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This is a work in progress. Scholarships will continue to be added as they become available. Some scholarships require extensive planning so look ahead!
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 | 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 2 | Pearl Hull Falk Scholarship Eligibility: Senior of the Protestant faith; Iowa resident; will attend the Univeristy of Iowa full-time Amount: $5000 |
May 13 | The Balanced Man Scholarship (presented by the 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 |
May 18 | 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 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) |
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 | 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 |
June 1 | Joe Francis Haircare Scholarship Eligibility: Student who is currently applying for entrance into Cosmetology/Barber School Amount: $1500 – $3000 |
June 1 | Septagon Construction Academic Scholarship Eligibility: Senior with demonstrated leadership and service; pursuing a professional construction-related degree Amount: $500 |
June 15 | Community Leadership Scholarship Eligibility: College-bound community leaders whol embody the qualities of leadership and deep-rooted interest in community involvement and improvement. Amount: $1000 |
June 20 | Greek |
June 24 | 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 univeristy 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) |
June 30 | Women in Trades Scholarship Eligibility: Identify as a woman; enter a full-time post-secondary trade program in the fall; Amount: $3000 (5 awards) |
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 | Bookoo Scholarship Eligibility: Senior who will attend an accredited college or university in the fall; completed essay application 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: $10000 |
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 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 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 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. |
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 | *Circledin No Sweat Scholarship – (flyer) Eligibility: Age 13 and up; US resident Amount: $2500 |
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 |
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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 | Hixon Opportunity Scholarship (Iowa State University) Eligibility: Senior planning to attend ISU; verify FAFSA by Jan 1; financial need Amount: Half tuition for four years ($18,000) for one student from each county |
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 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 | * **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 | 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 | 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) |
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 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 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 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 | AMS 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 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 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 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 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 or higher (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 24 | 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 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 5 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) |
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 |
Feb 28 12 pm – 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) |
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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: Up to $1500 |
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 | 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 | 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 Eligibility:Seniors who plan to enroll in a mechanical or trade course of study at an accredited Iowa Community College Amount: $2500 (approximately 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 2022 – 2023 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 4 | 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 4 (11:59 CST) | **The James B. Morris Scholarship Fund (MSF) (http://www.morrisscholarship.org/index.php/application) Eligibility: High-achieving minority student; demonstrate strong academic performance and community service; need for financial aid. Amount: Six specific scholarships; amount varies |
Mar 7 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 7 | 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: $2000 (25) |
Mar 15 | American Legion Auxiliary – Second District, Iowa Eligibility: Senior student must be a child, grandchild, great-grandchild, or step-relative of a Veteran of United States Military and must plan to be enrolled in a school in the state of Iowa Amount: $300 |
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 | 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 2023; 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 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. |
Mar 18 | Gems of Hope Eligibility: Senior who has been directly impacted by cancer; financial need Amount: $1500 to be used for tuition, books, or fees |
Mar 25 | 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 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 | Jim Hallihan 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 31 | Palo Communications Scholarships Eligibility: Senior student residing in a home that is receiving telecommunications/broadband service from Palo Communications; minimum of a 2.0 GPA (unweighted); expressed interest to live and work in a rural community following graduation; accepted or to be enrolled in a two or four-year college/university or vocational school Amount: Telecommunications/Networking/Data Communications $500; Administrative Office Management/Accounting $500 |
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: $1000 – $10,000 (renewable annually if C average and full-time enrollment is maintained in college) |
Apr 1 | 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 |
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 4 | 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: $2000 (20 awards) |
Apr 8 | 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 11 4 pm | Bridge to the Future Tanager Place Scholarships Eligibility: Tanager Place client for a minimum of six months within the last two calendar years; demonstrate financial need; be admitted as a full-time student to an accredited, in-state, post-secondary educational institution Amount: Based on financial need, hardship, tuition cost |
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 29 5 pm | Aegon Asset Management Scholarship (deadline extended) 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 |
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 |
Apr 30 | 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 |
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