process; top 5% by class rank, have a GPA of at least 3.9 out of 4.0, and (optionally) a 1430+ SAT score and/or 32+ ACT score. Amount: Full cost of attendance for four years. Includes tuition and fees, on-campus housing, meal plan, study abroad and summer grant funding
Nov 1	Visionary Scholarship Eligibility: 500 word essay “Why college is important to me” Amount: $1000-$5000 (5 awards)
Nov 13	Colgate “Haz La U” College Grant Program Eligibility: High School Senior of Hispanic heritage who will be pursuing a degree; US citizen, permanent resident, or qualify under DACA; unweighted GPA of 3.0 or higher; leadership and dedication to community Amount: $2000 – $10,000. Students are required to attend a regional virtual award ceremony
Nov 14 11:59 pm (PT)	ELKS Foundation: Most Valuable Student Eligibility: High School Senior who will be pursuing a 4-year degree. Male and female students compete separately Amount: $4000 – $50,000 (over 4 years). Top 20 national finalists receive an all-expenses paid Leadership Weekend in Chicago where they interview with judges for the top scholarship awards. 480 runners-up will receive $4,000 scholarships.
Nov 14	Eminence Fellows Program & Scholarship (The Ohio State University) Eligibility: Outstanding academic, commitment to service, and character. Video and Essay. Apply to honors and early action Nov. 1 Amount: Full cost of attendance at Ohio State for eight semesters of full-time enrollment, plus an enrichment grant valued at up to $3,000 accessible after the first year of successful study.
Nov 15 11:59 pm (ET)	The Robertson Scholars Leadership Program (Duke University, Durham, North Carolina) Eligibility: Outstanding potential to become great leaders, intellectual curiosity, strength of character, collaborative spirit Amount: Eight semesters of full tuition, room and board, mandatory fees, plus funding for three summer experiences, two semesters abroad, and conferences throughout the year
Nov 17 11:59 (CST)	Jack Kent Cooke Foundation College Scholarship Eligibility: High achieving senior; family income up to $95,000 Amount: Up to $55,000 per year to attend a four-year accredited undergraduate school.
Nov 30	*Elevate Mental Health Awareness Scholarship Eligibility: Open to all students; Essay required Amount: $500
Dec 1 apply for admission Jan 28 deadline	Eugene McDermott Scholars Program (University of Texas at Dallas) Eligibility: Seniors with records of outstanding academic achievement, outstanding leadership and service, and a commitment to participate in the extracurricular, leadership, and service dimensions of the McDermott Scholars Program; ACT 33 or higher, SAT 1490 or higher; top 5% of class Amount: Full tuition and mandatory fees, stipends for housing and living, leadership training, and funding for studying abroad and other engagement records of outstanding academic achievement, outstanding leadership and service, and a commit
Dec 1	Vanderbilt Signature Scholarships (Nashville, Tennessee) Eligibility: 3 Merit-based scholarships for high school seniors Amount: Full tuition for 4 years plus summer stipends for study abroad, research or service projects
Dec 3	Carthage Presidential Scholarships (Kenosha, Wisconsin) Eligibility: Merit-based scholarships for high school seniors Amount: 35 scholarships ranging from $25,000 to full tuition per year
Dec 4	*American Legion Oratorical Contest Eligibility: Constitutional speech contest open to high school students Amount: Ranging from $100 (4-6th place at local area post) – $25,000 (National Grand Prize winner)
Dec 7 3 pm (CST)	AbbVie Immunology Scholarship Eligibility: Exceptional students diagnosed by a healthcare professional with an inflammatory disease: AS, CD, HS, JIA, Ps, PsA, RA, UC, or UV  Amount: $5000 scholarship for students pursuing an Associate degree; $15,000 for students pursuing a Bachelor degree
Dec 13 11:59 pm (CST)	Science Ambassador Scholarship Eligibility: Senior woman who is passionate about STEM; Student must record herself explaining the STEM topic in a 3-minute video. Amount: Pays the winner’s undergraduate tuition expenses for up to four years
Dec 15	Burger King McLamore Foundation Scholarships Eligibility: Senior with a 2.5 or higher GPA (unweighted); planning to enroll in a two or four-year college, university or trade school in the US, Canada or Puerto Rico. Separate general and employee-based scholarships will be awarded. Amount: Scholarships range from $1000 (employee-based renewable) to $50,000 for the James W. McLamore WHOPPER® scholarship (highly qualified students demonstrating leadership, work experience, and financial need)
Dec 17 3 pm (10,000 app. limit)	Equitable Excellence Scholarship Eligibility: Seniors who have made an outstanding achievement related to reducing risk in areas such as financial, environment, health and/or emergency preparedness or an achievement around empowering society to better face risk Amount: 100 renewable awards of $5,000 each and up to 100 one-time honorariums of $2,500 each
Dec 17 11:59 pm (EST)	Foot Locker Scholar Athlete Program Eligibility: Senior student-athletes who demonstrate exceptional academic ability and strong leadership skills in sports, in their schools, and within their communities. Must be currently involved in sports, have a minimum GPA of 3.0, and plan to pursue a four-year undergraduate degree. Amount: Twenty awards of $20,000 each
