| Title |
Amount |
Qualification Factors |
App Deadline |
Southwest Iowa Educational Foundation
(Mail transcript, etc. to:
Tori Christie
President, SWIEF
2700 College Road
Council Bluffs, IA 51503)
|
vary |
Over 80 scholarships across all income levels are offered. You will receive an email if any additional info is needed, so be sure to check your email daily;
click here to access info and application |
March 15, 2017 |
Iowa Financial Aid
Scholarships, Loans, and Grants |
Up to full tuition at some Iowa colleges |
Vary; almost all require attending an Iowa college or university; click here to begin application process |
Vary; the sooner, the better |
| Stephen J. Brady STOP Hunger Scholarships |
$5,000 |
Must have unpaid volunteer service impacting hunger in the United States within the last 12 months;
click here for info & to access application |
opens Oct. 5 &
closes Dec. 5, 2016 |
| Cooke Foundation Scholarship |
$40,000 |
Financial need, 26 or higher ACT, persistence, service to others, and leadership;
click here for info and application |
Nov. 30, 2017 |
| Horatio Alger Scholarships |
$25,000
&
$10,000 |
Critical financial need ($55,000 or lower adjusted family gross income); 2.0 or higher GPA; U.S. citizenship; co-curricular and community service; and diplay integrity and have overcome adversity;
click here to access application |
Oct. 25, 2016 |
E. Wayne Cooley Scholarship Award
Iowa Girls' High School Athletic Union
|
five $1,000;
one $15,000 |
Female who demonstrates discipline, perseverance, character, superior athletic skill, leadership, academic achievements, and citizenship; ACT of 25+; 3.75 GPA on a 4.0 scale; participated in at least two sports each year of high school; completed applications should be turned into Mrs. Bode-Steinke by December 16 for committee selection of LC applicant; click here for more info & to access application
|
Dec. 16, 2016 |
| Centennial Rotary of Council Bluffs Scholarship |
$1,000
(2 awarded) |
Active involvement in the betterment of your community through volunteer work and community service; application must be submitted in PDF format to nancy.c.mack@hotmail.com; click here to access application
|
5:00 p.m.
January 1, 2017 |
| GE-Reagan Foundation Scholarship |
up to $10,000
per year |
Need for financial assistance and exemplary leadership, drive, integrity, and citizenship with financial assistance to pursue higher education; click here for info and application |
January 1, 2017 |
| Theatre Arts Guild (TAG) Scholarship |
$2,000 |
Must plan to pursue a degree in acting, dance, voice, direction, design, broadcasting theatre management, technical design, etc., as well as complete up to a 5-minute audition with two contrasting pieces; click here for info and application
|
February 1, 2017 |
| Iowa School Counselor Association Scholarship |
varies
$500 in 2016 |
No. 1 selection criteria is based on a 250-word essay about a K-12 school counselor who made a difference in your life; click here to access the online application
|
January 15, 2017 |
Kirkwood Community College
Golden Opportunity Scholarship |
Varies, adds up to full tuition |
Enroll at Kirkwood, complete a FAFSA and demonstrate financial need, maintain a 2.0 on all coursework at Kirkwood;
email jody.donaldson@kirkwood.edu or call her at 319-398-7186 |
First-come, first-serve until funds are depleted |
| Veridian Credit Union Scholarship |
$2,000 |
Must have a Veridian Credit Union account and not be an immediate relative of a VCU staff member or director; resume and essay;
click here to access info and application |
Feb. 3, 2017 |
Iowa Student Loan
Scholarships & Grants |
up to $2,000 |
