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

November – December deadlines

Nov 1	**Eminence Fellows Program & Scholarship (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 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 15 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. 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 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 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 by 5th, TBD	*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 5	*Steven J. Brady Stop Hunger Scholarship Eligibility: Students who are working to end hunger in their communities. Amount: $5000 scholarship for college and a $5000 grant to give to the hunger-related charity of their choice
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	*FIRE Free Speech Essay Scholarship 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 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 6	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 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	*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	* **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	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	Dinah Shore Scholarship Eligibility: Female high school senior who enjoys the game of golf and is pursuing a college education, but will not be playing collegiate golf. Amount: $5000
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
Feb 1 postmarked	Grand Lodge of Iowa Masonic Scholarship (Click on Masonic Scholarship Application 2022) 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: Scholarship awards will vary based on investment income. Scholarships may be used for school related expense such as tuition, fees, and books.
Feb 4	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 4 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 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 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 14	Hispanic Scholarship Fund Eligibility: Seniors of Hispanic heritage; US citizen, permanent legal resident, or DACA; 3.0 GPA (unweighted); plan to enroll in a four-year college or university; FAFSA Amount: Scholarship dollar amounts vary; Scholars receive career services, mentorship, leadership development, knowledge building, and wellness training
Feb 15 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
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 25? TBD Opens Jan 5	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 Amount: $2000 (10 awarded for college/university and 10 awarded for community college/trade school)

March-April deadlines

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	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	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 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 8? TBD	Iowa Elks Association Vocational Grant (link to come) 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
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? TBD	Brightstar Systems Future Technologies Scholarship Eligibility: Acceptance at an accredited college or university; interest in technology Amount: $1000 award for tuition, fees, on-campus room and board, or books
Mar 15	Delta Kappa Gamma Educational Scholarship Eligibility: Senior who will be pursuing a degree in education Amount: $500
Mar 18	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.
Apr TBD	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 TBD	Gems of Hope Eligibility: Senior impacted by cancer, personally or an immediate family member Amount: $1500 to be used for tuition, books, or fees

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 Univeristy 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 27	Children’s Cancer Connection Empowering Scholarship Eligibility: Senior individual or sibling directly affected by cancer before age 18; living, diagnosed, or treated in the state of Iowa; plan to attend a two- or four-year institution. Amount: $500 or $1000 (eligible once per calendar year for four years)
June 1	Disaster Relief Scholarship Program Eligibility: Students who have experienced a natural disaster or insurance dispute; 500-1000 word essay; accepted at a college or university Amount: $10,000

July – August deadlines

July 1 emailed or mailed application	Bookoo Scholarship Eligibility: Senior who will attend an accredited college or university in the fall; completed esay application Amount: $1000

September – October deadlines

Sept 10 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 28	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	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.
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	Park Scholarship (North Carolina State University) Eligibility: Outstanding students must be endorsed by your Cedar Rapids high school by October 15th. Contact your school counselor 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 $208,000
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 15	Olin E. Teague Scholarship Eligibility: Student interested in pursuing a career in aerospace Amount: $4000
Oct 19	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 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 2021-22 patriotic theme: America: Where Do We Go From Here? Amount: State winners receive 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 $30,000 scholarship.