Dec 31 5:00 pm (PST)	Atlanta Innovative Medicine Annual Scholarship Opportunity Eligibility: Applicants must be at least 18 years old and a US citizen; GPA of 2.5 or higher; proof of enrollment or acceptance documentation at an accredited college, university or accredited community college; 1200 word essay Amount: $1500
Dec 31	*Circledin No Sweat Scholarship – (flyer) Eligibility: Age 13 and up; US resident Amount: $2500
Dec 31	*FIRE Free Speech Essay Scholarship (reopens in 2023) Eligibility: Junior or senior student; 700-900 word essay convincing peers that free speech is a better idea than censorship Amount: $500 – $10,000
Dec 31	Top Ten List Scholarship Eligibility: Age 14 or older; In 250 words or less, create a Top Ten List of the top ten reasons you should get this scholarship Amount: $1500

January – February deadlines

Jan 1	Employment Boost Scholarship Eligibility: Senior accepted at a two or four year college; GPA of 3.6 or above (unweighted); 500-1000 word essay Amount: $1000
Jan 1	Notre Dame Scholars Program Eligibility: Senior, outstanding academic achievement and commitment to service. Some require Restrictive Early Action by Nov. 1 or Jan 1 with Regular Decision Amount: Over 20 merit-based scholarships ranging from $10,000 up to full cost of attendance over four years, and up to $12,000 enrichment funding for service and leadership projects.
Jan 3	Hixon Opportunity Scholarship (Iowa State University) Eligibility: Senior planning to attend ISU; verify FAFSA by Jan 1; extreme financial need Amount: Half tuition for four years ($18,000) for 100 students across Iowa
Jan 4	Academic Scholarships & Signature Scholars Programs (Washington University in St. Louis, St. Louis, MO) Eligibility: Top ranges of ACT/SAT, 10% class, application for admission Amount: Multiple scholarship offering partial to full tuition, plus stipends
Jan 5 3 pm (CST)	GE-Reagan Foundation Scholar Program Eligibility: College-bound seniors who demonstrate exemplary leadership, drive, integrity, and citizenship; 3.0 GPA (unweighted) Amount: $10,000 renewable for up to three additional years ($40,000 total)
Jan 7	*Diller Teen Tikkun Olam Awards Eligibility: Applicants must be Jewish; of Jewish heritage; age 13-19; expecting to enroll in a two or four year technical institution, college, or university Amount: $36,000 (15 awards)
Jan 9 postmarked or emailed	Ron Brown Scholarship Eligibility: US Citizen, Black/African-American, high school seniors who excel academically, show leadership potential, participate in community service and demonstrate financial need Amount: $40,000 ($10,000 a year)
Jan 10 3 pm (CST)	American Water Inclusion and Diversity Scholarship Program Eligibility: Applicants must self-identify as a member of a traditionally underrepresented group: American Indian or Alaska Native, Asian, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, Female (any race or ethnicity); interested in pursuing a certificate or degree in a non-medical STEM or business-related field; minimum grade point average of 3.0 on 4.0 scale (or its equivalent) Amount: $40,000 ($10,000 a year)
Jan 11 4 pm (CST)	Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholarships Eligibility: Minority senior; US citizen; evidence of financial need; record of academic excellence; demonstrated leadership potential and a dedication to community service; plans to attend an accredited and approved 4-year college in the US; have not accrued more than 25% of credits needed to graduate from college. Amount: $30,000 (50 awards)
Jan 13	US Air Force ROTC Eligibility: US Citizen; medical exam; SAT composite of 1240 or ACT composite of 26; physical fitness assessment Amount: Varies – partial to full ride scholarships
Jan 19 (Jan 12 Recommender Deadline)	APIA Scholarship (Asian and Pacific Islander) Eligibility: US citizen, national, or legal permanent resident; Enrolling in a U.S. accredited college or university in Fall 2023; minimum cumulative GPA of 2.7 (unweighted); FASFA by early April 2023 Amount: $2,500 one-year awards to $20,000 multi-year awards
Jan 20 3 pm (CST)	Amazon Future Engineer Eligibility: US Citizen, permanent resident, or employment authorized; pursue a computer science or engineering degree in college; taken computer science or hardware engineering classes in high school or at a college dual program; need for financial assistance; 2.3 cumulative GPA out of a 4.0 scale Amount: up to $40,000 ($10,000 per year) plus paid summer internships
Jan 26	*The Coolidge: A scholarship for America Eligibility: Juniors only; must intend to enroll in an accredited US college or university in the fall of 2023; show a distinguished academic record with a rigorous course of study; humility and service Amount: Prestigious, full-ride, presidential scholarship that covers a student’s tuition, room, board, and expenses for four years of undergraduate study. To be used at any accredited college or university in the United States. Finalists are flown to Plymouth Notch, Vermont for an interview weekend.
