Scholarship List

There are many reliable websites for scholarship searching. NEVER PAY for scholarship information or applications.

Every senior should register at the following free, reliable website:
http://www.fastweb.com/

This Iowa College Access Network (ICAN) also has some great scholarship links based on talents, ethnicity, etc. Every senior should check these out at:
ICAN Scholarship Link

The document below lists scholarships specifically available to LCHS students. This document will be updated continually as new scholarship opportunities arise. Check this site on a weekly basis.

Title	Amount	Qualification Factors	App Deadline
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
QuestBridge College Match Scholarship	Full tuition to 1 of 40 highly selective colleges	Financial need (household income of less than $65,000/family of 4), rank in the Top Ten Percent of the class, ACT score of 28 or better; first generation 4-year college students given preference; click here for info and to apply	Sept. 27, 2018
Horatio Alger Scholar Award	up to $25,000	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 n ational application click here for State of Iowa application	Oct. 25, 2018
ACT Student Champion Scholarship	$500 (1 per state)	High school senior who has taken the ACT, overcome challenges, ACT composite score of 22 or better or Gold ACT WorkKeys Certificate; click here for info and application	Oct. 31, 2018
Hixson Opportunity Award at Iowa State University	$17,000	Extreme financial need as reflected in the FAFSA; demonstrated ability and determination to overcome obstacles; must have completed Iowa State AND Hixson Opportunity Award applications by December 15; click here for info and to apply	Dec. 15, 2018
United States JCI Senate Foundation Scholarship	$1,000	U.S. citizen, proven leadership, active in the school and community, honors and awards. Get the paper application from the file attached to the wall across from Mrs. Bode-Steinke's office door.	Jan. 11, 2019
Grand Lodge of Iowa Masonic Scholarship	varies ($2,000 in 2018)	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, 2019
Hy-Vee Foundation Scholarship	$1,000 (80 awarded)	Must be working for HyVee (hired before Sept. 15, 2018) or the son or daughter of a HyVee employee who began work before September 15, 2018; ACT score; personal reference; click here for info and to access application	Feb. 8, 2019
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. 13, 2019
Iowa Newspaper Foundation Scholarships	$500-$1,000 8 different scholarships offered	Seeking a college major preparing one for a career in media; participation in yearbook or newspaper at LCHS; click here for info and application	Feb. 15, 2019
Grand Lodge of Iowa MCEC Technical School Scholarship	vary	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, 2019
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 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
Pearl Hull Falk Scholarship	$800	Must be of the Protestant faith, a resident of Iowa, and attending the University of Iowa full time in the 2019-20 school year. Get the paper application from the file attached to the wall across from Mrs. Bode-Steinke's office door.	May 1, 2019
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 Nebraska Omaha Freshman Scholarships	Varies	Vary - some are based on financial need; some, academics; some, community service; etc.; c lick 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
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
Pureland Supply Vocational & Skilled Trade Scholarship	$1,000	Must be accepted to an accredited community college, vocational college, technical school, or trade school; must submit a one-page essay about how your chosen trade or field plays an important role in today's world and how you will play a part in the future of your trade or field; click here for more info and application	June 1, 2019