Factors vary, so carefully read all of the descriptions; click here for info and to access applications |
Feb. 17, 2017
|
| Grand View University Global Scholarship Community Leader |
$1,000-$2,000 |
Must be a minority student accepted to Grand View University; 3.0 GPA on 4.0 scale;
see Mrs. Bode-Steinke to be the paper application |
February 22, 2017 |
Iowa College Aid
Grants & Scholarships |
Vary |
Vary; click here to read info and apply |
Vary |
Vary - All through
StudentScholarships.org |
$500-$20,000 |
Vary; you must read individual requirements; click here to apply |
Vary |
Iowa State
Freshman Scholarships |
Varies |
Vary - some are based on financial need; some, academics; some, community service, etc.;
click here to learn more and apply |
Vary |
| Iowa Newspaper Foundation Scholarships |
$500 and up
(8 different scholarships) |
Senior preparing for a newspaper career; must declare a major directly related to newspaper work; click here for info and to access applications |
Feb. 10,
2017 |
| HyVee Foundation Scholarship |
80 awarded at $1,000 |
Must be working for HyVee (hired before Sept. 16, 2016) or the son or daughter of a HyVee employee who began work before March 15, 2016; ACT score; personal reference; click here for info and to access application
|
Feb. 10, 2017 |
| EXCEL Physical Therapy Scholarship |
$1,000 |
3.5 or higher GPA; varsity sport or activity letter; planned enrollment in a 4-year college with intention to major in Physical Therapy;
see Mrs. Bode-Steinke to get the application
|
February 20, 2017 |
| Freddy Miranda Access Scholarship |
$1,000 |
Must enroll full time at one of the Iowa ACAC member colleges next year. To apply, submit a brief (300 words) letter (in Word) of why you should receive this scholarship. Include specific examples of how you demonstrate involvement in high school, the community, service to others, and your desire/motivation to complete a college education. Address your letter to the Access Scholarship Committee. The deadline to submit your application letter to Mrs. Bode-Steinke is 3:00 p.m. Tuesday, February 28, 2017. click here to access the list of colleges |
February 28, 2017
3:00 p.m.
Letter due to Mrs. Bode-Steinke |
| The Jewish Federation of Omaha Scholarships |
vary; up to $10,000 |
Must be a Jewish student living in the Omaha metropolitan area. Scholarships available for 2- and 4-year colleges, as well as trade and vocational programs; some are based on need; others, on academic merit; click here for additional info and application
|
March 1, 2017 |
| ICAN Outstanding Student Scholarship Honoring Steve Leven |
$250 |
Must enroll in an Iowa 2- or 4-year institution for 2016-17; essay describing how ICAN helped prepare you for your post-high school endeavors; click here for info and to apply |
March 1, 2017 |
| Eychaner Matthew Shepard Scholarships |
up to $9.000 over 4 years;
up to $40,000 over 4 years |
3.0/4.0 GPA; 22 or better ACT; openly lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or queer; demonstrated LGBTQ activism and community service; high moral and ethical standards; click here for info and application |
March 1, 2017 |
| IT Leadership Forum Teachnology Scholarship |
$1,000
(25 awarded) |
Minimum GPA of 3.0 on 4.0 scale, must have been involved in PLTW classes or clubs and plan to pursue a technology-related degree at an Iowa college; click here for the application |
March 1, 2017 |
| Iowa Automobile Dealers Foundation for Education Scholarship |
$2,000
(12 awarded) |
Committed to the pursuit of automotive-related studies, such as technician training, body shop/collision repair, diesel, sales, accounting, or business administration; click here for guidelines and application |
5:00 p.m.