Jan 30 postmarked	Mediacom World Class Scholars Scholarship Program Eligibility: Senior students residing in a community served by Mediacom; accepted at a two- or four- year accredited institution prior to receiving scholarship Amount: $1000
Jan 30	* **Technology Addiction Scholarship (http://www.digitalresponsibility.org/technology-addiction-awareness-scholarship) Eligibility: Student in grades 9-12; 140-character message about technology addiction; top 10 applications will be asked to write a full length 500- to 1,000-word essay about technology addiction. Amount: $1000
Jan 31 11:59 pm (PST)	Cancer for College Scholarships Eligibility: Over 100 scholarships available to cancer survivors; one general application determines the scholarship/s student is eligible for Amount: Amount Varies
Jan 31	DAR (Daughters of the American Revolution) Scholarships Eligibility: Five different scholarships available to graduating seniors;1000 word personal statement and additional documents; other requirements, such as GPA, vary between scholarships Amount: Amount Varies – up to full tuition & full room and board/expenses
Jan 31	Phyllis G Meekins Scholarship Eligibility: Need-based; senior from a recognized minority background who will be playing golf at the collegiate level. Amount: $5000
Jan 31 5 pm (CST)	Roofing Alliance Melvin Kruger Endowed Scholarship Program Eligibility: Seniors who are dependent children of roofing industry company employees, as well as construction management students or students enrolled in CTE programs or schools. Apply for one of the following scholarship categories: The Accredited Post-Secondary Institution Scholarship, The Accredited Career Technical Education Scholarship, and the Diversity Scholarship. Amount: $1000 non renewable to $5000 (renewable for three additional years)
Jan 31	Rove Pest Control Scholarship Eligibility: Senior accepted to a college or university; preference will go to a student intending to study entomology Amount: $500
Jan 31	Strayer-Rairden Scholarship Eligibility: Senior who will attend the University of Iowa and declare a major in Physics/Astronomy. The winner must maintain a 3.2 GPA while in college and remain in the declared major. Amount: $1000 (renewable for three additional years)
Jan 31 11 am (CST)	Union Plus Scholarship Eligibility: Senior who is a dependent child of a current or retired union member; accepted into a U.S. accredited college, university, community college, technical or trade school at the time the award is issued; 3.0 GPA (unweighted) Amount: $500 – $4000 (over 190 awards)
Feb 1	Amazon Future Engineer Eligibility: Senior planning to pursue a bachelor’s degree in computer science, software engineering, computer engineering or another computer science related field of study from an accredited 4-year college or university; students must have taken or be enrolled in AP Computer Science A or AP Computer Science Principles or computer science through a college dual enrollment program Amount: 100 high school seniors will win $40,000 for college and a guaranteed paid internship at Amazon
Feb 1 postmarked	Grand Lodge of Iowa Masonic Scholarship (Click on Masonic Scholarship Application 2023) Eligibility: Senior attending a public high school in Iowa with plans to attend a two- or four-year college program. Masonic connection is not necessary. Select finalists will be asked to interview before a committee. Emphasis on leadership roles in the school and community. Amount: $5000 (15 awards), $2500 (10 awards)
Feb 1	Iowa National Guard Officers Auxiliary Student Scholarship Eligibility: Open to dependents of an Iowa National Guard Member; graduating senior planning to puruse a two- or four- year degree or certification program Amount: $500-1000
Feb 3	AMS Freshman Undergraduate Scholarship (American Meteorology Society) Eligibility: Student entering college in the fall of 2022; planning to pursue a degree in the atmospheric or related oceanic or hydrologic sciences. Marine biology does not meet this requirement. GPA of 3.0 or above (unweighted) Amount: $5000 ($2500 each year for freshman and sophomore years)
Feb 3 5 pm (CST)	Warren A. Morrow Memorial Scholarship (Iowa Credit Union Foundation) Eligibility: Senior with an account in good standing at an Iowa Credit Union Amount: $1000 – $3000 (8 awards)
Feb 5	**Beta Sigma Psi Scholarships (http://epsilon.betasigmapsi.org) Eligibility: Gentleman entering Iowa State University in the fall: scholastic achievement and active participation in community and church; Amount: $1000 (one ward) – $2000 (three awards)
Feb 5	McDonald’s HACER National Scholarship Eligibility: Seniors with at least one parent of Hispanic heritage; US citizen, permanent legal resident, or DACA; 3.0 GPA (unweighted); plan to enroll in a two or four-year college or university; FAFSA Amount: up to $100,000
Feb 6	Veridian Credit Union Scholarship Eligibility: Students must have a Veridian Credit Union account established in their own name and be a member in good standing; will be enrolled in an accredited undergraduate or vocational program in the 2022-23 academic year; Veridian Credit Union staff, directors and their immediate relatives are not eligible. Amount: $2000
Feb 7	Elks Foundation: Legacy Scholarship Eligibility: College-bound senior; child or grandchild of a dues paying Elks member; recipients will be required to perform annual service with an Elks lodge during the four years of receiving the scholarship Amount: $4000
Feb 10	The Iowa Farm Bureau Federation (IFBF) Scholarships Eligibility: Children of current IFBF members who are in good standing with the organization; minimum 2.5 GPA (unweighted), involvement in extra-curricular activities, accepted into an accredited undergraduate or vocational program Amount: $500 to $10000 (state winner, $2500 renewable for 4 years)
Feb 11	Iowa Newspaper Foundation Scholarships Eligibility: Senior planning a career in the newspaper industry, journalism, communication, graphic design, marketing, or public relations Amount: Range of scholarships awarded
Feb 15 3 pm (CST)	Community First Credit Union Scholarships Eligibility: Senior applicant must be a member of Community First Credit Union Amount: 22 awards totaling $50,000
Feb 16	**Gordon A. Rich Memorial Scholarship (http://www.gordonrich.org/html/apply.html) Eligibility: Senior students pursuing a four-year bachelor’s degree; dependent child of a full-time employee in the financial services industry; minimum GPA of 3.5 (unweighted) and ranked in top 20% of class; financial need Amount: $12,500 per year (up to $50,000)
Feb 17	Alliant Energy Innovation Scholarship Program Eligibility: Senior who is a dependent child of a current Alliant Energy customer; plans to attend an accredited two- or four-year college, university, or vocational-technical school located in Iowa or Wisconsin; plan to study business or STEM field; GPA between 2.5 and 4.0 (unweighted) Amount: $1000 (25 awards)
Feb 20	Vegetarian Resource Group College Scholarship Eligibility: Seniors who have promoted vegetarianism in their schools and/or communities and have shown compassion, courage, and a strong commitment to promoting a peaceful world through a vegetarian diet/lifestyle. Amount: One $10,000 and two $5000 awards
Feb 22	Iowa Financial Know-How Challenge: Senior Scholarship Eligibility: Senior planning to attend a technical school, college or university; completion of online financial literacy tools Amount: $2,000 college scholarship to 25 Iowa high school students each year. All participants experience two online tools to help them understand ways to reduce borrowing to pay for college and receive emailed tips on planning and paying for college.
Feb 22	Dupaco R. W. Hoefer Foundation Scholarship Eligibility: Seniors who will be entering a 4-year college/university program or a community college/trade school program; 500 word essay OR 150-180 second video Amount: $2000 (10 awarded for college/university and 10 awarded for community college/trade school)
Feb 24	Minority Freshman Undergraduate Scholarship (American Meteorology Society) Eligibility: Minority student entering college in the fall of 2022; planning to pursue a degree in the atmospheric or related oceanic or hydrologic sciences. Marine biology does not meet this requirement. GPA of 3.0 or above (unweighted) Amount: $6000 ($3000 each year for freshman and sophomore years)
Feb 25	RMEL Foundation Scholarship Eligibility: Senior planning to pursue an electric industry position certificate (lineman/operations) or a bachelors degree that leads to a career in the electric industry. Amount: $1000 – $3000
Feb 28	BigFuture Scholarship Eligibility: Complete college planning steps to qualify. Steps to complete this month: explore scholarships, complete the FAFSA, and apply to colleges Amount: $500 to $40,000
Feb 28	GreenState Credit Union Give & Grow Scholarship Eligibility: Applicant must be the primary owner of a GreenState account; has been “Giving Back to our Communities” through volunteer hours and contributions to non-profit organizations Amount: six $1500 awarded (GreenState will also donate $1,500 to a non-profit organization of the scholarship winner’s choosing)
Feb 28	Masonry Institute of Iowa Foundation Scholarship Eligibility: Students pursuing a program related to the construction, architecture, or engineering field. Must attend an accredited undergraduate or vocational program in Iowa Amount: $500