March 1, 2017 |
| Preventing Childhood Obesity Community Scholarships |
$1,000 renewable
(5 awarded) |
Must plan to pursue bachelor's degree leading to a career related to health and wellness with an exclusive focus on children or adolescents; personal essay about fighting childhood obesity; click here for info and application
|
March 10, 2017 |
| Masonry Institute of Iowa Charles Nicholay Foundation Scholarship |
vary |
Must attend an Iowa institution and pursue a program related to construction/architecture/masonry field;
click here for more info and application |
March 10, 2017 |
| Ann Griffel Iowa Golf Association Scholarship |
$2,000 |
Female enrolling at an Iowa institution of higher learning -- university, college, or trade school; awards based on academic performance, extracurricular activities, and leadership qualities, not on golf accomplishments or ability; click here for info and application |
March 17, 2017 |
| Herman Sani Iowa Golf Association Scholarship |
$2,000/yr
renewable up to 4 years |
Must have experience or background in golf; awards based on academic performance, extracurricular activities, and leadership, no on golf accomplishments or ability; click here for info and application |
March 17, 2017
|
| Council Bluffs Building & Trade Association Scholarship |
$500 or more |
Thoroughly completed application packet which must be received by March 31, 2017, so keep in mind mail times;
click here to access application |
March 31, 2017 |
| SFM Foundation Scholarships |
up to $10,000/renewable each year |
Must have had a parent or guardian who was disabled or fatally injured in a workplace accident in Iowa, Minnesota, or Wisconsin; must pursue vocational education and training or a bachelor's or associate's degree at an accredited school; financial need; click here for more info and application |
March 31, 2017
|
| Eastern Nebraska/Western Iowa Car Council's Paul High Memorial Scholarship |
$300 (up to 4 awarded) |
Enrollment in an accredited automotive technology program; first consideration to a senior who has ties to an organized car club; see Mrs. Bode-Steinke to get the paper application
|
April 15, 2017 |
| First Friday Breakfast Club Scholarship |
$3,000 |
Participated in significant activities to promote LGBT acceptance and provide education and understanding of LGBT issues in your school or community. See Mrs. Bode-Steinke to get an application.
|
March 15, 2017 |
Iowa Western Community College
Freshman Scholarships |
Varies;
1 application for 825 scholarships worth over
$2.2 million |
Vary - some are based on financial need; some, academics; some, community service; etc. You must have applied and been accepted to IWCC before you can apply;
click here to learn more and apply |
March 15,
2017 |
| CHI Health Scholarships |
$1,500
(12 awarded) |
Complete the application on a computer, volunteer hours at a CHI facility, service hours, and a well-written essay; click here to access info and application
|
March 17, 2017 |
| Offutt Enlisted Spouses Club Scholarship |
varies |
Must have parent who is active duty military, retired, or deceased; 2.2 GPA or higher; ACT score; essay; involvement in school and community; financial need;
click here for info and application
|
March 24, 2017 |
Acacia Leadership Scholarship
University of Iowa |
$500-$1,000 |
Male incoming freshman who has excelled in academics, extracurricular activities, and human senior; click here to access scholarship |
March 30, 2017 |
| Dr. I.M. Ozaydin Memorial Scholarship |
varies |
Upper 25% of senior class, involvement in extracurricular activities and/or work, short personal essay; get paper application from Mrs. Bode-Steinke |
March 24, 2017 |
| Great Clips Scholarship |
$250-$1,500 &/or Trade Tools |
Must attend a cosmetology trade school; able to describe your excitement and commitment to pursuing a career in cosmetology; click here for info and app |
March 31, 2017 |
| Bluffs City Lodge #71 |
$750 |
Strong desire to pursue post-secondary education either at a 2- or 4-year college or a vocational or trade school; mail a transcript, activities resume', a short essay describing your school and community involvement and your future plans to Lodge Scholarship Committee, 22703 Beverly Hills Lane, Council Bluffs, IA 51503 before March 31, 2017. |
March 31, 2017 |
| Raymond G. Alvine Memorial Engineering Scholarship |
$5,000 |
Must enroll in mechanical, electirical, or architectural engineering at a University of Nebraska college, University of Iowa, Iowa State, or Kansas State; 3.0 GPA on 4.0 scale, 24 or higher ACT composite; essay; FAFSA completed; click here for more info and application |
March 31, 2017 |
University of Iowa
Freshman Scholarships |
Varies |
Vary - some are based on financial need; some, academics; some, community service; etc.;
click here to learn more and apply |
Vary |
University of Northern Iowa
Freshman Scholarships |
Varies |
Vary - some are based on financial need; some, academics; some, community service; etc;
click here to learn more and apply |
Vary |
AXA Achievement
|
$2,500,
$10,000 & $25,000 |
Ambition and drive, determination to set and reach goals, respect for self, family and community, and the ability to succeed in college; special consideration given to applicants who have made society safer in some way.
click here for info and to apply |
Dec.15, 2016 |
| JCI U.S Senate Foundation Scholarship |
$1,000 |
U.S. citizen, proven leadership, active in the school and community, honors and awards. See Mrs. Bode-Steinke to get the paper application. |
Jan. 20, 2017 |
Grand Lodge of Iowa
Masonic Scholarship |
varies
($2,000 in 2016) |
Service to school and community with special emphasis upon leadership roles; strong academic record, communication skills, and financial need are also considered.
Click here to access the application. |
Feb. 1, 2017
|
| Grant Hamilton Memorial Scholarship |
$2,500 |
3.2 or higher GPA, majoring in accounting in college, financial need, 1-page essay on "Why I want to be an accountant or CPA," including where you will attend college. |
Essay due to Mrs. Bode-Steinke by 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 13, 2017 |
|
Iowa State Beta Sigma Psi Lutheran Fraternity Darryl Jahn Memorial Scholarship |
$1,500
(3 awarded) |
Male student attending Iowa State; Involvement in church activities, academic achievement, involvement and recognition for extracurricular activities, personal interview; click here to access scholarship |
April 23, 2017 |
| American Legion Auxiliary Unit 2 Scholarship |
$500 |
Must have a parent, grandparent, great-grandparent or step-parent who has served or is serving in the United States military; personal essay;
get the paper application from Mrs. Bode-Steinke
|
postmarked by
April 24, 2017 |
MCEC Technical Scholarship
Grand Lodge of Iowa |
varies
($2,000 in 2016) |
Must plan to enroll in a mechanical or trades course of study at an Iowa community college; solid academic record, communication skills, and financial need.
Click here to access the application. |
March 1, 2017 |
| Sara Scholarship
|
$2,000
|
Female senior who has been involved with golf, but you do not have to play college-level golf; 3.2 GPA on a 4.0 scale; financial need; excellent character; click here for more info & to access application
|
May 1, 2017
|
| Imperial Court of Nebraska |
Varies |
Resident of Nebraska or Southwest Iowa who self-identifies as LGBT or child of LGBT persons'; personal statement; 3 letters of recommendation from professionals not related to you; a statement of financial need; see Mrs. Bode-Steinke to get an application and guidelines |
May 15, 2017 |
| Children's Cancer Connection Empowering Scholarships |
$500-$5,000 |
Must have been directly affected by childhood cancer, have a 2.5 or better GPA, and must attend an accredited trade school or 2- or 4-year college or university;
click here for info & to access application |
May 26, 2017 |
| University of Northern Iowa Sigma Phi Epsilon Balanced Man Scholarship |
up to $1,500 |
Open to male students attending UNI. Academic and extracurricular accomplishments considered; click here to access application
|
May 31, 2017 |
| UnityPoint Scholar Athlete of the Year |
$500 renewable
(up to 4 years)
(1 female, 1 male) |
3.5 GPA on 4.0 scale, participation in at least one athletic and one non-athletic activity, community service, accomplishments and honors; LCHS submits one applicant; click here for info and application
|
Application must be to Dr. Beyenhof by May 12 |
| Eli Namen Scholarship |
Varies |
Complete the application and receive a top score on an examination given at 9:00 a.m. on June 17, 2017, at the Council Bluffs Public Library, Meeting Room D. Completed application must be returned no later than June 13, 2017, to: Trust Department, U.S. Bank, PO Box 1989, Council Bluffs, Iowa 51502; applications available from Mrs. Bode-Steinke
|
June 13,. 2017 |
| Horatio Alger Career & Technical National Scholarships |
up to $2,500 |
Graduating this year and enrolling in a career or technical training program at an accredited non-profit post-secondary institution in the United States; Federal Pell grant eligible as demonstrated on the FAFSA; demonstrated perseverance in overcoming adversity; U.S. citizen; click here for info and to apply |
June 15, 2017 |
| Iowa PGA Charlie Burkart Scholarship |
$1,500/yr
for up to
4 years
($6,000) |
Two recommendations: from school, PGA, or other non-family golf connection; self--statement about your interest in golf, etc.
See Mrs. Bode-Steinke to get the paper application. |
June 16, 2017 |